City Council - Regular Meeting

INVOCATION

Council Member, Daniel Gaddis, Ward 3

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Marietta Police Department New Officers

Presentation of New Officers to the Marietta Police Department. - Officer Braulio Suarez (rehire) - Officer Nicholas Scroggins

Scheduled Appearance

Scheduled Appearance - Donald Barth.

Scheduled Appearance

Scheduled Appearance - Larry Wills.

Scheduled Appearance

Scheduled Appearance - Christine Rozman.

Special Meeting - February 11, 2026

Review and approval of the February 11, 2026 special meeting minutes.

Regular Meeting - February 11, 2026

Review and approval of the February 11, 2026 meeting minutes.

Planning Commission Appointment (Ward 6)

Reappointment of Robert Kinney (Ward 6) to the Planning Commission for three (3) year term expiring March 11, 2029. Motion to Table

Historic Preservation Commission Appointment (Ward 6)

Appointment of Judy Renfroe to the Historic Preservation Commission (Ward 6) to fill the unexpired term of Rebecca Nash Paden, expiring November 13, 2027.

Historic Preservation Commission Appointment (Ward 1)

Reappointment of Steve Imler (Ward 1) to the Marietta Historic Preservation Commission (Ward 1), for a 3-year term expiring March 11, 2029.

Board of Zoning Appeals Appointment (Ward 5)

Appointment of Jean Allred to the Board of Zoning Appeals (Ward 5), for a three-year term, effective May 13, 2026 and expiring March 13, 2029.

Historic Board of Review Appointment (Ward 4)

Reappointment of Jim Trimble to the Historic Board of Review Ward 4 for a two (2) year term, beginning upon appointment and expiring March 11, 2028.

Board of Lights and Water Resident Member

Reappointment of Terry G. Lee to the Board of Lights and Water (BLW) Board for a four (4) year term, effective March 11, 2026, and expiring March 11, 2030.

Marietta Development Authority Appointments

Motion to appoint the following members to the Marietta Development Authority. Sterling Wharton (Post 1), 2-year term John Elliott Jr. (Post 2), 2-year term Glen Little (Post 3), 4-year term Jason Malone (Post 5), 6-year term Brian Deitz (Post 6), 6-year term James Southerland (Post 7), 6-year term

Z2026-04 [REZONING] WALCO INVESTMENTS L.P. & MALONES AUTOMOTIVE, INC.

Z2026-04 [REZONING] WALCO INVESTMENTS L.P. & MALONES AUTOMOTIVE, INC. are requesting the rezoning of 1.08 acres located in in Land Lot 1206, 16th District, Parcels 0080 & 0330 of the 2nd Section, Cobb County, Georgia, and being known as 1912 & 1920 Lower Roswell Road from GC (General Commercial) in Cobb County and CRC (Community Retail Commercial) in the City to CRC (Community Retail Commercial) in the City. Ward 7A. Planning Commission recommends Approval A motion was made by Mr. McClure, seconded by Mr. Sheehan, to recommend approval. The motion was carried with a vote of 6-1-0. Ms. McCrae opposed. Should Council approve the request the following variances are incorporated. The following variances are incorporated as conditions of zoning: 1) Variance to permit an auto repair business to be within 200 feet of residential property [§708.16 (B.10.c.)] 2) Variance to reduce the required landscape buffer from 40 feet to 5 feet along the rear property line shared with residential property [§710.05 (I.)] 3) Variance to increase the allowable impervious surface coverage from 80% to 80.5% [§708.16 (H.)] 4) Variance to reduce the required landscape area from 15% to 6% [§708.16 (H.)] 5) Variance to disturb existing vegetation within required buffer area [§710.05 A.] Public Hearing (all parties sworn in)

A2026-02 [ANNEXATION] WALCO INVESTMENTS, L.P.

