CITY COUNCIL
Regular MeetingMarietta, GA · March 13, 2024
Agenda
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
Andy Morris, Ward 4
M. Carlyle Kent, Ward 5
Andre L. Sims, Ward 6
Joseph R. Goldstein, Ward 7
Wednesday, March 13, 2024 7:00 PM Council Chamber
CALL TO ORDER:
INVOCATION:
Council Member Joseph Goldstein, Ward 7
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
PRESENTATIONS:
20240264 Mount Paran Varsity Girls Basketball
Presentation by Mayor Tumlin to Coach Stephanie Dunn and the Mount Paran
Varsity Girls Basketball team on winning the State Championship.
20240250 Marietta Police Officers
Recognition of the newest officers to the Marietta Police Department.
· Officer Cody Bradshaw
· Officer Christian Rivera
· Officer Jeffrey Young
PROCLAMATIONS:
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,
for a combined total of 20 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:
20240235 Regular Meeting - February 14, 2024
Review and approval of the February 14, 2024 regular meeting minutes.
* 20240251 Special Meeting - February 29, 2024
Review and approval of the February 29, 2024 special meeting minutes.
MAYOR’S APPOINTMENTS: (for informational purposes only)
CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS:
* 20240204 Historic Board of Review Appointment (Ward 4)
Motion to appoint Jim Trimble to the Historic Board of Review Ward 4 for a two (2)
year term, beginning upon appointment and expiring March 13, 2026.
ORDINANCES:
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20240032 Z2024-02 [REZONING] FIRST CENTER, INC.
Z2024-02 [REZONING] FIRST CENTER, INC. is requesting the rezoning of
15.03 acres located Land Lot 736, Parcels 0030 & 0050; Land Lot 737, Parcel
0850; Land Lot 776, Parcels 0890, 0900, 0910, 0920, 0930, 0940, 0950, 0960,
0970, 0980, 0990, 1000, 1010, 1020, 1030, 1040, 1050, 1060, 1070, 1080,
1090, 1100, 1110, 1120, 1130, 1140, 1150, 1160, 1170, 1180, 1190, 1200,
1210, 1220, 1230, 1240, 1250, 1260, 1270, 1280, & 1290; Land Lot 777, Parcel
0090, District 16, of the 2nd Section, Cobb County, Georgia, and being known as
1510, 1514, 1518, 1522 Gatekeeper Terrace; 1823 and unnumbered property on
Longwing Lane; 1818, 1822, 1826, 1830, 1833, 1834, 1837, 1838, 1841, 1842,
1845, 1846, 1849, 1853, 1854, 1857, 1858, 1861, 1865, 1868, 1869 &
unnumbered property on Butterfly Way; 1880, 1883, 1884, 1887, 1888, 1891,
1892, 1895, 1896, 1899, 1900, 1904, 1908, Glasswing Court, 1944, 1946, and
unnumbered property on Ross Road from RA-6 (Single Family Residential) in the
County to PRD-SF (Planned Residential Development - Single Family Residential) in
the City. Ward 6B.
Planning Commission recommends Denial
A motion was made by Ms. McCrae, seconded by Mr. Smith, to recommend denial
of the request for rezoning. The motion carried a vote of 4-1-0. Mr. Anderson
opposed.
Should Council vote to approve the request for rezoning the following stipulation
would be incorporated as conditions of zoning:
1) Letter of stipulations and conditions from Mr. Kevin Moore of Moore, Ingram,
Johnson & Steele, LLP to Ms. Shelby Little, Zoning Manager dated February 14th,
2024.
Public Hearing (all parties sworn in)
This matter was tabled from the February 14, 2024 City Council meeting
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20240033 A2024-01 [ANNEXATION] FIRST CENTER, INC.
A2024-01 [ANNEXATION] FIRST CENTER, INC. is requesting the annexation
of property located in Land Lot 736, Parcels 0030 & 0050; Land Lot 737, Parcel
0850; Land Lot 776, Parcels 0890, 0900, 0910, 0920, 0930, 0940, 0950, 0960,
0970, 0980, 0990, 1000, 1010, 1020, 1030, 1040, 1050, 1060, 1070, 1080,
1090, 1100, 1110, 1120, 1130, 1140, 1150, 1160, 1170, 1180, 1190, 1200,
1210, 1220, 1230, 1240, 1250, 1260, 1270, 1280, & 1290; Land Lot 777, Parcel
0090, District 16, of the 2nd Section, Cobb County, Georgia, and being known as
1510, 1514, 1518, 1522 Gatekeeper Terrace; 1823 and unnumbered property on
Longwing Lane; 1818, 1822, 1826, 1830, 1833, 1834, 1837, 1838, 1841, 1842,
1845, 1846, 1849, 1853, 1854, 1857, 1858, 1861, 1865, 1868, 1869 &
unnumbered property on Butterfly Way; 1880, 1883, 1884, 1887, 1888, 1891,
1892, 1895, 1896, 1899, 1900, 1904, 1908, Glasswing Court, 1944, 1946, and
unnumbered property on Ross Road, consisting of approximately 15.0305 acres, and
all applicable rights-of-way. Ward 6B.
Planning Commission recommends Denial
A motion was made by Mr. Smith, seconded by Ms. McCrae, to recommend denial
of the request for annexation. The motion carried a vote of 4-1-0. Mr. Anderson
opposed.
