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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 12/21/2021 6:45 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Town Hall 27 East Main Street
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21-0111 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
21-126 3A. 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.public hearing held  Action details Video Video
21-0112 1A. MotionA Motion to Acknowledge the Timely Receipt of the November 2021 Monthly Financial Report Brief Description: Financial summaries are provided each month for Council’s review.approved on the consent agendaPass Action details Video Video
21-0088 2B. MotionA Motion Authorizing the City Staff to Move Forward with the Design Recommendations by our Consultant (AECOM) for a New Sidewalk along E. Streetsboro St. (SR 303) from Hayden Pkwy. to Stone Road and Stow Road from SR 303 to Hudson Springs Park. Brief Description: The City staff will discuss the public feedback we received for the proposed alignment of the new sidewalk along E. Streetsboro St. (SR 303) (Hayden Pkwy. to Stone Road) and Stow Road (SR 303 to Hudson Springs Park).approved on the consent agendaPass Action details Video Video
21-0094 2C. MotionA Motion Authorizing the City Staff to Move Forward with the Design Recommendations by our Consultant (Transystems) for a New Sidewalk along Middleton Road from Valley View to Highpoint Park and Stow Road from Middleton Road to Pine Trails. Brief Description: The City staff will discuss the public feedback we received for the proposed alignment of the new sidewalk along Middleton Road (Valley View Road to High Point Park) and Stow Road (Middleton Road to Pine Trails).approved on the consent agendaPass Action details Video Video
21-0113 1D. MotionA Motion to Approve the Disposal of Personal Property in Accordance with Section 208.03 of the City of Hudson’s Codified Ordinances. Brief Description: This action is to approve of the disposal of a small utility vehicle by Ellsworth Meadows Golf Course. The disposal is being made via trade-in on a new, similar vehicle. Staff estimates the value of the 20+ year old utility vehicle at $500 or less.approved on the consent agendaPass Action details Video Video
21-0114 1E. MotionA Motion that City Council Concur with the City Manager’s Recommendation to Appoint R. Todd Hunt of the Law Firm Walter|Haverfield LLP as Interim City Solicitor Effective Immediately Upon the Resignation of the Current City Solicitor. Brief Description: Pursuant to Charter Section 8.03, a majority of City Council members must concur with the City Manager’s recommendation to appoint a City Solicitor. Due to the upcoming resignation of the current City Solicitor, the City Manager requests City Council’s concurrence with her appointment of long-time legal advisor (and past City Solicitor) of the City of Hudson, R. Todd Hunt, as interim City Solicitor while the City conducts a search for the next City Solicitor.approved on the consent agendaPass Action details Video Video
21-150 2F. ResolutionA RESOLUTION DESIGNATING REPUBLIC SERVICES AS THE CITY’S PREFERRED TRASH AND RECYCLING VENDOR AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A SERVICE CONTRACT WITH REPUBLIC SERVICES. Brief Description: The City of Hudson’s existing preferred trash and recycling hauler agreement will expire on March 31, 2022. A new contract was put out to public bid and evaluated by the Public Works Department staff. As directed by City Council, the bid documents for this service requested bidders to provide pricing for three (3) service options. Staff presented the bid tabulations and the service options for based on the bid amounts at the December 14, 2021 Council Workshop. Council instructed staff to continue to offer a Preferred Hauler Program for the next 3-year term at the provided price points. Staff wishes to execute the formal resolution at this time.approved on the consent agendaPass Action details Video Video
21-151 1G. 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 FOURTH 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
21-152 1H. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR COMPETITIVE BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS FOR THE STATE ROUTE 91 SOUTH SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (PID 106445). Brief Description: The SR 91 South Safety Improvement Project design limits are on SR 91 (S. Main Street) from Barlow Road to the Stoney Hill Drive intersection. The project will include adding a center two-way turn lane, resurfacing, and adding 5-foot-wide bike lanes and sidewalks on both the east and west sides of SR 91.approved on the consent agendaPass Action details Video Video