A2026-02 [ANNEXATION] WALCO INVESTMENTS, L.P. is requesting the annexation of property located in Land Lot 1206, District 16, Parcel 0330 of the 2nd Section, Cobb County, Georgia, and being known as 1920 Lower Roswell Road, consisting of approximately 0.27 acres, plus any associated right-of-way. Ward 7A. Planning Commission recommends Approval A motion was made by Mr. Diffley, seconded by Mr. Hunter, to recommend approval. The motion was carried with a vote of 6-1-0. Ms. McCrae opposed. Public Hearing (all parties sworn in)

CA2026-02 [CODE AMENDMENT] FUTURE LAND USE DESIGNATION

CA2026-02 [CODE AMENDMENT] In conjunction with the requested annexation of property located in Land Lot 1206, 16th District, Parcel 0330 of the 2nd Section, Cobb County, Georgia, and being known as property at 1920 Lower Roswell Road, the City of Marietta proposes to designate the Future Land Use of said property as CAC (Community Activity Center). Ward 7A. Planning Commission recommends Approval A motion was made by Mr. Diffley, seconded by Mr. Hunter, to recommend approval. The motion was carried with a vote of 6-1-0. Ms. McCrae opposed. Public Hearing (all parties sworn in)

CA2026-03 [CODE AMENDMENT] SECTION 732.03 SANITARY SEWERS

CA2026-03 [CODE AMENDMENT] The City of Marietta hereby gives notice that a public hearing will be held to consider the proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Development Code of the City of Marietta, Division 732, Required Improvements, Section 732.03, Sanitary Sewers, regarding on-site sewage management systems. Planning Commission recommends Approval A motion was made by Mr. Hunter, seconded by Mr. Diffley, to recommend approval. The motion was carried with a vote of 7-0-0. Public Hearing (all parties sworn in)

Denial of Claim

Denial of Claim for Vanica Thomas.

Denial of Claim

Denial of Claim for Creginald Sanders.

Denial of Claim

Denial of Claim for Ariadna Rodriguez.

Denial of Claim

Denial of Claim for James Shanklin.

Denial of Claim

Denial of Claim for Melissa Gutierrez.

Parks Bond Budget Amendment

Motion to approve a budget amendment for the Parks, Recreation, and Facilities Department to transfer the amount of $609,249.00 from 2009 Parks Bond reserves and $50,000.00 in Georgia Department of Natural Resources federal grant funds to account 274-3001-541.74-53 for 2009 Parks Bond appropriated construction expenditures.

Sister Cities Check Acceptance

Motion to approve a budget amendment accepting and depositing the $8,642.51 endorsed check from Sister Cities to be donated to the World Cup welcoming festivities on the Square.

Unexpired Contracts

Motion to approve certain unexpired contracts as presented, with the removal of contracts 4852 and 5178 for further review. Further, the labor attorney contract was updated with the new name.

Unexpired Contracts - Signage

Motion to approve Contract 4852- Revocable Easement Agreement and Contract 5178- Revocable Easement Agreement and the Release and Indemnity Agreement between the City of Marietta and Wellstar Health System, Inc./Cobb County Kennestone Hospital Authority.

Computer and Communication System Usage Revision

Motion to approve an Ordinance amending Article 4-4-11 of the City Code. First Reading

29 W. Park Square Request

Motion to approve a Temporary Revocable License Agreement between the City of Marietta and Kinsey Holdings Marietta, LLC. for the installation of string lights and a metal awning that extend from 29 W. Park Square. Council Member Goldstein discloses that members of his family and/or entities owned by members of his family lease property to William Scott Kinsey. Council Member Goldstein believes that William Scott Kinsey has some business/ownership relationship with Kinsey Holdings Marietta LLC.

Adoption of the 2026 Rules and Procedures of Council

Motion to approve a Resolution establishing the Rules and Procedures of City Council pursuant to Code Section 1 4 040(Y).

MEAG Right of Entry Agreement

Motion to approve a Right of Entry Agreement between the City of Marietta and the Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia (MEAG).

Requests from the Marietta Arts Council to utilize city property for the 2026 M2R TrailFest event.

