City of Hudson, Ohio

Meeting Minutes - Final

City Council Workshop

Jeffrey L. Anzevino, Mayor

Michael W. Bird, President of Council (Ward 4)

Kyle Brezovec, Council Member (At-Large)

Samantha D'Eramo, Council Member (At-Large)

Patricia L. Goetz, Council Member (Ward 1)

Skylar J. Sutton, Council Member (Ward 3)

Amanda Weinstein, Council Member (At-Large)

Dan White, Council Member (Ward 2)

Thomas J. Sheridan, City Manager

Marshal Pitchford, City Solicitor & Special Counsel

Aparna Wheeler, Clerk of Council

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

7:30 PM

Town Hall

27 East Main Street

Call to Order

Mayor Anzevino called to order the workshop of Hudson City Council at 7:30 p.m., in

accordance with the Sunshine Laws of the State of Ohio, O.R.C. Section 121.22, and he handed

the workshop over to President of Council Bird, in accordance with Council Rules.

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Present:

Dr. Bird, Mr. Brezovec, Ms. D'Eramo, Dr. Goetz, Mr. Sutton, Dr.

Weinstein and Mr. White

Others & Staff in Attendance: Mr. Sheridan, City Manager; Mrs. Behnke, Economic Development Manager; Mr.

Griffith, Assistant City Manager; Mr. Hannan, Community Development Director; Mr. Knoblauch, Assistant

City Manager - Financial/Special Projects; Mr. Kosco, City Engineer; Mr. Ferda, HCTV Production Assistant;

and Mr. Powell, Public Works Director.

Correspondence and Council Comments

Mr. White noted that he, along with Dr. Bird and Dr. Weinstein, met with First Energy to discuss the necessity of

improvements within Hudson and noted they are working towards a solution. He further noted that he attended

the Hudson Library annual meeting on Sunday and provided an update on the elected board members .

Dr. Weinstein congratulated the Girl Scouts in Hudson that have bridged to the next level.

Dr. Goetz thanked Dr. Bird, members of the Architectural & Historic Board of Review, Planning Commission

and Board of Zoning & Building Appeals for a successful orientation meeting that was held on April 27 , 2026.

Mayor Anzevino congratulated Sergeant Stein and Zarges from the Hudson Fire Department who were recently

promoted to lieutenant, provided an update on the renovations that are taking place at the Fire Station,

reminded residents that Lemonade Day is May 2nd and May 3rd, congratulated Hudson High School Drama

Club for being nominated for the Dazzle Award, and congratulated students from the Hudson Middle School

Track and Field team for breaking long standing records.

Dr. Bird also thanked the board members that attended the orientation meeting on April 27, 2026. He further

stated that an Open House was held on Thursday, April 23rd on the Tinkers Creek Watershed and provided

information on a new workshop layout that will start on May 12, 2026.

Discussion Items

26-0032

Discussion: Update of the W. Streetsboro Street (SR 303) Safety

Improvements

Brief Description: City staff will update the Council on proposed

improvements along West Streetsboro Street (State Route 303), between

Boston Mills Road up to N. Main Street (SR 91).

Attachments:

SR 303-Phase 1

SR 303-Future Improvements

Mr. Kosco provided information on the current improvements taking place between Boston Mills Road and

Atterbury Blvd. as well as additional improvements between the railroad overpass and SR 91 that are scheduled

to take place this summer. He further provided information regarding future improvements that would include

the widening of the sidewalk under the railroad underpass, elimination of the turn lane into the storage units,

and elimination of a driveway entrance at the Shell gas station. Discussion followed that included moving the

stop bar back on SR 303 eastbound to allow semi-trucks to turn from SR 91, time frame for sidewalk widening,

and concern with length of turn lane into plaza on south side of SR 303.

This matter was discussed.

26-0033

Hudson Public Works Department Overview

Brief Description: Director of Public Works, Kevin Powell is scheduled to

update the Council on the Hudson Public Works Department 2026 operational

status and respond to formal inquiries regarding department performance.

Mr. Powell provided an overview of the operation of the Hudson Public Works Department. Departments

included administration, arborist, cemetery, golf, parks, leaf collection, salt usage, fleet, building maintenance,

and water treatment plant. Discussion followed regarding starting a spring clean-up program, allowance of

tips at Golf Clubhouse, cost of salt usage and fuel, and return on investment for golf simulators.

