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City Council

November 10, 2025 ·7:00 PM Final

Council Chambers

Agenda — 67 items

  1. I. Call to Order
  2. II. Pledge of Allegiance
  3. III. Roll Call of Council Members
  4. IV. Council Study Session
  5. 5 Approval of the October 28, 2025 Council Meeting Minutes TMP-5149 approve Pass
  6. 6 Approval of the September 2025 Electronic Financial Report, Subject to Audit TMP-5171 approve subject to audit Pass
  7. V. Public Report
  8. VI. Public Hearings
  9. VII. Reading of Correspondence
  10. 10 September 25, 2025 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes TMP-5166
  11. 11 November 7, 2025 Civil Service Commission Agenda TMP-5167
  12. 12 Summit County Sheriffs October 2025 Activity Report TMP-5168
  13. 13 Email from Josh Szilagyi RE: Flock Safety Concern TMP-5169
  14. 14 Email from Matthew Simmons RE: E bikes and scooters on sidewalks TMP-5170
  15. VIII. New Legislation - Items on First Reading
  16. 16 A RESOLUTION ALLOWING THE MAYOR TO APPLY FOR FEDERAL TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM FUNDS PROGRAMMED BY THE AKRON METROPOLITAN AREA TRANSPORTATION STUDY FOR THE STEESE ROAD SIDEWALK EXTENSION PROJECT (PROJECT) AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. -(Introduced on 11/10/2025) 2025-R53
  17. 17 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF GREEN TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH ZASHIN & RICH CO., L.P.A., TO PROVIDE SPECIALIZED LEGAL SERVICES IN THE AREA OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. -(Introduced on 11/10/2025) 2025-R54
  18. 18 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A FINANCING AGREEMENT WITH CONSUMERS BANK FOR THREE (3) 2025 KENWORTH T480 5-TON VEHICLES FROM KENWORTH OF CANTON AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. -(Introduced on 11/10/2025) 2025-R55
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  20. 20 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF SUMMIT FOR AN ANIMAL CONTROL CONTRACT, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. -(Introduced on 11/10/2025) 2025-R56
  21. 21 AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION DECLARING THE NECESSITY AND INTENTION TO APPROPRIATE FOR STREET PURPOSES CERTAIN FEE SIMPLE INTERESTS, TEMPORARY AND PERMANENT EASEMENTS IN AND TO VARIOUS PREMISES ALONG COUNTY ROAD 15, ARLINGTON ROAD, ALTOGETHER WITH THE NECESSARY APPURTENANCES TO BE FURTHER IDENTIFIED AS THE ARLINGTON ROAD CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, SUM-CR 15-3.55 PROJECT, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. -(Introduced on 11/10/2025) (Amended on December 9, 2025) 2025-R57A
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  23. 22 A RESOLUTION ALLOWING THE MAYOR TO APPLY FOR FEDERAL SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BLOCK GRANT (“STBG”) FUND PROGRAMMED BY THE AKRON METROPOLITAN AREA TRANSPORTATION STUDY (“AMATS”) FOR THE ARLINGTON ROAD RESURFACING PROJECT (PROJECT) AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. -(Introduced on 11/10/2025) 2025-R58
  24. 23 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF GREEN TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH BRENNAN, MANNA, AND DIAMOND, LLC, TO PROVIDE SPECIALIZED LEGAL SERVICES, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. -(Introduced on 11/10/2025) 2025-R59
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  26. 25 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF GREEN TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH CAVANAUGH BUILDING CORPORATION FOR THE INSTALLATION OF UTILITIES AND RELATED SITE WORK FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A PREFABRICATED RESTROOM BUILDING AT KREIGHBAUM PARK, MAKING AN APPROPRIATION, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. -(Introduced on 11/10/2025) 2025-R60
  27. 26 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF GREEN TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN GROUP (EDG) FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF SITE IMPROVEMENT PLANS FOR KLECKNER PARK, MAKING AN APPROPRIATION, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. -(Introduced on 11/10/2025) 2025-R61
