City of Hudson, Ohio  
Meeting Agenda - Final-revised  
City Council Workshop  
Jeffrey L. Anzevino, Mayor  
Christopher W. Foster, President of Council (Ward 2)  
Christopher A. Banweg, Council Member (At-Large)  
Karen E. Heater, Council Member (At-Large)  
Nicole V. Kowalski, Council Member (At-Large)  
Scott Ruffer, Council Member (Ward 4)  
Katherine R. Schlademan, Council Member (Ward 1)  
Skylar J. Sutton, Council Member (Ward 3)  
Thomas J. Sheridan, City Manager  
John Kolesar, City Solicitor  
Aparna Wheeler, Clerk of Council  
Elizabeth Slagle, Acting Clerk of Council  
Tuesday, October 24, 2023  
7:30 PM  
Town Hall  
27 East Main Street  
Call to Order  
1.  
2.  
Correspondence and Council Comments  
Discussion Items  
3.  
AN 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.  
TMP-6820  
A.  
Attachments:  
Job Creation Grant Proposal Staff Report 10.24.2023  
13-122 Ordinance Amending Job Creation Grant Program  
05-39 Ordinance Adopting a Job Creation Grant Program  
Hudson Job Creation Grant Program Guidelines - Proposed Edits  
Exhibit A Hudson Job Creation Grant Program Guidelines  
Draft Ordinance  
Legislative History  
9/12/23 City Council Workshop  
item forwarded to the City Council  
23-0058  
B.  
Economic Development Boards and Commission Structure  
Brief Description: Discussion of the structure of the Boards and Commissions  
that support the Economic Development function as requested by Council in  
the January 2023 Council Retreat.  
Attachments:  
Council Memo - Economic Development Boards and Councils 10.24.23  
Workshop  
Council Memo - Economic Development Boards and Councils 6.20.23  
Workshop  
Legislative History  
6/20/23 City Council  
discussed  
23-0091  
C.  
Land 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.  
Attachments:  
City Council Memo 10.11.23 - N Main Street use allowances  
City Council Memo 9.14.23 - N Main Street use allowances  
LDC District 5 Regulations  
Legislative History  
9/19/23 City Council  
discussed and filed  
23-0110  
23-84  
D.  
E.  
Discussion of Land Development Code Amendment - Temporary Uses  
Brief Description: Discussion to consider amendment to Section 1206.04(c) of  
the Land Development Code regarding the temporary use regulations relevant  
to temporary construction uses.  
Attachments:  
City Council memo temp use regulations 10.13.23  
AN 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.  
Attachments:  
LDC Update Residential Blending - City Council Memo 9.14.23  
Residential blending - measurement graphic  
LDC Update Residential Blending - City Council Memo 6.9.23  
Ordinance No. 23-84  
Ordinance No. 23-84 (proposed amendment for 7-18-23)  
Planning Commission Decision  
Ordinance No. 23-84 (proposed amendment for 10-24-23)  
Legislative History  
6/20/23  
6/20/23  
7/11/23  
7/11/23  
7/11/23  
7/18/23  
7/18/23  
7/18/23  
City Council  
discussed  
City Council  
City Council  
City Council  
City Council  
City Council  
City Council  
City Council  
item forwarded to the City Council  
first reading  
postponed to a date certain to the City Council  
item forwarded to the City Council  
second reading  
amended  
referred to Planning Commission  
10/10/23  
City Council Workshop  
discussed  
TMP-6919  
F.  
A RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE STEERING  
COMMITTEE TO UPDATE THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN  
Brief Description: The comprehensive plan steering committee was  
established by City Council and authorized to prepare recommendation within  
twelve months of their initial meeting (January 11, 2023). The Committee has  
completed significant work to date; however, a draft plan is not anticipated for  
a few additional months.  
Attachments:  
Draft Resolution  
23-0111  
23-0112  
G.  
H.  
Summary of Private Property Storm Projects  
Brief Description: At the request of Council, Staff has provided an outline of  
the draft, 2024-2028 Five Year Plan’s Private Property Storm Sewer Projects.  
Attachments:  
Private Storm Project Summary Spreadsheet  
2024-2028 Private Stormwater Capital Improvements Map  
Preliminary 2024 - 2028 Five-Year Plan Review  
Brief Description: Staff will present 2024-2028 Five Year Plan Assumptions,  
Personnel Costs and Operating Costs for all funds.  
