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, July 28, 2026  
7:30 PM  
Town Hall  
27 East Main Street  
1.  
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 and Mr.  
White  
1 -  
Absent:  
Dr. Weinstein  
Others & Staff in Attendance: Mr. Griffith, Assistant City Manager; Mr. Hannan, Community Development  
Director; Mr. Knoblauch, Assistant City Manager - Financial/Special Projects; Mr. Fox, HCTV Production  
Assistant Intern; Mr. Powell, Public Works Director; Ms. Stasik, Community Relations Manager; Ms. Sullivan,  
Communications Manager; Mr. Tabak, Police Chief; and Mr. Varnes, Fire/EMS Chief.  
2.  
Correspondence and Council Comments  
Ms. D'Eramo announced that she and Mr. White will be hosting an e-bike public forum on Wednesday, August  
19th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Barlow Community Center. She further noted that she heard from  
concerned residents regarding the incident that occurred at Onyx over the weekend and stated that the City is  
continuing to look into the incident to ensure it is safe.  
Mr. White stated that the Art and Wine Festival that was held over the weekend was well attended. He further  
thanked City staff for the recent repair work that was done along SR 303.  
Mr. Brezovec thank everyone for the various events that were held over the weekend .  
Mayor Anzevino highlighted several upcoming events he will be attending, including the annual meeting of the  
Mayor's Association of Portage, Summit, and Stark Counties at Ellsworth Meadows Golf Club on Friday, July  
31. He also noted the Friends of Hudson Parks’ annual Pack the Pond event on August 3 at Hudson Springs  
Park, the Hudson-Landsberg Biergarten on August 7 and 8, and the ribbon cutting for the DREAM Playground  
on August 9 at noon. In addition, he mentioned that Council will be in recess the week of August 4, with its next  
meeting scheduled for August 11.  
Dr. Bird stated that he has received numerous calls from residents regarding utility markings and mounds of  
dirt still in yards from the fiber work. He asked City staff to look to see if the flags can be removed and the  
yards restored.  
3.  
Discussion Items  
26-0056  
A.  
Environmental Awareness Committee Priorities Discussion  
Brief Description: Environmental Awareness Committee Chair will be  
present to discuss priorities of the committee.  
Attachments:  
EAC 2026 Goals - Final Prioritized  
Mr. Ortiz and Mr. Salimian, members of the Environmental Awareness Committee, provided an update on the  
priorities of the committees goals. Council discussion followed.  
This matter was discussed.  
26-0057  
B.  
Communications Update  
Brief Description: Staff will provide an update on recent activities related to  
emergency communications and the protocols and tools used to communicate  
during incidents; coordination of community event communications.  
Attachments:  
Memo - Communications _ 7.17.26 Final  
Ms. Sullivan provided an overview of the City's Crisis Communication Plan, outlining the notification  
procedures and the tools used during emergencies. Additional discussion followed regarding how information  
was communicated to Hudson residents about the gas explosion in Twinsburg Township, along with other  
available notification systems. Chief Varnes shared details related to the Twinsburg Township incident, and  
Chief Tabak explained the procedures followed during the State Highway Patrol pursuit that occurred in July .  
Ms. Stasik reviewed communication practices for community events and outlined future measures the City will  
implement to improve communication during special events. She also noted that there have been discussions  
about potentially relocating the fireworks display.  
This matter was discussed  
26-0058  
C.  
Temporary Special Events  
Brief Description: Staff are reviewing temporary special event and vendor  
requirements, along with relevant Fire Code provisions, to ensure all  
regulations are current, clearly defined, and aligned with operational and  
public safety needs.  
Attachments:  
Memo - Special Events Review 7.15.26  
Chapter 872 Temporary Special Events  
Ms. Stasik addressed potential changes to safety protocols for temporary special events. She also shared  
information about upcoming new events.  
This matter was discussed  
26-0059  
D.  
Food Trucks  
Brief Description: At the request of City Council members, staff are  
reviewing the City's applicable ordinances and permitting processes related to  
the operation of food trucks in residential neighborhoods..  
Attachments:  
Memo - Food Trucks Discussion 7.15.26  
Attachment A - Food Trucks Comparison  
Chapter 874 - Mobile Food Vehicles  
Ms. Stasik stated that staff will be working on amendments to the current food truck code, and provided the  
reason for the need for revisions.  