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  29. 27 A RESOLUTION ALLOWING THE MAYOR TO APPLY FOR FEDERAL SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BLOCK GRANT (“STBG”) FUND PROGRAMMED BY THE AKRON METROPOLITAN AREA TRANSPORTATION STUDY (“AMATS”) FOR THE GREENSBURG ROAD RESURFACING PROJECT (PROJECT) AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. -(Introduced on 11/10/2025) 2025-R62
  30. 28 A RESOLUTION DECLARING CERTAIN SERVICE DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT SURPLUS PROPERTY TO BE TRADED IN TO OFFSET A PORTION OF THE PURCHASE PRICE FOR A REPLACEMENT, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. -Referred to the Finance Committee **FIRST READING PASSAGE REQUESTED** 2025-R63 bypass Committee deliberations Pass
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  32. 29 A RESOLUTION DECLARING CERTAIN SERVICE DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT SURPLUS PROPERTY TO BE TRADED IN TO OFFSET A PORTION OF THE PURCHASE PRICE FOR A REPLACEMENT, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. -Referred to the Finance Committee **FIRST READING PASSAGE REQUESTED** 2025-R63 bypass the three reading rule Pass
  33. 30 A RESOLUTION TO RELEASE A CERTAIN NAMED DEFENDANT FROM THE MULTIDISTRICT LITIGATION “IN RE: NATIONAL PRESCRIPTION OPIATE LITIGATION” APPROVED BY GREEN CITY COUNCIL, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. -Referred to the Public Safety Committee **FIRST READING PASSAGE REQUESTED** 2025-R64 bypass Committee deliberations Pass
  34. 30 A RESOLUTION DECLARING CERTAIN SERVICE DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT SURPLUS PROPERTY TO BE TRADED IN TO OFFSET A PORTION OF THE PURCHASE PRICE FOR A REPLACEMENT, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. -Referred to the Finance Committee **FIRST READING PASSAGE REQUESTED** 2025-R63 adopt Pass
  35. 31 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING RULES OF THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF GREEN. -(Introduced on 11/10/2025)(Amended on 11/25/2025) 2025-15A
  36. IX. Report of Council Committees
  37. 32 A RESOLUTION TO RELEASE A CERTAIN NAMED DEFENDANT FROM THE MULTIDISTRICT LITIGATION “IN RE: NATIONAL PRESCRIPTION OPIATE LITIGATION” APPROVED BY GREEN CITY COUNCIL, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. -Referred to the Public Safety Committee **FIRST READING PASSAGE REQUESTED** 2025-R64 bypass the three reading rule Pass
  38. A. Finance (Neugebauer*, DeVitis**, Meager)
  39. 33 A RESOLUTION TO RELEASE A CERTAIN NAMED DEFENDANT FROM THE MULTIDISTRICT LITIGATION “IN RE: NATIONAL PRESCRIPTION OPIATE LITIGATION” APPROVED BY GREEN CITY COUNCIL, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. -Referred to the Public Safety Committee **FIRST READING PASSAGE REQUESTED** 2025-R64 adopt Pass
  40. 34 THIRD READING ITEMS
  41. 35 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF GREEN TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH GPD GROUP FOR CONCEPT AND SITE IMPROVEMENT PLANS FOR RAYL FAMILY PARK, MAKING AN APPROPRIATION, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. -(Introduced on 10/14/2025) 2025-R46 adopt Pass
  42. 36 SECOND READING ITEMS
  43. 37 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE 2026 ANNUAL CAPITAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CITY OF GREEN AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. -(Introduced on 10/28/2025)(Amended November 10, 2025) 2025-R48A
  44. 38 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE 2026 ANNUAL OPERATING APPROPRIATION FOR THE GENERAL FUND AND ALL OTHER FUNDS FOR THE CITY OF GREEN AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. -(Introduced on 10/28/2025) 2025-R49
  45. 39 A RESOLUTION MODIFYING APPROPRIATIONS WITHIN CERTAIN FUNDS IN ORDER TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT FUNDING AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. -(Introduced on 10/28/2025)(Amended on November 10, 2025)(Amended on December 9, 2025) 2025-R50AA
