City of Hudson, Ohio  
Meeting Agenda - 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, May 26, 2026  
7:30 PM  
Town Hall  
27 East Main Street  
Call to Order  
1.  
2.  
Correspondence and Council Comments  
Discussion Items  
3.  
26-0041  
A.  
Tinkers Creek Watershed Study - Model and Final Draft Report  
Brief Description: Staff and the City’s consultant, ms consultants, will  
present the Tinkers Creek Watershed Study development, findings and  
recommendations.  
Attachments:  
Tinkers Creek Watershed Study Council 5-26-26  
Figures 4.5 - 4.6  
Tinkers Creek Study Area  
Website Comments  
Email Comments  
26-0042  
B.  
An Update on an Opt-In Natural Gas Program and Discussion Regarding  
Options to Move to an Opt-Out Program.  
Brief Description: Following our review and discussion with the City’s energy  
broker regarding available options for an opt-in natural gas program-and given  
the lack of any viable alternatives-staff would like to discuss additional options  
with Council.  
Attachments:  
Ordinance-Ballot-Gas-Hudson May26  
TMP-8672  
C.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER  
INTO A CONTRACT WITH AMERICAN MUNICIPAL POWER TO  
PARTICIPATE IN A COMMUNITY ENERGY SAVINGS SMART  
THERMOSTAT PROGRAM  
Brief Description: This project involves participation in the Community  
Energy Savings Smart Thermostat Program; Hudson Public Power customers  
volunteer to participate in this energy savings effort by enrolling in a program  
that strategically alters temperature control settings during peak demand  
conditions.  
Attachments:  
CES Smart Thermostat Program Overview for Hudson Council May 26 ch  
Draft Resolution  
26-0043  
26-0044  
D.  
E.  
Clinton Crossing Project Discussion  
Brief Description: City staff will provide an update discussion on the Clinton  
Crossing project including the upcoming Community Engagement to be led by  
our consultant RDL Architects  
Attachments:  
Memo - Clinton Crossing Update - 5.26.26 Mtg  
Engagement Schedule 2026  
Hudson Innovation Park Overview  
Brief Description: City Council requested an overview of the economic  
development site at 996 Hines Hill Road, now called Hudson Innovation Park.  
Included as attachments for this discussion are attachments from previous  
discussion topics. Staff intend to provide a narrative overview and address any  
questions.  
Attachments:  
Council Memo - Workshop 05.26.2026  
996 Hines Hill Road Site History  
Council Memo - JobsOhio Site Authentication Mar 2025  
Hudson Innovation Park Conceptual Building Plan  
26-78  
F.  
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 and Maps 5.26..26  
City Council memo short term rentals 5.5.26  
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  
Legislative History  
3/10/26  
3/10/26  
City Council Workshop  
City Council Workshop  
discussed  
item forwarded to the City Council Workshop  
4/28/26  
4/28/26  
5/5/26  
City Council Workshop  
City Council Workshop  
City Council  
discussed  
item forwarded to the City Council  
first reading  
5/12/26  
5/12/26  
5/19/26  
City Council Workshop  
City Council Workshop  
City Council  
discussed  
item forwarded to the City Council  
second reading  
26-0045  
G.  
City Council Discussion and Update on Velocity Broadband and the Fiber  
to the Home Expansion Project.  
Brief Description: Staff is prepared to provide City Council with an annual  
update on the progress of the Fiber to the Home expansion Project, including a  
general overview, metrics, and what to expect over the next 8-12 months.  
Proposed Consent Agenda for June 2, 2026, Council Meeting  
4.  
TMP-8692  
A.  
A Motion to Concur with the City Manager’s Appointment of Marshal M.  
Pitchford as the Acting City Solicitor and Special Counsel.  
Brief Description: This motion seeks the concurrence of Council for the  
appointment of Marshal Pitchford as Acting City Solicitor and Special Counsel  
as well as DiCaudo, Pitchford & Yoder, LLC as Special Counsel.  
TMP-8662  
B.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO  
ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR  
FIBER CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL AND PROCUREMENT  
SERVICES FOR THE FIBER TO THE HOME SECOND YEAR  
BUILD-OUT PROJECT WITH THE LOWEST AND BEST BIDDER;  
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY  
Brief Description: This request will allow staff to bid and enter into contract  
for the procurement of fiber and related material for use in the construction of  
the fiber to the home (FttH) network over the next year.  
Attachments:  
Draft Resolution  
TMP-8660  
C.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER  
INTO AN AMENDED CONTRACT WITH ZAYO FOR DEDICATED  
INTERNET SERVICE AND INCREASING BANDWIDTH.  
Brief Description: This request will enable Velocity Broadband to amend  
and renew its contract with Zayo (formally Crown Castle Fiber) for a three  
year term while also increasing the allotted bandwidth to 10Gbps which will  
match our other upstream circuits.  
Attachments:  
SOF - City of Hudson Renewal & Upgrade to 10 Gig - PRO146367  
Draft Resolution  
TMP-8663  
D.  
A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 25-183 AND  
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE  
EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS, SUPPLIES, AND SERVICES FOR THE  
CITY’S VELOCITY BROADBAND OPERATIONS DURING THE  
YEAR 2026; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.  
Brief Description: This resolution requests permission allowing staff to make  
purchases of equipment, materials, supplies, and services in the operations area  
of Velocity Broadband that will not exceed a new limit of $300,000.  
Attachments:  
Draft Resolution  
TMP-8668  
E.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER  
INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH CHAGRIN  
VALLEY ENGINEERING, LTD. FOR THE DESIGN OF THE  
DARROW ROAD PARK STORM WATER MANAGEMENT POND,  
PHASE 1.  
