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December 16, 2025 ·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 — 59 items

  1. 1 Regular Meeting:
  2. 1. Call to Order ▶ jump to 0:07
  3. 2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag ▶ jump to 0:42
  4. 3. Oath of Office for Ward 2 Councilmember White ▶ jump to 1:11
  5. 4. Roll Call ▶ jump to 4:03
  6. 5. Election of President of Council elected Pass ▶ jump to 4:27
  7. 6. Approval of the Minutes ▶ jump to 7:02
  8. A. Minutes of Previous Council Meetings Brief Description: Draft minutes of previous meetings are provided for City Council’s review and approval. 25-0141 approved as submitted Pass ▶ jump to 7:07
  9. 9 page break
  10. 7. Public Hearing ▶ jump to 8:11
  11. A. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE RELEVANT TO SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS. Brief Description: Proposed amendment to the Land Development Code regarding the submittal requirements of Appendix A 25-167 public hearing held ▶ jump to 8:21
  12. B. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE REGARDING THE TRANSFER OF LAND WHERE A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT HAS BEEN RECENTLY ISSUED. Brief Description: This ordinance will amend the Land Development Code to reasonably and temporarily limit the transfer (sale) of land where a conditional use permit has recently been issued. 25-168 public hearing held ▶ jump to 15:19
  13. 8. Public Comments ▶ jump to 26:09
  14. 9. Correspondence and Council Comments ▶ jump to 48:08
  15. 15 page break
  16. 10. Report of Manager ▶ jump to 51:26
  17. A. Discussion: Ravenna Street Sidewalk Contract Award Brief Description: A discussion on the Ravenna Street Sidewalk Project and the award of the contract. 25-0139 discussed ▶ jump to 53:13
  18. 11. Appointments ▶ jump to 68:26
  19. 12. Suspension of the Rules for the Consent Agenda to suspend the rule requiring three readings Pass ▶ jump to 70:34
  20. 19 Approval of the Consent Agenda approved on the consent agenda Pass
  21. A. A Motion to Acknowledge the Timely Receipt of the November 2025 Monthly Financial Report Brief Description: Financial summaries are provided each month for Council’s review. 25-0142 approved on the consent agenda ▶ jump to 70:48
  22. B. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A SHARED ACCESS AGREEMENT/EASEMENT ALONG THIRTY ACRES DRIVE AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION. Brief Description: The City of Hudson would be a beneficiary of an amended and restated Driveway Agreement/Easement for all official business and/or safety purposes along a private drive known as Thirty Acres Drive. 25-185 to suspend the rule requiring three readings Pass ▶ jump to 71:02
  23. C. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH HURRICANE LABS FOR A VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT AND NETWORK SECURITY ARCHITECTURE REVIEW FOR THE WATER AND ELECTRIC UTILITIES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $46,150; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Brief Description: This contract is to assess the current network and security architecture of the city’s water and electric utilities, identify vulnerabilities and potential threats, and provide actionable recommendations to improve security and operational efficiencies. 25-186 approved on the consent agenda ▶ jump to 71:28
  24. D. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 24-127, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CURRENT EXPENSES AND OTHER EXPENDITURES OF THE CITY OF HUDSON DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2025 BY MAKING ADDITIONAL AND/OR AMENDED APPROPRIATIONS. Brief Description: This Ordinance will amend the 2025 budget for additional and/or amended appropriations as listed in the attached Exhibit A. 25-187 approved on the consent agenda ▶ jump to 71:53
  25. E. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH PFUND SUPERIOR SALES CO., INC. FOR A NEW AMBULANCE VEHICLE FOR USE BY THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: EMS is replacing their 2018 Ambulance # 4012. Our vehicle replacement committee has evaluated similar models from four major ambulance manufacturers and have unanimously chosen the 2027 Ford, Life Line Type 1 “Custom Superliner” as the lowest priced and best option. 25-188 approved on the consent agenda ▶ jump to 72:16
