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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/19/2021 7:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Town Hall 27 East Main Street
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21-0093 1A. MinutesMinutes of Previous Council Meetings Brief Description: Draft minutes of previous meetings are provided for City Council’s review and approval.approved as submitted  Action details Not available
21-84 2A. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 1201 “GENERAL PROVISIONS,” 1205, “ZONING DISTRICTS - CITY OF HUDSON ZONING MAP,” 1206, “USE REGULATIONS,” 1207 “ZONING DEVELOPMENT AND SITE PLAN STANDARDS,” 1213 “DEFINITIONS,” AND APPENDIX D “ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN STANDARDS” OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE TO IMPLEMENT AGRICULTURAL USE PROVISIONS. Brief Description: Proposed amendment to the Land Development Code regulations associated with agricultural use standards. The amendments combine applicable standards for agricultural uses accessory to a residential dwelling into a consolidated ordinance to clarify existing regulations and further support small scale hobby farming.public hearing held  Action details Video Video
21-113 1B. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1048.02, “RATE SCHEDULES,” OF THE STREETS, UTILITIES AND PUBLIC SERVICES CODE TO ADOPT ADJUSTMENTS TO THE ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY COST ADJUSTMENT FACTOR IN THE SCHEDULE OF CHARGES. Brief Description: The City’s Public Works Department has completed the electric rate and cost of service study with Power Consultants Courtney & Associates. The consulting firm presented the study’s results to City Council on July 13th and recommended a 5.1% adjustment to the Power Supply Cost Adjustment Factor (PSCAF) formula. Staff is recommending City Council implement the adjustments in conjunction with the January 2022 billing cycle.public hearing held  Action details Video Video
21-0092 1A. MotionA Motion to Acknowledge the Timely Receipt of the September 2021 Monthly Financial Report Brief Description: Financial summaries are provided each month for Council’s review.approved on the consent agendaPass Action details Not available
21-117 1B. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 20-143, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CURRENT EXPENSES AND OTHER EXPENDITURES OF THE CITY OF HUDSON DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2021 BY MAKING ADDITIONAL AND/OR AMENDED APPROPRIATIONS RELATED TO THE THIRD QUARTER OF 2021. Brief Description: This Ordinance will amend the 2021 budget for additional and/or amended appropriations as listed in the attached Exhibit A.approved on the consent agendaPass Action details Video Video
21-118 1C. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH LIFE FORCE MANAGEMENT, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF BILLING, COLLECTION AND RELATED SERVICES. Brief Description: This resolution allows the City of Hudson to renew the contract with our third-party vendor that specializes in ambulance billing to manage its patient billing accounts. The practice of using a third-party vendor has been in place in Hudson since ambulance user fees were first established in June of 2004.approved on the consent agendaPass Action details Video Video
21-119 1D. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AFFIRMING ACCEPTANCE BY THE CITY MANAGER’S DESIGNEE OF AN EMS PRIORITY ONE TRAINING AND EQUIPMENT GRANT FROM THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES, ON BEHALF OF HUDSON EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES. Brief Description: The Ohio Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Medical Services, provides a grant to assist EMS with the purchase of approved training and equipment. Hudson Emergency Medical Services was awarded $3,562.24 in funding for the purchase of approved equipment. No matching funds are required.approved on the consent agendaPass Action details Video Video
21-120 1E. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH LJB, INC. FOR THE DOWNTOWN PEDESTRIAN SAFETY STUDY. Brief Description: This legislation would retain LJB, Inc. to perform a Pedestrian Safety Study within the downtown area which includes sections of SR 303, SR 91, First & Main Development and Aurora Street.approved on the consent agendaPass Action details Video Video
21-122 1G. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF TEMPORARY EASEMENTS FOR THE STATE ROUTE 91 SOUTH WIDENING PROJECT (PID# 106445) FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY PURPOSES. Brief Description: Due to the widening of the roadway and other improvements, temporary right-of-way acquisitions are required for the project. There will be approximately 14 parcels requiring temporary right-of-way acquisitions.approved on the consent agendaPass Action details Video Video
