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Why it matters: The administrative-code update aligns city code text with the confirmed administrative organizational plan; the earned-sick-time ordinance modifies city employment rules to comply with a new state law covering paid sick leave accrual and eligibility. City staff and council indicated the earned-sick-time changes are among the more complex statutory updates they’ve implemented recently.

Council discussion and vote: The council moved and supported the administrative-code amendment and later voted to adopt the ordinance updating sections 2-175 and 2-177 to implement requirements of Public Act 2 of 2025. Council members noted staff had done substantial preparatory work to operationalize the change; one councilmember said the ordinance \"is 1 of the most complicated changes that has come down from the state in years.\" Council directed staff to continue implementation and training for city personnel.

Operational impact: City staff noted the earned-sick-time rules require adjustments to payroll, tracking of accruals for full- and part-time employees, and other HR processes; staff warned that further state changes could occur and that implementation will be an ongoing task.

Administrative note: Both items passed on voice votes; the clerk’s office will incorporate the administrative-code text changes and staff will proceed with internal implementation of earned sick-time requirements.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","5-20-25 City Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","City council adopted an ordinance updating the administrative code listing of officers and separately amended city code to comply with the Michigan Earned Sick Time Act (Public Act 2 of 2025). Officials warned the new state law is complex and staff will continue implementation work.","taxTitle","Sterling Heights, Macomb County, Michigan","taxId",5477,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6225620,"Council approves transfer of Class C liquor license to Raíces Mexican Cuisine at Mound and Hall",689,3949000,4638000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3536218-5cc73f4a9b9e460644ad8e0f0947a50e&start=3949&end=4638","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3536218-5cc73f4a9b9e460644ad8e0f0947a50e/thumbnail_3949000.jpg","/articles/6225620/Sterling-Heights/Macomb-County/Michigan/Council-approves-transfer-of-Class-C-liquor-license-to-Raíces-Mexican-Cuisine-at-Mound-and-Hall","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6225620-165f22fee60084ed9b43839ae37739e0/orig.mp4?Expires=1771131188&Signature=dn~7DMJ3b~aIgI8Gl8WrAHSyMJfyEm27-dld4fLx11f2KG73HYjVnXHCXu7H22sWTfvwAzIdzn9ZprbdPJ04FOCqbSBCbwyKlzdY17jpp5KO3NAEieTtZD~00U6ZWlw3fzEGCpF35BMlYe2C~Q428iLrd-vBlVtHpIAlibfdJFCKuKmSe7kFYi76yfljCKw-WY35BLNSUw-qXFsnN4rxJZL0UuFL2-0YEadiQT7wICdzTlfKOlBrpYLjitBREVU6k079GMLqnwlayUAM2fVPk-g3NXcsF5bzdAF7iJ7xfFjEsmo5E6l5nt5XQrLFwnfG8nKn94jAgx6SA8zwjHYsIg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Sterling Heights — The City Council approved the transfer of a 2024 Class C liquor license with Sunday sales and other permits from Uno Mound LLC to Raíces Mexican Cuisine LLC, the council voted at the meeting after a short presentation by the applicant.

What the applicant told the council: Owner Maria Cristina Aldana described her experience operating Mexican restaurants since 2006 and said she expects to carry authentic Mexican dishes and to operate responsibly under the license. \"Our name is Raices, which means the roots,\" Aldana said, describing menu and décor themes that reflect Mexican traditions.

Council discussion and vote: Councilmembers who had visited the restaurant praised the food and the operation. Councilmember Yanes recounted family ties to Mexican restaurants and said he saw professionally run staff; Councilmember Radke and others said they had dined at the business and supported the transfer. Councilmember Zarko confirmed the license had already been approved by the state and described the vote as a local welcome. The council voted to approve the transfer on a voice vote.

Regulatory notes: The license transfer includes the location-specific permits noted in the agenda (Sunday sales, PM outdoor service area and entertainment permit). State-level licensing processes were referenced; council confirmed local approval of the transfer.","The city approved the requested transfer of a 2024 Class C liquor license, including Sunday sales, PM outdoor service area and entertainment permit, to Maria Cristina Aldana's Raíces Mexican Cuisine at the former UNO location.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6225624,"Sterling Heights recognizes Taurus Products on 55 years in business, council adopts congratulatory resolution",468,798000,1266000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3536218-5cc73f4a9b9e460644ad8e0f0947a50e&start=798&end=1266","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3536218-5cc73f4a9b9e460644ad8e0f0947a50e/thumbnail_798000.jpg","/articles/6225624/Sterling-Heights/Macomb-County/Michigan/Sterling-Heights-recognizes-Taurus-Products-on-55-years-in-business-council-adopts-congratulatory-resolution","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6225624-250cc93ad453f74c936df45b275ecd98/orig.mp4?Expires=1771131188&Signature=hPSltmZLqtoY0U2-I5SRonnhOPKs~Xr3VHWitYPgUmuR0snUYRhLojt4WoGYd8dJEKCLrWbeM55myc2M-oTDZj6rNVgH0E89Da3l7k83ubVPOYoTvTuAdjVZQiojxZF18Q6-MaNFi2oI0J7NK422hT9n7cDgtYsEeze~f-dgeNEmywT9q0OXAPO6HEQUizxP~Nz2mFyiwmmry~EV5lZoF1zYYY3c7p5pr-GFzFFUGKlqDThE6WMy3RQaJadq0ezidOKrdtxQy8eA8am7mDA59UnYhDEnJe~o5PpZcAQVOotqvMspua97ccl5ZvytdQV07GX8v5P4jsmmD~0lqIVxKQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Sterling Heights — The City Council adopted a resolution recognizing Taurus Products Incorporated for 55 years of business and 40 years in Sterling Heights and invited company representatives and family for a photo following the vote.

