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City Council

January 14, 2025 ·7:00 PM Final

Council Chambers

Agenda — 73 items

  1. I. Call to Order ▶ jump to 0:02
  2. II. Pledge of Allegiance ▶ jump to 0:10
  3. III. Roll Call of Council Members ▶ jump to 0:29
  4. IV. Council Study Session ▶ jump to 0:49
  5. 5 Approval of the December 10, 2024 Council Meeting Minutes TMP-4819 approve Pass ▶ jump to 0:53
  6. 6 Approval of the January 6, 2025 Council Organizational Meeting Minutes TMP-4848 approve Pass
  7. 7 Approval of the November 2024 Electronic Financial Report, Subject to Audit TMP-4847 approve subject to audit Pass
  8. 8 **Jaclyn Beckwith of the Green Community Fund presenting an update and grant application process. ▶ jump to 2:17
  9. V. Public Report ▶ jump to 7:02
  10. VI. Public Hearings ▶ jump to 7:07
  11. 11 A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT FOR STONEY CREEK ESTATES PHASE IV, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. -(Introduced on 11/26/2024) **A PUBLIC HEARING WAS HELD ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2025** 2024-R75 ▶ jump to 7:15
  12. 12 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 157, SECTION 157.085: TABLE OF ALLOWED USES (TABLE 157.085-1) TO ADD DRIVE -THROUGH FACILITIES AS A CONDITIONAL USE IN THE I-1 (GENERAL INDUSTRIAL) DISTRICT. -(Introduced on 12/10/24) **A PUBLIC HEARING WAS HELD ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2025** 2024-14 ▶ jump to 9:16
  13. VII. Reading of Correspondence ▶ jump to 23:40
  14. 14 November 6, 2024 Design Review Board Minutes TMP-4838
  15. 15 November 20, 2024 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes TMP-4839
  16. 16 December 18, 2024 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Agenda TMP-4840
  17. 17 Planning Department December 2024 Monthly Financial Summary TMP-4841
  18. 18 November 13, 2024 Civil Service Commission Minutes TMP-4842
  19. 19 November 5, 2024 Parks & Recreation Board Minutes TMP-4843
  20. 20 January 8, 2025 Parks & Recreation Board Meeting Agenda TMP-4844
  21. 21 December 3, 2024 Veterans Advisory Commission Minutes TMP-4845
  22. 22 January 7, 2025 Veterans Advisory Commission Meeting Agenda TMP-4846
  23. VIII. New Legislation - Items on First Reading ▶ jump to 24:25
  24. 24 A RESOLUTION CREATING THE POSITION OF DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE, ESTABLISHING A RATE OF COMPENSATION AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. -(Introduced on 1/14/2025) 2025-R01
  25. 25 A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE NECESSITY TO MAKE IMPROVEMENTS TO MULTIPLE ROADWAYS STORMWATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS AND DEVELOPMENT OF A PLAT TO DEDICATE SAID ROADWAYS, ASSESSING A PORTION OF THE COST OF THE IMPROVEMENTS TO THE ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. -(Introduced on 1/14/2025) 2025-R02
  26. 26 A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CITY OF GREEN MAYOR’S REQUEST TO THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE TO ASSIGN A SINGLE UNIFIED ZIP CODE FOR THE ENTIRE CITY OF GREEN, THAT IS IDENTIFIED EXCLUSIVELY WITH THE CITY OF GREEN FOR POSTAL DELIVERY PURPOSES, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. -Referred to the Intergovernmental and Utilities Committee **SECOND READING PASSAGE REQUESTED** 2025-R03 bypass Committee deliberations Pass
  27. 27 AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION OF ANY BUSINESS OR COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISE WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF GREEN, LICENSED AS AN ADULT USE CANNABIS OPERATOR PURSUANT TO OHIO REVISED CODE SECTION 3780. -(Introduced on 1/14/2025) 2025-01