  26. F. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE HUDSON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING A COMMUNITY CALENDAR; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: This Resolution authorizes the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Hudson Community Foundation (HCF) in order to participate in the agency’s community calendar. 25-189 approved on the consent agenda ▶ jump to 72:37
  27. G. A RESOLUTION TO REPEAL AND RESCIND RESOLUTION 25-143 ADOPTED OCTOBER 7, 2025 REGARDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A 90-DAY MORATORIUM ON THE ACCEPTANCE OF PRIVATE APPLICATIONS TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION WHICH ARE SUBJECT TO A PUBLIC HEARING; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Brief Description: Repealing and rescinding the moratorium will provide City Council the opportunity to evaluate development activity in the community and review Planning Commission recommendations before prioritizing future Land Development Code amendments. 25-190 to suspend the rule requiring three readings Pass ▶ jump to 72:56
  28. 26 Removed from the Consent Agenda
  29. H. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AMENDMENTS TO LEASES FOR SPACE AT 1769 AND 1566 GEORGETOWN ROAD FOR USE BY THE CITY PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2027; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: The City currently leases space at 1769 and 1566 Georgetown Road, Hudson, Ohio, for use as administrative offices and operational space for the Public Works Department. While the City completes construction of its new Public Works facility, it is necessary to extend the leases on these spaces to ensure that the City maintains the minimal office and operational space required to carry out the responsibilities and services of the Public Works Department. 25-191 approved on the consent agenda ▶ jump to 73:31
  30. 28 page break
  31. 28 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A SHARED ACCESS AGREEMENT/EASEMENT ALONG THIRTY ACRES DRIVE AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION. Brief Description: The City of Hudson would be a beneficiary of an amended and restated Driveway Agreement/Easement for all official business and/or safety purposes along a private drive known as Thirty Acres Drive. 25-185 postponed to a date certain Pass ▶ jump to 71:02
  32. 13. Legislation ▶ jump to 88:12
  33. A. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1206 OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE RELEVANT TO REMOVE ASSISTED LIVING, CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES, AND INSTITUTIONAL RESIDENTIAL FROM ALLOWED USES WITHIN THE COMMERCIAL-FOCUSED DISTRICTS. Brief Description: Proposed amendment to the Land Development Code to remove Assisted Living, Continuing Care Retirement Communities, and Institutional Residential from allowed uses within the commercial focused districts. 25-110 postponed to a date certain Pass ▶ jump to 88:20
  34. 30 A RESOLUTION TO REPEAL AND RESCIND RESOLUTION 25-143 ADOPTED OCTOBER 7, 2025 REGARDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A 90-DAY MORATORIUM ON THE ACCEPTANCE OF PRIVATE APPLICATIONS TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION WHICH ARE SUBJECT TO A PUBLIC HEARING; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Brief Description: Repealing and rescinding the moratorium will provide City Council the opportunity to evaluate development activity in the community and review Planning Commission recommendations before prioritizing future Land Development Code amendments. 25-190 adopted with rule suspension Pass ▶ jump to 72:56
  35. B. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE RELEVANT TO SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS. Brief Description: Proposed amendment to the Land Development Code regarding the submittal requirements of Appendix A 25-167 second reading ▶ jump to 91:54
  36. C. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE REGARDING THE TRANSFER OF LAND WHERE A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT HAS BEEN RECENTLY ISSUED. Brief Description: This ordinance will amend the Land Development Code to reasonably and temporarily limit the transfer (sale) of land where a conditional use permit has recently been issued. 25-168 second reading ▶ jump to 92:10
  37. D. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT TO ENTER INTO A RETROACTIVE AMENDMENT TO THE CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT WITH THOMAS J. SHERIDAN; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: City Council will take action pertaining to City Manager Thomas Sheridan’s Employment Agreement and his annual review. 25-169 postponed to a date certain Pass ▶ jump to 92:27
