City of Hudson, Ohio

Meeting Minutes - Final

City Council

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, February 17, 2026

6:30 PM

Town Hall

27 East Main Street

Regular Council Meeting:

Call to Order

Mayor Anzevino called to order the meeting of Hudson City Council at 6:30 p.m., in accordance

with the Sunshine Laws of the State of Ohio, O.R.C. Section 121.22.

5 -

Present:

Dr. Bird, Mr. Brezovec, Ms. D'Eramo, Dr. Goetz and Mr. White

2 -

Absent:

Mr. Sutton and Dr. Weinstein

Executive Session

A motion was made by Dr. Bird, seconded by Mr. Brezovec, to enter into executive session for

the purpose of interviewing applicants for boards and commissions. Invited to executive session

were all members of Council, the Mayor, and the applicants. The motion carried by the

following roll call vote:

Aye:

5 - Dr. Bird, Mr. Brezovec, Ms. D'Eramo, Dr. Goetz and Mr. White

2 - Mr. Sutton and Dr. Weinstein

Absent:

Mayor Anzevino recessed the regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. to enter executive session. He resumed the regular

meeting at 7:30 p.m.

Mr. Sutton entered the meeting at 7:22 p.m.

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

Roll Call

6 -

1 -

Present:

Absent:

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

White

Dr. Weinstein

Staff in Attendance: Mr. Sheridan, City Manager; Mr. Pitchford, City Solicitor & Special Counsel; Ms. Wheeler,

Clerk of Council; Mrs. Behnke, Economic Development Manager; Mr. Griffith, Assistant City Manager; Mr.

Hannan, Community Development Director; Mr. Knoblauch, Assistant City Manager - Financial/Special

Projects; Ms. Stasik, Community Relations Manager; and Ms. Gilles, HCTV Production Assistant.

Approval of the Minutes

26-0013

Minutes of Previous Council Meetings

Brief Description: Draft minutes of previous meetings are provided for City

Council’s review and approval.

Attachments:

January 17, 2026 Special Workshop - Council Retreat Minutes - Draft

February 3, 2026 Council Meeting Minutes - Draft

February 10, 2026 Council Workshop Minutes - DRAFT

A motion was made by Mr. Brezovec, seconded by Mr. White, that the minutes be approved as

submitted. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

6 - Mr. Brezovec, Ms. D'Eramo, Dr. Goetz, Mr. Sutton, Mr. White and Dr.

Bird

Absent:

1 - Dr. Weinstein

Public Hearing

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:

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

Mayor Anzevino opened the public hearing at 7:35 p.m.

Mr. Hannan provided an overview of the Land Development Code amendment for the newly established District

11.

Mr. Andrew Meldrum, 290 Aurora St., representing Hudson Heritage Association, spoke in opposition to the

Ordinance, stating it went against the Comprehensive Plan.

Ms. Marcia Carsten, 7481 Herrick Park Dr., spoke in opposition to the Ordinance.

Mr. Robert Kahrl, 7624 Red Fox Trail, suggested changes to the Ordinance that would better align it to the

Comprehensive Plan.

Ms. Sarah Norman, 2212 Edgeview Dr., Chair of the Planning Commission, offered some considerations such

as limits on senior housing developments and residential density.

Mayor Anzevino closed the public hearing at 7:56 p.m.

All speakers were sworn in by the Mayor prior to their testimony.

A public hearing was held on Ordinance No. 25-146.

Public Comments

Ms. Megan Higgins, 6387 Forest Edge Dr., urged Council to add accessibility features to the Gazebo.

Ms. Barbara Hanna, 187 Elm St., asked Council to reconsider short term rental operations in the City.

Ms. Sarah Viar, 15 Chadbourne Dr., spoke in favor of adding ADA accessibility features to the Gazebo.

Ms. Tampa Murphy, 170 Elm St., asked Council to reconsider short term rental operations in the City.

Ms. Lois Patterson, 1708 Edgar Dr., spoke on behalf of her neighbor, Mr. Ravida.

Mr. Anthony Ravida, 1746 Edgar Dr., spoke about his fence.

Correspondence and Council Comments

Mr. Brezovec thanked residents for speaking at the public hearing and at public comment. He also read a letter

from Mr. Todd Roe regarding the Gazebo.

Dr. Goetz stated that she met with Elm Street residents over the weekend and Council will have a Workshop

discussion about short term rentals.

Mr. White thanked residents for attending his meet-and-greet on February 16th and congratulated staff on the

State of the City last week.

