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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 12/12/2023 7:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Town Hall 27 East Main Street
Regular Meeting to begin at 7:30 p.m., followed by Regular Workshop
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23-0126 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
23-84 3A. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 1205 “ZONING DISTRICTS-CITY OF HUDSON MAP” AND 1206 “USE REGULATIONS” OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE. Brief Description: Land Development Code text amendment to establish expanded regulations relevant to the blending of proposed density for residential development adjacent to existing development.public hearing held  Action details Video Video
23-0127 1A. MotionA Motion to Approve the Proposed 2024 City Council Meeting Schedule. Brief Description: A proposed meeting schedule for the new year has been prepared for Council’s review and approval.approved on the consent agenda  Action details Video Video
23-158 1B. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 22-143, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CURRENT EXPENSES AND OTHER EXPENDITURES OF THE CITY OF HUDSON DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2023 BY MAKING ADDITIONAL AND/OR AMENDED APPROPRIATIONS RELATED TO THE FOURTH QUARTER OF 2023. Brief Description: This Ordinance will amend the 2023 budget for additional and/or amended appropriations as listed in the attached Exhibit A.approved on the consent agenda  Action details Video Video
23-159 1C. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY’S PAY RANGE STRUCTURE AND PAY RANGE ASSIGNMENTS SCHEDULE ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE NO. 23-72. Brief Description: This Ordinance authorizes an annual salary adjustment for the City's non-bargaining unit employees. The pay bands provided in the Pay Range Structure chart attached to the Ordinance have each been adjusted by a factor of 1.03 over the 2023 Pay Range Structure figures. This Ordinance also amends the City’s Pay Range Assignment Schedule.approved on the consent agenda  Action details Video Video
23-160 1D. ResolutionA RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE INTENT OF THE CITY OF HUDSON IN 2024 TO SELL BY INTERNET AUCTION PERSONAL PROPERTY, INCLUDING MOTOR VEHICLES AND OTHER PROPERTY REFERENCED IN REVISED CODE §721.15 WHICH ARE NO LONGER NEEDED FOR PUBLIC USE OR ARE OBSOLETE OR UNFIT FOR THE USE FOR WHICH THEY WERE ACQUIRED. Brief Description: Staff is requesting permission to use govdeals.com and other similar services to dispose of unneeded, obsolete, or unfit equipment. This is a required annual renewal of agreement for Govdeals online auction services.approved on the consent agenda  Action details Video Video
23-161 1E. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS, SUPPLIES AND SERVICES FOR THE CITY’S PUBLIC UTILITY AND VELOCITY BROADBAND SERVICES OPERATIONS ON AN AS-NEEDED BASIS DURING THE YEAR 2024.approved on the consent agenda  Action details Video Video
23-162 1F. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, DURING THE YEAR 2024, TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS OR TO UTILIZE THE VARIOUS CHARTER-AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENTAL COMPETITIVE PURCHASING PROGRAMS AND ENTER INTO CONTRACTS FOR CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, SUPPLIES, SERVICES, AND EQUIPMENT. Brief Description: This Resolution would authorize the advertisement, receipt of bids and award of contracts for capital items, services, equipment, and materials and supplies for Public Works operations as included in the approved 2024 Annual Budget.approved on the consent agenda  Action details Video Video
23-163 1G. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH KURTZ BROTHERS, INC. FOR 2023 LEAF DISPOSAL; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: This project involves the annual collection of leaf material from residences in Hudson and subsequent disposal of leaf material. Costs for the disposal of materials are predicted to exceed the City’s $25,000 expenditure threshold and Staff seek authorization for such expenditures.approved on the consent agenda  Action details Video Video
23-164 1H. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 23-12 TO INCREASE THE PROJECT COST TO BID AND AWARD THE W. CASE WATERLINE PROJECT TO THE AMOUNT OF $800,000. Brief Description: The project will involve the replacement of the water main along W. Case Drive from SR 303 to Lynn Drive. Project bids were received and were in excess of 10% of the Engineer’s Estimate. Staff is requesting an additional $115,000 for a total project cost of $800,000.approved on the consent agenda  Action details Video Video
