City Council - Regular Meeting
The Hudson City Council approved minutes from previous meetings and passed several proclamations, including "Lemonade Day" and "Public Service Recognition Week." Public comments included a proposal for an ice rink/sports complex and concerns about the Clinton Crossing development. The council also passed legislation regarding street banners and a professional services contract for the downtown development concept site plan.
About this meeting
- Government Body
- City Council
- Meeting Type
- City Council
- Location
- Hudson, OH
- Meeting Date
- April 21, 2026
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Tuesday, April 21, 2026
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Draft minutes of previous meetings are provided for City Council’s review and approval. Attachments: April 7, 2026 Council Meeting Minutes - Draft April 14, 2026 Council Workshop Minutes - Draft
Special Recognition of Lemonade Day
Mayor Anzevino will proclaim May 2-3, 2026 as “Lemonade Day” in Hudson, recognizing Seton Catholic School’s participation in the program. Attachments: Lemonade Day 2026
Special Recognition of Public Service Recognition Week
Mayor Anzevino will proclaim the week of May 3-9, 2026 as “Public Service Recognition Week” in Hudson. Attachments: Public Service Recognition 2026
Special Recognition of Arbor Day 2026
Mayor Anzevino will proclaim April 24, 2026 as “Arbor Day” in Hudson. Attachments: Arbor Day 2026
Special Recognition of Western Reserve Academy’s 200th Anniversary
Mayor Anzevino will recognize Western Reserve Academy’s 200th Anniversary. Head of School Suzanne Walker Buck will be in attendance to accept this Proclamation. Attachments: Western Reserve Academy 200th Anniversary
A Motion to Acknowledge the Timely Receipt of the March 2026 Monthly Financial Report
Financial summaries are provided each month for Council’s review. Attachments: March 2026 Financial Report Legislative History 4/14/26 City Council Workshop item forwarded to the City Council
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CITY’S FEDERAL FUNDS AND GRANT POLICIES.
The City received a recommendation in the audit report from the Ohio Auditor of State to formally establish and maintain policies for the handling of federal grants. Attachments: Exhibit A: Federal Funds Policy Ordinance No. 26-65 Legislative History 4/14/26 City Council Workshop item forwarded to the City Council
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 25-165, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CURRENT EXPENSES AND OTHER EXPENDITURES OF THE CITY OF HUDSON DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026 BY MAKING ADDITIONAL AND/OR AMENDED APPROPRIATIONS.
This Ordinance will amend the 2026 budget for additional and/or amended appropriations as listed in the attached Exhibit A. Attachments: Res. No. 26-12 Inclusive Playground Restroom 2026 1st Appropriation Exhibit A Ordinance No. 26-66 Legislative History 4/14/26 City Council Workshop item forwarded to the City Council
A RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY THE CITY MANAGER TO THE STATE OF OHIO’S BIENNIAL CAPITAL BUDGET.
The State of Ohio awards funding for eligible community projects that involve acquiring, building, improving, or equipping facilities that provide a statewide public benefit, such as in higher education, mental health, parks and recreation, conservation, or cultural and sports facilities. In 2026, the City of Hudson submitted three projects. Attachments: Staff Report - State Capital Budget Requests - Grant Affirmation Resolution No. 26-67 Legislative History 4/14/26 City Council Workshop item forwarded to the City Council
A RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY THE CITY MANAGER TO THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY FOR A PRIORITY ONE AND SUPPLEMENTAL GRANT.
The Ohio Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Medical Services, awards Priority 1 and Supplemental grant funding for equipment, training, and research. The City could receive $4,000 in grant funding for EMS equipment. Attachments: Priority One and Supplemental Grant Guidance Resolution No. 26-68 Legislative History 4/14/26 City Council Workshop item forwarded to the City Council
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH VETRO, INC. FOR FIBER MAPPING SOFTWARE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
This legislation would replace our current one-year Vetro Fiber Mapping software licensing agreement with a three-year agreement, incurring no change in price for the length of the term. Attachments: Resolution No. 26-69 Legislative History 4/14/26 City Council Workshop item forwarded to the City Council
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CODIFIED ORDINANCES CHAPTER 1446, STREET BANNERS.
