City Council - Regular Meeting

CALL TO ORDER:

INVOCATION:

Council Member Cheryl Richardson, Ward 1

PRESENTATION OF COLORS:

MHS AFJROTC

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

RETIREMENT OF COLORS:

MHS AFJROTC

Marietta Back to School

Presentation introducing the Marietta High School senior football players, cheerleaders, band members and their respective coaches.

2026 APWA Awards Presentation

Presentation of the Public Works Awards received at the 2026 APWA Conference.

PROCLAMATIONS:

ANNOUNCEMENTS OF GENERAL COMMUNITY INFORMATION BY THE MAYOR, COUNCIL AND/OR CITY MANAGER:

Scheduled Appearance

Scheduled Appearance - Tracy Stevenson.

Scheduled Appearance

Scheduled Appearance - Lindsey Koch.

Scheduled Appearance

Scheduled Appearance - Donald Barth.

Scheduled Appearance

Scheduled Appearance - Amanda Constantinides.

CONSENT AGENDA:

Special Meeting - July 6, 2026

Review and approval of the July 6, 2026 special meeting minutes.

Regular Meeting - July 8, 2026

Review and approval of the July 8, 2026 meeting minutes.

Special Meeting July 28, 2026

Review and approval of the July 28, 2026 special meeting minutes.

Executive Session Minutes

Review and approval of the following executive session minutes: October 7, 2024 City Council Agenda Work Session November 7, 2024 City Council Agenda Work Session January 6, 2025 City Council Agenda Work Session January 28, 2025 Special Called Council Meeting Work Session May 12, 2025 City Council Agenda Work Session

MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS:

CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS:

Z2026-12 [REZONING] PRIME STORAGE POWERS FERRY PLACE MARIETTA, LLC.

Z2026-12 [REZONING] PRIME STORAGE POWERS FERRY PLACE MARIETTA, LLC. is requesting the rezoning of 10.73 acres located in Land Lots 787, 788 and 798, 17th District, Parcel 0110 of the 2nd Section, Cobb County, Georgia, and being known as 1155 Powers Ferry Place from CRC (Community Retail Commercial) to CRC (Community Retail Commercial) with an additional use (data infrastructure facility). Ward 7A. Planning Commission recommends Approval A motion was made by Mr. Sheehan, seconded by Mr. McClure, to recommend approval. The motion was carried with a vote of 4-3-0. Should Council vote to approve the request to rezone the property to CRC (Community Retail Commercial) with an additional use for a data infrastructure facility, the following conditions would be incorporated: 1. Letter of agreeable stipulations and conditions from Parks F. Huff of Sams, Larkin & Huff, LLP to Daniel Cummings, Assistant City Manager for the City of Marietta, dated July 1, 2026. Public Hearing (all parties sworn in) Previously Tabled by Council on July 8, 2026

Z2026-16 [REZONING] DAWN ROSENDAHL (RAE COLLEY)

Z2026-16 [REZONING] DAWN ROSENDAHL (RAE COLLEY) is requesting the rezoning of 0.27 acres located in Land Lot 288, 17th District, Parcel 0330 of the 2nd Section, Cobb County, Georgia, and being known as 407 Atlanta Street from OI (Office Institutional) to OI (Office Institutional) with an additional use (single residence). Ward 1A. Planning Commission recommends approval as amended A motion was made by Ms. McCrae, seconded by Mr. Diffley, to recommend an amended approval of zoning to OIT (Office Institution Transitional) with an additional use as a single-family residence. The motion carried with a vote of 5-0-0. Should Council approve the request as submitted the property would be zoned OI (Office Institutional) with an additional use as a single-family residence. Public Hearing (all parties sworn in)

Z2026-18 [REZONING] COPPERLEAF PARTNERS, LLC.

Z2026-18 [REZONING] COPPERLEAF PARTNERS, LLC. is requesting the rezoning of 0.351 acres located in Land Lot 1216, 16th District, Parcels 0770 & 0760 of the 2nd Section, Cobb County, Georgia, and being known as 373 & 385 Lawrence Street from R-4 (Single Family Residential - 4 units/acre) to R-4 (Single Family Residential - 4 units/acre) with an increase in density. Ward 5A. Planning Commission recommends approval A motion was made by Mr. Diffley, seconded by Mr. Kelly, to recommend approval. The motion carried with a vote of 4-1-0. Ms. McCrae opposed. Should Council vote to approve the subject property would be zoned R-4 (Single Family Residential - 4 units/acre) with an increased density of 8.6 units/acre (prior to any right of way donation) using the Residential Infill Overlay District standards. Public Hearing (all parties sworn in)

Z2026-19 [REZONING] WHITE HAWK BUSINESS PARK, LLC. & WHITE HAWK BUSINESS PARK III, LLC.

