City Council

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Agenda — 55 items

1. 1 Regular Council Meeting:
2. 1. Call to Order
3. 2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
4. 3. Roll Call
5. 4. Approval of the Minutes
6. A. Minutes of Previous Council Meetings Brief Description: Draft minutes of previous meetings are provided for City Council’s review and approval. 24-0032 approved as submitted Pass
7. 5. Proclamation
8. A. Special Recognition of the 100th Anniversary of the American Legion Auxiliary of Ohio - Hudson Unit #464 Brief Description: Mayor Anzevino will recognize the 100th Anniversary of the American Legion Auxiliary of Ohio - Hudson Unit #464. 24-0033 presented
9. 6. Public Comments
10. 7. Correspondence and Council Comments
11. 8. Report of Manager
12. 9. Discussion Items
13. A. A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH AKRON CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL FOR A SAFE HAVEN BABY BOX. Brief Description: In October 2023, City Communication and Fire Staff presented research for the Council discussion on Safe Haven Baby Boxes, which are devices provided for under the State of Ohio Safe Haven Law and legally permit birth parent(s) in crisis to safely, securely, and anonymously surrender if they are unable to care for their newborn. In lieu of installing a box at the Hudson Safety Center, Council indicated it would consider donating up to $10,000 toward installation of a box at Akron Children’s Hospital pending a mutually acceptable agreement with the other party. 24-37 discussed
14. 10. Appointments
15. 11. Suspension of the Rules for the Consent Agenda to suspend the rule requiring three readings Pass
16. A. 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: Cresco Real Estate- Broker Fee Jan-Dec ’23 Arlington Farms, $7,200.00 24-36 approved on the consent agenda
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18. 17 Approval of the Consent Agenda approved on the consent agenda Pass
19. 12. Legislation
20. A. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 1205 “ZONING DISTRICTS-CITY OF HUDSON MAP” AND 1206 “USE REGULATIONS” OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE RELATIVE TO THE REGULATION OF VAPE SHOPS, PAWN SHOPS, TATTOO PARLORS, AND MARIJUANA FACILITIES. Brief Description: Proposed Land Development Code text amendment relative to the regulation of Vape Shops, Pawn Shops, Tattoo Parlors, and Marijuana Facilities. amended Pass
21. B. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR PLACEMENT OF LAND IN A CURRENT AGRICULTURAL USE DISTRICT FOR PURPOSES OF O.R.C. 929.02 FOR JOSEPH STRIBRNY, 5578 SHAWNEE TRAIL AND 896 TEREX ROAD, HUDSON, OHIO; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: Mr. Joseph Stribrny has submitted a renewal Application for Placement of Farmland in an Agricultural District for property located at 5578 Shawnee Trail and 896 Terex Road in Hudson. 24-35 second reading
22. C. A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH AKRON CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL FOR A SAFE HAVEN BABY BOX. Brief Description: In October 2023, City Communication and Fire Staff presented research for the Council discussion on Safe Haven Baby Boxes, which are devices provided for under the State of Ohio Safe Haven Law and legally permit birth parent(s) in crisis to safely, securely, and anonymously surrender if they are unable to care for their newborn. In lieu of installing a box at the Hudson Safety Center, Council indicated it would consider donating up to $10,000 toward installation of a box at Akron Children’s Hospital pending a mutually acceptable agreement with the other party. 24-37 laid on the table Pass
23. D. 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 first reading
24. 22 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 1205 “ZONING DISTRICTS-CITY OF HUDSON MAP” AND 1206 “USE REGULATIONS” OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE RELATIVE TO THE REGULATION OF VAPE SHOPS, PAWN SHOPS, TATTOO PARLORS, AND MARIJUANA FACILITIES. Brief Description: Proposed Land Development Code text amendment relative to the regulation of Vape Shops, Pawn Shops, Tattoo Parlors, and Marijuana Facilities. approved as amended Pass
25. 13. Adjournment
26. 24 Regular Workshop:
27. 14. Call to Order
28. 15. Correspondence and Council Comments
29. 16. Discussion Items
30. A. Right to Life of Northeast Ohio Brief Description: A representative from Right to Life of Northeast Ohio will be present to speak with Council. 24-0036 discussed and filed
31. B. Hudson Cemetery Board - Annual Update 2024 Brief Description: Members of the Hudson Cemetery Board will attend to present annual goals and future cemetery services update for 2024. 24-0034 discussed and filed
32. C. Downtown Directory Signage Brief Description: City staff have prepared brief summary information regarding pedestrian and vehicular business directory signage. 24-0035 discussed and filed
33. D. Downtown Master Plan Brief Description: Discussion regarding the proposed scope of services and request for proposals for the Downtown Master Plan (Placemaking). 24-0013 discussed and filed
34. 17. Proposed Consent Agenda Items for April 16, 2024, Council Meeting
35. A. A Motion to Acknowledge the Timely Receipt of the March 2024 Monthly Financial Report Brief Description: Financial summaries are provided each month for Council’s review. 24-0042 forwarded
36. 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 KVD Hudson LLC DBA Barrio, Hudson. Brief Description: The Clerk is in receipt of the attached Notice to Legislative Authority dated March 19, 2024, 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 April 12, 2024, however, due to Council’s schedule, an extension was granted until May 13, 2024. 24-0043 forwarded
37. C. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 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. Brief Description: This Ordinance will amend the 2024 budget for additional and/or amended appropriations as listed in the attached Exhibit A. 24-39 item forwarded