Attachments:  
2024 - 2028 Five Year Plan - Original Draft 9-26-23  
Operating Expense Discussion  
Personnel Expense Discussion  
Dispatch 12 hour Shift Memo 2023  
Proposed Consent Agenda for November 14, 2023, Council Meeting  
4.  
TMP-6908  
A.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER  
INTO A LOCAL PUBLIC AGENCY (“LPA”) FEDERAL LOCAL-LET  
PROJECT AGREEMENT WITH THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF  
TRANSPORTATION FOR THE DOWNTOWN PEDESTRIAN SAFETY  
(PID#120285).  
Brief Description: When accepting State or Federal transportation  
improvements funding, cities, or Local Public Agencies (LPAs), are required  
to enter into an agreement with the Ohio Department of Transportation. The  
agreement outlines the terms of the use of the funding and requires the LPA to  
follow the State process for any project contracts. This LPA Agreement is for  
Phase 2 of the Downtown Pedestrian Safety Improvements which will be  
partially funded through ODOT Safety Funds and includes design and  
construction of various pedestrian signal, sidewalk and crosswalk  
improvements along Aurora Street, Main Street, Streetsboro Street, and First  
Street in the City of Hudson. Phase 1 has commenced with design and  
construction utilizing 100% City funds.  
Attachments:  
Downtown Ped Improvements Overall Map  
Downtown Ped Summary Table  
Downtown Ped Imp Prelim Layout Samples  
Draft Resolution  
TMP-6919  
B.  
A RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE STEERING  
COMMITTEE TO UPDATE THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN  
Brief Description: The comprehensive plan steering committee was  
established by City Council and authorized to prepare recommendation within  
twelve months of their initial meeting (January 11, 2023). The Committee has  
completed significant work to date; however, a draft plan is not anticipated for  
a few additional months.  
Attachments:  
Draft Resolution  
TMP-6895  
C.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO  
ADVERTISE FOR COMPETETIVE BIDS AND ENTER INTO A  
CONTRACT FOR THE CITY HALL ROOF REPAIRS PROJECT.  
Brief Description: This project is a 2023 budgeted item. The project involves  
the repair/modification of the roof venting system at the top of the parapet  
walls on the City Hall building.  
Attachments:  
Draft Resolution  
TMP-6918  
D.  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF TITLE  
FOUR - TAXATION, CHAPTER 891 - EARNED INCOME TAX  
REGULATIONS, OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY  
OF HUDSON.  
Brief Description: This Ordinance amends various sections of Section 891 of  
the City’s codified ordinances to include changes required by Ohio House Bill  
33, the state’s biennium budget bill. These changes are required to be adopted  
and in effect on January 1, 2024.  
Attachments:  
RITA H.B. 33 Model Language - Applicable Sections Only  
RITA H.B. 33 Model Language w Jeff K notes in blue  
Draft Ordinance  
TMP-6883  
E.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER  
INTO AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH THE HUDSON  
ROTARY FOUNDATION, INC. FOR LEASE OF THE GROUNDS  
BENEATH THE BOY SCOUT CABIN AND AMENDING  
RESOLUTION NO. 98-2.  
Brief Description: The Hudson Rotary Foundation, Inc. has requested a  
housekeeping amendment to the current Boy Scout cabin ground lease  
agreement.  
Attachments:  
1998-002 - Scout Cabin Lease  
Draft Resolution  
TMP-6916  
F.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO  
SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE STATE OF OHIO CAPITAL  
BUDGET GRANT PROCESS FOR INFRASTRUCTURE COSTS TO  
ACCOMMODATE AN INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUND AT MIDDLETON  
PARK.  
Brief Description: The State of Ohio awards biennial capital budget funding  
to support regional and local projects that demonstrate a state benefit in higher  
education, mental health, parks and recreation, conservation, and cultural and  
sports facilities. The inclusive playground proposal at Middleton Road Park  
would be a strong submittal as a local community group anticipates raising  
private funding for playground equipment, specialized turf and fencing on site,  
with the City responsible for infrastructure and site improvement costs.  
Through the State Capital Budget, the City could receive up to two thirds of  
the total infrastructure cost through reimbursement with a one-third local  
match requirement. Detailed engineering costs included in Attachment A.  
Attachments:  
Attachment A -Inclusive Playground Middleton Park Engineers Estimate  
Attachment B - Commitment Letter  
Staff Report - Inclusive Playground Grant Funding Opportunity  
Draft Resolution  
TMP-6927  
G.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER  
INTO A LEASE AND SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH VISUAL EDGE  
IT FOR MULTIFUNCTION PRINTERS.  
