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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 11/21/2023 6:45 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Town Hall 27 East Main Street
Executive Session to begin at 6:45 p.m., followed by Regular Meeting at 7:30 p.m.
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23-0120 1A. MinutesMinutes of Previous Council Meetings Brief Description: Draft minutes of previous meetings are provided for City Council’s review and approval.approved as submittedPass Action details Video Video
23-142 1A. ResolutionA RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION NOT TO IMPLEMENT THE GROWTH MANAGEMENT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT ALLOCATION SYSTEM DURING CALENDAR YEAR 2024. Brief Description: The City is not removing the Growth Management Allocation System; however, because of no appreciable population change, the system would not be implemented for 2024.public hearing held  Action details Video Video
23-0121 1A. MotionA Motion to Acknowledge the Timely Receipt of the October 2023 Monthly Financial Report Brief Description: Financial summaries are provided each month for Council’s review.approved on the consent agenda  Action details Video Video
23-0123 1C. MotionA Motion to appoint Councilmembers Foster and Sutton to serve as Representatives to the Volunteer Fire Fighters’ Dependents Fund Board for the 2024 Term. Brief Description: On an annual basis, City Council must appoint two of its members to serve on the Volunteer Fire Fighters’ Dependents Fund Board (VFFDFB), and Councilmen Foster and Sutton have expressed interest in serving.approved on the consent agenda  Action details Video Video
23-144 1D. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH MEDICAL MUTUAL OF OHIO (MMO) FOR CERTAIN HEALTH BENEFIT PLAN SERVICES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: The City of Hudson provides certain health benefits (medical and prescription drug coverage) to regular full-time city employees. The attached legislation seeks Council’s authorization for the City Manager to enter into a contract with Medical Mutual of Ohio (MMO) for health benefit plan services for the period of January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024.approved on the consent agenda  Action details Video Video
23-145 1E. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVANCES OF LOCAL TAXES. Brief Description: Ohio Revised Code Section 321.34, requires all local authorities entitled to advancement of funds must submit a resolution authorizing advances of local taxes each year. This resolution entitles the City to receive tax advances from Summit County for 2024.approved on the consent agenda  Action details Video Video
23-146 1F. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A LOCAL PUBLIC AGENCY (“LPA”) FEDERAL LOCAL-LET PROJECT AGREEMENT WITH THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE DILLMAN DRIVE BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT (119823). Brief Description: This agreement with the Ohio Department of Transportation is for the replacement of the Dillman Drive bridge over Wagar Ditch in the Dillman Estates Subdivision. Work will include new bridge structure, guardrail replacement and bridge roadway replacement.approved on the consent agenda  Action details Video Video
23-147 1G. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH DLZ OHIO, INC. FOR THE DESIGN OF THE DILLMAN DRIVE BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT (PID 119823). Brief Description: Staff requested proposals and has selected a consultant for the design of the Project. The purpose of this request for proposal (RFP) was to solicit proposals from ODOT, pre-qualified professional design, engineering and surveying consultants (Consultant) for the analysis, engineering, and design of the Dillman Drive Bridge Replacement Project (PID 119823) and other miscellaneous design items as described in the RFP.approved on the consent agenda  Action details Video Video
23-148 1H. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR COMPETITIVE BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE VALLEY VIEW RESURFACING PROJECT (PID# 116932) Brief Description: This project is for the resurfacing of Valley View Road from the North Corporate Line southeast to SR 91.approved on the consent agenda  Action details Video Video
23-149 1I. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND ENTER INTO CONTRACTS FOR THE 2024 CAPITAL MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS OF THE CITY OF HUDSON. Brief Description: This Resolution would authorize the advertisement, receipt of bids and award of contracts for the annual road programs that will comprise the 2024 Annual Capital Maintenance Program. The program includes Line Striping, Crack Sealing, Concrete Replacement/Catch Basin Repairs, and Asphalt Resurfacing and Patching Program. Award of these projects will be based upon the approved 2024 capital budget.approved on the consent agenda  Action details Video Video
23-151 1K. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE FORMER YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTER BROWNFIELD REMEDIATION. Brief Description: This project will include the removal of stream pipes, concrete pads and other misc. site materials at the former Youth Development Center (YDC) site. The base bid for the project will include the removal of buried stream lines that have asbestos insulation and are part of the old thermal system. The building pads were found to have only trace amounts of asbestos and will be bid as alternate items for the project.approved on the consent agenda  Action details Video Video
23-152 1L. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE VEHICLE FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: The purchase of one (1) Ford Expedition Max - SSV at Montrose Ford in Fairlawn that is for the Fire/EMS Department. This is part of the 2024 budgeted vehicles for Fire/EMS. This vehicle is being purchased under the State Bid List items.approved on the consent agenda  Action details Video Video