38. 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: Weston Hurd - Legal Services, $3,676.50. 24-40 item forwarded
39. E. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH QUALITY CONTROL INSPECTION, INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE VALLEY VIEW ROAD RESURFACING PROJECT (PID 116932); AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: The project includes the resurfacing of Valley View Road from the North Corporation line, southeast to SR 91. Staff is requesting permission to hire a professional construction management firm to provide supporting services for the construction management and inspection needs for the project. 24-41 item forwarded
40. F. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE N. OVIATT STREET PHASE 1 IMPROVEMENTS TO THE COLLECTION SYSTEM WITH THE LOWEST AND BEST BIDDER. Brief Description: Residents on N. Oviatt Street notified the city that during a 2022 heavy rain, flows caused overland flooding near their homes. The N. Oviatt Street Storm Improvement Project involves increasing the number of access points for water to get into an existing storm box culvert. The improvements will reduce the overland flooding, with an estimated project cost of $100,000 including a 10% contingency. 24-42 item forwarded
41. G. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE ALISA COURT DRAINAGE DITCH PROJECT WITH THE LOWEST AND BEST BIDDER. Brief Description: Residents on Alisa Court off of Nicholson Drive notified the City that during heavier rains, flows along the drainage ditch adjacent to their property are causing erosion. The Alisa Court Drainage Ditch Project involves adding channel protection along a sharp bend in the ditch and removing obstructions and minor regrading to reduce ditch flooding and sediment transport, with an estimated project cost of $250,000 including a 10% contingency. 24-43 item forwarded
42. H. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH GAI CONSULTANTS, INC. FOR THE DESIGN OF THE STOW ROAD SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT BETWEEN SR 303 AND RAVENNA STREET. Brief Description: . The purpose of this request for proposal (RFP) was to solicit proposals from professional design, engineering and surveying consultants (Consultant) for the analysis, engineering, and design of a 5-ft. pedestrian sidewalk along Stow Road from E. Streetsboro Road (SR 303) to Ravenna Street, including storm design, retaining walls, crosswalks, traffic signage, pedestrian signals, street lighting, pavement striping, and other miscellaneous design items as described in the formal Request for Proposals (RFP). 24-44 item forwarded
43. I. A RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY THE CITY MANAGER’S DESIGNEE TO SENATOR SHERROD BROWN’S CONGRESSIONALLY DIRECTED SPENDING (CDS) REQUESTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025 FOR THE NICHOLSON DRIVE WATER TRANSMISSION LINE PROJECT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: The City of Hudson continues to seek funding sources for the Nicholson Water Transmission Line Project for the betterment of the Hudson Water System in Summit County, Ohio. 24-45 item forwarded
44. J. A RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY THE CITY MANAGER’S DESIGNEE TO THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES, FOR AN EMS PRIORITY ONE TRAINING AND EQUIPMENT GRANT ON BEHALF OF HUDSON EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES. Brief Description: The Ohio Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Medical Services, provides a grant to assist EMS with purchase of approved training and equipment. Estimated funding is determined in June, based on the amount of funding available for the program. No matching funds are required. 24-46 item forwarded
45. K. A RESOLUTION RETROACTIVELY APPROVING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH THE OHIO PATROLMEN’S BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION (FULL-TIME DISPATCHERS BARGAINING UNIT) FOR THE YEARS 2024 THROUGH 2026 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO SAID AGREEMENT, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: This legislation seeks approval of the terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement that was negotiated by the City Manager with the Ohio Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association and authorization for the City Manager to enter into said agreement. 24-47 item forwarded
46. 18. Proposed Legislation for April 16, 2024, Council Meeting
47. A. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR PLACEMENT OF LAND IN A CURRENT AGRICULTURAL USE DISTRICT FOR PURPOSES OF O.R.C. 929.02 FOR JOSEPH STRIBRNY, 5578 SHAWNEE TRAIL AND 896 TEREX ROAD, HUDSON, OHIO; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: Mr. Joseph Stribrny has submitted a renewal Application for Placement of Farmland in an Agricultural District for property located at 5578 Shawnee Trail and 896 Terex Road in Hudson. 24-35 item forwarded
48. B. A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH AKRON CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL FOR A SAFE HAVEN BABY BOX. Brief Description: In October 2023, City Communication and Fire Staff presented research for the Council discussion on Safe Haven Baby Boxes, which are devices provided for under the State of Ohio Safe Haven Law and legally permit birth parent(s) in crisis to safely, securely, and anonymously surrender if they are unable to care for their newborn. In lieu of installing a box at the Hudson Safety Center, Council indicated it would consider donating up to $10,000 toward installation of a box at Akron Children’s Hospital pending a mutually acceptable agreement with the other party. 24-37
49. C. 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 item forwarded
50. D. 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 item forwarded
51. E. 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 item forwarded
52. 19. Items to be Added to Future Agendas
53. 20. Adjournment
54. 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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