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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 12/6/2016 6:15 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Town Hall
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16-0126 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
16-182 1A. Honorary ResolutionA RESOLUTION HONORING SHERYL A. BROOKE FOR TWENTY YEARS OF SERVICE WITH THE CITY OF HUDSON. Executive Summary: This Resolution recognizes Sheryl Brooke, Office Manager in the Police Department, for twenty years of service.adoptedPass Action details Video Video
16-183 1B. Honorary ResolutionA RESOLUTION HONORING JOHN D. KENNEDY FOR TWENTY YEARS OF SERVICE WITH THE CITY OF HUDSON. Executive Summary: This Resolution recognizes John Kennedy, for more than twenty years of service as a volunteer Auxiliary Officer, a volunteer for EMS, and a School Crossing Guard.adoptedPass Action details Video Video
16-184 1C. Honorary ResolutionA RESOLUTION HONORING KIARA MCNULTY FOR TWENTY YEARS OF SERVICE WITH THE CITY OF HUDSON. Executive Summary: This Resolution recognizes Kiara McNulty, Public Safety Dispatcher, for twenty years of service.adoptedPass Action details Video Video
16-185 1D. ResolutionA RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE ORKEESWA SCHOOL IN ORKEESWA VILLAGE, TANZANIA, AFRICA, BY DESIGNATING THE SCHOOL AS A TOUCHSTONE AND POINT OF CONTACT FOR THE COMMITMENT TO SUPPORTING VULNERABLE POPULATIONS WHEREVER THEY MAY BE AND AN INDICATION OF THE DESIRE TO FOCUS EFFORTS TOWARD THE SOLUTION OF GLOBAL PROBLEMS. Executive Summary: The Hudson Middle School Student Council has recently selected the Orkeeswa School in Tanzania, Africa, as their new world focus and has asked the City to partner with them in promoting and cultivating support for Orkeeswa School. HMS representatives will be present to provide additional information and formally request Council’s support for this Resolution.adoptedPass Action details Video Video
16-0127 1A. Staff ReportOverview of Ordinance Nos. 16-57, 16-148 & 16-149 Executive Summary: The attachments provide an overview of proposed amendments to the Land Development Code.presented  Action details Video Video
16-57 1B. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 1202, “ADMINISTRATIVE AND REVIEW ROLES,” 1203 “DEVELOPMENT REVIEW AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES,” 1205, “ZONING DISTRICTS,” 1207, “ZONING DEVELOPMENT AND SITE PLAN STANDARDS,” AND 1213, “DEFINITIONS,” OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE TO IMPLEMENT THE AMENDMENTS TO THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF HUDSON ADOPTED IN 2015. Executive Summary: Pursuant to Charter amendments approved by voters in November 2015, the proposed Land Development Code amendments would allow staff approval of minor nonresidential projects in addition to residential approvals as presently authorized.public hearing held  Action details Video Video
16-148 1C. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE TO EXPEDITE THE DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL PROCESS. (as revised 2/7/2017) Executive Summary: The amendments consolidate non-Charter related amendments from Ordinance 16-57 with original Ordinance 16-148. The amendments expedite the development approval process.public hearing held  Action details Video Video
16-149 1D. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART TWELVE OF THE ORDINANCES OF HUDSON TO AMEND THE OFFICIAL ZONING DISTRICT MAP TO REZONE SUMMIT COUNTY TAX PARCEL 3203716 WHICH IS WEST OF MORSE ROAD AND SOUTH OF CUTLER LANE FROM DISTRICT 4, HISTORIC RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD, TO DISTRICT 5, VILLAGE CORE DISTRICT. Executive Summary: The ordinance would rezone this City-owned parcel, part of the Downtown Phase II site, to match the zoning of the rest of the Downtown Phase II site.public hearing held  Action details Video Video
16-0128 1B. MotionA Motion to Appoint Council Representatives to the Volunteer Fire Fighters’ Dependents Fund Board for the 2017 Term. Executive Summary: On an annual basis, City Council must appoint two members to serve on the Volunteer Fire Fighters’ Dependents Fund Board (VFFDFB).approvedPass Action details Video Video
16-186 1A. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH SUMMACARE FOR CERTAIN HEALTH BENEFIT PLAN SERVICES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Executive Summary: The City of Hudson provides certain (medical and prescription drug coverage) health benefits to regular full-time city employees. The attached legislation seeks Council’s authorization for the City Manager to enter into a contract with SummaCare for certain health benefit plan services for the period of January 1, 2017 thru December 31, 2017.approved on the consent agendaPass Action details Video Video
