City Council Workshop

Town Hall 27 East Main Street

Agenda — 28 items

1. 1. Call to Order
2. 2. Correspondence and Council Comments
3. 3. Discussion Items
4. A. Hudson’s Restaurant Sidewalk Improvements Brief Description: Hudson’s Restaurant, 80 N Main Street, is considering renovation to the front building façade and expansion of outdoor seating which would include shifting the walk zone and adjusting several on-street parking stalls. 26-0090
5. B. Use Study for the Stokes/Steidl Property Brief Description: City staff have completed preliminary review of the potential municipal uses of the recently acquired Stokes/Steidl property, a 34.37 acre parcel south of Veterans Parkway. 26-0091
6. C. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 872, “TEMPORARY SPECIAL EVENTS”, OF THE BUSINESS REGULATION CODE. Brief Description: Chapter 872 Temporary Special Event Update TMP-8946
7. D. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 874, “MOBILE FOOD VEHICLES”, OF THE BUSINESS REGULATION CODE. Brief Description: Chapter 874 Mobile Food Trucks TMP-8947
8. E. Preliminary 2027 - 2031 Five-Year Plan Review Brief Description: Staff will present 2027-2031 Five Year Plan Assumptions, Personnel Costs and Operating Costs for all funds. 26-0092
9. 4. Proposed Consent Agenda for November 10, 2026, Council Meeting
10. A. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH GAI CONSULTANTS, INC. FOR THE RE-DESIGN OF THE BARLOW ROAD SIDEWALK PROJECT. Brief Description: This would authorize a contract with GAI Consultants, Inc. for the re-design of the Barlow Road sidewalk project between Nicholson Drive and Lincoln Blvd. TMP-8894
11. B. AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT THE DONATION OF $27,000 FROM THE PIPERS KEY FOUNDATION FOR A CHILDREN’S MEMORIAL GARDEN AT OAK GROVE PARK. Brief Description: During the planning of the new DREAM playground at Oak Grove, Pipers Key Foundation requested to place a memorial garden in the playground area. Park Board approved this request as a part of the playground design that was approved by Planning Commission and City Council. TMP-8916
12. C. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CHANGE ORDER WITH DUNLOP AND JOHNSTON FOR THE EXCESS SOILS GENERATED AT THE PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY AND ENTER A REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH XL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: This resolution is needed to address an excess soils condition caused by a discrepancy in survey data encountered during excavation work at the Public Works Facility site. The resulting costs are being reimbursed by the insurance carrier representing the design team. TMP-8847
13. D. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE OPTION AND LEASE AGREEMENT WITH NORTHSTAR TOWERS II, LLC TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF EXTENDED TERMS FOR THE COMMUNICATIONS TOWER SITE AND TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE AMENDMENT. Brief Description: Consideration of an amendment to the Option and Lease Agreement between the City of Hudson and NorthStar Towers II, LLC to increase the number of five-year extended terms from five (5) to nine (9), allowing a potential total lease term of fifty (50) years for the telecommunications (cell) tower site on City-owned property across from City Hall. TMP-8954
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15. 5. Proposed Legislation for November 10, 2026, Council Meeting
16. A. 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
17. B. AN ORDINANCE PERMITTING THE INSTALLATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF NO RIGHT TURN ON RED SIGNS AT THE WESTBOUND INTERSECTION OF E. STREETSBORO STREET (SR 303) AND N. HAYDEN PARKWAY DURING SCHOOL HOURS PURSUANT TO SECTION 414.03(c)(4) OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: Per Chapter 414.03(c).4, this Ordinance would allow for the installation and enforcement of NO RIGHT TURN ON RED signs at the westbound intersection of E. Streetsboro Street (SR 303) and N. Hayden Parkway. This restriction would apply only during school hours. 26-134
18. C. A RESOLUTION ADOPTING IN CONCEPT THE CITY OF HUDSON FIVE-YEAR PLAN 2027-2031. Brief Description: This resolution adopts in concept the City’s Five-Year Plan. 26-138
19. 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, 2027 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027. Brief Description: This Ordinance establishes the City’s budget for 2027. 26-139
20. E. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 432.36, “SHORTCUTTING ACROSS PRIVATE PROPERTY” PROHIBITING THE UNAUTHORIZED USE OF PUBLIC PROPERTY AND PUBLIC SCHOOL PROPERTY BY MOTOR VEHICLES AS A SHORTCUT. Brief Description: Per Section 432.36, this Ordinance would prohibit shortcutting across public property. 26-140
21. F. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 872, “TEMPORARY SPECIAL EVENTS”, OF THE BUSINESS REGULATION CODE. Brief Description: Chapter 872 Temporary Special Event Update TMP-8946
22. G. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 874, “MOBILE FOOD VEHICLES”, OF THE BUSINESS REGULATION CODE. Brief Description: Chapter 874 Mobile Food Trucks TMP-8947
23. H. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY MANAGER’S APPOINTMENT OF DR. JAMES BOEX TO SERVE AS THE CITY OF HUDSON’S REPRESENTATIVE TO THE SUMMIT COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH BOARD OF HEALTH FOR A FOUR-YEAR TERM COMMENCING ON JANUARY 1, 2027; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code, Section 3709.07, City Council must approve the City Manager’s appointment of a City of Hudson representative to serve on the Summit County Public Health (SCPH) Board of Health. TMP-8950
24. I. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 220.03(g) OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES TO REDEFINE THE PROCESS AND RULES FOR ADDRESSING COUNCIL DURING PUBLIC COMMENT. Brief Description: This amendment expressly broadens the categories of individuals who may be recognized to address City Council during the Public Comment to include City residents, landowners, and certain authorized representatives of businesses with a physical location in the City. TMP-8963
25. 6. Items to be Added to Future Agendas
26. 7. Adjournment
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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