Meeting discussionsStart with a topic.

1. Roll Call Present: 7 – Mayor Derek Norton, Councilmember Glenn Pickens, Councilmember Latonia

P. Hines, Councilmember Travis Lindley, Councilmember Charles Welch, Councilmember Susan Wilkinson, Mayor Pro Tem / Councilmember Tim Gould, Councilmember Rickey N. Oglesby, Jr. Also Present: 1 – Scott Cochran Absent: 1 – Councilmember Latonia P. Hines Staff: 9 – Olivia Anderson, Dustin Davey, Mike Jones, Brian Marcos, Evan McBrayer, Eric Mohrmann, Paul Osburn, Heather Peacon-Corn, Kristin Robinson

2. Call to Order Mayor Derek Norton called to order the April 30, 2026 Committee of the Whole meeting held at

A. Max Bacon City Hall in the HR Training Room at 6:00 PM.

3. Staff M&C Agenda Items to Review ATH2026-052: Brian Marcos, Fire Chief, explained that the Fire Department is proposing the reclassification (title change) of the existing Fire Hydrant Inspector position to Operations Support Program Manager to reflect a substantial expansion in scope, responsibility, and organizational impact. This expanded role requires broader organizational knowledge, increased independent judgment, and regular coordination with multiple divisions and external partners and it consolidates multiple operational support and compliance-driven programs under a single accountable administrator, supporting department readiness, efficiency, and continuity. The budget impact reflects a savings of $11,858 following the recent retirement of the Hydrant Inspector. Evan McBrayer, Emergency Management Specialist, presented a brief summary of the following: Emergency Operations Plan – Annex Subplan Riverview Landing Area Flooding • Site information: The Series at Riverview Landing, The Eddy at Riverview Landing, and Smyrna Riverview Park • Communications and workflows are major components of this plan • This offers guidance for sheltering in place, evacuations, protective actions, and vulnerable populations

4. Formal Business and Presentations

A. COW2026-013 Presentation of updates on the new Cobb Convention Center by General Manager & CEO Charlie Beirne and COO Rob Turner Charlie Beirne, General Manager & CEO, presented The following: Cobb Convention Center / Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2026 Update for the City of Smyrna Cobb-Marietta Coliseum & Exhibit Hall Authority Created by the General Assembly for the purpose of constructing, operating, maintaining, and renovating multi-use facilities for exhibitions, entertainment, amusement, education, public welfare and cultural growth. 32 Years of Success One of Georgia’s premier convention facilities for mid-sized conventions, tradeshows, meetings and special events • 1994 | Year Opened • 23,914 | Events • 13.1 million | Attendance • $4 billion | Economic Impact (through 9/30/2024) Cobb Performing Arts Centre A premier venue for concerts, comedy, educational shows, family performances, corporate meetings, and events; Hones to The Atlanta Opera and Atlanta Ballet. • 2007 | Year Opened • 4,025 | Performances & Events • 3.8 million | Attendance • 2,750 | Seats • Pollstar #3 | Tickets sold (December 2025) 2025 Performances • 44 Ballets (including The Nutcracker) • 23 Theatrical • 19 Concerts • 17 Operas • 12 Comedians • 8 ArtsBridge Foundation The Big Idea • Demolition of Galleria Specialty Shops and 2nd floor meeting rooms • Create new, 2-story grand entry, meeting space, junior ballroom, outdoor event courtyard, and connected parking • Additional 13,000 sf of state-of-the-art meeting space for a total of 377,000 sf of overall space • Renovation of existing exhibit hall, concourse, rotunda, and ballroom New Arrival Experience • New Arrival Plaza – Pedestrian friendly, linear plaza creates a common connection between new lobby, existing rotunda, parking, restaurant, and the Battery ATL Bridge over I-285. • New Front Door – Daylit, glass-enclosed new entry lobby connects old and new. A grand stair, escalators and elevator provides guests a new circulation hub. • Parking Deck Relocation – Red Deck torn down and new, connected parking deck built.

Total parking will be approximately 1,700 spaces. Additional Features • 11,000 sf outdoor courtyard event space • Grand stair, escalator and feature elevator • New food and beverage options: Casual restaurant and Grab-and-go market • Modernized and refreshed exterior • Cohesive integration honoring existing facility while creating new facade • Glass connector hall ties space together • Natural light throughout including meeting rooms Rob Turner, COO, presented the following: How is the renovation and expansion funded? • Total project Cost – $190 million • Bond Issuance – July 2025: Debt service provided by Intergovernmental Revenues • Authority Reserves Authority’s Impact on Cobb County • A catalyst that drives economic growth and development by providing state-of-the- art venues for corporate, consumer, social, athletics, performing arts and arts education events. • Provides Cobb County residents with nearby first-class venues for events and performances. • Acts as a driver for out-of-town visitation. Our trade shows, conventions and performances fill tens of thousands of hotel room nights each year. • Authority venues supported 1,050 jobs in 2024. Karen Caro, Director of Marketing & Communications, discussed details about changing their name from Cobb Galleria Centre to Cobb Convention Center. They also went through a rebranding process.

B. COW2026-032 HR Presentation – Carol Sicard Kristin Robinson, Deputy City Administrator / CFO, explained that this topic was discussed and approved previously concerning life insurance and life insurance premiums. • All retirees who were employed prior to 1/1/2020 get guaranteed life insurance – 75% of final salary • Active employees get 150% of salary with a maximum of $100,000 – reduction of 35% when they reach age of 65 • Current retirees (about 175 people) beginning 1/1/2026 had a 35% reduction at age 65 and a 50% reduction at age 70 • This is a guaranteed payout until the employee passes away • This is a 100% employer paid benefit – employees do not contribute to this

5. Review of Current M&C Agenda