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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final-revised
Meeting date/time: 7/21/2015 7:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Town Hall
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15-0082 1A. MinutesMINUTES OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL MEETINGS. Executive Summary: Draft minutes of previous meetings are provided for City Council’s review and approval.approved as submitted  Action details Not available
15-0078 1A. ProclamationProclamation: Special Recognition of “Kids Month” during August 2015. Executive Summary: Mayor Currin will proclaim the month of August 2015 as “Kids Month” in Hudson, recognizing the importance of health and education for our children. Mr. Derran Wimer will be in attendance to accept this Proclamation. He is the Chair of the Kindergarten Readiness Committee and Executive Director of the Summit Education Initiative.   Action details Video Video
15-102 1B. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION FOR DEMONSTRATION OF ENERGY & EFFICIENCY DEVELOPMENTS FUNDING THROUGH THE AMERICAN PUBLIC POWER ASSOCIATION FOR ADDITIONAL SOLAR PANELS FOR THE CITY’S BARLOW COMMUNITY CENTER. Executive Summary: DEED is dedicated to improving the operations and services of public power utilities by supporting and demonstrating its members’ innovative ideas through research, funding and education. Staff seeks authorization to apply for grant funding through this resource for additional solar panels for the Barlow Center solar power system project.approved on the consent agendaPass Action details Video Video
15-103 1C. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF FORESTRY FOR A LAKE ERIE WATERSHED CANOPY RESTORATION GRANT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Executive Summary: Funds supplied by the USDA Forest Service are intended to aid local jurisdictions in the response and recovery of urban forests from the Emerald Ash Borer and require a 50% match. The planting of trees along public right-of-way or on other public lands are the only eligible reimbursement costs. Cities located entirely or partially within the Cuyahoga River Area of Concern or watersheds that drain to the Area of Concern are eligible to submit proposals for consideration. The goal of the program is to replace ash trees, improve watershed health, enhance quality of life, promote urban forestry benefits, support comprehensive community tree care programs, and promote Ohio arboriculture and landscape industries.approved on the consent agendaPass Action details Video Video
15-105 1E. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH INSIGHT PIPE CONTRACTING, LP FOR THE 2015 SANITARY AND STORM SEWER LINING PROJECT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Executive Summary: This project involves the lining of sanitary sewers along Hudson Street, N. Oviatt Street, N. Hayden Parkway and Old Orchard. Also included is the lining of a 42-inch CMP storm sewer located on Gibson Court.approved on the consent agendaPass Action details Video Video
15-106 1F. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ITRON INC. FOR SOFTWARE AND PROGRAMMING OF THE CITY’S ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Executive Summary: The 2015 Hudson Public Power budget provides funding for the professional services to provide the setup, programming and software for the electronic data collection system portion of the automatic meter reader system and the power outage management system. HPP Staff is now ready to begin implementing the auto collectors and wishes to place the orders for said software and services.approved on the consent agendaPass Action details Video Video
15-107 1G. ResolutionA RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THEN AND NOW CERTIFICATES FOR PURCHASES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Executive Summary: Council authorization is required for payment of the invoice(s) shown on this Resolution in excess of $3,000 for which a commitment was made before a Purchase Order was generated.approved on the consent agendaPass Action details Video Video
15-0081 1A. MotionA MOTION TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE TIMELY RECEIPT OF THE JUNE 2015 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT. Executive Summary: Financial summaries are provided each month for Council’s review.approvedPass Action details Video Video
15-104 1D. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH AARON LANDSCAPING, INC. FOR TREE PLANTING SERVICES. Executive Summary: The Public Works Department budgets annually for contract tree planting services along various streets within Hudson, on the public greens, and on public properties. The Public Works Department seeks City Council approval to enter into a contract with Aaron Landscaping, Inc. for these services.to suspend the rule requiring three readingsPass Action details Video Video
15-104 1D. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH AARON LANDSCAPING, INC. FOR TREE PLANTING SERVICES. Executive Summary: The Public Works Department budgets annually for contract tree planting services along various streets within Hudson, on the public greens, and on public properties. The Public Works Department seeks City Council approval to enter into a contract with Aaron Landscaping, Inc. for these services.adopted with rule suspensionPass Action details Video Video