21-121 1F. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH SPAGNUOLO & ASSOCIATES, LLC FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF THE SEASONS ROAD WATERLINE EXTENSION PROJECT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: The purpose of this proposal was to solicit proposals from professional design, engineering and surveying consultants (Consultant) for the survey, analysis, engineering, and design of a proposed 12” diameter waterline along Seasons Road from the Boston Township Corporation line to the existing end of the waterline near 695 Seasons Road. The city staff is requesting an emergency clause be added in order to complete and have the waterline installed and accepted by the opening of the medical facility located at the northwest corner of SR 8 and Seasons Road.to suspend the rule requiring three readingsPass Action details Video Video
21-121 1F. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH SPAGNUOLO & ASSOCIATES, LLC FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF THE SEASONS ROAD WATERLINE EXTENSION PROJECT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: The purpose of this proposal was to solicit proposals from professional design, engineering and surveying consultants (Consultant) for the survey, analysis, engineering, and design of a proposed 12” diameter waterline along Seasons Road from the Boston Township Corporation line to the existing end of the waterline near 695 Seasons Road. The city staff is requesting an emergency clause be added in order to complete and have the waterline installed and accepted by the opening of the medical facility located at the northwest corner of SR 8 and Seasons Road.adopted with rule suspensionPass Action details Video Video
21-71 2A. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 1201 “GENERAL PROVISIONS,” 1202 “ADMINISTRATIVE AND REVIEW ROLES”, 1203, “DEVELOPMENT REVIEW AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES,” 1205, “ZONING DISTRICTS - CITY OF HUDSON ZONING MAP”, 1206, “USE REGULATIONS,” AND APPENDIX D “ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN STANDARDS” OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE TO IMPLEMENT THE 2021 LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE UPDATE. Brief Description: As part of regular reviews of the Land Development Code, City staff has recently reviewed and updated a list of proposed amendments to continue some commercial focus items but also to incorporate some proposed amendments focused on efficiency and addressing noted requests from Council and residents.continued  Action details Video Video
21-84 2B. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 1201 “GENERAL PROVISIONS,” 1205, “ZONING DISTRICTS - CITY OF HUDSON ZONING MAP,” 1206, “USE REGULATIONS,” 1207 “ZONING DEVELOPMENT AND SITE PLAN STANDARDS,” 1213 “DEFINITIONS,” AND APPENDIX D “ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN STANDARDS” OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE TO IMPLEMENT AGRICULTURAL USE PROVISIONS. Brief Description: Proposed amendment to the Land Development Code regulations associated with agricultural use standards. The amendments combine applicable standards for agricultural uses accessory to a residential dwelling into a consolidated ordinance to clarify existing regulations and further support small scale hobby farming.second reading  Action details Video Video
21-92 1C. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT ACT AREA AGREEMENT WITH “PROJECT CRUNCH”; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: “Project Crunch” is currently looking to purchase 35 acres at Season’s Greene to build a 200,000 - 250,000 square foot centralized robotic warehousing storage and fulfillment center located at Patriot Parkway and Seasons Road.postponed to a date certainPass Action details Video Video
21-99 1D. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $7,725,000 OF NOTES, IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING COSTS OF IMPROVING CITY-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5810 HUDSON DRIVE BY CONSTRUCTING, FURNISHING EQUIPPING AND OTHERWISE IMPROVING (i) A NEW SALT STORAGE FACILITY AND (ii) A NEW BUS MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE FACILITY AND CLEARING, IMPROVING AND EQUIPPING THE SITE. Brief Description: This ordinance allows for the refinancing of existing financial obligations of the City. It allows for the sale of notes to finance the cost of the new bus garage and salt storage facility.third reading  Action details Video Video