Brief Description: Staff is requesting to enter into a 5-year lease agreement  
with Visual Edge IT for the lease of new multifunction equipment in the  
amount of $43,669.20 over the 5-year period and a 5-year Service Agreement  
on a per-copy basis. The contract would commence upon the delivery of the  
new equipment.  
Attachments:  
MFP Lease and Service Agreement Comparisons  
Per Copy Cost Analysis  
Draft Resolution  
Proposed Legislation for November 14, 2023, Council Meeting  
5.  
23-127  
A.  
AN 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.  
Attachments:  
Land Installment Contract - 5369 Hudson Drive - Execution Version (FINAL)  
Arlington Valley Farms First Amendment to Land Installment Contract  
executed 01.2020  
City of Hudson Building Purchase Extension Request Sept 2023  
Second Amendment to Land Installment Contract (Arlington Valley Farms)  
amend 09152023  
Ordinance No. 23-127  
Ordinance No. 23-127 is scheduled for a third reading on November 14, 2023  
Legislative History  
9/26/23  
10/3/23  
10/10/23  
10/17/23  
City Council Workshop  
City Council  
item forwarded to the City Council  
first reading  
City Council Workshop  
City Council  
item forwarded to the City Council  
second reading  
23-132  
B.  
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SECTION 1048.141 IN THE  
CODIFIED ORDINANCES, TO REQUIRE NEW DEVELOPMENTS  
TO UTILIZE HUDSON PUBLIC POWER ELECTRIC SERVICE AND  
PROVIDING CITY COUNCIL FIRST RIGHT OF REFUSAL.  
Brief Description: Ordinance to be added to the code establishing that all new  
development will be required to utilize Hudson Public Power/City electric  
service unless Council votes to exempt that development  
Attachments:  
Electric Service Area  
1048.141 - draft code section  
Ordinance No. 23-132  
Electric Ownership with Parcels 11x17  
Electric Ownership with Primary 11x17  
Ordinance No. 23-132 is scheduled for a second reading on November 14, 2023.  
Legislative History  
10/10/23  
10/10/23  
10/17/23  
City Council Workshop  
City Council Workshop  
City Council  
discussed  
item forwarded to the City Council  
first reading  
23-133  
C.  
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING IN CONCEPT THE CITY OF HUDSON  
FIVE-YEAR PLAN 2024-2028.  
Brief Description: This resolution adopts in concept the City’s Five-Year  
Plan.  
Attachments:  
2024 - 2028 Five Year Plan - Original Draft 9-26-23  
Resolution No. 23-133  
Resolution No. 23-133 is scheduled for a second reading on November 14, 2023.  
Legislative History  
10/10/23  
10/17/23  
City Council Workshop  
City Council  
item forwarded to the City Council  
first reading  
23-134  
D.  
AN 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, 2024 AND ENDING  
DECEMBER 31, 2024.  
Brief Description: This Ordinance establishes the City’s budget for 2024.  
Attachments:  
Ordinance No. 23-134  
Ordinance No. 23-134 is scheduled for a second reading on November 14, 2023.  
Legislative History  
10/10/23  
10/17/23  
City Council Workshop  
City Council  
item forwarded to the City Council  
first reading  
TMP-6928  
E.  
A 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.  
Attachments:  
GMA report memo to Council for YR2024  
Notice of Public Hearing (11-21-2023)  
Draft Resolution  
This Resolution is scheduled for a first reading on November 14, 2023.  
TMP-6818  
F.  
AN 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.  
Attachments:  
Draft Ordinance  
This Ordinance is scheduled for a first reading on November 14, 2023.  
AN 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.  
TMP-6820  
G.  
Attachments:  
Job Creation Grant Proposal Staff Report 10.24.2023  
13-122 Ordinance Amending Job Creation Grant Program  
05-39 Ordinance Adopting a Job Creation Grant Program  
Hudson Job Creation Grant Program Guidelines - Proposed Edits  
Exhibit A Hudson Job Creation Grant Program Guidelines  
Draft Ordinance  
This Ordinance is scheduled for a first reading on November 14, 2023.  
Legislative History  
9/12/23  
City Council Workshop  
item forwarded to the City Council  
Items to be Added to Future Agendas  
6.  
The following item will appear on the November 14, 2023, Council meeting agenda:  
1.) Proclamation: Salvation Army Kettle Day - December 3, 2023  
2.) Proclamation: America Recycle Day - November 15, 2023  
Adjournment  
7.  
To view staff reports for agenda items, click on the corresponding file numbers  
(blue underlined links) next to the titles.  
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