  28. 27 A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CITY OF GREEN MAYOR’S REQUEST TO THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE TO ASSIGN A SINGLE UNIFIED ZIP CODE FOR THE ENTIRE CITY OF GREEN, THAT IS IDENTIFIED EXCLUSIVELY WITH THE CITY OF GREEN FOR POSTAL DELIVERY PURPOSES, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. -Referred to the Intergovernmental and Utilities Committee **SECOND READING PASSAGE REQUESTED** 2025-R03 bypass the three reading rule Pass
  29. 28 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTION 138.06: “ILLEGAL CULTIVATION OF MARIJUANA” OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF GREEN. -(Introduced on 1/14/2025) 2025-02
  30. 28 A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CITY OF GREEN MAYOR’S REQUEST TO THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE TO ASSIGN A SINGLE UNIFIED ZIP CODE FOR THE ENTIRE CITY OF GREEN, THAT IS IDENTIFIED EXCLUSIVELY WITH THE CITY OF GREEN FOR POSTAL DELIVERY PURPOSES, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. -Referred to the Intergovernmental and Utilities Committee **SECOND READING PASSAGE REQUESTED** 2025-R03 adopt Pass
  31. 29 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 2024 UPDATE OF THE CITY OF GREEN LONG RANGE COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN. -(Introduced on 1/14/2025) **A PUBLIC HEARING WAS HELD ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2025** 2025-03
  32. IX. Report of Council Committees ▶ jump to 28:03
  33. A. Finance (Neugebauer*, DeVitis**, Meager) ▶ jump to 28:10
  34. 32 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE 2025 ANNUAL CAPITAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CITY OF GREEN AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. -(Introduced on 11/12/2024)(Amended January 14, 2025) 2024-R72A adopt Pass ▶ jump to 28:21
  35. 33 THIRD READING ITEMS
  36. 34 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF GREEN TO ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF GOLF CART EQUIPMENT AND GPS EQUIPMENT FOR USE AT THE RAINTREE GOLF AND EVENT CENTER, MAKING AN APPROPRIATION, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. -(Introduced on 11/26/2024) 2024-R76 adopt Pass ▶ jump to 30:47
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  38. 36 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF GREEN TO CREATE A GREEN DRUG TASK FORCE SCHOLARSHIP FUND, WITH THE GREEN SCHOOLS FOUNDATION AND CITY OF GREEN OPIOID SETTLEMENT FUNDS TO PROVIDE ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIPS TO GRADUATING GREEN STUDENTS TO FURTHER THEIR EDUCATION, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. -(Introduced on 11/26/2024) 2024-R78 adopt Pass ▶ jump to 31:59
  39. B. Environment & Parks (Miller*, Speight**, Babbitt) ▶ jump to 33:19
  40. C. Public Safety (Babbitt*, Miller**, DeVitis) ▶ jump to 33:42
  41. 39 LICENSE ITEMS ▶ jump to 33:55
  42. 40 Fresh Food Deli Inc- New D3 Liquor License 5 E. Caston Rd. Green, OH 44319 TMP-4849 not request a hearing Pass
  43. 41 Mama Lupe LLC. New D1 & D2 Liquor License DBA Mama Lupe Mexican Grill 4195 Massillon Rd. Suite 217 Green, OH 44685 TMP-4850 not request a hearing Pass
  44. 42 Sadguru Krupa LLC. -D5A Liquor License Transfer DBA Residence Inn Akron 897 Arlington Ridge E & Patio Green, OH 44312 TMP-4852 not request a hearing Pass
  45. 43 Hotel Equities Group LLC. -New D5A Liquor License DBA Residence Inn Akron 897 Arlington Ridge E Green, OH 44312 TMP-4851 not request a hearing Pass
  46. 44 Green Drive Thru LLC- D5 Liquor License Transfer Excl Bsmt 2255 Greensburg Rd. Green, OH 44685 TMP-4853 not request a hearing Pass
  47. 45 Sai Vicchu LLC -New C1 & C2 Liquor License 2255 Greensburg Rd. Green, OH 44685 TMP-4854 not request a hearing Pass