23-165 1I. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR COMPETITIVE BIDS, AWARD AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE EAST CASE WATER LINE REPLACEMENT PROJECT. Brief Description: This project will involve the replacement of the water main along E. Case Drive from SR 303 to Milford Road.approved on the consent agenda  Action details Video Video
23-166 1J. ResolutionA RESOLUTION DECLARING A 12 MONTH MORATORIUM ON ACCEPTING FOR FILING AND CONSIDERATION, REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF ALL NEW APPLICATIONS FOR MARIJUANA RELATED ACTIVITIES IN THE CITY OF HUDSON; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Brief Description: Proposed resolution to establish a moratorium regarding marijuana related activities while the State of Ohio establishes applicable regulations.approved on the consent agenda  Action details Video Video
23-167 1K. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH THE OHIO PATROLMEN’S BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION FOR SERGEANTS, FOR THE YEARS 2024 THROUGH 2026, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: This legislation seeks approval of the terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement that was negotiated in part by the City Manager with the Ohio Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association (Sergeants) and authorization for the City Manager to enter into said agreement.approved on the consent agenda  Action details Video Video
23-168 1L. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH THE OHIO PATROLMEN’S BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION FOR PATROL OFFICERS FOR THE YEARS 2024 THROUGH 2026, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: This legislation seeks approval of the terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement that was negotiated in part by the City Manager with the Ohio Patrolman’s Benevolent Association (Patrol Officers) and authorization for the City Manager to enter into said agreement.approved on the consent agenda  Action details Video Video
23-169 1M. ResolutionA RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH THE UTILITY WORKERS UNION OF AMERICA, LOCAL 588 FOR THE YEARS 2024 THROUGH 2026 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO SAID AGREEMENT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: This legislation seeks approval of the terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement that was negotiated by the City Manager with the Utility Workers Union of America, Local 588 and authorization for the City Manager to enter into said agreement.first reading  Action details Video Video
23-169 1  ResolutionA RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH THE UTILITY WORKERS UNION OF AMERICA, LOCAL 588 FOR THE YEARS 2024 THROUGH 2026 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO SAID AGREEMENT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: This legislation seeks approval of the terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement that was negotiated by the City Manager with the Utility Workers Union of America, Local 588 and authorization for the City Manager to enter into said agreement.to suspend the rule requiring three readingsPass Action details Video Video
23-169 1  ResolutionA RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH THE UTILITY WORKERS UNION OF AMERICA, LOCAL 588 FOR THE YEARS 2024 THROUGH 2026 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO SAID AGREEMENT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: This legislation seeks approval of the terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement that was negotiated by the City Manager with the Utility Workers Union of America, Local 588 and authorization for the City Manager to enter into said agreement.postponed to a date certainPass Action details Video Video
23-84 3A. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 1205 “ZONING DISTRICTS-CITY OF HUDSON MAP” AND 1206 “USE REGULATIONS” OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE. Brief Description: Land Development Code text amendment to establish expanded regulations relevant to the blending of proposed density for residential development adjacent to existing development.amendedPass Action details Video Video
23-84 3  OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 1205 “ZONING DISTRICTS-CITY OF HUDSON MAP” AND 1206 “USE REGULATIONS” OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE. Brief Description: Land Development Code text amendment to establish expanded regulations relevant to the blending of proposed density for residential development adjacent to existing development.postponed to a date certainFail Action details Video Video
23-84 3  OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 1205 “ZONING DISTRICTS-CITY OF HUDSON MAP” AND 1206 “USE REGULATIONS” OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE. Brief Description: Land Development Code text amendment to establish expanded regulations relevant to the blending of proposed density for residential development adjacent to existing development.approved as amendedPass Action details Video Video