Dr. Bird read into the record a letter from Ms. Christine Callahan regarding the Gazebo and thanked everyone

for their feedback.

Report of Manager

Mr. Sheridan stated that the American Red Cross will be at the Barlow Community Center for a blood drive on

February 18th, the Merry Mulch program collected 992 trees, and the "Budget In Brief" will be mailed out in

February.

10.

Appointments

Dr. Bird appointed Ms. D'Eramo, Mr. White, and himself to a new Council Safety

Subcommittee.

A motion was made by Dr. Bird, seconded by Dr. Goetz, that Doug Hardtmayer be

re-appointed to a full term on the Cemetery Board. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

6 - Ms. D'Eramo, Dr. Goetz, Mr. Sutton, Mr. White, Dr. Bird and Mr.

Brezovec

Absent:

1 - Dr. Weinstein

A motion was made by Dr. Bird, seconded by Dr. Goetz, that Karen Farkas be appointed to a

partial term on the Environmental Awareness Committee. The motion carried by the following

vote:

Aye:

Nay:

5 - Dr. Goetz, Mr. White, Dr. Bird, Mr. Brezovec and Ms. D'Eramo

1 - Mr. Sutton

Absent:

1 - Dr. Weinstein

A motion was made by Dr. Bird, seconded by Dr. Goetz, that Gary Viar be re-appointed to the

Hudson Community TV Advisory Committee. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

6 - Mr. Sutton, Mr. White, Dr. Bird, Mr. Brezovec, Ms. D'Eramo and Dr.

Goetz

Absent:

1 - Dr. Weinstein

A motion was made by Dr. Bird, seconded by Mr. White, that Ben Baran and Matt Babika be

re-appointed to the Military and Veterans Commission for full terms. The motion carried by

the following vote:

Aye:

6 - Mr. White, Dr. Bird, Mr. Brezovec, Ms. D'Eramo, Dr. Goetz and Mr.

Sutton

Absent:

1 - Dr. Weinstein

11.

Suspension of the Rules for the Consent Agenda

A motion was made by Mr. Brezovec, seconded by Dr. Goetz, to suspend the rule requiring

three readings for the Consent Agenda except Resolution No. 26-32. The motion carried by the

following vote:

Aye:

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

White

Absent:

1 - Dr. Weinstein

Approval of the Consent Agenda

A motion was made by Dr. Bird, seconded by Mr. White, to approve the Consent Agenda except

Resolution No. 26-32. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

6 - Mr. Brezovec, Ms. D'Eramo, Dr. Goetz, Mr. Sutton, Mr. White and Dr.

Bird

Absent:

1 - Dr. Weinstein

26-0014

A Motion to Acknowledge the Timely Receipt of the January 2026

Monthly Financial Report

Brief Description: Financial summaries are provided each month for

Council’s review.

Attachments:

January 2026 Financial Report

Motion No. 26-0014 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

26-22

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER

INTO STORM WATER EASEMENT AGREEMENTS WITH

VARIOUS PROPERTY OWNERS ALONG BALDWIN STREET AND

N. MAIN STREET.

Brief Description: The resolution would authorize the City Manager to enter

into Storm Water Easement agreements with several property owners from

Baldwin Street and College Street diagonally to N. Main Street, so that the

existing storm system that runs through the properties, from Baldwin Street

southwest to N. Main Street, can be accessed for inspection and repairs in the

future.

Attachments:

Exhibit A

Resolution No. 26-22

Resolution No. 26-22 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

26-23

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR

THE 2026 STORM SEWER AND CULVERT LINING

IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AND THE REPAIR OF A 78” STORM

SEWER PIPE AT DARROW PARK WITH THE LOWEST AND BEST

BIDDER.

Brief Description: This project involves the lining of storm sewers and

culverts in various areas in Hudson as well as the repair of a 78” storm sewer

pipe at Darrow Park. These projects will be bid out separately.

Attachments:

Exhibit Darrow Park Pipe Repair

Resolution No. 26-23

Resolution No. 26-23 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

26-24

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER

INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH COGENT COMMUNICATION FOR

THE PROVISION OF AN INTERNET CIRCUIT FOR THE CITY’S

VELOCITY BROADBAND SERVICES.

Brief Description: This request will enable Velocity Broadband to add an

additional dedicated internet circuit from Cogent Communications to provide

a redundant upstream connection.

Attachments:

Resolution No. 26-24

Resolution No. 26-24 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

26-25

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH

THE LOWEST AND BEST BIDDER FOR LABOR AND EQUIPMENT

TO INSTALL AND TERMINATE AERIAL FIBER CABLE FOR THE

FIBER TO THE HOME PROJECT, AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED

$500,000 FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM.

