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City Council Workshop

May 12, 2026 ·7:30 PM Final-revised

Town Hall 27 East Main Street

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Agenda — 28 items

  1. 1. Call to Order
  2. 2. Correspondence and Council Comments ▶ jump to 0:42
  3. 3. Discussion Items ▶ jump to 6:10
  4. A. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF A HUDSON SIGN PUBLIC ART SCULPTURE AT VETERANS WAY PARK, DONATED BY LEADERSHIP HUDSON CLASS OF 2024. Brief Description: Resolution to authorize the installation of a dimensional letter Hudson Sign sculpture at Veterans Way Park. The sign would be a donation from the Leadership Hudson Class of 2024. 26-82 discussed ▶ jump to 6:14
  5. B. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 876 SHORT-TERM RENTAL OPERATIONS Brief Description: Following a discussion with City Council an ordinance to incorporate amendments to the short term rental policy and allowances currently regulated within Chapter 876 of the codified Ordinances. 26-78 discussed ▶ jump to 14:03
  6. C. 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. 25-146 discussed ▶ jump to 40:42
  7. 4. Proposed Consent Agenda for May 19, 2026, Council Meeting ▶ jump to 61:08
  8. A. A Motion to Acknowledge the Timely Receipt of the April 2026 Monthly Financial Report Brief Description: Financial summaries are provided each month for Council’s review. 26-0039 item forwarded ▶ jump to 61:13
  9. 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 Veg Restaurant Group LLC, 200 North Main Street, Hudson. Brief Description: The Clerk is in receipt of the attached Notice to Legislative Authority dated April 24, 2026, 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 May 23, 2026. 26-0040 item forwarded ▶ jump to 62:11
  10. C. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE INSTALLATION OF HYDRANTS ALONG MIDDLETON ROAD AND STOW ROAD. Brief Description: This project includes the installation of 14 fire hydrants on the City of Akron watermain along Middleton Road and Stow Road. 26-86 item forwarded ▶ jump to 62:47
  11. D. 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 Stericycle - Earth Day Shred Event, $3,066.56. 26-80 item forwarded ▶ jump to 66:55
  12. E. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO AMEND THE CURRENT GOLF CART LEASE AGREEMENT WITH LAKE ERIE GOLF CARS. Brief Description: Due to golf cart wear issues and failures, staff is looking to amend the current golf cart lease to restructure the term of carts and alleviate this issue. 26-81 item forwarded ▶ jump to 67:16
  13. F. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF A HUDSON SIGN PUBLIC ART SCULPTURE AT VETERANS WAY PARK, DONATED BY LEADERSHIP HUDSON CLASS OF 2024. Brief Description: Resolution to authorize the installation of a dimensional letter Hudson Sign sculpture at Veterans Way Park. The sign would be a donation from the Leadership Hudson Class of 2024. 26-82 item forwarded ▶ jump to 68:25
  14. G. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY MANAGER'S REAPPOINTMENT OF SARA J. FAGNILLI AS CITY PROSECUTOR, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER AN AGREEMENT FOR LEGAL SERVICES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: This staff report seeks City Council concurrence with the City Manager’s appointment of Sara J. Fagnilli as the City Prosecutor, pursuant to the Hudson City Charter and accompanying draft Prosecutor Agreement effective June 1, 2026. 26-83 item forwarded ▶ jump to 68:43
  15. H. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY MANAGER’S REAPPOINTMENT OF MARSHAL M. PITCHFORD AS THE CITY SOLICITOR AND SPECIAL COUNSEL AND AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH DiCAUDO, PITCHFORD & YODER FOR SOLICITOR, ASSISTANT CITY SOLICITOR, AND SPECIAL COUNSEL LEGAL SERVICES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: Pursuant to Charter Section 8.03, a majority of City Council members must concur with the City Manager’s appointment of the City Solicitor. 26-84 item forwarded ▶ jump to 69:22
  16. 5. Proposed Legislation for the May 19, 2026, Council Meeting ▶ jump to 70:19
  17. A. 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. 25-146 item forwarded ▶ jump to 70:33
  18. B. AN ORDINANCE TO REPEAL CHAPTER 226 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE LIMITS AND REGULATIONS. Brief Description: This Ordinance would repeal Chapter 226 of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Hudson, which establishes local campaign contribution limits for City candidates and their campaigns. 26-70 item forwarded ▶ jump to 70:57
  19. C. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 220.03, 220.031, AND 220.06 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES TO ALLOW THE INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ON REGULAR AND SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL AGENDAS AFTER CONSIDERATION AT A WORKSHOP. Brief Description: This amendment rescinds the prior rule requiring the affirmative support of at least four City Council members at a Workshop in order for a resolution or ordinance to proceed to a regular or special City Council meeting agenda. 26-71 item forwarded ▶ jump to 80:50
  20. D. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART TWO OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF HUDSON TO CREATE CHAPTER 216, PUBLIC RECORDS. Brief Description: With this legislation, the City of Hudson seeks to exercise its Home Rule Authority under Article XVIII, Sections 3 and 7 of the Ohio Constitution, and promulgate its own public records policy. Under this policy, the City may not disclose a crime victim's or a minor’s identity in records produced in response to a public records request. 26-72 item forwarded ▶ jump to 81:34
  21. E. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADOPT AND IMPLEMENT A POLICY ON ACCEPTING FUNDS FROM NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS FOR PUBLIC PROJECTS. Brief Description: The City of Hudson seeks to establish a transparent, accountable, and legally compliant process for accepting financial or in-kind contributions from nonprofit organizations wishing to support city-sponsored public projects. 26-73 item forwarded ▶ jump to 81:34
  22. F. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 876 SHORT-TERM RENTAL OPERATIONS Brief Description: Following a discussion with City Council an ordinance to incorporate amendments to the short term rental policy and allowances currently regulated within Chapter 876 of the codified Ordinances. 26-78 item forwarded ▶ jump to 87:58
  23. G. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH HUDSON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION REGARDING A SENIOR TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM AND ACCEPTING A DONATION FOR A PASSENGER VAN. Brief Description: This initiative arose in 2025 when the Hudson Senior Network Foundation (HSN) and Hudson Community Foundation (HCF) raised funds for a Senior project. The Senior Transportation Program was recognized as a need in the community. The HSN began researching a program in an adjacent community that provides a similar service and they along with HCF began collecting donations. To date, the groups have raised the needed costs for a passenger van (estimated State Bid Cost $58,000) and are asking the City to accept the donation to purchase the van and provide a senior transportation program to Hudson residents over the age of 65 years of age. 26-79 item forwarded ▶ jump to 88:12
  24. H. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 206.07 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES FOR THE PURPOSE OF UPDATING SPECIFIC INFORMATION. Brief Description: The Codified Ordinances’ Council meeting notification provision is outdated and must be updated. 26-85 item forwarded ▶ jump to 88:33
  25. 6. Items to be Added to Future Agendas ▶ jump to 89:40
  26. 7. Adjournment ▶ jump to 91:42
  27. 27 To view staff reports for agenda items, click on the corresponding file numbers (blue underlined links) next to the titles.
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