23-111 2B. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF CLEVELAND FOR AN EXTENSION OF A WATER LINE ALONG CHITTENDEN ROAD IN THE VILLAGE OF BOSTON HEIGHTS. Brief Description: The City of Hudson and the City of Cleveland wish to enter into an agreement in order for the City of Hudson to supply a specified portion of Chittenden Road with Hudson water as shown on the attached map. 6231 Chittenden Road will become the City of Hudson’s customer and the City of Hudson will read, bill, and maintain the waterline along this specified portion of Chittenden Road.withdrawn from further considerationFail Action details Video Video
23-127 1C. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH ARLINGTON VALLEY FARMS, LLC, OR ITS ASSIGNEE, FOR THE LLC’S LEASE-PURCHASE OF THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5369 HUDSON DRIVE, HUDSON, OHIO. Brief Description: A Second Amendment to the Land Installment Contract has been requested by the Buyer to change the Closing Date from February 1, 2024 to July 1, 2024 to align with the anticipated closing of a USDA loan financing the purchase. Additionally, monthly installment payments of ten thousand and 00/100 dollars ($10,000.00) would be continued from February 1, 2024 to June 30, 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.adopted on third readingPass Action details Video Video
23-143 2E. 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.adopted on third readingPass Action details Video Video
23-156 1F. 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.second reading  Action details Video Video
23-157 3G. 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.second reading  Action details Video Video
23-170 1H. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 22-143, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CURRENT EXPENSES AND OTHER EXPENDITURES OF THE CITY OF HUDSON DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2023 BY MAKING ADDITIONAL AND/OR AMENDED APPROPRIATIONS RELATED TO LEGAL FEES FOR 2023. Brief Description: This Ordinance will amend the 2023 budget for additional and/or amended appropriations as listed in the attached Exhibit A.to suspend the rule requiring three readingsPass Action details Video Video
23-170 1  OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 22-143, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CURRENT EXPENSES AND OTHER EXPENDITURES OF THE CITY OF HUDSON DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2023 BY MAKING ADDITIONAL AND/OR AMENDED APPROPRIATIONS RELATED TO LEGAL FEES FOR 2023. Brief Description: This Ordinance will amend the 2023 budget for additional and/or amended appropriations as listed in the attached Exhibit A.adopted with rule suspensionPass Action details Video Video
23-171 1I. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES SECTION 222.01, PUBLICATION, REGARDING PUBLIC NOTICE OF PASSED LEGISLATION. Brief Description: With recent changes to the Ohio Revised Code concerning publication requirements for passed legislation, Council will consider similar changes to the Codified Ordinances, Section 222.01. Newspaper publications have been problematic, and staff desires a more reliable, timely, and less costly method to provide public notices.first reading  Action details Video Video
23-0109 1A. Staff ReportPresentation: Summit County Department of Community & Economic Development Brief Description: Holly Miller, Senior Administrator, will provide an overview of programs offered by Summit County’s Department of Community & Economic Development.   Action details Video Video
23-0117 1B. Staff Report2025 Sidewalk and Trail (Connectivity) Plan Brief Description: Presentation and discussion on the 2025 plan scope of work and timelinediscussed  Action details Video Video
23-0091 4C. Staff ReportLand Development Code Use Allowances for North Main Street Brief Description: The Land Development Code contains specific text relevant to use allowances for the west side of North Main Street in downtown Hudson.discussed  Action details Video Video
23-0128 1D. Staff ReportWinston Manor Retention Pond Maintenance Brief Description: At the December 12, 2023, Council Workshop, Council discussed the Winston Manor/Hudson Hill Subdivision’s storm water retention pond and sediment accumulation in the pond. At the request of Council, staff proceeded with preparing a Request for Proposal (RFP) and obtained a fee from qualified engineering consultants for a Feasibility Study to evaluate and identify the method and costs associated with removal of sediment from the pond and pond reconstruction to alleviate future sediment build-up.discussed  Action details Video Video