Brief Description: This resolution authorizes the City Manager to solicit bids

and enter into a contract with a qualified vendor for labor and equipment to

install and terminate aerial fiber cable. The contract’s purpose is to construct

the connecting fiber lines for each neighborhood phase of the

Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) project, with a total value not to exceed $500,000

for a one-year term.

Attachments:

Various Contracts Diagram

Resolution No. 26-25

Resolution No. 26-25 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

26-26

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH

THE LOWEST AND BEST BIDDER FOR LABOR AND EQUIPMENT

TO INSTALL AND TERMINATE UNDERGROUND FIBER CABLE

AND CONDUIT FOR THE FIBER TO THE HOME PROJECT, AT A

COST NOT TO EXCEED $1,000,000 FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM.

Brief Description: This resolution authorizes the City Manager to solicit bids

and enter into a contract with a qualified vendor for labor and equipment to

install and terminate underground fiber cable and conduit. The contract’s

purpose is to construct the connecting fiber lines for each neighborhood phase

of the Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) project, with a total value not to exceed

$1,000,000 for a one-year term.

Attachments:

Resolution No. 26-26

Resolution No. 26-26 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

26-27

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

SOLICIT QUALIFIED BIDDERS AND ENTER INTO

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS WITH UP TO THREE

FIRMS FOR LABOR AND EQUIPMENT TO INSTALL AND

TERMINATE CUSTOMER PREMISE EQUIPMENT FOR THE

PROVISION OF VELOCITY BROADBAND SERVICES, AT A TOTAL

VALUE NOT TO EXCEED $1,000,000 FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM.

Brief Description: This resolution authorizes the City Manager to solicit bids

and enter into contracts with up to three qualified vendors for labor and

equipment to install and terminate customer premise equipment. The purpose

is to expand Velocity Broadband services for the Fiber to the Home (FttH)

project, with a total contract value not exceeding $1,000,000 for one year.

Attachments:

Resolution No. 26-27

Resolution No. 26-27 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

26-28

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND ENTER INTO CONTRACTS WITH

THREE FIRMS FOR THE NORTH, CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN

PORTIONS OF THE CITY FOR LABOR AND EQUIPMENT TO

INSTALL AND TERMINATE UNDERGROUND FIBER AND

CONDUIT FOR CUSTOMER LATERALS FOR THE PROVISION OF

VELOCITY BROADBAND SERVICES, AT A TOTAL VALUE NOT

TO EXCEED $1,000,000 FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM.

Brief Description: This resolution authorizes the City Manager to solicit bids

and execute contracts with three qualified vendors for labor and equipment to

install and terminate underground fiber and conduit for customer laterals.

Each vendor will be responsible for completing all required work within the

section of the city assigned to them. The city will be divided into three

areas-north, central, and south-for this project. The purpose is to expand

Velocity Broadband services as part of the Fiber-to-the-Home (FttH) initiative.

The total value of the combined contracts will not exceed $1,000,000 for a

one-year term.

Attachments:

8.5x11 Bid Zones

Resolution No. 26-28

Resolution No. 26-28 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

26-29

A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING A TECHNICAL CORRECTION FOR

FY24 COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDS ENCOMPASSING

“MUNICIPAL WATER INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS”

PROVIDING BROADER BENEFITS TO THE CITY’S WATER

SYSTEM INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING PROJECTS: HUDSON

DRIVE WATERLINE, WATERLINE AT CITY HALL, & NEW WELL

AT THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT.

Brief Description: Congresswoman Sykes Office would like City Council to

formally support the technical correction on FY24 Community Project Funds

from the Nicholson Water Line project to the Hudson Drive Waterline,

Waterline at City Hall, & a new well at the Water Treatment Plant.

Attachments:

Resolution No. 26-29

Resolution No. 26-29 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

26-30

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVANCES OF LOCAL TAXES.

Brief Description: Ohio Revised Code Section 321.34, requires all local

authorities entitled to advancement of funds must submit a resolution

authorizing advances of local taxes each year. This resolution entitles the

City to receive tax advances from Summit County for 2026.

Attachments:

Resolution No. 26-30

Resolution No. 26-30 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

26-31

A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 25-54, A THREE-YEAR

CONTRACT FOR THE SUMMER FIREWORKS IN 2025, 2026, AND

2027; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY

Brief Description: To approve an increase in the 2026 annual amount from

$26,750 to $51,750. The additional $25,000 will be utilized in honor of the

250th anniversary.

Attachments:

2026 CITY OF HUDSON JULY FIREWORKS SUMMER CONTRACT

PACKET

Resolution No. 26-31

Resolution No. 26-31 was approved on the Consent Agenda.

Removed from the Consent Agenda

26-32

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND ENTER INTO CONTRACTS WITH

THE LOWEST AND BEST BIDDER(S) FOR THE GAZEBO LEGACY

PROJECT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: This project involves renovation work to the gazebo in

honor of Americans 250th including railing repair, concrete replacement,

landscaping, utilities, ADA lift, and painting.

Attachments:

Gazebo Comments AHBR Meeting 2-25-26

Memo - Gazebo Follow Up 2.27.26

Resolution No. 26-32

Resolution No. 26-32 (3-3-26)

A motion was made by Dr. Goetz, seconded by Mr. Brezovec, to suspend the rule requiring

three readings for Resolution No. 26-32. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

6 - Ms. D'Eramo, Dr. Goetz, Mr. Sutton, Mr. White, Dr. Bird and Mr.

Brezovec

Absent:

1 - Dr. Weinstein

Dr. Bird clarified the intent of the legislation.

Ms. Stasik presented the results of the Let's Talk Hudson survey and discussed the new rendering . Discussion

followed regarding reliability of the chair lift, ease of use, and cost.

A motion was made by Dr. Bird, seconded by Mr. White, to pass Resolution No. 26-32.

A motion was made by Mr. Sutton, seconded by Mr. Brezovec, to solicit public feedback on the

new rendering, refer it to the Architectural & Historic Board of Review, and postpone to a date

certain of March 3, 2026. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

6 - Dr. Goetz, Mr. Sutton, Mr. White, Dr. Bird, Mr. Brezovec and Ms.

D'Eramo

Absent:

1 - Dr. Weinstein

12.

Legislation

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:

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. Sutton asked if the motion could be amended to return the Ordinance back to Planning Commission per

their request. Dr. Bird responded "no".

A motion was made by Dr. Bird, seconded by Dr. Goetz, to postpone Ordinance No. 25-146 to a

date certain of March 3, 2026. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

Nay:

5 - Mr. White, Dr. Bird, Mr. Brezovec, Ms. D'Eramo and Dr. Goetz

1 - Mr. Sutton

Absent:

1 - Dr. Weinstein

26-13

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 672.02(i)(6) OF THE

CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF HUDSON IN ORDER

TO PROHIBIT THE CARRYING OF A CONCEALED HANDGUN IN

CITY BUILDINGS.

Brief Description: This amendment rescinds the prior rule allowing City

elected officials to carry a concealed handgun in City buildings under certain

circumstances.

Attachments:

Ordinance No. 26-13

Mayor Anzevino read the title of Ordinance No. 26-13, which constituted its third reading.

A motion was made by Dr. Goetz, seconded by Ms. D'Eramo, to pass Ordinance No. 26-13 on

third reading. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

Nay:

5 - Mr. White, Dr. Bird, Mr. Brezovec, Ms. D'Eramo and Dr. Goetz

1 - Mr. Sutton

Absent:

1 - Dr. Weinstein

26-21

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1, “PLAN SUBMISSIONS

AND GENERAL NOTES,” OF CHAPTER 1419, “ENGINEERING

STANDARDS FOR INFRASTRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION” OF THE

BUILDING AND HOUSING CODE.

Brief Description: Section 1 - Plan Submission and General Notes of the

City of Hudson Engineering Standards for Infrastructure Construction was last

updated in 2019. Staff would like to update this section to reflect various

changes due to industry standards that have changed since the last update.

Attachments:

Engineering Standards Summary of Changes

Exhibit A: Section 1 - Redlined

Ordinance No. 26-21

Mayor Anzevino read the title of Ordinance No. 26-21, which constituted its second reading.

26-33

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY COUNCIL RULES TO DEFINE

THE ROLE AND DUTIES OF COUNCIL LIAISONS.

Brief Description: This legislation defines the basic role and duties of City

Council liaisons to the City’s various boards, commissions, committees and/or

task forces.

Attachments:

Draft Ordinance

Draft Ordinance (2-10-26)

Ordinance No. 26-33

Mayor Anzevino read the title of Ordinance No. 26-33, which constituted its first reading.

13.