This matter was discussed.

26-78

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 876 SHORT-TERM

RENTAL OPERATIONS

Brief Description: Following a discussion with City Council an ordinance to

incorporate amendments to the short term rental policy and allowances

currently regulated within Chapter 876 of the codified Ordinances.

Attachments:

City Council memo short term rentals 4.3.26

Exhibit A: Draft 876 redline amendment 4.3.26

City Council memo short term rentals 2.25.26

Chapter 876

Short-Term Rental Locations - 2026 Map

STR Comparison Chart of Peer Communities

Ordinance No. 26-78

Mr. Hannan provided an overview of previous discussions along with the proposed amendments, which included

adding a bed tax and adjusting the current permit fee. He also addressed follow-up questions from earlier

meetings, including renting out a portion of an owner-occupied residence, limiting the number of short-term

rentals allowed, and requiring short-term rentals to be owned by a Hudson resident. Discussion followed that

included number of cities that allow partial renting of an owner-occupied home, requiring a conditional use for

short-term rentals, and logistics on limiting number within each ward. Staff will continue researching the issue

and report back to Council at a later date.

This matter was discussed.

25-146

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING DISTRICT

MAP OF THE CITY OF HUDSON AND CHAPTER 1205, CHAPTER

1206, AND CHAPTER 1213 OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE

TO ESTABLISH ZONING DISTRICT 11.

Brief Description: Proposed amendment to the Land Development Code to

establish Zoning District 11 along the South Darrow Road Corridor.

Attachments:

PC Memo to Council - District 11 Recommendation 4-24-26

Council memo for 4.28.26 Meeting

Transcribed Comments 4.22.26 to 4.30.26

Transcribed comments 4.9.26 to 4.21.26

City Council Memo - Public Feedback Summary 4.10.26

Transcribed Comments 4-10-26

District 11 Text and Map Regulations as Amended 2.25.26

South Darrow Subcommittee District 8 to Proposed District 11 Matrix

City Council Memo March 3 Meeting

Hudson Zoning Map - Proposed District 11 amendment

Staff Memo for February 17, 2026 Meeting (with draft amendment)

PC Recommendation - District 11 2.9.26 Meeting

District 11 Uses Cheat Sheet

Council memo 1.27.26 Workshop

PC Decision 26-1284 - LDC amendment Draft Regulations - D11

Extension Request

South Darrow Road Zoning Timeline Jan 2026

Exhibit A: District 11 Regulations Draft 9.2.25

Zoning Dsitrict 11 Boundary Map

Hudson Zoning Map - Proposed 9.16.25

South Darrow Subcommittee District 8 to Proposed District 11 Matrix

7.21.2025

City Council Memo - Subcommittee Research Summary

South Darrow Road Zoning Timeline 08.29.2025

Ordinance No. 25-146

Mr. Hannan and Ms. Behnke presented information related to District 11 that included the purpose of the

rezoning; community feedback received; noted that public comments received through April 21st have been

included in the attachments to this Ordinance, as well as Planning Commission recommendations. He further

provided revisions that staff has put together for Council consideration that included consideration of removing

the provision for specialty grocery stores, reducing the size allowance for retail restaurant and service use,

reducing the allowed location of retail restaurant and service uses and consideration of removing residential

housing. Brief discussion followed.

This matter was discussed.

26-0034

Hudson Innovation Park Update

Brief Description: A discussion to update City Council on the JobsOhio

SiteOhio Authentication Project status and begin discussing strategy for next

steps including; Salt Dome Relocation, Property Tax Abatement, Developer or

City-Led Project, and Engagement of a Real Estate Broker.

Attachments:

Council Memo - Hudson Innovation Park 04.23.2026

Council Memo - JobsOhio Site Authentication

996 Hines Hill Rd.Layout Exhibit - Buildable Acreage by Phase

Developable Acreage & Surrounding Uses

996 Hines Hill Road Site History

Hudson CRA Map

Ms. Behnke provided background on the former Youth Development Center property, including how the City

acquired the land and the actions taken since. She outlined the next steps, which include relocating the auxiliary

salt dome, considering a property tax abatement, determining whether the project will be developer‑led or

City‑led, and engaging a real estate broker. Following general discussion, Ms. Behnke noted that staff will bring

back additional information on the salt barn relocation and the Enterprise Zone, and an Executive Session will

be scheduled to discuss the City’s approach to selling the property.

