# 10-5-26 City Council Meeting

The Sterling Heights City Council meeting was held October 5, 2026. The city manager updated council on ongoing infrastructure work, including improvements to 31 local streets, the final phases of Gardener East and Mound Road work, resurfacing on 15 Mile Road, utility work ahead of the Clinton River Road project, and the Dobury Trail and nature preserve projects. The trail and preserve work includes grant support; council members also noted a $1 million federal grant to study potential improvements in the North Van Dyke area. No construction contract awards, bid approvals, or new spending decisions were recorded. Council considered an ordinance introduction addressing sidewalk obstructions and commercial-lot parking; discussion described warning-first enforcement and possible civil infractions, but the transcript does not clearly capture the final action on the introduction.

Residents raised concerns about the city’s Flock camera system, citing privacy, cybersecurity, accuracy, and oversight issues, and urging council to consider ending the contract. A speaker stated that the contract could be terminated without charge if notice is given 60 days before its December 22 renewal date; council took no action on the contract. The council also approved transfer of the existing liquor license to Owen Enterprises, doing business as Bar 33, and adopted cultural-recognition resolutions, including an annual Diwali observance. These actions were not procurement awards.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Information Technology
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Cybersecurity
**Published:** October 05, 2026

### Sources
- [10-5-26 City Council Meeting](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDHfO4gh9XY) - SHTV1