23-153 1M. ResolutionA RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AMENDMENT OF ARTICLE VI OF THE BY-LAWS OF THE N.O.R.M.A. SELF-INSURANCE POOL, INC.; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: The City is a member of the Northern Ohio Risk Management Agency (NORMA), a self-insurance pool for property and liability insurance. This amendment will allow board members to remotely participate in the board meetings.approved on the consent agenda  Action details Video Video
23-0122 1B. MotionA Motion to Amend Motion No. 22-0105 as amended by Motion No. 23-045, the City Council Meeting Schedule for 2023. Brief Description: Council is introducing a motion to combine Council meetings and workshops for December 2023.moved item forwardPass Action details Video Video
23-0122 1  MotionA Motion to Amend Motion No. 22-0105 as amended by Motion No. 23-045, the City Council Meeting Schedule for 2023. Brief Description: Council is introducing a motion to combine Council meetings and workshops for December 2023.approvedPass Action details Video Video
23-150 1J. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TEMPORARILY EXTEND THE TERM OF THE PREVIOUSLY AUTHORIZED AMENDMENT TO THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: The current “E” electric rate agreement with the Allstate Insurance Company expires on November 30, 2023. Staff requests Council amended the current agreement to temporarily extend the term of Allstate’s current electric rate agreement for a period up to February 29, 2024.to suspend the rule requiring three readingsPass Action details Video Video
23-150 1  ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TEMPORARILY EXTEND THE TERM OF THE PREVIOUSLY AUTHORIZED AMENDMENT TO THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: The current “E” electric rate agreement with the Allstate Insurance Company expires on November 30, 2023. Staff requests Council amended the current agreement to temporarily extend the term of Allstate’s current electric rate agreement for a period up to February 29, 2024.consideredFail Action details Video Video
23-132 2A. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SECTION 1048.141 IN THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES, TO REQUIRE NEW DEVELOPMENTS TO UTILIZE HUDSON PUBLIC POWER ELECTRIC SERVICE AND PROVIDING CITY COUNCIL FIRST RIGHT OF REFUSAL. Brief Description: Ordinance to be added to the code establishing that all new development will be required to utilize Hudson Public Power/City electric service unless Council votes to exempt that developmentadopted on third readingPass Action details Video Video
23-133 1B. ResolutionA RESOLUTION ADOPTING IN CONCEPT THE CITY OF HUDSON FIVE-YEAR PLAN 2024-2028. Brief Description: This resolution adopts in concept the City’s Five-Year Plan.adopted on third readingPass Action details Video Video
23-134 1C. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CURRENT EXPENSES AND OTHER EXPENDITURES OF THE CITY OF HUDSON, COUNTY OF SUMMIT, STATE OF OHIO, DURING THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2024 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2024. Brief Description: This Ordinance establishes the City’s budget for 2024.adopted on third readingPass Action details Video Video
23-142 1D. ResolutionA RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION NOT TO IMPLEMENT THE GROWTH MANAGEMENT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT ALLOCATION SYSTEM DURING CALENDAR YEAR 2024. Brief Description: The City is not removing the Growth Management Allocation System; however, because of no appreciable population change, the system would not be implemented for 2024.second reading  Action details Video Video
23-143 1E. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 295.01 OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE REGARDING THE COMPOSITION AND THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE ECONOMIC GROWTH BOARD. Brief Description: City Council will consider amendments to the Codified Ordinances pertaining to the Economic Growth Board.second reading  Action details Video Video
23-154 2F. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 1205 “ZONING DISTRICTS-CITY OF HUDSON MAP” AND 1206 “USE REGULATIONS” OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE RELATIVE TO THE REGULATION OF VAPE SHOPS, PAWN SHOPS, TATTOO PARLORS, AND MARIJUANA FACILITIES. Brief Description: Proposed Land Development Code text amendment relative to the regulation of Vape Shops, Pawn Shops, Tattoo Parlors, and Marijuana Facilities.first reading & referral to the Planning CommissionPass Action details Video Video
23-155 1G. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1206 “USE REGULATIONS” OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE RELATIVE TO THE REGULATION OF TEMPORARY USES - CONTRACTORS OFFICE/TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION USES. Brief Description: Proposed Land Development Code text amendment relative to the regulation of temporary contractor offices and temporary construction sites.first reading & referral to the Planning Commission  Action details Video Video
23-156 1H. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE 2023 MEMBER POWER POOL SCHEDULE WITH AMERICAN MUNICIPAL POWER INC (“AMP”). Brief Description: The Northern Power Pool (“NPP”) is an AMP resource that is utilized to purchase and sell power for each participating AMP member community based on short-term need. AMP has updated the pool agreement to align with the Pennsylvania-New Jersey-Maryland (PJM) regional transmission organization (RTO) rules and requirements. AMP is asking that all participating member communities pass Resolution for updates and continued program participation.first reading  Action details Video Video
23-157 3I. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE JOB CREATION GRANT PROGRAM. Brief Description: The proposed amendments to the Job Creation Grant Program will align the program guidelines with the way we deploy the program in practice post-pandemic. The proposal also includes an increased year of eligibility for including certain defined, environmentally sustainable components to their projects to align with the goals outlined by the Environmental Awareness Committee.first reading  Action details Video Video