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November 18, 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 — 70 items

  1. 1 Regular Meeting
  2. 1. Call to Order
  3. 2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag ▶ jump to 0:24
  4. 3. Roll Call ▶ jump to 0:47
  5. 4. Approval of the Minutes ▶ jump to 1:07
  6. A. Minutes of Previous Council Meetings Brief Description: Draft minutes of previous meetings are provided for City Council’s review and approval. 25-0129 approved as submitted Pass ▶ jump to 1:12
  7. 7 page break
  8. 5. Public Hearing ▶ jump to 2:05
  9. 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 public hearing held ▶ jump to 2:10
  10. 6. Public Comments ▶ jump to 6:43
  11. 7. Correspondence and Council Comments ▶ jump to 9:26
  12. 7. Correspondence and Council Comments ▶ jump to 58:22
  13. A. Discussion: Ward 2 Vacancy ▶ jump to 10:02
  14. B. Discussion: Election to Fill the Unexpired Term of the President of Council ▶ jump to 18:18
  15. 8. Report of Manager ▶ jump to 64:01
  16. 9. Appointments ▶ jump to 64:57
  17. A. Council Liaisons to Volunteer Fire Fighter Dependent Fund Board ▶ jump to 64:59
  18. 17 page break
  19. 10. Suspension of the Rules for the Consent Agenda to suspend the rule requiring three readings Pass ▶ jump to 70:57
  20. A. A Motion Directing the Clerk to Send Notice to the Ohio Division of Liquor Control Indicating No Request for a Hearing Regarding an Application to Change the Membership in an Issued Liquor Permit to Sell Alcoholic Beverages for Aladdins Eatery of Hudson, LLC, 44 Park Lane, Hudson. Brief Description: The Clerk is in receipt of the attached Notice to Legislative Authority dated October 20, 2025, 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 November 9, 2025. An extension to December 9, 2025 was granted. 25-0130 approved on the consent agenda ▶ jump to 71:14
  21. 19 Approval of the Consent Agenda approved on the consent agenda Pass
  22. B. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR A PREFABRICATED PUBLIC RESTROOM STRUCTURE FOR THE OAK GROVE PARK INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUND. Brief Description: Staff is seeking permission to purchase and install a prefabricated concrete public restroom structures for Oak Grove Park through CXT Concrete Buildings. 25-171 approved on the consent agenda ▶ jump to 71:37
  23. C. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH ZUPKA & ASSOCIATES FOR FINANCIAL AUDIT SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF HUDSON FOR THE 2025-2029 AUDITS. Brief Description: This legislation authorizes the City Manager to enter into a contract for the City’s annual audit for the years 2025-2029. 25-172 approved on the consent agenda ▶ jump to 71:52
  24. 22 page break
  25. 11. Legislation ▶ jump to 74:14
  26. 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 74:16
  27. B. 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 second reading ▶ jump to 88:37
  28. C. AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A RULE TO ALLOW THE EFFICIENT POSTPONEMENT OF A LEGISLATIVE ITEM; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.  Brief Description: City Council seeks to streamline and clarify its parliamentary process for postponing items to a date certain. 25-157 third reading ▶ jump to 92:02
  29. D. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 410.01, SCHEDULE I, “EXISTING POSTED SPEED LIMITS,” OF THE TRAFFIC CODE TO LOWER THE SPEED LIMIT FROM 45 MILES PER HOUR TO 35 MILES PER HOUR ON HINES HILL ROAD BETWEEN THE WESTERN CORPORATION LINE TO PROSPECT STREET; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: During the preliminary design of the Hines Hill Road Bridge project, it was determined that the speed limit along Hines Hill Road from the western corporation line to Prospect Street should be lowered from 45 mph to 35 mph. 25-163 second reading ▶ jump to 96:36
  30. 27 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A RULE TO ALLOW THE EFFICIENT POSTPONEMENT OF A LEGISLATIVE ITEM; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.  Brief Description: City Council seeks to streamline and clarify its parliamentary process for postponing items to a date certain. 25-157 postponed to a date certain Fail ▶ jump to 92:02
  31. E. A RESOLUTION ADOPTING IN CONCEPT THE CITY OF HUDSON FIVE-YEAR PLAN 2026-2030. Brief Description: This resolution adopts in concept the City’s Five-Year Plan. 25-164 second reading ▶ jump to 97:07
