City of Hudson, Ohio  
Meeting Agenda - Final-revised  
City Council  
Jeffrey L. Anzevino, Mayor  
Christopher W. Foster, President of Council (Ward 2)  
Christopher A. Banweg, Council Member (At-Large)  
Michael W. Bird, Council Member (Ward 4)  
Patricia L. Goetz, Council Member (Ward 1)  
Karen E. Heater, Council Member (At-Large)  
Nicole V. Kowalski, Council Member (At-Large)  
Skylar J. Sutton, Council Member (Ward 3)  
Thomas J. Sheridan, City Manager  
Marshal Pitchford, Acting City Solicitor & Special Counsel  
Aparna Wheeler, Clerk of Council  
Tuesday, April 9, 2024  
7:30 PM  
Town Hall  
27 East Main Street  
Regular Meeting to begin at 7:30 p.m., followed by Regular Workshop  
Regular Council Meeting:  
Call to Order  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag  
Roll Call  
Approval of the Minutes  
4.  
24-0032  
A.  
Minutes of Previous Council Meetings  
Brief Description: Draft minutes of previous meetings are provided for City  
Council’s review and approval.  
Attachments:  
March 19, 2024 Combined Council Meeting & Workshop - Draft  
Proclamation  
5.  
24-0033  
A.  
Special Recognition of the 100th Anniversary of the American Legion  
Auxiliary of Ohio - Hudson Unit #464  
Brief Description: Mayor Anzevino will recognize the 100th Anniversary of  
the American Legion Auxiliary of Ohio - Hudson Unit #464.  
Attachments:  
American Legion Auxiliary 100th Anniversary  
Public Comments  
6.  
Correspondence and Council Comments  
Report of Manager  
7.  
8.  
Discussion Items  
9.  
24-37  
A.  
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO  
ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH  
AKRON CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL FOR A SAFE HAVEN BABY BOX.  
Brief Description: In October 2023, City Communication and Fire Staff  
presented research for the Council discussion on Safe Haven Baby Boxes,  
which are devices provided for under the State of Ohio Safe Haven Law and  
legally permit birth parent(s) in crisis to safely, securely, and anonymously  
surrender if they are unable to care for their newborn. In lieu of installing a box  
at the Hudson Safety Center, Council indicated it would consider donating up  
to $10,000 toward installation of a box at Akron Children’s Hospital pending a  
mutually acceptable agreement with the other party.  
Attachments:  
MOU between Hudson and Akron Childrens Hosp for Safe Haven Baby Box  
Draft Resolution on 3/19/24 Workshop  
Resolution No. 24-37 (updated for 4-9-24)  
Legislative History  
3/19/24  
3/19/24  
City Council  
City Council  
discussed  
item forwarded to the City Council  
Appointments  
10.  
Consent Agenda  
11.  
A.  
24-36  
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A THEN AND NOW CERTIFICATE  
FOR A PURCHASE MADE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.  
Brief Description: Council authorization is required for payment of the  
invoice shown on this Resolution in excess of $3,000, for which a commitment  
was made before a Purchase Order was generated. Approval required for:  
Cresco Real Estate- Broker Fee Jan-Dec ’23 Arlington Farms, $7,200.00  
Attachments:  
Legislative History  
3/19/24 City Council  
Resolution No. 24-36  
item forwarded to the City Council  
Legislation  
12.  
A.  
23-154  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 1205 “ZONING  
DISTRICTS-CITY OF HUDSON MAP” AND 1206 “USE  
REGULATIONS” OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE RELATIVE  
TO THE REGULATION OF VAPE SHOPS, PAWN SHOPS, TATTOO  
PARLORS, AND MARIJUANA FACILITIES.  
Brief Description: Proposed Land Development Code text amendment relative  
to the regulation of Vape Shops, Pawn Shops, Tattoo Parlors, and Marijuana  
Facilities.  
Attachments:  
City Council Memo - LDC Update Vape, Pawn, and Tatoo Shops (discussed at  
9-26-23 workshop)  
TMP-6920 Ord Amending LDC Text re Vape Shops (Draft on 11/14/23  
Workshop)  
Public Hearing Notice: Ordinance No. 23-154  
PC Signed Decision 23-1087 Vape Pawn etc_  
City Council Memo LDC Amendment Tattoo, Vape, Marijuana Facility 3.5.24  
Ordinance No. 23-154 (updated for 11/21/23)  
Ordinance No. 23-154 LDC Text Amendment (updated 2.8.24 for third  
reading and action)  
Ordinance No. 23-154 has had three readings and is actionable.  
Legislative History  
11/14/23  
11/14/23  
11/21/23  
City Council  
City Council  
City Council  
discussed  
item forwarded to the City Council  
first reading & referral to the Planning  
Commission  
1/23/24  
2/6/24  
City Council Workshop  
City Council  
item forwarded to the City Council  
public hearing held  
2/6/24  
City Council  
second reading  
2/13/24  
3/12/24  
3/12/24  
3/19/24  
3/19/24  
City Council Workshop  
City Council Workshop  
City Council Workshop  
City Council  
item forwarded to the City Council Workshop  
discussed  
item forwarded to the City Council  
third reading  
City Council  
postponed to a date certain to the City Council  
24-35  
B.  
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR  
PLACEMENT OF LAND IN A CURRENT AGRICULTURAL USE  
DISTRICT FOR PURPOSES OF O.R.C. 929.02 FOR JOSEPH  
STRIBRNY, 5578 SHAWNEE TRAIL AND 896 TEREX ROAD,  
HUDSON, OHIO; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.  
Brief Description: Mr. Joseph Stribrny has submitted a renewal Application  
for Placement of Farmland in an Agricultural District for property located at  
5578 Shawnee Trail and 896 Terex Road in Hudson.  
Attachments:  
Application  
CD Inspection 2.28.24  
Notice of Public Hearing Stribrny 3-19-24  
Resolution No. 24-35  
Second Reading  
Legislative History  
3/12/24  
City Council Workshop  
City Council  
item forwarded to the City Council  
public hearing held  
3/19/24  
3/19/24  
3/19/24  
City Council  
first reading  
City Council  
item forwarded to the City Council  
24-37  
C.  
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO  
ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH  
AKRON CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL FOR A SAFE HAVEN BABY BOX.  
Brief Description: In October 2023, City Communication and Fire Staff  
presented research for the Council discussion on Safe Haven Baby Boxes,  
which are devices provided for under the State of Ohio Safe Haven Law and  
legally permit birth parent(s) in crisis to safely, securely, and anonymously  
surrender if they are unable to care for their newborn. In lieu of installing a box  
at the Hudson Safety Center, Council indicated it would consider donating up  
to $10,000 toward installation of a box at Akron Children’s Hospital pending a  
mutually acceptable agreement with the other party.  
Attachments:  
MOU between Hudson and Akron Childrens Hosp for Safe Haven Baby Box  
Draft Resolution on 3/19/24 Workshop  
Resolution No. 24-37 (updated for 4-9-24)  
First Reading  
Legislative History  
3/19/24  
3/19/24  
City Council  
City Council  
discussed  
item forwarded to the City Council  
24-38  
D.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER  
INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH CHRIST COMMUNITY  
CHAPEL AND ITS THE MEN OF THE WORD BIBLE STUDY FOR  
SPACE AT CITY HALL.  
Brief Description: The Men of the Word Bible Study group would like to  
secure a space in City Hall.  
Attachments:  
Men of the Word Bible Study cabinet  
Exhibit A: Rental Agreement: The Men of the Word Bible Study  
Resolution No. 24-38  
First Reading  
Legislative History  
3/19/24  
3/19/24  
City Council  
City Council  
discussed  
item forwarded to the City Council  
Adjournment  
(5 minute recess followed by workshop)  
Regular Workshop:  
13.  
Call to Order  
14.  
15.  
Correspondence and Council Comments  
Discussion Items  
16.  
A.  
24-0036  
Right to Life of Northeast Ohio  
Brief Description: A representative from Right to Life of Northeast Ohio will  
be present to speak with Council.  
24-0034  
B.  
C.  
Hudson Cemetery Board - Annual Update 2024  
Brief Description: Members of the Hudson Cemetery Board will attend to  
present annual goals and future cemetery services update for 2024.  
Attachments:  
Cemetery Board 2024 goals  
24-0035  
Downtown Directory Signage  
Brief Description: City staff have prepared brief summary information  
regarding pedestrian and vehicular business directory signage.  
Attachments:  
Staff Memo - Business Directory Signs  
Business Directory Signs Proposed Map - Provided by Councilor Kowalski  
24-0013  
D.  
Downtown Master Plan  
Brief Description: Discussion regarding the proposed scope of services and  
request for proposals for the Downtown Master Plan (Placemaking).  
Attachments:  
Staff Memo DT Master Plan Update April 2024  
Downtown Needs and Opportunities  
Comparison Matrix - DART Visit & Master Plan  
DART VIisit Agenda  
Staff Memo - January 30, 2024  
Downtown Master Plan RFP Final Draft  
Legislative History  
2/13/24 City Council Workshop  
discussed  
Proposed Consent Agenda Items for April 16, 2024, Council Meeting  
17.  
A.  
TMP-7202  
A Motion to Acknowledge the Timely Receipt of the March 2024 Monthly  
Financial Report  
Brief Description: Financial summaries are provided each month for  
Council’s review.  
Attachments:  
March 2024 Financial Report  
TMP-7181  
B.  
A Motion Directing the Clerk to Send Notice to the Ohio Division of  
Liquor Control Indicating No Request for a Hearing Regarding a New  
Permit to Sell Alcoholic Beverages for KVD Hudson LLC DBA Barrio,  
Hudson.  
Brief Description: The Clerk is in receipt of the attached Notice to  
Legislative Authority dated March 19, 2024, from the Ohio Division of Liquor  
Control concerning the opportunity to request a hearing regarding this permit.  
The City’s response must be postmarked no later than April 12, 2024,  
however, due to Council’s schedule, an extension was granted until May 13,  
2024.  
Attachments:  
Police record check for KVD Hudson LLC DBA Barrio  
Notice to Legislative Authority - KVD Hudson LLC DBA Barrio  
ODLC Extension to 5/13/24  
TMP-7183  
C.  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 23-134, MAKING  
APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CURRENT EXPENSES AND OTHER  
EXPENDITURES OF THE CITY OF HUDSON DURING THE FISCAL  
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2024 BY MAKING ADDITIONAL  
AND/OR AMENDED APPROPRIATIONS.  
Brief Description: This Ordinance will amend the 2024 budget for additional  
and/or amended appropriations as listed in the attached Exhibit A.  
Attachments:  
1st Appropriation Exhibit A  
Draft Ordinance  
TMP-7180  
TMP-7168  
D.  
E.  
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A THEN AND NOW CERTIFICATE  
FOR A PURCHASE MADE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.  
Brief Description: Council authorization is required for payment of the  
invoice shown on this Resolution in excess of $3,000, for which a commitment  
was made before a Purchase Order was generated. Approval required for:  
Weston Hurd - Legal Services, $3,676.50.  
Attachments:  
Draft Resolution  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER  
INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH QUALITY  
CONTROL INSPECTION, INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION  
ADMINISTRATION SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE VALLEY VIEW  
ROAD RESURFACING PROJECT (PID 116932); AND DECLARING  
AN EMERGENCY.  
Brief Description: The project includes the resurfacing of Valley View Road  
from the North Corporation line, southeast to SR 91. Staff is requesting  
permission to hire a professional construction management firm to provide  
supporting services for the construction management and inspection needs for  
the project.  
Attachments:  
Draft Resolution  
TMP-7179  
F.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO  
ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR  
THE N. OVIATT STREET PHASE 1 IMPROVEMENTS TO THE  
COLLECTION SYSTEM WITH THE LOWEST AND BEST BIDDER.  
Brief Description: Residents on N. Oviatt Street notified the city that during a  
2022 heavy rain, flows caused overland flooding near their homes. The N.  
Oviatt Street Storm Improvement Project involves increasing the number of  
access points for water to get into an existing storm box culvert. The  
improvements will reduce the overland flooding, with an estimated project  
cost of $100,000 including a 10% contingency.  
Attachments:  
Exhibit A: N. Oviatt Storm Improvements - Phase 1  
Draft Resolution  
TMP-7178  
G.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO  
ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR  
THE ALISA COURT DRAINAGE DITCH PROJECT WITH THE  
LOWEST AND BEST BIDDER.  
Brief Description: Residents on Alisa Court off of Nicholson Drive notified  
the City that during heavier rains, flows along the drainage ditch adjacent to  
their property are causing erosion. The Alisa Court Drainage Ditch Project  
involves adding channel protection along a sharp bend in the ditch and  
removing obstructions and minor regrading to reduce ditch flooding and  
sediment transport, with an estimated project cost of $250,000 including a  
10% contingency.  
Attachments:  
Alisa Court Drainage Improvements  
Draft Resolution  
TMP-7188  
H.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER  
INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH GAI  
CONSULTANTS, INC. FOR THE DESIGN OF THE STOW ROAD  
SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT BETWEEN SR 303 AND  
RAVENNA STREET.  
Brief Description: . The purpose of this request for proposal (RFP) was to  
solicit proposals from professional design, engineering and surveying  
consultants (Consultant) for the analysis, engineering, and design of a 5-ft.  
pedestrian sidewalk along Stow Road from E. Streetsboro Road (SR 303) to  
Ravenna Street, including storm design, retaining walls, crosswalks, traffic  
signage, pedestrian signals, street lighting, pavement striping, and other  
miscellaneous design items as described in the formal Request for Proposals  
(RFP).  
Attachments:  
Draft Resolution  
TMP-7185  
I.  
A RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY  
THE CITY MANAGER’S DESIGNEE TO SENATOR SHERROD  
BROWN’S CONGRESSIONALLY DIRECTED SPENDING (CDS)  
REQUESTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025 FOR THE NICHOLSON DRIVE  
WATER TRANSMISSION LINE PROJECT; AND DECLARING AN  
EMERGENCY.  
Brief Description: The City of Hudson continues to seek funding sources for  
the Nicholson Water Transmission Line Project for the betterment of the  
Hudson Water System in Summit County, Ohio.  
Attachments:  
Staff Report - Sherrod Brown CDS  
Nicholson Drive Water Transmission Line Map Exhibit 3.8.2023  
Draft Resolution  
TMP-7192  
J.  
A RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY  
THE CITY MANAGER’S DESIGNEE TO THE OHIO DEPARTMENT  
OF PUBLIC SAFETY, DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL  
SERVICES, FOR AN EMS PRIORITY ONE TRAINING AND  
EQUIPMENT GRANT ON BEHALF OF HUDSON EMERGENCY  
MEDICAL SERVICES.  
Brief Description: The Ohio Department of Public Safety, Division of  
Emergency Medical Services, provides a grant to assist EMS with purchase of  
approved training and equipment. Estimated funding is determined in June,  
based on the amount of funding available for the program. No matching funds  
are required.  
Attachments:  
Draft Resolution  
TMP-7199  
K.  
A RESOLUTION RETROACTIVELY APPROVING THE TERMS AND  
CONDITIONS OF A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT  
WITH THE OHIO PATROLMEN’S BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION  
(FULL-TIME DISPATCHERS BARGAINING UNIT) FOR THE YEARS  
2024 THROUGH 2026 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER  
TO ENTER INTO SAID AGREEMENT, AND DECLARING AN  
EMERGENCY.  
Brief Description: This legislation seeks approval of the terms and conditions  
of the collective bargaining agreement that was negotiated by the City Manager  
with the Ohio Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association and authorization for the  
City Manager to enter into said agreement.  
Attachments:  
Draft Resolution  
Proposed Legislation for April 16, 2024, Council Meeting  
18.  
A.  
