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May 7, 2024 ·6:30 PM Final ·Executive Session starting at 6:30 p.m.; followed by Council meeting at 7:30 p.m.

Town Hall 27 East Main Street

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Agenda — 36 items

  1. 1. Call to Order
  2. 2. Executive Session to enter into executive session Pass
  3. 3. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag ▶ jump to 0:04
  4. 4. Roll Call ▶ jump to 0:39
  5. 5. Approval of the Minutes ▶ jump to 1:11
  6. A. Minutes of Previous Council Meetings Brief Description: Draft minutes of previous meetings are provided for City Council’s review and approval. 24-0045 approved as submitted Pass
  7. 7 page break
  8. 6. Proclamation ▶ jump to 2:00
  9. A. Special Recognition of Poppy Days Brief Description: Mayor Anzevino will proclaim May 17th and May 18th, 2024 in Hudson, recognizing Poppy Days. 24-0046 presented
  10. 7. Public Comments ▶ jump to 4:34
  11. 8. Correspondence and Council Comments ▶ jump to 5:49
  12. 9. Report of Manager ▶ jump to 10:27
  13. 10. Appointments ▶ jump to 11:45
  14. 11. Suspension of the Rules for the Consent Agenda to suspend the rule requiring three readings Pass ▶ jump to 12:16
  15. A. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE OHIO TURNPIKE AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMISSION FOR COOPERATION AND COST SHARING FOR THE WIDENING OF PROSPECT STREET OVER THE TURNPIKE. Brief Description: The project would include the design and construction costs to widen the Ohio Turnpike’s bridge on Prospect Street, so that a future trail along the west side of Prospect Street can be constructed by the City. 24-51 approved on the consent agenda ▶ jump to 12:34
  16. B. AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SECTION 210.02 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF HUDSON AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SOLICIT REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS FOR PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING DESIGN SERVICES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description This Ordinance would allow staff to obtain pricing from professional design firms by soliciting Request for Proposals (RFP’s) in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code Section 153.69. 24-52 approved on the consent agenda ▶ jump to 12:51
  17. 16 Approval of the Consent Agenda approved on the consent agenda Pass
  18. C. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR COMPETITIVE BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE W. STREETSBORO STREET (SR 303) SIDEWALK INSTALLATION PROJECT. Brief Description: The project includes the installation of a new sidewalk along W. Streetsboro Street (SR 303) from Nicholson Drive to Terex Road. 24-53 approved on the consent agenda ▶ jump to 13:13
  19. D. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH PERRAM ELECTRIC, INC. AND INCREASE FUNDS FOR THE ADAPTIVE TRAFFIC SIGNAL PROJECT (PID 116924); AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: Bids were received on April 16, 2024, with the lowest bid being $3,121,000. The City’s Engineer’s Estimate on this project was $2,520,078.85. Per Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) guidelines, the Engineer’s Estimate is able to be corrected when, after bids are received, and it is discovered that the unit cost of certain item(s) have been understated in the Engineer's Estimate. In accordance with FHWA & ODOT guidelines, the correct Engineer’s Estimate is now $3,121,000. Staff is now requesting permission to increase funding for the Adaptive Traffic Signal project based upon the corrected Engineer’s Estimate. 24-54 approved on the consent agenda ▶ jump to 13:25
  20. E. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 23-134, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CURRENT EXPENSES AND OTHER EXPENDITURES OF THE CITY OF HUDSON DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2024, BY MAKING ADDITIONAL AND/OR AMENDED APPROPRIATIONS RELATED TO LEGAL EXPENSES Brief Description: This Ordinance amends appropriations for legal services involving the censuring case. 24-55 to suspend the rule requiring three readings Pass ▶ jump to 13:49