21-99 1  OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $7,725,000 OF NOTES, IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING COSTS OF IMPROVING CITY-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5810 HUDSON DRIVE BY CONSTRUCTING, FURNISHING EQUIPPING AND OTHERWISE IMPROVING (i) A NEW SALT STORAGE FACILITY AND (ii) A NEW BUS MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE FACILITY AND CLEARING, IMPROVING AND EQUIPPING THE SITE. Brief Description: This ordinance allows for the refinancing of existing financial obligations of the City. It allows for the sale of notes to finance the cost of the new bus garage and salt storage facility.adopted on third readingPass Action details Video Video
21-100 1E. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $740,000 OF TAXABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NONTAX REVENUE BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES, IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING COSTS OF ACQUIRING APPROXIMATELY 4.0 ACRES OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED NEAR THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF OWEN BROWN STREET AND MORSE ROAD. Brief Description: This ordinance allows for the refinancing of existing financial obligations of the City. It allows for the rollover of note proceeds used to pay for the former Windstream property at 100 Owen Brown Street, purchased as part of the Downtown Phase II Project.third reading  Action details Video Video
21-100 1  OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $740,000 OF TAXABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NONTAX REVENUE BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES, IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING COSTS OF ACQUIRING APPROXIMATELY 4.0 ACRES OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED NEAR THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF OWEN BROWN STREET AND MORSE ROAD. Brief Description: This ordinance allows for the refinancing of existing financial obligations of the City. It allows for the rollover of note proceeds used to pay for the former Windstream property at 100 Owen Brown Street, purchased as part of the Downtown Phase II Project.adopted on third readingPass Action details Video Video
21-101 1F. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $1,000,000 OF NOTES, IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING COSTS OF IMPROVING THE CITY’S ELECTRIC SYSTEM BY ACQUIRING AND INSTALLING A NEW DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMER, TOGETHER WITH THE NECESSARY REGULATORS, CONTROL EQUIPMENT AND APPURTENANCES THERETO. Brief Description: This ordinance allows for the financing of Hudson Public Power’s replacement of a distribution transformer at its’ Eastside substation (located on Stow Road, across the street from Hudson City School District’s baseball complex).third reading  Action details Video Video
21-101 1  OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $1,000,000 OF NOTES, IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING COSTS OF IMPROVING THE CITY’S ELECTRIC SYSTEM BY ACQUIRING AND INSTALLING A NEW DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMER, TOGETHER WITH THE NECESSARY REGULATORS, CONTROL EQUIPMENT AND APPURTENANCES THERETO. Brief Description: This ordinance allows for the financing of Hudson Public Power’s replacement of a distribution transformer at its’ Eastside substation (located on Stow Road, across the street from Hudson City School District’s baseball complex).adopted on third readingPass Action details Video Video
21-102 1G. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $850,000 OF NOTES, IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING COSTS OF INSTALLING AND IMPROVING A MULTIPURPOSE TRAIL AND SIDEWALKS IN VARYING WIDTHS ALONG BARLOW ROAD, TOGETHER WITH ALL NECESSARY DRAINAGE AND RELATED IMPROVEMENTS AND APPURTENANCES THERETO. Brief Description: This ordinance allows for the financing of the sidewalk/trail installation on West Barlow Road from State Route 91 to Nicholson Drive.third reading  Action details Video Video
21-102 1  OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $850,000 OF NOTES, IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING COSTS OF INSTALLING AND IMPROVING A MULTIPURPOSE TRAIL AND SIDEWALKS IN VARYING WIDTHS ALONG BARLOW ROAD, TOGETHER WITH ALL NECESSARY DRAINAGE AND RELATED IMPROVEMENTS AND APPURTENANCES THERETO. Brief Description: This ordinance allows for the financing of the sidewalk/trail installation on West Barlow Road from State Route 91 to Nicholson Drive.adopted on third readingPass Action details Video Video
