Seven Hills Council passes multiple emergency ordinances and approves development actions

At its April 28 meeting the Seven Hills City Council adopted a package of emergency measures affecting labor agreements and local development.

The council passed three first-and-final-reading ordinances that authorize collective-bargaining agreements to memorialize recently negotiated wages: Ordinance 20-2026 (Ohio Council AFSCME Local 3557), Ordinance 22-2026 (Ohio Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association – patrol/sergeants), and Ordinance 23-2026 (OPBA lieutenants). Each ordinance was read by title, the council approved the emergency clause and then passed the ordinance by voice vote.

Council also approved Ordinance 24-2026, an amendment to the development agreement (Ordinance 08-2025) with LSB 7 Hills LLC that delegates authority to the mayor to enter a memorandum-of-understanding amendment; council adopted the emergency clause and passed the ordinance. In related action, Resolution 08-2026 accepted the dedication plat for Bluffs on Rockside Phase 1, creating sublots 1 through 82 (blocks A–G) under Chapter 933 of city code.

The council adopted Resolution 07-2026 authorizing the mayor to submit a Cuyahoga County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG Muni) application for an accessible restroom update at City Hall and approved its emergency clause to permit timely submission.

Mayor Villasciaga told residents to expect more construction traffic and dust as Rockside-related work proceeds: “we'll expect more traffic and activity in the back,” and asked for patience while the project progresses. Council thanked the development team and noted the measures free the project to move forward.

Why it matters: The labor ordinances finalize bargaining agreements that affect municipal employees and public safety staffing; the development amendments and dedication plat clear legal and administrative steps for a multi-lot Rockside project. The CDBG application seeks outside funding for an accessibility upgrade at City Hall.

All listed ordinances and resolutions were adopted by voice vote with the emergency clause during the meeting; the clerk is responsible for forwarding any required certified documents.