Public Hearing (all parties sworn in)
This matter was tabled from the February 14, 2024 City Council meeting
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20240034 CA2024-01 [CODE AMENDMENT] In conjunction with the requested annexation
of property located in Land Lot 736, Parcels 0030 & 0050; Land Lot 737, Parcel
0850; Land Lot 776, Parcels 0890, 0900, 0910, 0920, 0930, 0940, 0950, 0960,
0970, 0980, 0990, 1000, 1010, 1020, 1030, 1040, 1050, 1060, 1070, 1080,
1090, 1100, 1110, 1120, 1130, 1140, 1150, 1160, 1170, 1180, 1190, 1200,
1210, 1220, 1230, 1240, 1250, 1260, 1270, 1280, & 1290; Land Lot 777, Parcel
0090, District 16, of the 2nd Section, Cobb County, Georgia, and being known as
1510, 1514, 1518, 1522 Gatekeeper Terrace; 1823 and unnumbered property on
Longwing Lane; 1818, 1822, 1826, 1830, 1833, 1834, 1837, 1838, 1841, 1842,
1845, 1846, 1849, 1853, 1854, 1857, 1858, 1861, 1865, 1868, 1869 &
unnumbered property on Butterfly Way; 1880, 1883, 1884, 1887, 1888, 1891,
1892, 1895, 1896, 1899, 1900, 1904, 1908, Glasswing Court, 1944, 1946, and
unnumbered property on Ross Road, the City of Marietta proposes to designate the
Future Land Use of said property as MDR (Medium Density Residential). Ward 6B
Planning Commission recommends Denial
A motion was made by Ms. McCrae, seconded by Mr. Smith, to recommend denial
of the code amendment. The motion carried a vote of 4-1-0. Mr. Anderson opposed.
Absent: 2
Vote For: 4
Vote Against: 1
Public Hearing (all parties sworn in)
This matter was tabled from the February 14, 2024 City Council meeting
RESOLUTIONS:
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT:
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
MAYOR'S REPORT:
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
1. Economic/Community Development: Andre L. Sims, Chairperson
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2. Finance/Investment: Joseph R. Goldstein, Chairperson
* 20240174 Tree Preservation Fund (QuikTrip)
Motion to approve an Ordinance for an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2024 Tree
Preservation Fund Budget to receive and appropriate payment of $9,515.00 for
proposed development at 31 Cobb Parkway South (1092 Roswell Road & 41 Cobb
Parkway South).
3. Judicial/Legislative: G. A. (Andy) Morris, Chairperson
* 20240184 Plaques for Locally Designated Landmarks
Motion to approve the request by the Historic Preservation Commission for the
purchase of plaques for the City’s four locally designated historic landmarks (Clarke
Library, Water Works, Brumby Hall, and the Manning House) and installation on
those that are City-owned.
4. Parks, Recreation and Tourism: Johnny Walker, Chairperson
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* 20240210 Marietta Arts Council M2R TrailFest 2024
A motion approving the requests from the Marietta Arts Council to utilize city
property for the 2024 M2R TrailFest event.
· A 60-day installation of artwork and photography along the Mountain to River
Trail from South Marietta Parkway to Kennesaw Avenue from May 4, 2024, to July
6, 2024, adhering to City of Marietta public art guidelines.
· A one-year installation of the sculpture tour including installations in Atherton
Square, Monarch Park, and Lewis Park with additional installations as budgets
allowed and approved by the Parks, Recreation and Facilities Department.
· Artistic installation on the bridges over North Marietta Parkway and South
Marietta Parkway for one year period from May 4, 2024, to May 4, 2025, subject
to GDOT approval. The installations will be made of Lucite panels like this year’s
installation and feature a “Gem City” theme.
· Placement of student artwork from May 11 to October 19, 2024, in eight city
parks including: Elizabeth Porter Park, Henry Park, Laurel Park, Lewis Park, Merritt
Park, Tumlin Park, Victory Park, and Whitaker Park.
Opening ceremonies and day of activities will be centered in Atherton Square,
Saturday, May 11, 2024.
5. Personnel/Insurance: Cheryl Richardson, Chairperson
6. Public Safety Committee: M. Carlyle Kent, Chairperson
20240067 Intergovernmental Agreement for E911 Services
Motion to approve the renewal of the Intergovernmental Agreement for E911
Services.
7. Public Works Committee: Grif Chalfant, Chairperson
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* 20240087 Proposed Code Amendment to the Building and Housing Regulations Ordinance -
Chapter 7-4
Motion for the City of Marietta to adopt the revisions to Chapter 7-4 - Building and
Housing Regulations Ordinance as listed in the attachment.
Second Reading
* 20240186 Delk Road Utilities
Motion authorizing variance from the underground utility’s ordinance allowing a new
support pole in the right-of-way at 2550 Delk Road. This motion does not grant a
perpetual variance. Marietta Power must relocate underground at their expense if
other utilities at the location are moved underground. Ward 7A.
* 20240187 Chicopee Drive Speed Study
Motion authorizing Public Works to conduct the speed study of Chicopee Drive from
Fairground Street to Mohawk Drive to determine if traffic calming devices are
needed. Ward 4B
Requested by Council Member Morris
* 20240188 Damar Road Pedestrian Safety
Motion authorizing Public Works to install two (2) Rapid Rectangular Flashing
Beacons (RRFB) devices at the crosswalk on Damar Road at the Walker School,
along with upgrades to the sidewalk, signage, and striping. The Walker School will
contribute $30,000 to the cost of the project with the total project cost estimated to
be $40,000. Ward 5B
OTHER BUSINESS:
* 20240263 MEAG Board Nomination
Motion to approve the nomination of Mayor Tumlin for the position on the MEAG
Board.
* 20240246 BLW Actions of March 7, 2024
Review and approval of the March 7, 2024 actions and minutes of the Marietta
Board of Lights and Water.
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UNSCHEDULED APPEARANCES:
Each speaker is allotted five (5) minutes,
for a combined total of 30 minutes.
ADJOURNMENT:
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