Motion to approve the 60-day installation of artwork and photography along the Mountain to River Trail from South Marietta Parkway to Kennesaw Avenue from May 2 to July 6, 2026, adhering to City of Marietta public art guidelines. Installation of student artwork and photography from May 2 to October 31 in various city parks as approved by the Parks, Recreation, and Facilities Department, 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 allow and as 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 April 18, 2026, to April 18, 2027, subject to GDOT approval. The installations will be made of Lucite panels like this year’s installation and feature a similar theme. Opening ceremonies and day of activities will be centered in Atherton Square on Saturday, May 9, 2026, with additional performances along the M2R trail from Lewis Park to the South Marietta Parkway Bridge, and chalk artists next to 17 Whitlock Avenue.

Motor Vehicle Tax Distribution - Framework Approval

Motion to approve the framework for Vehicle Rental Tax Carryover /Council Spending Plan. Council Members Richardson and Goldstein are members of the Kiwanis Club

Remaining Vehicle Rental Tax Carryover

Motion to approve the framework of the possible projects to be paid for with remaining Vehicle Rental Tax carryover.

390 Cobb Parkway South Utilities

Motion authorizing a variance from the underground utilities ordinance by Comcast Communications for allowing for the installation 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 Cobb Parkway South from the utility pole located at 390 South Marietta Parkway to the utility pole located in the island at Cobb Parkway South and South Marietta Parkway. 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 1A

738 South Marietta Parkway Utilities

Motion authorizing a variance from the underground utilities ordinance by Comcast Communications for allowing for the installation 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 South Marietta Parkway from the utility pole located at 738 South Marietta Parkway to the utility pole 275 feet east located at 738 South Marietta Parkway. 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 1A

Glover Street Utilities

Motion authorizing a variance from the underground utilities ordinance by Comcast Communications for allowing for the installation 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 Glover Street at the utility pole located at 460 Glover Street. 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 1A

Old Mountain Road Utilities

Motion authorizing a variance from the underground utilities ordinance by Comcast Communications for allowing for the installation 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 Old Mountain Road from a utility pole located at 899 Old Mountain Road to the utility service at 809 Old Mountain 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 4C

145 Aviation Road Utilities

Motion authorizing a variance from the underground utilities ordinance by Comcast Communications for allowing for the installation 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 Aviation Road at the utility pole located at 145 Aviation 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 7A

Faith Street Stop Sign Request

Motion authorizing Public Works to convert the intersections of Faith Street and Debonaire Drive and Faith Street and Hope Street to a 3-way stop condition with pedestrian crosswalks and sidewalk access points modifications with a total estimated cost of $2,500.00. Ward 3A Public Hearing Required

Polk Street Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacon

Motion authorizing Public Works to install two (2) Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacons (RRFB) devices and a mid-block crossing on Polk Street, between Cleburne Avenue and Ridge Avenue at Westside Elementary School, with a total estimated cost of $145,000.00. Wards 3A & 4A

Intergovernmental Agreement with Cobb County for Traffic Priority Services

Motion to approve the Intergovernmental Agreement with Cobb County. Council Member Richardson voting against

V2026-04 [VARIANCE] LAMAR ADVERTISING OF ATLANTA (TLC PROPERTIES, INC)

V2026-04 [VARIANCE] LAMAR ADVERTISING OF ATLANTA (TLC PROPERTIES, INC) are requesting variances for property zoned CRC (Community Retail Commercial) and located in Land Lot 787, 17th District, Parcel 110 of the 2nd Section, Cobb County, Georgia, and being known as 1155 Powers Ferry Place. Ward 7A. 1. Variance for a digital billboard to be placed within 500 feet of a residential zoning district. [§714.04 (G.13.b.4.ii.)] Public Hearing Required

Appeal of Revision to CoA2025-04 (20250999) - 222 Seminole Drive

Consideration of an appeal of the Historic Preservation Commission’s disapproval of the revision to the approved certificate of appropriateness CoA2025-04 (20250999) by the applicants Pedro Rodriguez (general contractor) and Alex Del Castillo/East Coast Renovations (owner). Public Hearing Required

Parks and Recreation Transfer

Motion to approve a transfer for FY2026 to the Parks and Recreation Fund in the amount of $250,000 for the purpose of new construction or expansion of park projects, to be allocated from the BLW excess/surplus reserves.

BLW Actions of March 9, 2026

Review and approval of the March 9, 2026 actions and minutes of Marietta Board of Lights and Water.