24-35  
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR  
PLACEMENT OF LAND IN A CURRENT AGRICULTURAL USE  
DISTRICT FOR PURPOSES OF O.R.C. 929.02 FOR JOSEPH  
STRIBRNY, 5578 SHAWNEE TRAIL AND 896 TEREX ROAD,  
HUDSON, OHIO; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.  
Brief Description: Mr. Joseph Stribrny has submitted a renewal Application  
for Placement of Farmland in an Agricultural District for property located at  
5578 Shawnee Trail and 896 Terex Road in Hudson.  
Attachments:  
Application  
CD Inspection 2.28.24  
Notice of Public Hearing Stribrny 3-19-24  
Resolution No. 24-35  
Resolution No. 24-35 is scheduled for a third reading on April 16, 2024.  
Legislative History  
3/12/24  
3/19/24  
3/19/24  
3/19/24  
City Council Workshop  
City Council  
item forwarded to the City Council  
public hearing held  
City Council  
first reading  
City Council  
item forwarded to the City Council  
24-37  
B.  
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO  
ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH  
AKRON CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL FOR A SAFE HAVEN BABY BOX.  
Brief Description: In October 2023, City Communication and Fire Staff  
presented research for the Council discussion on Safe Haven Baby Boxes,  
which are devices provided for under the State of Ohio Safe Haven Law and  
legally permit birth parent(s) in crisis to safely, securely, and anonymously  
surrender if they are unable to care for their newborn. In lieu of installing a box  
at the Hudson Safety Center, Council indicated it would consider donating up  
to $10,000 toward installation of a box at Akron Children’s Hospital pending a  
mutually acceptable agreement with the other party.  
Attachments:  
MOU between Hudson and Akron Childrens Hosp for Safe Haven Baby Box  
Draft Resolution on 3/19/24 Workshop  
Resolution No. 24-37 (updated for 4-9-24)  
Resolution No. 24-37 is scheduled for a second reading on April 16, 2024.  
Legislative History  
3/19/24  
3/19/24  
City Council  
City Council  
discussed  
item forwarded to the City Council  
24-38  
C.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER  
INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH CHRIST COMMUNITY  
CHAPEL AND ITS THE MEN OF THE WORD BIBLE STUDY FOR  
SPACE AT CITY HALL.  
Brief Description: The Men of the Word Bible Study group would like to  
secure a space in City Hall.  
Attachments:  
Men of the Word Bible Study cabinet  
Exhibit A: Rental Agreement: The Men of the Word Bible Study  
Resolution No. 24-38  
Resolution No. 24-38 is scheduled for a second reading on April 16, 2024.  
Legislative History  
3/19/24  
3/19/24  
City Council  
City Council  
discussed  
item forwarded to the City Council  
TMP-7167  
D.  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 410.01, SCHEDULE I,  
“EXISTING POSTED SPEED LIMITS,” OF THE TRAFFIC CODE TO  
LOWER THE SPEED LIMIT FROM 35 MILES PER HOUR TO 30  
MILES PER HOUR ON E. STREETSBORO STREET (SR 303)  
BETWEEN COLLEGE STREET AND N. HAYDEN PARKWAY; AND  
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.  
Brief Description: Based upon the results of a recent Speed Zone Study  
submitted to the Ohio Department of Transportation, it has been determined  
that the speed limit along E. Streetsboro Street (SR 303) from College Street to  
N. Hayden Parkway should be lowered from 35 mph to 30 mph.  
Attachments:  
Exhibit - SR 303 Speed Limit Lowering  
Draft Ordinance  
This Ordinance is scheduled for a first reading on April 16, 2024.  
TMP-7149  
E.  
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, 2024, reviewed each CRA and Job  
Creation Grant Agreement and made certain recommendations to City Council.  
Attachments:  
TIRC Minutes 3.5.2024  
Draft Resolution  
This Resolution is scheduled for a first reading on April 16, 2024.  
Items to be Added to Future Agendas  
19.  
20.  
The following items will appear on the April 16, 2024, Council meeting agenda:  
1.) Proclamations:  
- Arbor Day 2024  
- Week of the Young Child  
- Lemonade Day  
2.) City Flag discussion  
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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