This matter was discussed.  
26-113  
E.  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 478 OF THE  
CODIFIED ORDINANCES; AND DECLARING AN  
EMERGENCY.  
Brief Description: The ordinance amends Chapter 478 and addresses  
concerns raised prior to Ordinance No. 25-119 and new issues that  
have emerged after implementation.  
Attachments:  
Category Examples  
Ordinance No. 25-119  
Codified Ordinance Chapter 478 Current  
25-119 Memo 2026  
Summary of Low Speed Vehicle Legislation Updates  
Proposed Changes Side by Side with Summary (7-28-26)  
Proposed Changes to Codified Ordinance 478 side by side (updated  
8-11-26)  
Speed Limit Map  
Ordinance No. 26-113  
Chief Tabak provided background information related to the current ordinance in place and the reason for the  
proposed changes. Council discussion followed that included requirements to have a license, insurance, limit on  
speed, prohibiting vehicles on state routes, penalty for not following the ordinance, and prohibiting vehicles  
within the DORA area.  
This matter was discussed  
26-0060  
F.  
Clinton Crossing Update  
Brief Description: City staff will present and update on the project and  
community engagement currently underway  
Attachments:  
Clinton Crossing Council memo 7.17.26  
CC Site Plan Posters - July 1  
CC Engagement Schedule - Updated 7.24.26  
Mr. Hannan shared an update on the recent public meetings, the trends emerging from completed surveys,  
upcoming opportunities for public input, additional amenities residents are requesting, and the timeline for  
meetings with Boards and Commissions as well as City Council. Council discussion followed.  
This matter was discussed.  
26-0061  
G.  
Excess General Fund Carryover Balance  
Brief Description: This is a discussion with Council about the use of the  
General Fund excess carryover balance. City Council previously passed an  
ordinance stating which, if any, existing unfunded infrastructure project(s)  
should be completed with the excess General Fund carryover balance, so that  
not less than 50% of the excess be spent on infrastructure. Staff has prepared  
a list for Council to consider.  
Attachments:  
Connectivity Project list  
Ord No. 24-152  
Hudson Infrastructrue Definition 2026  
General Fund Excess Use List  
Mr. Knoblauch provided the intent of Ordinance 24-152. He further provided the currently carryover balance  
and the list of possible projects these funds can be used on. Mr. Sutton explained that the purpose of this  
Ordinance is to support unfunded projects, rather than to advance projects that already have funding .  
Discussion followed on the various proposed projects and additional potential uses for the funds. Council asked  
staff to determine whether a portion of the Barlow Road sidewalk, currently listed as item #1 in the Connectivity  
Plan, could be constructed, and to provide a list of the unfunded projects.  
This matter was discussed  
4.  
Proposed Consent Agenda for August 11, 2026, Council Meeting  
None.  
5.  
Proposed Legislation for August 11, 2026, Council Meeting  
26-113  
A.  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 478 OF THE  
CODIFIED ORDINANCES; AND DECLARING AN  
EMERGENCY.  
Brief Description: The ordinance amends Chapter 478 and addresses  
concerns raised prior to Ordinance No. 25-119 and new issues that  
have emerged after implementation.  
Attachments:  
Category Examples  
Ordinance No. 25-119  
Codified Ordinance Chapter 478 Current  
25-119 Memo 2026  
Summary of Low Speed Vehicle Legislation Updates  
Proposed Changes Side by Side with Summary (7-28-26)  
Proposed Changes to Codified Ordinance 478 side by side (updated  
8-11-26)  
Speed Limit Map  
Ordinance No. 26-113  
This Ordinance was forwarded for further consideration at the August 11, 2026, Council  
meeting.  
6.  
7.  
Items to be Added to Future Agendas  
None.  
Adjournment  
There being no further discussion, Dr. Bird adjourned the Council workshop meeting at 10:07  
p.m.  
_______________________________  
Michael Bird, President of Council  
_______________________________  
Brian Griffith, Assistant City Manager, Clerk of Council Pro Tempore  
Workshop Minutes prepared by Melissa Raber, Business Operations Manager - Professional Services .  
Upon approval by City Council, this official written summary of the meeting minutes shall become a permanent  
record, and the official minutes shall also consist of a permanent audio and video recording, excluding  
executive sessions, in accordance with Codified Ordinances, Section 220.031 (a), Rules for Workshop Meetings.