Z2026-19 [REZONING] WHITE HAWK BUSINESS PARK, LLC & WHITE HAWK BUSINESS PARK III, LLC are requesting the rezoning of 1.7 acres located in Land Lots 855 & 874, 16th District, Parcels 0350 & 0260, 2nd Section of Cobb County, Georgia, and being known as 1541 Owenby Drive & 532 Dickson Road from R-20 (Single Family Residential - County) and CRC (Community Retail Commercial - City) to LI (Light Industrial). Ward 6B. Planning Commission recommends approval A motion was made by Mr. Diffley, seconded by Mr. Kelly, to recommend approval. The motion carried with a vote of 5-0-0. Should Council vote to approve the request the subject properties would be zoned LI (Light Industrial) with the following incorporated variances. 1. Variance to reduce the residential buffer on 532 Dickson Road from fifty (50) feet to twenty (20) feet. [§708.26 (I)] 2. Variance to reduce the residential buffer on 1541 Owenby Drive from fifty feet to zero (0) feet. [§708.26 (I)] Public Hearing (all parties sworn in)

A2026-03 [ANNEXATION] WHITE HAWK BUSINESS PARK III, LLC.

A2026-03 [ANNEXATION] WHITE HAWK BUSINESS PARK III, LLC. is requesting the annexation of property located in Land Lot 855, District 16, Parcel 0350 of the 2nd Section, Cobb County, Georgia, and being known as 1541 Owenby Drive, consisting of approximately 0.86 acres. Ward 6B. Planning Commission recommends approval A motion was made by Mr. Diffley, seconded by Mr. Sheehan, to recommend approval. The motion carried with a vote of 5-0-0. Public Hearing (all parties sworn in)

CA2026-05 [CODE AMMENDMENT]

CA2026-05 [CODE AMMENDMENT] In conjunction with the requested annexation of property located in Land Lot 855, 16th District, Parcel 0350 of the 2nd Section, Cobb County, Georgia, and being known as property at 1541 Owenby Drive, the City of Marietta proposes to designate the Future Land Use of said property as IW (Industrial Warehousing). Ward 6B. Planning Commission recommends approval A motion was made by Mr. Sheehan, seconded by Mr. Diffley, to recommend approval. The motion carried with a vote of 5-0-0. Public Hearing (all parties sworn in)

RESOLUTIONS:

Denial of Claim

Denial of Claim for Baldwin Ndogo.

Denial of Claim

Denial of Claim for Scott A. Davis.

Denial of Claim

Denial of Claim for Requel Raines.

CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:

MAYOR'S REPORT:

Economic/Community Development: Andre Sims, Chairperson

* 20260739 Tree Fund Alternative Compliance

Motion to amend the City of Marietta Fee Chart by setting the value of a 2-inch caliper replacement tree at $400 with direction to staff to review annually.

Judicial/Legislative: Joseph R. Goldstein, Chairperson

* 20260735 Kirby Park Playground

Motion to rebalance the 2009 Parks Bond to utilize funds for a Kirby Park playground project.

* 20260737 HarvestFest Additional Street Closure

Motion to approve the additional street closures of South Park Square and portions of Atlanta Street (Anderson to the Square), Roswell Street (Waddell to the Square), and Winters Street (Anderson to the Square) at 5:00am to reopen at 3:00pm on Saturday, October 17, 2026, for the 2026 HarvestFest. Council Member Goldstein disclosed that members of his family and entities owned by himself and family members own properties within the downtown area. Council Member Goldstein Abstaining

* 20260749 Art in the Park Light Post Banners

Motion to approve the placement of Art in the Park promotional light post banners around the Marietta Square from August 19 - September 8, 2026.

* 20260738 City Club Marietta Independent Contractor Agreement Renewal

Motion to approve the First Modification to the Independent Contractor Agreement with Classic Golf Management, Inc., extending the term for operations of the City Club Marietta until September 30, 2030.

Personnel/Insurance: Cheryl Richardson, Chairperson

* 20260713 Adoption of the Cobb County Local Hazard Mitigation Plan

Motion to approve the Resolution authorizing adoption of the Cobb County Local Hazard Mitigation Plan.

* 20260731 Golf Cart Donation to MPD

Motion to approve the donation of a 2023 Tomberlin Emerge Defender Ghosthawk Golf Cart from WOW Motorcycles to the Marietta Police Department.

* 20260743 731 Sawyer Road Utilities

Motion authorizing a variance from the underground utilities ordinance by Comcast Communications for allowing for the installation of 50 feet of new fiber optic cable to be over-lashed on existing fiber optic cable and requiring the removal of all duplicate utility poles where Comcast Communications is “next to transfer” along Canton Drive, adjacent to 748 Sawyer Road to the utility pole located on Canton Drive, adjacent to 1451 Canton Road. This installation is to provide service at 731 Sawyer Road. This motion does not grant a perpetual variance. Comcast Communications must relocate underground at its expense if other utilities at the location are moved underground. Ward 6B

* 20260744 Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank (GTIB) Grant Application

Motion authorizing the approval of the submittal of the Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank (GTIB) grant application and the supporting resolution and commitment of matching funds if awarded.

BLW Actions of August 10, 2026

Review and approval of the August 10, 2026 actions and minutes of Marietta Board of Lights and Water.

UNSCHEDULED APPEARANCES:

ADJOURNMENT: