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July 14, 2026 ·7:30 PM Final ·City Council Meeting to begin at 7:30 p.m.; followed by Regular Workshop

Town Hall 27 East Main Street

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Agenda — 47 items

  1. 1 Council Meeting
  2. 1. Call to Order ▶ jump to 0:01
  3. 2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag ▶ jump to 0:26
  4. 3. Roll Call ▶ jump to 0:50
  5. 4. Approval of the Minutes ▶ jump to 1:12
  6. A. Minutes of Previous Council Meetings Brief Description: Draft minutes of previous meetings are provided for City Council’s review and approval. 26-0051 approved as submitted Pass ▶ jump to 1:18
  7. 7 page break
  8. 5. Honorary Resolutions ▶ jump to 2:17
  9. A. A RESOLUTION THANKING ERIC HUTCHINSON FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY. Brief Description: This Resolution provides recognition and thanks to Eric Hutchinson for his dedicated service as a member of the Public Works Department. 26-100 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 2:25
  10. 6. Proclamations ▶ jump to 10:13
  11. A. Special Recognition of the 25th Anniversary of Peg’s Foundation Brief Description: Mayor Anzevino will recognize the 25th anniversary of Peg’s Foundation. Mr. Rick Kellar will be in attendance to accept this Proclamation. 26-0052 presented ▶ jump to 10:14
  12. 7. Public Comments ▶ jump to 18:33
  13. 8. Correspondence and Council Comments ▶ jump to 32:40
  14. 9. Report of Manager ▶ jump to 44:48
  15. 10. Appointments ▶ jump to 58:29
  16. 11. Suspension of the Rules for the Consent Agenda to suspend the rule requiring three readings Pass ▶ jump to 58:40
  17. A. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A RENEWAL CONTRACT WITH BLUEBIRD MIDWEST LLC FOR DEDICATED INTERNET SERVICES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Brief Description: This request will enable Velocity Broadband to renew their 36 month State Bid DAS MSA0004-2 contract with Bluebird Midwest LLC (formally Everstream Solutions) for a 10 Gig dedicated internet circuit. 26-101 approved on the consent agenda ▶ jump to 58:56
  18. 17 Approval of the Consent Agenda approved on the consent agenda Pass
  19. B. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A POLICE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE HUDSON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR POLICE PRESENCE IN ITS SCHOOLS FOR THE SAFETY OF STAFF, STUDENTS, AND VISITORS. Brief Description: The resolution authorizes the continuation of three school resource officers, which includes one funded by the schools. 26-102 approved on the consent agenda ▶ jump to 59:16
  20. C. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A STORM WATER EASEMENT AGREEMENT AT 2095 RAVENNA STREET (PARCEL NO 30-01761). Brief Description: The resolution would authorize the City Manager to enter into a Storm Water Easement agreement with the owners at 2095 Ravenna Street (Permanent Parcel No 30-01761). This easement is necessary for the City's future maintenance, upkeep, inspection and repairs of the new storm sewer system. The new storm system was installed on the parcel to help mitigate overland flooding that currently affects this parcel. 26-103 approved on the consent agenda ▶ jump to 59:35
  21. D. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH TMS ENGINEERS, INC. FOR A TRAFFIC IMPACT STUDY FOR THE PROPOSED CLINTON CROSSING PROJECT. Brief Description: This project includes a traffic impact study for the proposed Clinton Crossing Project. The study will determine the potential impacts that this proposed development would have on the existing roadway network around the Downtown area. The total cost of the study is $70,939 which includes a 10% contingency. 26-104 approved on the consent agenda ▶ jump to 59:56
  22. E. A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 25-182 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO INCREASE AN EXISTING PURCHASE ORDER FOR ACUSHNET GOLF EQUIPMENT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: Due to an increase in golf sales Ellsworth Meadows Golf Club is approaching the original approved amount for Acushnet golf equipment. To continue providing products to patrons an increase in this fund is necessary. 26-105 approved on the consent agenda ▶ jump to 60:18
  23. F. A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 25-159 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN EMERGENCY AGREEMENT WITH MAGNETECH INDUSTRIAL SERVICES, INC. FOR THE REPAIR OF A 12.47 KV TRANSFORMER AT THE CITY’S SOUTH MAIN STREET SUBSTATION. Brief Description: On August 13th, 2025 the City of Hudson experienced a significant lightning storm in the vicinity of the South Main Street Substation, resulting in damage to one of the substation transformers. Magnetech Industrial Services was engaged to perform the removal, disassembly, and evaluation of the affected transformer. 26-106 approved on the consent agenda ▶ jump to 60:43
  24. G. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH SUMMIT COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH FOR NPDES PERMITTED OUTFALL INSPECTION, MONITORING AND SAMPLING SERVICES. 26-107 approved on the consent agenda ▶ jump to 61:09
  25. H. A RESOLUTION DECLARING A SIX (6) MONTH STAY ON THE FILING, CONSIDERATION, REVIEW, AND/OR APPROVAL OF ALL NEW APPLICATIONS FOR DATA CENTERS AND RELATED ACTIVITIES IN THE CITY OF HUDSON; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: A resolution establishing a six-month stay (or freeze) on the establishment, expansion, and approval of “data centers” and related uses within the City to allow City Council and staff to continue studying and developing appropriate planning, zoning, and business regulations governing such facilities. City Council will also have the option of extending the first six months for another six months by simple motion. 26-108 approved on the consent agenda ▶ jump to 61:32
  26. 12. Legislation ▶ jump to 65:02
  27. A. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH NORTHSTAR TOWERS II, LLC. Brief Description: Consideration of a long term lease agreement between the City of Hudson and Northstar Towers II, LLC for the lease of City-owned property for the construction, installation, and operation of a telecommunications (cell) tower and related communications equipment to benefit the southern portion of the City. 26-96 adopted on third reading Pass ▶ jump to 65:04
  28. B. AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO EFFECT A GOVERNMENTAL NATURAL GAS AGGREGATION PROGRAM WITH OPT-OUT PROVISIONS PURSUANT TO SECTION 4929.26 OF THE OHIO REVISED CODE AND DIRECTING THE SUMMIT COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS TO SUBMIT A BALLOT QUESTION TO THE ELECTORS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: Following a discussion with Council on available options for natural gas aggregation programs, this ordinance will provide to the voters the ability to approve an Opt-Out natural gas aggregation program 26-99 second reading ▶ jump to 66:24
  29. 13. Adjournment ▶ jump to 67:00
  30. 29 Council Workshop ▶ jump to 76:12
  31. 14. Call to Order ▶ jump to 76:16
  32. 15. Correspondence and Council Comments ▶ jump to 76:52
  33. 16. Discussion Items ▶ jump to 77:07
  34. A. Planning Commission recommendation to consider Land Development Code amendments relevant to density regulations and Planned Development Brief Description: The Planning Commission has formally recommended specific Land Development Code Amendments relevant to Density standards. Additionally the Planning Commission has been studying the Planned Development regulations and would like to engage with City Council. 26-0053 discussed ▶ jump to 77:11
  35. 34 page break
  36. 17. Proposed Consent Agenda for July 21, 2026, Council Meeting ▶ jump to 144:01
  37. A. A Motion to Acknowledge the Timely Receipt of the June 2026 Monthly Financial Report Brief Description: Financial summaries are provided each month for Council’s review. 26-0055 forwarded ▶ jump to 144:10
  38. B. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 25-165, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CURRENT EXPENSES AND OTHER EXPENDITURES OF THE CITY OF HUDSON DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026, BY MAKING ADDITIONAL AND/OR AMENDED APPROPRIATIONS. Brief Description: This Ordinance will amend the 2026 budget for additional and/or amended appropriations as listed in the attached Exhibit A. 26-109 item forwarded ▶ jump to 146:38
  39. C. A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 25-38 TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR THE SNOW AND ICE CONTROL PROGRAM CONTRACT FOR PUBLIC PROPERTIES. Brief Description: This Resolution increases the annual contract amount of the snow and ice control program for Public Properties. 26-110 item forwarded ▶ jump to 148:41
  40. D. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A LOCAL PUBLIC AGENCY (“LPA”) FEDERAL LOCAL-LET PROJECT AGREEMENT WITH THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE BOSTON MILLS ROAD RESURFACING PROJECT (PID# 125894). Brief Description: This agreement with the Ohio Department of Transportation is for the resurfacing of Boston Mills Road from SR 303 to W. Corporation Limit. 26-111 item forwarded ▶ jump to 149:27
  41. E. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A LOCAL PUBLIC AGENCY (“LPA”) FEDERAL LOCAL-LET PROJECT AGREEMENT WITH THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE VETERANS RAILS TO TRAILS 2 PROJECT (PID# 125911). Brief Description: This agreement with the Ohio Department of Transportation is for the installation of a 10-foot wide, asphalt trail along the railroad tracks from Veterans Way to Barlow Road. 26-112 item forwarded ▶ jump to 150:05
  42. 18. Proposed Legislation for July 21, 2026, Council Meeting ▶ jump to 152:39
  43. A. AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO EFFECT A GOVERNMENTAL NATURAL GAS AGGREGATION PROGRAM WITH OPT-OUT PROVISIONS PURSUANT TO SECTION 4929.26 OF THE OHIO REVISED CODE AND DIRECTING THE SUMMIT COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS TO SUBMIT A BALLOT QUESTION TO THE ELECTORS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: Following a discussion with Council on available options for natural gas aggregation programs, this ordinance will provide to the voters the ability to approve an Opt-Out natural gas aggregation program 26-99 item forwarded ▶ jump to 152:45
  44. 19. Items to be Added to Future Agendas ▶ jump to 153:32
  45. 20. Adjournment ▶ jump to 154:10
  46. 45 To view staff reports for agenda items, click on the corresponding file numbers (blue underlined links) next to the titles.
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