  46. 40 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF GREEN TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN GROUP, LLC TO PROVIDE MUNICIPAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FROM JANUARY 1, 2026, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2028, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. -(Introduced on 10/28/2025) 2025-R51
  47. 41 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF GREEN TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS WITH VARIOUS PLANNING, ARCHITECTURE, HISTORIC PRESERVATION, AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE, AND SURVEYING FIRMS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR A THREE-YEAR TERM COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2026, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. -(Introduced on 10/28/2025)(Amended on November 10, 2025)(Amended on November 25, 2025) 2025-R52AA
  48. B. Environment & Parks (Miller*, Speight**, Babbitt)
  49. 43 SECOND READING ITEMS
  50. 44 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 34.1, CITY TREE ADVISORY COMMISSION, OF CHAPTER 34, CITY ORGANIZATIONS, OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF GREEN. -(Introduced on 10/28/2025)(Amended on November 25, 2025) 2025-14A
  51. C. Public Safety (Babbitt*, Miller**, DeVitis)
  52. D. Planning, Community & Economic Development (DeVitis*, Neugebauer**, Speight)
  53. 47 SECOND READING ITEMS
  54. 48 AN ORDINANCE DECLARING A PORTION OF IMPROVEMENTS TO A CERTAIN PARCEL OF REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY TOTH REALTY OF AKRON, LLC., DBA TOTH BUICK GMC, TO BE A PUBLIC PURPOSE, EXEMPTING 100% OF THE VALUE OF THE IMPROVEMENTS FROM REAL PROPERTY TAXATION FOR THIRTY YEARS. -(Introduced on 10/28/2025) 2025-11
  55. 49 AN ORDINANCE DECLARING A PORTION OF IMPROVEMENTS TO A CERTAIN PARCEL OF REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY SERRA WORKS OF AKRON, LLC., DBA SERRA SUBARU, TO BE A PUBLIC PURPOSE, EXEMPTING 100% OF THE VALUE OF THE IMPROVEMENTS FROM REAL PROPERTY TAXATION FOR THIRTY YEARS. -(Introduced on 10/28/2025) 2025-13
  56. 50 AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF APPROXIMATELY 30.5 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF GREENSBURG ROAD AND WINNING WAY FROM R-1 (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) TO PD (PLANNED DEVELOPMENT); AND, ACCEPTING THE CONCEPTUAL SITE PLAN OF THE PROPOSED GREENSBURG MEADOW PLANNED DEVELOPMENT. -(Introduced on 10/28/2025) **A PUBLIC HEARING WAS HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2025** 2025-12
  57. E. Rules and Personnel (Noble*, Babbitt**, Miller)
  58. F. Transportation, Connectivity & Storm Water (Meager*, Noble**, Neugebauer)
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  60. G. Intergovernmental & Utilities (Speight*, Meager**, Noble)
  61. 54 A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT FOR JACOBS RIDGE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (PHASES 1-5), AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. -(Introduced on 9/23/2025) ** A PUBLIC HEARING WAS HELD ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2025 ** 2025-R45 adopt Pass
  62. X. Mayor’s Report
  63. XI. Unfinished Business
  64. XII. New Business
  65. XIII. Adjournment adjourn the meeting at Pass
  66. 59 NOTE: An Executive Session may be called during the Meeting, anytime after the roll call and before adjournment by a majority vote of Council. All Executive Sessions will only be held pursuant to the Sunshine Laws provisions. Any decisions based on the Executive Sessions discussions will be made in the open meeting.
  67. 63 ATTEST:_____________________________________ NICHOLE MESSNER, MMC, CLERK OF COUNCIL APPROVED:_________________________________ JEFF NOBLE, PRESIDENT Upon approval by City Council, this official written summary of the meeting minutes shall become a permanent record and the official minutes shall consist of a permanent video recording, in accordance with Green City Council Ordinance 2014-12, adopted on November 25, 2014.