21-153 1I. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE PROPERTY FROM VARIOUS PROPERTY OWNERS FOR THE MAKING OF ROADS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITHOUT CHARGE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: This is the second piece of legislation required in order to proceed with the property acquisitions for the SR 91 South Safety Improvement Project. This piece of legislation is the final legislative item needed in order to complete the property acquisitions for this project.approved on the consent agendaPass Action details Video Video
21-154 1J. 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; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 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
21-155 1K. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, DURING THE YEAR 2022, TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS OR TO UTILIZE THE VARIOUS CHARTER-AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENTAL COMPETITIVE PURCHASING PROGRAMS AND ENTER INTO CONTRACTS FOR CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, SUPPLIES, SERVICES, EQUIPMENT, AND VEHICLES. 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 2022 Annual Budget.approved on the consent agendaPass Action details Video Video
21-156 1L. 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 2022. Brief Description: This annual resolution requests permission allowing the Public Works Department to make purchases of equipment, materials, supplies and services in the operational area of the municipal utilities and Velocity Broadband service operation that will exceed $25,000 based on the 2022 approved budget.approved on the consent agendaPass Action details Video Video
21-157 1M. ResolutionA RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE INTENT OF THE CITY OF HUDSON IN 2022 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 agendaPass Action details Video Video
21-158 1N. ResolutionA RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A THEN AND NOW CERTIFICATE FOR A PURCHASE MADE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: Council authorization is required for payment of the invoice 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
21-159 1O. 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. 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 2022.approved on the consent agendaPass Action details Video Video
21-71 3A. 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.postponed to a date certainPass Action details Video Video
21-92 1B. 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.withdrawn from further considerationPass Action details Video Video
21-126 3C. 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.second reading  Action details Video Video
21-141 1D. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1205, “ZONING DISTRICTS - CITY OF HUDSON ZONING MAP,” CHAPTER 1206, “USE REGULATIONS,” AND CHAPTER 1213, “DEFINITIONS,” OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE TO INCORPORATE REGULATIONS TO CONDITIONALLY PERMIT FIREWORKS STORAGE AND FIREWORKS RETAIL FACILITIES. Brief Description: Land Development Code text amendment request to permit Fireworks Storage and Fireworks Retail Facilities as a conditional use within District 1: Suburban Residential Neighborhood.third reading  Action details Video Video
21-141 1  OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1205, “ZONING DISTRICTS - CITY OF HUDSON ZONING MAP,” CHAPTER 1206, “USE REGULATIONS,” AND CHAPTER 1213, “DEFINITIONS,” OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE TO INCORPORATE REGULATIONS TO CONDITIONALLY PERMIT FIREWORKS STORAGE AND FIREWORKS RETAIL FACILITIES. Brief Description: Land Development Code text amendment request to permit Fireworks Storage and Fireworks Retail Facilities as a conditional use within District 1: Suburban Residential Neighborhood.postponed to a date certainPass Action details Video Video
21-149 1E. ResolutionA RESOLUTION REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 21-116 AND 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; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: This Resolution, proposed by Councilman Foster, is intended to repeal Resolution No. 21-116 while simultaneously authorizing the sale of property in the downtown area to Fairmount Properties for development of Downtown Phase 2 pursuant to terms that are different than those terms authorized by Resolution No. 21-116.second reading  Action details Video Video
21-160 1F. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART TWELVE OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF HUDSON TO AMEND SECTION 1205.02, THE OFFICIAL ZONING DISTRICT MAP, OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE WITH RESPECT TO THE "HISTORIC DISTRICT” TO AMEND THE BOUNDARIES OF SAID DISTRICT TO INCLUDE ELM STREET AND ROSLYN AVENUE. Brief Description: The expansion of the locally designated Historic District to include Elm Street and Roslyn Avenue requires an amendment to the City of Hudson Zoning Map. The National Register District expansion is near completion allowing for the local designation district expansion to proceed at this time.first reading & referral to the Planning Commission  Action details Video Video