  32. 28 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A RULE TO ALLOW THE EFFICIENT POSTPONEMENT OF A LEGISLATIVE ITEM; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.  Brief Description: City Council seeks to streamline and clarify its parliamentary process for postponing items to a date certain. 25-157 adopted on third reading Pass ▶ jump to 92:02
  33. F. AN ORDINANCE TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CURRENT EXPENSES AND OTHER EXPENDITURES OF THE CITY OF HUDSON, COUNTY OF SUMMIT, STATE OF OHIO, DURING THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2026 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026 Brief Description: This Ordinance establishes the City’s budget for 2026. 25-165 second reading ▶ jump to 97:22
  34. G. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH BEAVER EXCAVATING REGARDING THE USE OF PARCEL 3009781 AS A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION YARD. Brief Description: Beaver Excavating is stating a need to utilize the current construction yard until July 5, 2026, the end date of the lease agreement. Since the City purchased the property while the lease from the previous owner was still in effect, the Solicitors office recommends a settlement agreement to allow the use of the property under the expired permit until the lease expiration and to require liquidated damages to ensure they vacate per the lease expiration in July and that the site be properly restored. 25-166 second reading ▶ jump to 97:46
  35. H. 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 second reading ▶ jump to 98:06
  36. I. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF A COMMEMORATIVE PLAQUE FOR PRESIDENT-ELECT ABRAHAM LINCOLN’S TRAIN STOP ON FEBRUARY 15, 1861, ON THE SITE OF THE FORMER HUDSON RAILROAD DEPOT. Brief Description: The City Administration discussed in August 2025 this commemorative plaque that was erected several years ago near the site of the former Hudson train depot commemorating President-Elect Abraham Lincoln’s stop in Hudson on February 15, 1861 on his route to Washington D.C. for his first inauguration. 25-170 second reading ▶ jump to 98:28
  37. J. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 220 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES TO CREATE A “CLERK PRO TEMPORE.” Brief Description: City Council seeks to create and define the role of a Clerk of Council Pro Tempore, who will serve in the absence or disability of the Clerk of Council. 25-173 first reading ▶ jump to 98:51
  38. K. 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 first reading ▶ jump to 99:08
  39. 12. Executive Session appointed Pass ▶ jump to 100:39
  40. 13. Adjournment ▶ jump to 151:55
  41. 37 Regular Workshop ▶ jump to 156:25
  42. 37 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 referred Pass ▶ jump to 99:08
  43. 14. Call to Order ▶ jump to 156:25
  44. 15. Nominations for Chair of November 18, 2025, Council Workshop ▶ jump to 156:48
  45. 39 Executive Session to enter into executive session Pass ▶ jump to 100:39
  46. 16. Correspondence and Council Comments ▶ jump to 157:02
  47. 17. Discussion Items ▶ jump to 157:14
  48. A. Review of 2024 State Audit Report Brief Description: Staff will review the results of the 2024 audit report. 25-0131 discussed ▶ jump to 157:17
  49. 18. Proposed Consent Agenda for November 25, 2025, Council Meeting ▶ jump to 160:15
  50. A. A Motion to Acknowledge the Timely Receipt of the October 2025 Monthly Financial Report Brief Description: Financial summaries are provided each month for Council’s review. 25-0134 forwarded ▶ jump to 160:20
  51. B. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR COMPETITIVE BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE STOW ROAD SIDEWALK PROJECT BETWEEN STATE ROUTE 303 AND RAVENNA STREET. Brief Description: The project includes the installation of a new 5’ concrete sidewalk along the west side of Stow Road between SR 303 and Ravenna Street. 25-175 item forwarded ▶ jump to 160:30
  52. C. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS FOR THE INTERIOR RENOVATION OF THE EXISTING FIRE AND EMS BUILDING AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF A DETACHED GARAGE LOCATED AT 40 S. OVIATT STREET WITH THE LOWEST AND BEST BIDDER; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: This Resolution would authorize the advertisement, receipt of bids and award of contracts for the interior renovation of the existing Fire and EMS Building as well as the construction of an outbuilding for use by the Fire Department located at 40 S. Oviatt Street. 25-176 item forwarded ▶ jump to 160:52