15-33 2A. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1205, “ZONING DISTRICTS” AND CHAPTER 1207, “ZONING DEVELOPMENT AND SITE PLAN STANDARDS,” OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE TO PROVIDE FOR FUNDS-IN-LIEU OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC SIDEWALKS AND OTHER PEDESTRIAN AND NON-VEHICULAR CIRCULATION SYSTEMS. Executive Summary: This legislation would create a Pedestrian Linkages Fund as recommended by the Connect Hudson Plan that came out of the Safe Routes Hudson initiative.second reading  Action details Video Video
15-33 2  OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1205, “ZONING DISTRICTS” AND CHAPTER 1207, “ZONING DEVELOPMENT AND SITE PLAN STANDARDS,” OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE TO PROVIDE FOR FUNDS-IN-LIEU OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC SIDEWALKS AND OTHER PEDESTRIAN AND NON-VEHICULAR CIRCULATION SYSTEMS. Executive Summary: This legislation would create a Pedestrian Linkages Fund as recommended by the Connect Hudson Plan that came out of the Safe Routes Hudson initiative.to suspend the rule requiring three readings  Action details Video Video
15-60 2B. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE TO PERMIT COTTAGE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT IN DISTRICT 4 AND DISTRICT 5. Executive Summary: The amendments would have created standards to allow Cottage Housing Development in District 4 and 5.second reading  Action details Video Video
15-60 2  OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE TO PERMIT COTTAGE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT IN DISTRICT 4 AND DISTRICT 5. Executive Summary: The amendments would have created standards to allow Cottage Housing Development in District 4 and 5.to suspend the rule requiring three readings  Action details Video Video
15-60 2  OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE TO PERMIT COTTAGE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT IN DISTRICT 4 AND DISTRICT 5. Executive Summary: The amendments would have created standards to allow Cottage Housing Development in District 4 and 5.referredPass Action details Not available
15-72 1C. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 1042.03 AND 1042.04 OF THE STREETS, UTILITIES AND PUBLIC SERVICES CODE REVISING SEWER RATES FOR THE MUNICIPALITY. Executive Summary: This ordinance will amend the City’s sewer rates.tabledPass Action details Video Video
15-95 1D. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $466,667 OF NOTES, IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING COSTS OF IMPROVING CITY PROPERTY CONSTITUTING THE SITE OF THE FORMER CUYAHOGA COUNTY YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTER BY PERFORMING SITE CLEARANCE, IMPROVEMENT AND PREPARATION AND PLACING THE SITE IN A CONDITION FOR USE AND OPERATION FOR CITY PURPOSES, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Executive Summary: This Ordinance approves the rollover of $466,667 in notes for the demolition of the buildings on the former YDC property. The original notes were $1,400,000 in 2013. In 2014, we paid down on the note to $700,000. We are now paying down the note by $233,333 leaving a balance of $466,667.third reading  Action details Video Video
15-95 1  OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $466,667 OF NOTES, IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING COSTS OF IMPROVING CITY PROPERTY CONSTITUTING THE SITE OF THE FORMER CUYAHOGA COUNTY YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTER BY PERFORMING SITE CLEARANCE, IMPROVEMENT AND PREPARATION AND PLACING THE SITE IN A CONDITION FOR USE AND OPERATION FOR CITY PURPOSES, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Executive Summary: This Ordinance approves the rollover of $466,667 in notes for the demolition of the buildings on the former YDC property. The original notes were $1,400,000 in 2013. In 2014, we paid down on the note to $700,000. We are now paying down the note by $233,333 leaving a balance of $466,667.adopted on third readingPass Action details Video Video
15-108 1E. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORS OF HUDSON A PROPOSAL TO AMEND SECTIONS 3.02, 3.03, 3.04, 3.05, 3.07, 3.09, 3.11, 3.12, 4.02, 5.01, 5.02, 5.03, 6.04, 8.05, 9.01, 9.02, AND 9.07 OF THE CHARTER OF HUDSON; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Executive Summary: Pursuant to the Charter, the Charter Review Commission has submitted a report of proposed amendments to the City Charter for consideration at the general election to be held on November 3, 2015. The Commission has also recommended that the amendments be presented as three separate ballot issues.first reading  Action details Video Video
15-108 1  OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORS OF HUDSON A PROPOSAL TO AMEND SECTIONS 3.02, 3.03, 3.04, 3.05, 3.07, 3.09, 3.11, 3.12, 4.02, 5.01, 5.02, 5.03, 6.04, 8.05, 9.01, 9.02, AND 9.07 OF THE CHARTER OF HUDSON; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Executive Summary: Pursuant to the Charter, the Charter Review Commission has submitted a report of proposed amendments to the City Charter for consideration at the general election to be held on November 3, 2015. The Commission has also recommended that the amendments be presented as three separate ballot issues.item forwarded  Action details Video Video
15-109 1F. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE ENACTING NEW SECTIONS 1480.04, 1480.05 and 1480.99 AND REPEALING CHAPTER 1442 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF HUDSON REGARDING NUISANCE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Executive Summary: The proposed ordinance would eliminate the Nuisance Board and expand administrative authority to handle code enforcement matters.first reading  Action details Video Video