  48. D. Planning, Community & Economic Development (DeVitis*, Neugebauer**, Speight) ▶ jump to 36:31
  49. 47 SECOND READING ITEMS
  50. 48 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 157, SECTION 157.085: TABLE OF ALLOWED USES (TABLE 157.085-1) TO ADD DRIVE -THROUGH FACILITIES AS A CONDITIONAL USE IN THE I-1 (GENERAL INDUSTRIAL) DISTRICT. -(Introduced on 12/10/24) **A PUBLIC HEARING WAS HELD ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2025** 2024-14 ▶ jump to 36:54
  51. E. Rules and Personnel (Noble*, Babbitt**, Miller) ▶ jump to 37:24
  52. 50 SECOND READING ITEMS
  53. 51 A RESOLUTION CREATING THE POSITION OF ASSISTANT PLANNING DIRECTOR IN THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT, ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. -(Introduced on 12/10/24) 2024-R79 ▶ jump to 37:37
  54. 52 A RESOLUTION CREATING THE POSITION OF PLANNING ADMINISTRATOR IN THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT, ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. -(Introduced on 12/10/24) 2024-R80 ▶ jump to 38:30
  55. F. Transportation, Connectivity & Storm Water (Meager*, Noble**, Neugebauer) ▶ jump to 38:39
  56. G. Intergovernmental & Utilities (Speight*, Meager**, Noble) ▶ jump to 39:09
  57. 55 THIRD READING ITEMS
  58. 56 A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT FOR STONEY CREEK ESTATES PHASE IV, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. -(Introduced on 11/26/2024) **A PUBLIC HEARING WAS HELD ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2025** 2024-R75 ▶ jump to 39:22
  59. 57 SECOND READING ITEMS
  60. 57 page break
  61. 58 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF GREEN TO ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO, AND THE SUMMIT COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE, FOR THE LEASE OF A PORTION OF FIRE STATION #2, LOCATED AT 393 EAST TURKEYFOOT LAKE ROAD, GREEN, OHIO, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. -(Introduced on 12/10/24) **SECOND READING PASSAGE REQUESTED** 2024-R81 bypass the three reading rule Pass ▶ jump to 39:49
  62. 59 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF GREEN TO TRANSFER A PARCEL OF LAND FOR SANITARY SEWER PURPOSES, TO THE COUNTY OF SUMMIT, OHIO, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. -(Introduced on 12/10/24) 2024-R82 ▶ jump to 41:28
  63. 60 **Executive Session to discuss pending litigation matters** enter executive session Pass
  64. X. Mayor’s Report ▶ jump to 45:07
  65. 61 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF GREEN TO ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO, AND THE SUMMIT COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE, FOR THE LEASE OF A PORTION OF FIRE STATION #2, LOCATED AT 393 EAST TURKEYFOOT LAKE ROAD, GREEN, OHIO, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. -(Introduced on 12/10/24) **SECOND READING PASSAGE REQUESTED** 2024-R81 adopt Pass
  66. XI. Unfinished Business ▶ jump to 49:01
  67. 62 page break
  68. XII. New Business ▶ jump to 49:07
  69. XIII. Adjournment adjourn the meeting at Pass
  70. 65 All persons other than members of the Council, desiring to be heard by Council can sign in on the speaking roster before the public report of the agenda. Each person will be allowed a maximum of three (3) minutes to address the Council and a maximum of one half hour for all persons addressing the Council. No person shall be recognized more than once on any subject unless by unanimous consent of the Council.
  71. 65 **Executive Session to discuss pending litigation matters** to adjourn executive session and reconvene the regular meeting at Pass
  72. 66 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.
  73. 70 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.