21-103 1H. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE CITY MANAGER’S ACTION TO ENTER INTO A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH MICHAEL MITOV AND LISA MITOV TO ACQUIRE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2217 RAVENNA STREET (PERMANENT TAX PARCEL NUMBERS 30-00969 AND 30-03461) IN THE CITY OF HUDSON, OHIO, FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: As a condition precedent to the purchase and sale agreement for the property located at 2217 Ravenna Street going into effect, Council must authorize said agreement. This resolution affirms the City Manager’s action of entering into the agreement and authorizes the purchase of property located at 2217 Ravenna Street, including approximately 7.26 acres on two adjacent parcels (#30-00969 & 30-03461) for future public purposes. (See ALTA map attached.)third reading  Action details Video Video
21-103 1  ResolutionA RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE CITY MANAGER’S ACTION TO ENTER INTO A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH MICHAEL MITOV AND LISA MITOV TO ACQUIRE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2217 RAVENNA STREET (PERMANENT TAX PARCEL NUMBERS 30-00969 AND 30-03461) IN THE CITY OF HUDSON, OHIO, FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: As a condition precedent to the purchase and sale agreement for the property located at 2217 Ravenna Street going into effect, Council must authorize said agreement. This resolution affirms the City Manager’s action of entering into the agreement and authorizes the purchase of property located at 2217 Ravenna Street, including approximately 7.26 acres on two adjacent parcels (#30-00969 & 30-03461) for future public purposes. (See ALTA map attached.)adopted on third readingPass Action details Video Video
21-113 1I. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1048.02, “RATE SCHEDULES,” OF THE STREETS, UTILITIES AND PUBLIC SERVICES CODE TO ADOPT ADJUSTMENTS TO THE ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY COST ADJUSTMENT FACTOR IN THE SCHEDULE OF CHARGES. Brief Description: The City’s Public Works Department has completed the electric rate and cost of service study with Power Consultants Courtney & Associates. The consulting firm presented the study’s results to City Council on July 13th and recommended a 5.1% adjustment to the Power Supply Cost Adjustment Factor (PSCAF) formula. Staff is recommending City Council implement the adjustments in conjunction with the January 2022 billing cycle.second reading  Action details Video Video
21-114 1J. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A TWO-YEAR EXTENSION TO THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: In 2021 City Council approved an extension of the of the current “E” rate development agreement with the Allstate Insurance Company located on Executive Parkway in Hudson Ohio. To allow for the completion of the 2021 electric rate and cost of service study, Council temporarily extended the agreement from July 1, 2021 to September 1, 2021 and again from September 1, 2021 to November 30, 2021. As the Rate Study has now been completed, and based on the consultant’s recommendation, staff seeks to continue the current “E” rate for an additional two (2) year term.second reading  Action details Video Video
21-115 2K. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 876, “SHORT-TERM RENTAL OPERATIONS,” OF THE BUSINESS REGULATION CODE OF THE CITY OF HUDSON. Brief Description: Amendment to the Short-Term Rental regulations of the City of Hudson.second reading  Action details Video Video
21-116 1L. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH FAIRMOUNT PROPERTIES, LLC FOR THE SALE OF THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA ADJACENT TO THE FIRST & MAIN DEVELOPMENT IN THE CITY OF HUDSON, OHIO. Brief Description: This Resolution will authorize the sale of properties currently owned by the City in the Downtown Phase 2 area to Fairmount Properties.second reading  Action details Video Video
21-123 1M. ResolutionA RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION NOT TO IMPLEMENT THE GROWTH MANAGEMENT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT ALLOCATION SYSTEM DURING CALENDAR YEAR 2022. 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 2022.first reading  Action details Video Video
21-124 1N. ResolutionA RESOLUTION ADOPTING IN CONCEPT THE CITY OF HUDSON FIVE-YEAR PLAN 2022-2026. Brief Description: This resolution adopts in concept the City’s Five-Year Plan.first reading  Action details Video Video
21-125 1O. 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, 2022 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2022. Brief Description: This Ordinance establishes the City’s budget for 2022.first reading  Action details Video Video
21-126 2P. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1207.17, “SIGNS,” OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE TO IMPLEMENT REVISIONS TO SIGN ILLUMINATION STANDARDS. Brief Description: Proposed amendment to revise regulations related to internal illumination of signs within District 6 Western Hudson Gateway and District 8 Industrial/Business Park.first reading & referral to the Planning Commission  Action details Video Video