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City Council Workshop

April 28, 2026 ·7:30 PM Final

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 0:37
  3. 3. Discussion Items ▶ jump to 6:24
  4. A. Discussion: Update of the W. Streetsboro Street (SR 303) Safety Improvements Brief Description: City staff will update the Council on proposed improvements along West Streetsboro Street (State Route 303), between Boston Mills Road up to N. Main Street (SR 91). 26-0032 discussed ▶ jump to 6:25
  5. B. Hudson Public Works Department Overview Brief Description: Director of Public Works, Kevin Powell is scheduled to update the Council on the Hudson Public Works Department 2026 operational status and respond to formal inquiries regarding department performance. 26-0033 discussed ▶ jump to 19:44
  6. C. 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 37:33
  7. D. 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 63:07
  8. E. Hudson Innovation Park Update Brief Description: A discussion to update City Council on the JobsOhio SiteOhio Authentication Project status and begin discussing strategy for next steps including; Salt Dome Relocation, Property Tax Abatement, Developer or City-Led Project, and Engagement of a Real Estate Broker. 26-0034 discussed ▶ jump to 84:33
  9. F. 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 discussed ▶ jump to 106:07
  10. 10 page break
  11. 4. Proposed Consent Agenda for May 5, 2026, Council Meeting ▶ jump to 133:52
  12. A. 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, 2026, reviewed each CRA and Job Creation Grant Agreement and made certain recommendations to City Council. 26-74 item forwarded ▶ jump to 133:52
  13. B. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ALLOW DOOR2ART TO INSTALL ON THE CITY GREENS A BIRDSONG ART INSTALLATION IN 2026. Brief Description: The Resolution would allow Door2Art to install a subset of the original quantity of small, 3-D birds on the Park Lane Green for an estimated period of July through October, 2026. 26-75 item forwarded ▶ jump to 137:06
  14. C. AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT THE DONATION OF “MELODY” FROM DOOR2ART. Brief Description: The Mayor is requesting City Council approve the City Manager to accept “Melody” (large bird sculpture), at a no-cost donation to the City of Hudson, from Door2Art a local art studio. 26-76 item forwarded ▶ jump to 140:40
  15. D. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH THE IMPACT GROUP FOR MARKETING SERVICES FOR THE FIBER TO THE HOME PROJECT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $54,000. Brief Description: This contract provides professional marketing, branding, and public engagement services to support the launch and implementation of the City's Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) project, ensuring clear communication, effective outreach, customer education, and a cohesive brand strategy for the initiative. 26-77 item forwarded ▶ jump to 141:46
  16. 16 page break
  17. 5. Proposed Legislation for May 5, 2026, Council Meeting ▶ jump to 147:03
  18. A. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES TO ALLOW THE CORRECTION OF SCRIVENER’S ERRORS BY THE CLERK. Brief Description: The ordinance would allow the Clerk of Council to fix obvious clerical mistakes in legislation and meeting minutes. 26-64 item forwarded ▶ jump to 147:08
  19. 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 147:23
  20. 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 147:40
  21. 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 153:44
  22. 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 154:02
  23. 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 155:17
  24. 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 155:51
  25. 6. Items to be Added to Future Agendas ▶ jump to 156:08
  26. 7. Adjournment ▶ jump to 156:50
  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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