Executive Session

A motion was made by Dr. Bird, seconded by Mr. White, to enter into executive session to

discuss the lease or transfer of real estate and matters to be kept confidential by law. Invited to

executive session were all members of Council, the Mayor, the City Solicitor, the City Manager,

and the Assistant City Manager. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:

Aye:

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

White

Absent:

1 - Dr. Weinstein

Mayor Anzevino recessed the regular meeting at 9:31 p.m. to enter executive session. He resumed the regular

meeting at 9:47 p.m.

Executive Session

A motion was made by Dr. Bird, seconded by Mr. Brezovec, to enter into executive session to

discuss pending court action and matters to be kept confidential by law. Invited to the executive

session were Dr. Bird, Dr. Goetz, Dr. Weinstein, Mr. Brezovec, Ms. D'Eramo, Mr. White, the

Mayor, the City Solicitor, and the City Manager. The motion carried by the following roll call

vote:

Aye:

5 - Mr. Brezovec, Ms. D'Eramo, Dr. Goetz, Mr. White and Dr. Bird

1 - Dr. Weinstein

Absent:

Abstain:

1 - Mr. Sutton

Mayor Anzevino recessed the regular meeting at 9:48 p.m. to enter executive session. He resumed the regular

meeting at 10:08 p.m.

14.

15.

Adjournment

There being no further business, Mayor Anzevino adjourned the regular meeting at 10:08 p.m.

Regular Council Workshop:

Call to Order

Mayor Anzevino called to order the workshop of Hudson City Council at 10:11 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.

6 -

Present:

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

White

1 -

Absent:

Dr. Weinstein

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; Ms. Gilles, HCTV Production Assistant; and Mr. Powell, Public

Works Director.

16.

17.

Correspondence and Council Comments

None.

Discussion Items

None.

18.

Proposed Consent Agenda for March 3, 2026

26-34

AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE THE EDITING AND INCLUSION

OF CERTAIN ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS AS PARTS OF

THE VARIOUS COMPONENT CODES OF THE CODIFIED

ORDINANCES; TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADOPTION OF NEW

MATTER IN THE UPDATED AND REVISED CODIFIED

ORDINANCES; TO REPEAL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS IN

CONFLICT THEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: This Ordinance authorizes revisions to Hudson’s Codified

Ordinances to incorporate various ordinances and resolutions of a general and

permanent nature that have been passed by Council.

Attachments:

Ordinance No. 26-34

This Ordinance was forwarded for further consideration at the March 3, 2026, Council

meeting.

19.

Proposed Legislation for March 3, 2026

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:

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 provided updates from the February 9, 2026 Planning Commission meeting that included

increasing the minimum acreage for planned developments from 10 acres to 15 acres, adjust proposed

residential density for multi-family from 30 units/acre to 20 units/acre, and removal of planned development

bonuses. Discussion followed regarding concerns with allowing grocery stores, and reason for the revisions to

District 11.

Ordinance No. 25-146 was forwarded for further consideration at the March 3, 2026, Council

meeting.

26-21

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1, “PLAN SUBMISSIONS

AND GENERAL NOTES,” OF CHAPTER 1419, “ENGINEERING

STANDARDS FOR INFRASTRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION” OF THE

BUILDING AND HOUSING CODE.

Brief Description: Section 1 - Plan Submission and General Notes of the

City of Hudson Engineering Standards for Infrastructure Construction was last

updated in 2019. Staff would like to update this section to reflect various

changes due to industry standards that have changed since the last update.

Attachments:

Engineering Standards Summary of Changes

Exhibit A: Section 1 - Redlined

Ordinance No. 26-21

Ordinance No. 26-21 was forwarded for further consideration at the March 3, 2026, Council

meeting.

26-33

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY COUNCIL RULES TO DEFINE

THE ROLE AND DUTIES OF COUNCIL LIAISONS.

Brief Description: This legislation defines the basic role and duties of City

Council liaisons to the City’s various boards, commissions, committees and/or

task forces.

Attachments:

Draft Ordinance

Draft Ordinance (2-10-26)

Ordinance No. 26-33

Ordinance No. 26-33 was forwarded for further consideration at the March 3, 2026, Council

meeting.

20.

21.

Items to be Added to Future Agendas

None.

Adjournment

There being no further discussion, Dr. Bird adjourned the Council workshop meeting at 10:30

p.m.

_______________________________

Jeffrey L. Anzevino, Mayor

_______________________________

Aparna Wheeler, Clerk of Council

_______________________________

Michael Bird, President of Council

_______________________________

Thomas J. Sheridan, 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 220.03(d), Rules and Section 220.031 (a),