CITY COUNCIL

City of Marietta 205 Lawrence Street Post Office Box 609 Marietta, Georgia 30061 Meeting Agenda CITY COUNCIL R. Steve Tumlin, Mayor Cheryl Richardson, Ward 1 Grif Chalfant, Ward 2 Johnny Walker, Ward 3 G. A. (Andy) Morris, Ward 4 Reggie Copeland, Ward 5 Michelle Cooper Kelly, Ward 6 Joseph R. Goldstein, Ward 7 Wednesday, August 11, 2021 7:00 PM Council Chamber CALL TO ORDER: INVOCATION: Council Member Reggie Copeland, Ward 5 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: PRESENTATIONS: 20210559 Recognition of Marietta Police Officers Recognition of the newest officers of the Marietta Police Department. Austin Thomas Dakota Monroe Jacob Monroe Anthony Castillo William Donaldson PROCLAMATIONS: ANNOUNCEMENTS OF GENERAL COMMUNITY INFORMATION BY THE MAYOR, COUNCIL AND/OR CITY MANAGER: City of Marietta Page 1 Printed on 8/10/2021 2:12:07PM CITY COUNCIL Meeting Agenda August 11, 2021 SCHEDULED APPEARANCES: Each speaker is allotted five (5) minutes, for a combined total of 20 minutes. 20210699 Scheduled Appearance Scheduled Appearance - Donald Barth 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: * 20210671 Regular Meeting - July 14, 2021 Review and approval of the July 14, 2021 regular meeting minutes. * 20210672 Special Meeting - July 27, 2021 Review and approval of the July 27, 2021 special meeting minutes. MAYOR’S APPOINTMENTS: (for informational purposes only) CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS: 20210716 Board of Lights and Water Appointment Consideration of an appointment to the Board of Lights and Water (non-resident member), to fill the expiring term of Brian Torras, expiring August 10, 2021. ORDINANCES: City of Marietta Page 2 Printed on 8/10/2021 2:12:07PM CITY COUNCIL Meeting Agenda August 11, 2021 20210571 Z2021-10 [REZONING] KAMRAN JALALI (JSB INVESTMENTS, LLC) Z2021-10 [REZONING] KAMRAN JALALI (JSB INVESTMENTS, LLC) are requesting the rezoning of 0.93 acres located in Land Lot 1162, District 16, Parcel 1060 of the 2nd Section, Cobb County, Georgia, and being known as 528 North Marietta Parkway from CRC (Community Retail Commercial) to RM-10 (Multi Family Residential - 10 units/acre). Ward 5A. The Planning Commission recommends denial. Ms. McCrae made a motion, seconded by Mr. Diffley to recommend denial. The motion carried 5-0-0. If Council approves the rezoning, the following variances would be incorporated as conditions of zoning: The following variances are incorporated as conditions of zoning: 1. Variance to reduce the minimum tract size from 5 acres to 0.93 acres [§708.11 (H.)]. 2. Variance to reduce the required driveway length from 20 feet to 5 feet, as measured from back of curb [§708.11 (B.1.e)]. Public Hearing (all parties sworn in) 20210617 Z2021-11 [REZONING] 1680 SPRING, LLC Z2021-11 [REZONING] 1680 SPRING, LLC is requesting the rezoning of 1.13 acres located in Land Lot 1147, District 16, Parcel 0470 of the 2nd Section, Cobb County, Georgia, and being known as 397 North Sessions Street from LI (Light Industrial) to LI (Light Industrial) with an additional use as a restaurant. Ward 4B. The Planning Commission recommends approval. Mr. Diffley made a motion, seconded by Mr. Hunter to recommend approval as submitted. The motion carried 5-0-0. If Council approves the rezoning, the following variances would be incorporated as conditions of zoning: The following variances are incorporated as conditions of zoning: 1. Variance to reduce the building setbacks to the as-built conditions identified on the exemption plat for Waterworks Neighbors, LLC. [§708.26 (H)] 2. Variance to eliminate the 50 ft buffer adjacent to a residential district. [§708.26 (I)] Public Hearing (all parties sworn in) RESOLUTIONS: City of Marietta Page 3 Printed on 8/10/2021 2:12:07PM CITY COUNCIL Meeting Agenda August 11, 2021 CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT: * 20210698 Denial of Claim Denial of Claim for Walter Williams. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: MAYOR'S REPORT: COMMITTEE REPORTS: 1. Economic/Community Development: Johnny Walker, Chairperson 2. Finance/Investment: Joseph R. Goldstein, Chairperson * 20210652 FY 2022 Elected Officials Travel Funding Motion to direct staff to allocate the expenses for 2021 Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) Annual Conference to the FY 2021 budget. 3. Judicial/Legislative: G. A. (Andy) Morris, Chairperson * 20210658 Final Plat - Inglenook Walk Motion to approve the final plat for an eight (8) unit townhome development zoned PRD-SF at 127, 135, & 141 South Avenue (Z2019-16). * 20210665 Request to Advertise Rezoning Motion to authorize staff to advertise the rezoning of 591, 599, 609, & 617 Frasier Street to R-4 (Single Family Residential - 4 units/acre). * 20210660 Final Plat - White Oaks Ph. 1 Motion to approve the final plat for White Oaks Phase 1 (881 & 887 Powder Springs Street) at the corner of Powder Springs Street and Booth Road (Z2020-15). 20210664 Solar Renewable Energy Initiative Project Motion to approve the Solar Renewable Energy Initiative Project Contract proposed by MEAG. City of Marietta Page 4 Printed on 8/10/2021 2:12:07PM CITY COUNCIL Meeting Agenda August 11, 2021 4. Parks, Recreation and Tourism: Michelle Cooper Kelly, Chairperson * 20210633 Recognition for Ron Ransom Motion to name the playground at Laurel Park the Ron Ransom Playground in recognition of former Parks and Recreation Director Ron Ransom. 5. Personnel/Insurance: Cheryl Richardson, Chairperson 6. Public Safety Committee: Reggie Copeland, Chairperson * 20210655 Cobb County Hazard Mitigation Plan Motion to approve a resolution adopting the Cobb County Hazard Mitigation Plan prepared by the Cobb County Emergency Management Agency. 7. Public Works Committee: Grif Chalfant, Chairperson * 20210574 Waddell Street Pedestrian Safety Motion authorizing the installation of brick medians, striping, and signage on Waddell Street at the mid-block crossing at the Courthouse. The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office has agreed to fund $10,000 for this project to enhance Pedestrian Safety. * 20210648 Aviation Road Speed Study Results Motion authorizing Public Works to proceed with a Public Information Meeting for traffic calming on Aviation Road. * 20210649 Charles Avenue Speed Study Results Motion authorizing Public Works to proceed with a Public Information Meeting for traffic calming on Charles Avenue. * 20210651 Longstreet Drive Speed Limit Reduction Motion to lower and post the speed limit to 25 MPH on Longstreet Drive in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). City of Marietta Page 5 Printed on 8/10/2021 2:12:07PM CITY COUNCIL Meeting Agenda August 11, 2021 20210653 Tom Read Drive Traffic Calming Motion authorizing Public Works to install four (4) speed tables: one (1) on Tom Read Drive; one (1) on Mary Lane; and two (2) on Seminole Place. Public Hearing Required 20210654 Roosevelt Circle Traffic Calming Motion authorizing Public Works to install four (4) speed tables: two (2) on Roosevelt Circle; one (1) on McIntosh Avenue; and one (1) on McArthur Drive. Public Hearing Required OTHER BUSINESS: 20210695 City of Marietta/BLW Property & Casualty Insurance/Miscellaneous Coverage Motion to approve the City of Marietta/BLW’s property & casualty and other miscellaneous coverage, premiums, and companies utilized for the policy period of August 17, 2021, to August 17, 2022. * 20210711 985 Cobb Pkwy S Motion authorizing acceptance of the driveway easement at 985 Cobb Pkwy S from Compass Point Designs, LLC for the purpose of constructing the Rottenwood Creek Trail Phase I Project. * 20210715 1031 Wylie Road Motion authorizing acquisition of easements at 1031 Wylie Road from Sun Camp America, Inc for the purpose of constructing the Rottenwood Creek Trail Phase I Project in exchange for $2,400.00. 20210673 BLW Actions of August 9, 2021 Review and approval of the August 9, 2021 actions and minutes of Marietta Board of Lights and Water. City of Marietta Page 6 Printed on 8/10/2021 2:12:07PM CITY COUNCIL Meeting Agenda August 11, 2021 UNSCHEDULED APPEARANCES: Each speaker is allotted five (5) minutes, for a combined total of 30 minutes. ADJOURNMENT: City of Marietta Page 7 Printed on 8/10/2021 2:12:07PM