  21. F. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH JEREMY IOSUE OF THE LAW FIRM OF STEFANIK IOSUE & ASSOCIATES FOR SPECIAL COUNSEL SERVICES IN LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT LAW; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: The City would like to enter into an agreement with Jeremy Iosue for Labor and Employment Law special counsel. 24-56 approved on the consent agenda ▶ jump to 14:18
  22. G. A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF MARSHAL M. PITCHFORD AS THE CITY SOLICITOR AND SPECIAL COUNSEL, APPOINTING MR. PITCHFORD AND DiCAUDO, PITCHFORD & YODER AS SPECIAL COUNSEL, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER AN AGREEMENT FOR 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 recommendation to appoint a City Solicitor. The City Manager is appointing Marshal Pitchford as City Solicitor and reappointing Mr. Pitchford and the law firm of DiCaudo, Pitchford & Yoder as Special Counsel. 24-57 to suspend the rule requiring three readings Pass ▶ jump to 14:39
  23. 22 page break
  24. 22 page break
  25. 12. Legislation ▶ jump to 22:29
  26. 23 Removed from the Consent Agenda
  27. A. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH CHRIST COMMUNITY CHAPEL AND ITS THE MEN OF THE WORD BIBLE STUDY FOR SPACE AT CITY HALL. Brief Description: The Men of the Word Bible Study group would like to secure a space in City Hall. 24-38 adopted on third reading Pass ▶ jump to 22:36
  28. B. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 410.01, SCHEDULE I, “EXISTING POSTED SPEED LIMITS,” OF THE TRAFFIC CODE TO LOWER THE SPEED LIMIT FROM 35 MILES PER HOUR TO 30 MILES PER HOUR ON E. STREETSBORO STREET (SR 303) BETWEEN COLLEGE STREET AND N. HAYDEN PARKWAY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: Based upon the results of a recent Speed Zone Study submitted to the Ohio Department of Transportation, it has been determined that the speed limit along E. Streetsboro Street (SR 303) from College Street to N. Hayden Parkway should be lowered from 35 mph to 30 mph. 24-49 second reading ▶ jump to 26:57
  29. 25 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 23-134, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CURRENT EXPENSES AND OTHER EXPENDITURES OF THE CITY OF HUDSON DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2024, BY MAKING ADDITIONAL AND/OR AMENDED APPROPRIATIONS RELATED TO LEGAL EXPENSES Brief Description: This Ordinance amends appropriations for legal services involving the censuring case. 24-55 adopted with rule suspension Pass ▶ jump to 13:49
  30. C. 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, 2024, reviewed each CRA and Job Creation Grant Agreement and made certain recommendations to City Council. 24-50 second reading ▶ jump to 27:22
  31. D. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1064 ENTITLED “COMMUNITY ROOMS” OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES TO INCLUDE RENTAL FEE EXEMPTIONS Brief Description: This code amendment was first discussed at the January 9, 2024, workshop. The amendment would authorize the Hudson troop organizations of the Boy Scouts of America and the Girl Scouts of the United States of America, to be exempt from rental fees associated with city rental space. At the January meeting the Council requested that the legislative language be reviewed. This has been completed and is being brought back to the Council for consideration. 24-58 first reading ▶ jump to 27:46
  32. 27 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF MARSHAL M. PITCHFORD AS THE CITY SOLICITOR AND SPECIAL COUNSEL, APPOINTING MR. PITCHFORD AND DiCAUDO, PITCHFORD & YODER AS SPECIAL COUNSEL, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER AN AGREEMENT FOR 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 recommendation to appoint a City Solicitor. The City Manager is appointing Marshal Pitchford as City Solicitor and reappointing Mr. Pitchford and the law firm of DiCaudo, Pitchford & Yoder as Special Counsel. 24-57 adopted with rule suspension Pass ▶ jump to 14:39
  33. 13. Executive Session to enter into executive session Pass ▶ jump to 28:13
  34. 14. Adjournment
  35. 30 To view staff reports for agenda items, click on the corresponding file numbers (blue underlined links) next to the titles.
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