  38. E. A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION NOT TO IMPLEMENT THE GROWTH MANAGEMENT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT ALLOCATION SYSTEM DURING CALENDAR YEAR 2026. Brief Description: The City is not removing the Growth Management Allocation System; however, because of no appreciable population change, the system would not be implemented for 2026. 25-174 second reading ▶ jump to 94:49
  39. F. A RESOLUTION SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORS OF THE CITY THE QUESTION OF THE RENEWAL OF AN EXISTING 2.9 MILL TAX LEVY AND AN INCREASE OF 0.6 MILL, FOR A TOTAL OF 3.5 MILLS IN EXCESS OF THE TEN-MILL LIMITATION, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING THE FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY OF THE HUDSON LIBRARY AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: This legislation formally refers the Hudson Library’s request for the renewal of the 2.9 mill and an increase of an additional 0.6 mill, for a total of a 3.5 mill levy, to the Summit County Board of Elections to be placed on the May 5, 2026 ballot. If adopted, the levy would last five years. 25-180 third reading ▶ jump to 95:14
  40. 14. Executive Session to enter into executive session Pass ▶ jump to 98:03
  41. 15. Adjournment ▶ jump to 210:06
  42. 38 Regular Workshop: ▶ jump to 210:37
  43. 38 A RESOLUTION SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORS OF THE CITY THE QUESTION OF THE RENEWAL OF AN EXISTING 2.9 MILL TAX LEVY AND AN INCREASE OF 0.6 MILL, FOR A TOTAL OF 3.5 MILLS IN EXCESS OF THE TEN-MILL LIMITATION, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING THE FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY OF THE HUDSON LIBRARY AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: This legislation formally refers the Hudson Library’s request for the renewal of the 2.9 mill and an increase of an additional 0.6 mill, for a total of a 3.5 mill levy, to the Summit County Board of Elections to be placed on the May 5, 2026 ballot. If adopted, the levy would last five years. 25-180 approved as amended Pass ▶ jump to 95:14
  44. 16. Call to Order ▶ jump to 210:42
  45. 17. Correspondence and Council Comments ▶ jump to 211:18
  46. 18. Discussion Items ▶ jump to 211:24
  47. 41 Executive Session to enter into executive session Pass ▶ jump to 98:03
  48. 19. Proposed Consent Agenda for January 6, 2026, Council Meeting ▶ jump to 211:29
  49. A. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR COMPETITIVE BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE BARLOW COMMUNITY CENTER UPPER LAKE DAM EMBANKMENT REPAIR PROJECT. Brief Description: This project will repair a settled area along the upper dam at the Barlow Community Center, in accordance with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources' Dam Safety requirements. 26-1 item forwarded ▶ jump to 211:33
  50. B. 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: Auburn Career Center, Firefighter One Class, 7 students, $17,500.00. 26-2 item forwarded ▶ jump to 213:40
  51. 45 page break
  52. 20. Proposed Legislation for January 6, 2026, Council Meeting ▶ jump to 214:58
  53. A. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE RELEVANT TO SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS. Brief Description: Proposed amendment to the Land Development Code regarding the submittal requirements of Appendix A 25-167 item forwarded ▶ jump to 215:02
  54. B. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE REGARDING THE TRANSFER OF LAND WHERE A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT HAS BEEN RECENTLY ISSUED. Brief Description: This ordinance will amend the Land Development Code to reasonably and temporarily limit the transfer (sale) of land where a conditional use permit has recently been issued. 25-168 item forwarded ▶ jump to 215:16
  55. C. A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION NOT TO IMPLEMENT THE GROWTH MANAGEMENT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT ALLOCATION SYSTEM DURING CALENDAR YEAR 2026. Brief Description: The City is not removing the Growth Management Allocation System; however, because of no appreciable population change, the system would not be implemented for 2026. 25-174 item forwarded ▶ jump to 215:35
  56. 21. Items to be Added to Future Agendas ▶ jump to 218:26
  57. 22. Adjournment ▶ jump to 218:47
  58. 52 To view staff reports for agenda items, click on the corresponding file numbers (blue underlined links) next to the titles.
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