This matter was discussed.

26-79

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER

INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH HUDSON COMMUNITY

FOUNDATION REGARDING A SENIOR TRANSPORTATION

PROGRAM AND ACCEPTING A DONATION FOR A PASSENGER

VAN.

Brief Description: This initiative arose in 2025 when the Hudson Senior

Network Foundation (HSN) and Hudson Community Foundation (HCF)

raised funds for a Senior project. The Senior Transportation Program was

recognized as a need in the community. The HSN began researching a

program in an adjacent community that provides a similar service and they

along with HCF began collecting donations. To date, the groups have raised

the needed costs for a passenger van (estimated State Bid Cost $58,000) and

are asking the City to accept the donation to purchase the van and provide a

senior transportation program to Hudson residents over the age of 65 years of

age.

Attachments:

SCAT Information on service 5-1-26

SCAT_Memo - Reviews 5-1-26

Senior Van Costs

Guidelines_City of Hudson Senior Transportation Program - DRAFT

04-22-2026

Application_City of Hudson Senior Transportation Program - DRAFT

Waiver & Release of Liability_City of Hudson Senior Transportation

Program

Six Mile Radius Map

HSN Van Survey Results

Resolution No. 26-79

Mr. Sheridan provided background on the program and further explained how it will operate and the costs the

City would incur. Mayor Anzevino also provided information and background on this program. Council

discussion followed that included what this program offers that Metro SCAT does not, looking into the City

paying fares for residents to ride the SCAT bus, possibility of using volunteer drivers, and how scheduling would

work. Members from Hudson Senior Network spoke regarding the cons of SCAT and the intent of this program .

Mr. Sheridan stated that he will add information regarding the SCAT program prior to the Council meeting .

This matter was discussed.

Proposed Consent Agenda for May 5, 2026, Council Meeting

26-74

A 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.

Brief Description: The City has established a Tax Incentive Review Council

(TIRC) to periodically review each existing Community Reinvestment Area

(CRA) and Job Creation Grant Agreement for compliance and to make

recommendations to continue, modify or terminate each of the agreements.

The duly appointed TIRC met on March 5, 2026, reviewed each CRA and Job

Creation Grant Agreement and made certain recommendations to City

Council.

Attachments:

TIRC Minutes 3-5-26

Resolution No. 26-74

Ms. Behnke provided information regarding the Tax Incentive Review Council and the recommendation that

came out of that meeting.

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the May 5, 2026, Council meeting.

26-75

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

ALLOW DOOR2ART TO INSTALL ON THE CITY GREENS A

BIRDSONG ART INSTALLATION IN 2026.

Brief Description: The Resolution would allow Door2Art to install a subset

of the original quantity of small, 3-D birds on the Park Lane Green for an

estimated period of July through October, 2026.

Attachments:

Resolution No. 26-75

Mayor Anzevino provided information on this art installation. Discussion followed regarding the opportunity to

take over ownership of the birds.

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the May 5, 2026, Council meeting.

26-76

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

ACCEPT THE DONATION OF “MELODY” FROM DOOR2ART.

Brief Description: The Mayor is requesting City Council approve the City

Manager to accept “Melody” (large bird sculpture), at a no-cost donation to

the City of Hudson, from Door2Art a local art studio.

Attachments:

Ordinance No. 26-76

Mayor Anzevino provided background information related to "Melody".

This Ordinance was forwarded for further consideration at the May 5, 2026, Council meeting.

26-77

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER

INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH THE

IMPACT GROUP FOR MARKETING SERVICES FOR THE FIBER

TO THE HOME PROJECT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED

$54,000.

Brief Description: This contract provides professional marketing, branding,

and public engagement services to support the launch and implementation of

the City's Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) project, ensuring clear communication,

effective outreach, customer education, and a cohesive brand strategy for the

initiative.

Attachments:

Resolution No. 26-77

Mr. Knoblauch provided information on the reason and need for this service. Discussion followed that included

length of contract and whether there is a need for this service.