Proposed update to Chapter 1446 Street Banners. Attachments: Exhibit A Ch 1446 Street Banner Redline Banner Guidelines - Draft Banner Locations Ordinance No. 26-51 Third Reading Legislative History 3/10/26 City Council Workshop item forwarded to the City Council 3/17/26 City Council first reading 3/17/26 City Council item forwarded to the City Council 4/7/26 City Council second reading 4/14/26 City Council Workshop item forwarded to the City Council
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH RDL ARCHITECTS FOR THE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT SITE PLAN; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The concept plan will illustrate the community’s interests for the Clinton Crossing property and will be submitted for Concept Plan Review at Planning Commission as a City-led application, followed by future preliminary and final plan reviews that would be completed and submitted by a developer. See the attached staff memo for details. Attachments: Council Memo - CC Design Firm Selection - 3.10.26 Workshop Resolution No. 26-53 Third Reading Legislative History 3/10/26 City Council Workshop item forwarded to the City Council 3/17/26 City Council first reading 3/17/26 City Council item forwarded to the City Council 4/7/26 City Council second reading 4/14/26 City Council Workshop item forwarded to the City Council
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES TO ALLOW THE CORRECTION OF SCRIVENER’S ERRORS BY THE CLERK.
The ordinance would allow the Clerk of Council to fix obvious clerical mistakes in legislation and meeting minutes. Attachments: Ordinance No. 26-64 Second Reading Legislative History 3/17/26 City Council item forwarded to the City Council 4/7/26 City Council first reading 4/14/26 City Council Workshop item forwarded to the City Council
AN ORDINANCE TO REPEAL CHAPTER 226 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE LIMITS AND REGULATIONS.
This Ordinance would repeal Chapter 226 of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Hudson, which establishes local campaign contribution limits for City candidates and their campaigns. Attachments: Campaign Finance Limitations Among Peer Communities in Summit County 4-2026 Ordinance No. 26-70 First Reading Legislative History 4/14/26 City Council Workshop item forwarded to the City Council
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 220.03, 220.031, AND 220.06 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES TO ALLOW THE INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ON REGULAR AND SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL AGENDAS AFTER CONSIDERATION AT A WORKSHOP.
This amendment rescinds the prior rule requiring the affirmative support of at least four City Council members at a Workshop in order for a resolution or ordinance to proceed to a regular or special City Council meeting agenda. Attachments: Draft Ordinance (1-13-26 Workshop) Draft Ordinance (revised for 4-14-26 Workshop) Ordinance No. 26-71 (Version dated 4-14-26) First Reading Legislative History 1/13/26 City Council Workshop item forwarded to the City Council Workshop 4/14/26 City Council Workshop item forwarded to the City Council
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART TWO OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF HUDSON TO CREATE CHAPTER 216, PUBLIC RECORDS.
With this legislation, the City of Hudson seeks to exercise its Home Rule Authority under Article XVIII, Sections 3 and 7 of the Ohio Constitution, and promulgate its own public records policy. Under this policy, the City may not disclose a crime victim's or a minor's identity in records produced in response to a public records request. Attachments: Ordinance No. 26-72 First Reading Legislative History 4/14/26 City Council Workshop item forwarded to the City Council
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADOPT AND IMPLEMENT A POLICY ON ACCEPTING FUNDS FROM NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS FOR PUBLIC PROJECTS.
The City of Hudson seeks to establish a transparent, accountable, and legally compliant process for accepting financial or in-kind contributions from nonprofit organizations wishing to support city-sponsored public projects. Attachments: City Nonprofit Donations and Funding Policy Nonprofit Donation Form Resolution No. 26-73 First Reading Legislative History 4/14/26 City Council Workshop discussed 4/14/26 City Council Workshop item forwarded to the City Council