16-187 1B. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH LIBERTA CONSTRUCTION FOR THE NORTH MAIN STREET AND PROSPECT STREET INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, SUM-91-15.20 (PID 88548); AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Executive Summary: The project includes the signal, roadway, pedestrian walks, bike lanes, storm improvements, and improvements to the pavement and pedestrian access at the Prospect and SR 91 intersection.approved on the consent agendaPass Action details Video Video
16-188 1C. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY THE CITY MANAGER TO THE OHIO BUREAU OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION FOR A SAFETY INTERVENTION GRANT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY’S EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE. Executive Summary: The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation provides Safety Intervention Grant Program funding to Ohio public employers who wish to purchase equipment to substantially reduce or eliminate injuries and illnesses associated with a particular task or operation.approved on the consent agendaPass Action details Video Video
16-189 1D. ResolutionA RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE TAX INCENTIVE REVIEW COUNCIL TO CONTINUE COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT AREA AGREEMENTS AND JOB CREATION GRANT PROGRAM AGREEMENTS WITH THE CITY OF HUDSON, COUNTY OF SUMMIT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Executive Summary: The City has established a Tax Incentive Review Council (TIRC) to periodically review each Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) and Job Creation Grant Agreement for compliance and to make recommendations to continue, modify or terminate each said agreement. The duly appointed TIRC met on November 18, 2016, reviewed each CRA and Job Creation Grant Agreement and made certain recommendations to City Council.approved on the consent agendaPass Action details Video Video
16-190 1E. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, DURING THE YEAR 2017, TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS OR TO UTILIZE THE VARIOUS CHARTER-AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENTAL COMPETITIVE PURCHASING PROGRAMS FOR CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, SUPPLIES, SERVICES, EQUIPMENT, AND VEHICLES FOR THE SELECTION OF THE LOWEST AND BEST BIDDER TO BE DETERMINED BY COUNCIL; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Executive Summary: This annual Resolution allows the Public Works Department to advertise for bids, obtain competitive pricing, and recommend contract awards for those items, contracts and projects that will exceed $25,000 based on the 2017 approved budget.approved on the consent agendaPass Action details Video Video
16-193 1F. ResolutionA RESOLUTION OPPOSING A LEGISLATIVE PROPOSAL PRESENTED TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY CONCERNING SMALL CELL WIRELESS FACILITIES WHICH WOULD REMOVE LOCAL CONTROL OF THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY AND MUNICIPAL INFRASTRUCTURE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Executive Summary: This Resolution opposes passage of a bill in the Ohio Legislature that would eliminate local control with respect to municipal regulation of wireless installations in the public right of way.approved on the consent agendaPass Action details Video Video
16-57 1A. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 1202, “ADMINISTRATIVE AND REVIEW ROLES,” 1203 “DEVELOPMENT REVIEW AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES,” 1205, “ZONING DISTRICTS,” 1207, “ZONING DEVELOPMENT AND SITE PLAN STANDARDS,” AND 1213, “DEFINITIONS,” OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE TO IMPLEMENT THE AMENDMENTS TO THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF HUDSON ADOPTED IN 2015. Executive Summary: Pursuant to Charter amendments approved by voters in November 2015, the proposed Land Development Code amendments would allow staff approval of minor nonresidential projects in addition to residential approvals as presently authorized.second reading  Action details Video Video
16-148 1B. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE TO EXPEDITE THE DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL PROCESS. (as revised 2/7/2017) Executive Summary: The amendments consolidate non-Charter related amendments from Ordinance 16-57 with original Ordinance 16-148. The amendments expedite the development approval process.second reading  Action details Video Video
16-149 1C. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART TWELVE OF THE ORDINANCES OF HUDSON TO AMEND THE OFFICIAL ZONING DISTRICT MAP TO REZONE SUMMIT COUNTY TAX PARCEL 3203716 WHICH IS WEST OF MORSE ROAD AND SOUTH OF CUTLER LANE FROM DISTRICT 4, HISTORIC RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD, TO DISTRICT 5, VILLAGE CORE DISTRICT. Executive Summary: The ordinance would rezone this City-owned parcel, part of the Downtown Phase II site, to match the zoning of the rest of the Downtown Phase II site.second reading  Action details Video Video