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the May 5, 2026, Council meeting.

Proposed Legislation for May 5, 2026, Council Meeting

26-64

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES

TO ALLOW THE CORRECTION OF SCRIVENER’S ERRORS

BY THE CLERK.

Brief Description: The ordinance would allow the Clerk of Council to

fix obvious clerical mistakes in legislation and meeting minutes.

Attachments:

Ordinance No. 26-64

Ordinance No. 26-64 was forwarded for further consideration at the May 5, 2026, Council

meeting.

26-70

AN ORDINANCE TO REPEAL CHAPTER 226 OF THE CODIFIED

ORDINANCES RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE LIMITS AND

REGULATIONS.

Brief Description: This Ordinance would repeal Chapter 226 of the Codified

Ordinances of the City of Hudson, which establishes local campaign

contribution limits for City candidates and their campaigns.

Attachments:

Campaign Finance Limitations Among Peer Communities in Summit

County 4-2026

Ordinance No. 26-70

Ordinance No. 26-70 was forwarded for further consideration at the May 5, 2026, Council

meeting.

26-71

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 220.03, 220.031, AND

220.06 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES TO ALLOW THE

INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ON

REGULAR AND SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL AGENDAS AFTER

CONSIDERATION AT A WORKSHOP.

Brief Description: This amendment rescinds the prior rule requiring

the affirmative support of at least four City Council members at a

Workshop in order for a resolution or ordinance to proceed to a regular

or special City Council meeting agenda.

Attachments:

Draft Ordinance (1-13-26 Workshop)

Draft Ordinance (revised for 4-14-26 Workshop]

Ordinance No. 26-71 (Version dated 4-14-26)

Ordinance No. 26-71 (revised for 4-28-26 Workshop)

Ordinance No. 26-71 (revised for 5-5-26)

Dr. Bird asked Council members to review the revised legislation as well as the changes that Mr. Pitchford

emailed out. Discussion followed regarding the changes, the Mayor's role and opposition to language allowing

the City Manager to introduce legislation.

Ordinance No. 26-71 was forwarded for further consideration at the May 5, 2026, Council

meeting.

26-72

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART TWO OF THE CODIFIED

ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF HUDSON TO CREATE CHAPTER

216, PUBLIC RECORDS.

Brief Description: With this legislation, the City of Hudson seeks to exercise

its Home Rule Authority under Article XVIII, Sections 3 and 7 of the Ohio

Constitution, and promulgate its own public records policy. Under this policy,

the City may not disclose a crime victim's or a minor’s identity in records

produced in response to a public records request.

Attachments:

Ordinance No. 26-72

Ordinance No. 26-72 was forwarded for further consideration at the May 5, 2026, Council

meeting.

26-73

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADOPT

AND IMPLEMENT A POLICY ON ACCEPTING FUNDS FROM

NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS FOR PUBLIC PROJECTS.

Brief Description: The City of Hudson seeks to establish a transparent,

accountable, and legally compliant process for accepting financial or in-kind

contributions from nonprofit organizations wishing to support city-sponsored

public projects.

Attachments:

City Nonprofit Donations and Funding Policy

City Nonprofit Donations and Funding Policy (Weinstein revision 4-30-26)

Nonprofit Donation Form

Resolution No. 26-73

Dr. Weinstein stated that she is working with Mr. Pitchford on some revisions to the current proposed

legislation.

Ordinance No. 26-73 was forwarded for further consideration at the May 5, 2026, Council

meeting.

26-78

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 876 SHORT-TERM

RENTAL OPERATIONS

Brief Description: Following a discussion with City Council an ordinance to

incorporate amendments to the short term rental policy and allowances

currently regulated within Chapter 876 of the codified Ordinances.

Attachments:

City Council memo short term rentals 4.3.26

Exhibit A: Draft 876 redline amendment 4.3.26

City Council memo short term rentals 2.25.26

Chapter 876

Short-Term Rental Locations - 2026 Map

STR Comparison Chart of Peer Communities

Ordinance No. 26-78

Responding to a question, Mr. Sheridan stated that this is on for a first reading and that there are a couple more

workshops prior to third reading where changes can be discussed.