3-3-26 City Council Meeting

The Sterling Heights City Council meeting on March 3, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The council received a report on a $634,560 federal grant awarded through SEMCOG for traffic calming and pedestrian safety improvements along Saul Road and Stadler Road, with a 20% local match and construction planned for 2027. The council also approved the fiscal year 2026-27 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) one-year action plan, estimating $802,000 in funding allocated to public services and capital improvement projects, including senior center renovations and mobile home repairs. Additionally, the council indefinitely postponed consideration of a planned unit development application for a Sheetz gas station and convenience store, following the applicant's request. A resolution opposing Michigan House Bills 5529 through 5532, which would preempt local zoning authority on housing, was adopted, reflecting concerns about loss of local control and potential impacts on community character. Other agenda items included appointments to the Board of Code Appeals and Planning Commission, and discussions about expanding the city's public arts program. No contract awards or vendor selections were made during this meeting.