16-179 1D. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY’S PAY RANGE STRUCTURE ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE NO. 15-183, AMENDING THE CITY’S PAY RANGE ASSIGNMENTS SCHEDULE ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE NO. 16-121 AND CREATING AN INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN FOR ALL REGULAR FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME EMPLOYEES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Executive Summary: This Ordinance updates the current classification plan established in 2000 by flattening the Pay Range Assignments. The goal of this update is to move the City away from an entitlement program and into a pay for performance environment. This Ordinance also creates an Incentive Compensation Plan as a method to reward employees who make a significant contribution to the City through a work initiative above and beyond their current job duties. The objective is to recognize employees for excellence through continuous improvement and productivity efforts.second reading  Action details Video Video
16-180 1E. ResolutionA RESOLUTION ADOPTING IN CONCEPT THE CITY OF HUDSON FIVE-YEAR PLAN 2017-2021. Executive Summary: This resolution adopts in concept the City’s Five-Year Plan.second reading  Action details Video Video
16-181 1F. 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, 2017 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2017. Executive Summary: This Ordinance establishes the City’s budget for 2017.second reading  Action details Video Video
16-191 1G. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $3,500,000 OF NOTES, IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING COSTS OF IMPROVING CITY STREETS BY CONSTRUCTING, RECONSTRUCTING, WIDENING, RESURFACING, GRADING, DRAINING, CURBING AND PAVING, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Executive Summary: This ordinance authorizes the issuance of bond anticipation notes for the Barlow Road ($2,300,000) and North Main Street ($1,200,000) road improvement projects.first reading  Action details Video Video
16-191 1  OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $3,500,000 OF NOTES, IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING COSTS OF IMPROVING CITY STREETS BY CONSTRUCTING, RECONSTRUCTING, WIDENING, RESURFACING, GRADING, DRAINING, CURBING AND PAVING, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Executive Summary: This ordinance authorizes the issuance of bond anticipation notes for the Barlow Road ($2,300,000) and North Main Street ($1,200,000) road improvement projects.to suspend the rule requiring three readingsPass Action details Video Video
16-191 1  OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $3,500,000 OF NOTES, IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING COSTS OF IMPROVING CITY STREETS BY CONSTRUCTING, RECONSTRUCTING, WIDENING, RESURFACING, GRADING, DRAINING, CURBING AND PAVING, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Executive Summary: This ordinance authorizes the issuance of bond anticipation notes for the Barlow Road ($2,300,000) and North Main Street ($1,200,000) road improvement projects.adopted with rule suspensionPass Action details Video Video
16-192 1H. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $975,000 OF NOTES, IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING COSTS OF IMPROVING THE CITY’S WATER SYSTEM BY CONSTRUCTING WATER MAINS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Executive Summary: This ordinance authorizes the issuance of bond anticipation notes for the water line improvements completed as part of the North Main Street project.first reading  Action details Video Video
16-192 1  OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $975,000 OF NOTES, IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING COSTS OF IMPROVING THE CITY’S WATER SYSTEM BY CONSTRUCTING WATER MAINS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Executive Summary: This ordinance authorizes the issuance of bond anticipation notes for the water line improvements completed as part of the North Main Street project.to suspend the rule requiring three readingsPass Action details Video Video
16-192 1  OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $975,000 OF NOTES, IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING COSTS OF IMPROVING THE CITY’S WATER SYSTEM BY CONSTRUCTING WATER MAINS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Executive Summary: This ordinance authorizes the issuance of bond anticipation notes for the water line improvements completed as part of the North Main Street project.adopted with rule suspensionPass Action details Video Video