23-0074 2E. Staff ReportContinued discussion of a new City Flag Brief Description: Mayor Anzevino and City Council will continue to discuss a new City flag. Kent State University School of Visual Communication Design have submitted flag designs for City Council consideration.discussed  Action details Video Video
TMP-6915 1F. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE HUDSON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT REGARDING INSIDE MILLAGE Brief Description: Inside millage up to 10 mills is available without voter approval for local use. The City currently is allotted 3.57 mills, of which 3.1 mills flows to the general fund, and the Hudson City Schools are allotted 4.23 mills. This proposal would shift 2 mills from the City’s Allocation to the school district.discussed  Action details Video Video
23-0130 1A. MotionA Motion to Acknowledge the Timely Receipt of the November 2023 Monthly Financial Report Brief Description: Financial summaries are provided each month for Council’s review.forwarded   Action details Video Video
23-172 1B. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 23-138 AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF TITLE FOUR - TAXATION, CHAPTER 891 - EARNED INCOME TAX REGULATIONS, OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF HUDSON, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: This Ordinance corrects a reference within the previously approved legislation that was passed by City Council on November 14, 2023. Ordinance 23-138 amended various sections of the City’s income tax code to comply with State of Ohio House Bill 33.item forwarded  Action details Video Video
23-173 1C. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO TWO STORM WATER ACCESS EASEMENT AGREEMENTS, AN ELECTRIC EASEMENT AGREEMENT AND A UTILITY EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE HUDSON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE HUDSON MIDDLE SCHOOL PROPERTY AT 77 N. OVIATT STREET. Brief Description: This Resolution authorizes the City Manager to enter into two storm water Access Easement Agreements, an Electric Easement Agreement and a Utility Easement Agreement with the Board of Education of the Hudson City School District for 77 N. Oviatt Street.item forwarded  Action details Video Video
23-174 1D. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR COMPETITIVE BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE ADAPTIVE TRAFFIC SIGNAL PROJECT (PID 116924). Brief Description: The Adaptive Traffic Signal Project includes upgrading fifteen (15) signalized intersections along SR 91 and SR 303 and upgrades to signal’s emergency preemption system at a total of 28 signals throughout the City. The project also includes the installation of a new traffic signal at the Owen Brown Street railroad overpass and the installation of additional fiber network and upgrades to the traffic signal at 303 & Hayden Parkway for inclusion into the new adaptive signal system.item forwarded  Action details Video Video
23-175 1E. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE SUMMIT COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER’S COMMISSION FOR DEFENSE OF INDIGENT DEFENDANTS IN THE STOW MUNICIPAL COURT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: The City enters into an annual agreement with the Summit County Public Defender’s Commission for the defense of indigent defendants. This Resolution authorizes such an agreement during the year 2024.item forwarded  Action details Video Video
23-177 1F. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY MANAGER’S EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: City Council will take action pertaining to City Manager Thomas Sheridan’s Employment Agreement.item forwarded  Action details Video Video
23-176 1G. ResolutionA RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF HUDSON AND APPOINTING MARSHAL M. PITCHFORD AS THE ACTING CITY SOLICITOR AND SPECIAL COUNSEL; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: This legislation seeks approval of the terms and conditions of the Agreement for Legal Services as Acting Solicitor and/or Special Counsel regarding Marshal M. Pitchford and DiCaudo, Pitchford & Yoder, LLC.item forwarded  Action details Video Video
23-156 1A. 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.item forwarded  Action details Video Video
23-157 3B. 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.item forwarded  Action details Video Video
23-171 1C. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES SECTION 222.01, PUBLICATION, REGARDING PUBLIC NOTICE OF PASSED LEGISLATION. Brief Description: With recent changes to the Ohio Revised Code concerning publication requirements for passed legislation, Council will consider similar changes to the Codified Ordinances, Section 222.01. Newspaper publications have been problematic, and staff desires a more reliable, timely, and less costly method to provide public notices.item forwarded  Action details Video Video