Brief Description: This project includes the design of a new storm water  
management pond inside Darrow Park to help alleviate flood flows to  
downstream properties off Tamarisk and Lascala Drive at a cost not to exceed  
$135,857.70, which includes a 10% contingency.  
Attachments:  
Darrow Park Location Map  
Draft Resolution  
TMP-8669  
F.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER  
INTO AN AMENDED AGREEMENT WITH THE OHIO RAIL  
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION FOR THE HINES HILL ROAD  
GRADE SEPARATION PROJECT THROUGH THE OHIO GRADE  
CROSSING ELIMINATION PROGRAM.  
Brief Description: The City was originally awarded a grant from the Ohio  
Rail Development Commission (ORDC) in the amount of $2,886,174. ORDC  
has recently awarded the City additional contingency funds bringing the total  
grant amount to $4,290,000.  
Attachments:  
Funding Breakdown  
Hudson - Res Auth Amend Grant Agree with ORDC for the Hines Hill Rd  
Grade Separation Project  
TMP-8678  
G.  
A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 26-8 TO INCREASE  
FUNDING FOR THE FRANKLIN STREET WATERLINE PROJECT;  
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.  
Brief Description: Work will include the replacement of the waterline along  
Franklin Street between Aurora Street and the Middle school. Staff is  
requesting an increase in funding in the amount of $17,051.00.  
Attachments:  
Bid Tabulation - Franklin Street Waterline 2026.05.19  
Draft Resolution  
TMP-8664  
H.  
A RESOLUTION AFFIRMING ACCEPTANCE BY THE CITY  
MANAGER OF THE GREATEST AMERICAN CLEANUP GRANT BY  
KEEP AMERICA BEAUTIFUL.  
Brief Description: The City Manager has accepted a Keep America Beautiful  
Grant in the amount of $5,000 to fund plantings to complete a recommended  
area of beds within downtown Hudson. The grant does not require a match.  
Attachments:  
Grant Contract - Signed  
Garden Bed Proposal  
Downtown Beautification Map  
Draft Resolution  
TMP-8672  
I.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER  
INTO A CONTRACT WITH AMERICAN MUNICIPAL POWER TO  
PARTICIPATE IN A COMMUNITY ENERGY SAVINGS SMART  
THERMOSTAT PROGRAM  
Brief Description: This project involves participation in the Community  
Energy Savings Smart Thermostat Program; Hudson Public Power customers  
volunteer to participate in this energy savings effort by enrolling in a program  
that strategically alters temperature control settings during peak demand  
conditions.  
Attachments:  
CES Smart Thermostat Program Overview for Hudson Council May 26 ch  
Draft Resolution  
Proposed Legislation for June 2, 2026, Council Meeting  
5.  
26-78  
A.  
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 and Maps 5.26..26  
City Council memo short term rentals 5.5.26  
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  
Ordinance No. 26-78 is scheduled for a third reading on June 2, 2026.  
Legislative History  
3/10/26  
3/10/26  
4/28/26  
4/28/26  
5/5/26  
City Council Workshop  
City Council Workshop  
City Council Workshop  
City Council Workshop  
City Council  
discussed  
item forwarded to the City Council Workshop  
discussed  
item forwarded to the City Council  
first reading  
5/12/26  
5/12/26  
5/19/26  
City Council Workshop  
City Council Workshop  
City Council  
discussed  
item forwarded to the City Council  
second reading  
26-79  
B.  
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  
Resolution No. 26-79 is scheduled for a third reading on June 2, 2026.  
Legislative History  
4/28/26  
4/28/26  
5/5/26  
City Council Workshop  
City Council Workshop  
City Council  
discussed  
item forwarded to the City Council  
first reading  
5/12/26  
5/19/26  
City Council Workshop  
City Council  
item forwarded to the City Council  
second reading  
26-85  
C.  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 206.07 OF THE  
CODIFIED ORDINANCES FOR THE PURPOSE OF  
UPDATING SPECIFIC INFORMATION.  
Brief Description: The Codified Ordinances’ Council meeting  
notification provision is outdated and must be updated.  
Attachments:  
Ordinance No. 26-85  
Ordinance No. 26-85 is scheduled for a second reading on June 2, 2026.  
Legislative History  
5/12/26  
5/19/26  
City Council Workshop  
City Council  
item forwarded to the City Council  
first reading  
26-86  
D.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO  
ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR  
THE INSTALLATION OF HYDRANTS ALONG MIDDLETON ROAD  
AND STOW ROAD.  
Brief Description: This project includes the installation of 14 fire hydrants on  
the City of Akron watermain along Middleton Road and Stow Road.  
Attachments:  
Hydrant Location Map  
Resolution No. 26-86  
Resolution No. 26-86 is scheduled for a second reading on June 2, 2026.  
Legislative History  
5/12/26  
5/19/26  
City Council Workshop  
City Council  
item forwarded to the City Council  
first reading  
TMP-8691  
E.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER  
A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH NORTHSTAR TOWERS II, LLC.  
Brief Description: Consideration of a long term lease agreement between the  
City of Hudson and Northstar Towers II, LLC for the lease of City-owned  
property for the construction, installation, and operation of a  
telecommunications (cell) tower and related communications equipment to  
benefit the southern portion of the City.  
Attachments:  
Cell phone tower location  
Draft Resolution  
This Resolution is scheduled for a first reading on June 2, 2026.  
Items to be Added to Future Agendas  
6.  
7.  
The following Proclamation will appear on the June 2, 2026, Council meeting agenda:  
- Hudson Days - June 13th  
Adjournment  
To view staff reports for agenda items, click on the corresponding file numbers  
(blue underlined links) next to the titles.  
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