  53. D. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY’S PAY RANGE STRUCTURE AND PAY RANGE ASSIGNMENTS SCHEDULE ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE NO. 24-154; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: This Ordinance authorizes an annual salary adjustment for the City's non-bargaining unit employees. The Pay Range Structure chart attached to the Ordinance has been adjusted by a factor of 1.03 over the 2025 Pay Range Structure figures. This Ordinance also amends the City’s Pay Range Assignment Schedule. 25-177 item forwarded ▶ jump to 161:23
  54. E. AN ORDINANCE CREATING A FIRE STATION RENOVATION FUND (421). Brief Description: The purpose of this Ordinance is to establish a separate fund to track the funding and construction costs of the renovations at the fire/EMS station. 25-178 item forwarded ▶ jump to 162:05
  55. F. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH GPD GROUP FOR THE PURPOSE OF PERFORMING AN ARC FLASH STUDY. 25-179 item forwarded ▶ jump to 162:42
  56. 50 page break
  57. 19. Proposed Legislation for November 25, 2025, Council Meeting ▶ jump to 163:32
  58. 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 163:34
  59. B. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 410.01, SCHEDULE I, “EXISTING POSTED SPEED LIMITS,” OF THE TRAFFIC CODE TO LOWER THE SPEED LIMIT FROM 45 MILES PER HOUR TO 35 MILES PER HOUR ON HINES HILL ROAD BETWEEN THE WESTERN CORPORATION LINE TO PROSPECT STREET; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: During the preliminary design of the Hines Hill Road Bridge project, it was determined that the speed limit along Hines Hill Road from the western corporation line to Prospect Street should be lowered from 45 mph to 35 mph. 25-163 item forwarded ▶ jump to 164:13
  60. C. A RESOLUTION ADOPTING IN CONCEPT THE CITY OF HUDSON FIVE-YEAR PLAN 2026-2030. Brief Description: This resolution adopts in concept the City’s Five-Year Plan. 25-164 item forwarded ▶ jump to 164:43
  61. D. AN ORDINANCE TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CURRENT EXPENSES AND OTHER EXPENDITURES OF THE CITY OF HUDSON, COUNTY OF SUMMIT, STATE OF OHIO, DURING THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2026 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026 Brief Description: This Ordinance establishes the City’s budget for 2026. 25-165 item forwarded ▶ jump to 171:48
  62. E. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH BEAVER EXCAVATING REGARDING THE USE OF PARCEL 3009781 AS A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION YARD. Brief Description: Beaver Excavating is stating a need to utilize the current construction yard until July 5, 2026, the end date of the lease agreement. Since the City purchased the property while the lease from the previous owner was still in effect, the Solicitors office recommends a settlement agreement to allow the use of the property under the expired permit until the lease expiration and to require liquidated damages to ensure they vacate per the lease expiration in July and that the site be properly restored. 25-166 item forwarded ▶ jump to 172:12
  63. F. 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 item forwarded ▶ jump to 172:33
  64. G. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF A COMMEMORATIVE PLAQUE FOR PRESIDENT-ELECT ABRAHAM LINCOLN’S TRAIN STOP ON FEBRUARY 15, 1861, ON THE SITE OF THE FORMER HUDSON RAILROAD DEPOT. Brief Description: The City Administration discussed in August 2025 this commemorative plaque that was erected several years ago near the site of the former Hudson train depot commemorating President-Elect Abraham Lincoln’s stop in Hudson on February 15, 1861 on his route to Washington D.C. for his first inauguration. 25-170 item forwarded ▶ jump to 173:05
  65. H. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 220 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES TO CREATE A “CLERK PRO TEMPORE.” Brief Description: City Council seeks to create and define the role of a Clerk of Council Pro Tempore, who will serve in the absence or disability of the Clerk of Council. 25-173 item forwarded ▶ jump to 173:31
  66. I. 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 item forwarded ▶ jump to 173:51
  67. 20. Items to be Added to Future Agendas ▶ jump to 175:06
  68. 21. Adjournment ▶ jump to 177:45
  69. 63 To view staff reports for agenda items, click on the corresponding file numbers (blue underlined links) next to the titles.
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