City Council - Regular Meeting

Call to Order

Executive Session

To interview applicants for the HCTV Advisory Committee.

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

Roll Call

26-0037 Minutes of Previous Council Meetings

Draft minutes of previous meetings are provided for City Council’s review and approval.

26-0038 Special Recognition of the Hudson Inclusive Playground Group

Mayor Anzevino will recognize members of the Hudson Inclusive Playground Group for their efforts to create an inclusive playground in the City of Hudson.

Public Comments

Correspondence and Council Comments

Report of Manager

Appointments

26-0039 A Motion to Acknowledge the Timely Receipt of the April 2026 Monthly Financial Report

Financial summaries are provided each month for Council’s review.

26-0040 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 Veg Restaurant Group LLC, 200 North Main Street, Hudson.

The Clerk is in receipt of the attached Notice to Legislative Authority dated April 24, 2026, 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 May 23, 2026.

26-80 A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A THEN AND NOW CERTIFICATE FOR A PURCHASE MADE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

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 Stericycle - Earth Day Shred Event, $3,066.56.

26-81 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO AMEND THE CURRENT GOLF CART LEASE AGREEMENT WITH LAKE ERIE GOLF CARS.

Due to golf cart wear issues and failures, staff is looking to amend the current golf cart lease to restructure the term of carts and alleviate this issue.

26-82 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF A HUDSON SIGN PUBLIC ART SCULPTURE AT VETERANS WAY PARK, DONATED BY LEADERSHIP HUDSON CLASS OF 2024.

Resolution to authorize the installation of a dimensional letter Hudson Sign sculpture at Veterans Way Park. The sign would be a donation from the Leadership Hudson Class of 2024.

26-83 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY MANAGER'S REAPPOINTMENT OF SARA J. FAGNILLI AS CITY PROSECUTOR, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER AN AGREEMENT FOR LEGAL SERVICES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

This staff report seeks City Council concurrence with the City Manager’s appointment of Sara J. Fagnilli as the City Prosecutor, pursuant to the Hudson City Charter and accompanying draft Prosecutor Agreement effective June 1, 2026.

26-84 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY MANAGER'S REAPPOINTMENT OF MARSHAL M. PITCHFORD AS THE CITY SOLICITOR AND SPECIAL COUNSEL AND AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH DiCAUDO, PITCHFORD & YODER FOR SOLICITOR, ASSISTANT CITY SOLICITOR, AND SPECIAL COUNSEL LEGAL SERVICES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Pursuant to Charter Section 8.03, a majority of City Council members must concur with the City Manager’s appointment of the City Solicitor.

25-146 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.

Proposed amendment to the Land Development Code to establish Zoning District 11 along the South Darrow Road Corridor.

26-70 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.

26-71 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.

26-72 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.

26-73 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.

26-78 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 876 SHORT-TERM RENTAL OPERATIONS

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.

26-79 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH HUDSON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION REGARDING A SENIOR TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM AND ACCEPTING A DONATION FOR A PASSENGER VAN.

This initiative arose in 2025 when the Hudson Senior Network Foundation (HSN) and Hudson Community Foundation (HCF) raised funds for a Senior project. The Senior Transportation Program was recognized as a need in the community. The HSN began researching a program in an adjacent community that provides a similar service and they along with HCF began collecting donations. To date, the groups have raised the needed costs for a passenger van (estimated State Bid Cost $58,000) and are asking the City to accept the donation to purchase the van and provide a senior transportation program to Hudson residents over the age of 65 years of age.

26-85 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 206.07 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES FOR THE PURPOSE OF UPDATING SPECIFIC INFORMATION.

The Codified Ordinances' Council meeting notification provision is outdated and must be updated.

26-86 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE INSTALLATION OF HYDRANTS ALONG MIDDLETON ROAD AND STOW ROAD.

This project includes the installation of 14 fire hydrants on the City of Akron watermain along Middleton Road and Stow Road.

Adjournment