Why it matters: Council members and city staff said Taurus is a long-standing local advanced-manufacturing employer that supports the local tax base and regional supply chains. City Manager Mark Vanderpool highlighted the company’s in-house manufacturing philosophy and estimated local economic impact.

What happened at the meeting: Vanderpool introduced the Gregg family and described Taurus’s history: \"They started 55 years ago in Mister Greg's garage,\" he said, and praised the company’s \"advanced manufacturing\" work in aerospace, defense and automotive. Vanderpool estimated Taurus’s 100 employees had an annual local economic impact \"over $20,000,000\" and said the firm had paid \"over $4,000,000 in property taxes over the last 40 years.\" George Cook of Taurus thanked the city for tax abatements and local partnership over decades.

Council action: Councilmember Sierowski moved to adopt the resolution recognizing Taurus Products; the motion was seconded and carried on a voice vote. Council members offered brief congratulatory remarks about the company’s longevity and contribution to the local economy.

Context and next steps: The resolution is ceremonial; it does not change city policy. Vanderpool and staff encouraged council and the public to tour the facility to see Taurus’s manufacturing and software development capabilities.","City council adopted a resolution congratulating Taurus Products Inc. on 55 years of operations and 40 years in Sterling Heights; mayor and staff highlighted the firm's local economic impact and long-term partnership with the city.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6225628,"Council introduces ordinance to create neighborhood and district nodes overlay for targeted corners",551,2206000,2757000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3536218-5cc73f4a9b9e460644ad8e0f0947a50e&start=2206&end=2757","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3536218-5cc73f4a9b9e460644ad8e0f0947a50e/thumbnail_2206000.jpg","/articles/6225628/Sterling-Heights/Macomb-County/Michigan/Council-introduces-ordinance-to-create-neighborhood-and-district-nodes-overlay-for-targeted-corners","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6225628-423882b31bab9428d0b486226f54f7eb/orig.mp4?Expires=1771131188&Signature=Hyit~XGlXhC5Ex12S55o5LM37xXr62pSHmV4u9RX6WKFtRlVcVmTtWY7roe9pQmWpp6fiKayZ48k8RZ3bhCOt4LL4ZnlAxYd1cFP41Fk6zwTd7usOhu80wb0uoF9W~JrjZk1KyN1g5jzHFgoCTse~CL435ilXJx20943WpV2VyD0jcg8-jGJZDJLMceC2KXXV4KoPcbFwWO16aOPCkA3UPYKdx~O92-eqtH6PuN2RJUEUymspbLmNxCESL320zYlzmmEVonZYcUFQ5nEXb5uAljZ9OIjxVPnA68Q0R74jjC9BE3I1gfPYFNUHAVvEUPa-wqLy5PRwNmaQXZ39y-VUg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Sterling Heights — The City Council introduced an ordinance to amend Article 14b of zoning ordinance No. 278, creating neighborhood and district node overlays and updating the zoning map to identify included parcels, city planner Dr. Jake Parcel said at the hearing.

Why it matters: The proposed overlay would change which uses are permitted by right or as special-approval uses in targeted corners across the city and is intended to make underutilized commercial sites easier to redevelop while adding screening requirements to protect adjacent residential neighborhoods.

What was proposed: Parcel described the distinction: \"Neighborhood nodes are the smaller intersections categorized by less traffic\" while \"district nodes are more of a regional attraction with a high quality, of large integrated uses.\" The ordinance would list 71 allowable uses in nodes (by-right or special-approval), broaden some C2/C3 uses into selected nodes, allow multi-family where reviewed by the planning commission, and set impermissible uses for nuisance-producing activities (for example, certain adult-entertainment–style uses and strictly massage-only uses are disallowed in the overlay). The staff memo also proposes administrative parking reductions based on comparable uses to help reuse oversized parking fields.

Public comment and concerns: Property owners and developers who spoke at the meeting said they had worked with staff on wording and still had concerns about specific uses, drive-thru relocations and parking configuration. One representative said his group had been able to resolve many issues with the city attorney and staff but preferred not to be included in a node; another speaker, Jack Dolan, urged the council to retain drive-thru options because they serve elderly and disabled customers.

Council action: The council voted to introduce the ordinance and the corresponding zoning-map amendment; both motions were moved and supported and carried on voice votes. Dr. Parcel and staff indicated the planning commission had already unanimously recommended the text and map amendments.

What happens next: Introduction sends the ordinance to public hearing/second reading stages and triggers the public-notice and review process. Staff will return the ordinance for further consideration and likely a future adoption vote after the statutory notice period.","The Sterling Heights City Council introduced zoning text and map amendments to create 'neighborhood' and 'district' node overlays, expand permitted uses in those nodes and allow administrative parking reductions intended to spur redevelopment.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6225632,"Sterling Heights council adopts 2025 master land use plan after 17-month public process",1471,4716000,6187000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3536218-5cc73f4a9b9e460644ad8e0f0947a50e&start=4716&end=6187","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3536218-5cc73f4a9b9e460644ad8e0f0947a50e/thumbnail_4716000.jpg","/articles/6225632/Sterling-Heights/Macomb-County/Michigan/Sterling-Heights-council-adopts-2025-master-land-use-plan-after-17-month-public-process","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6225632-489dd1b9677456da114f9537ce68906b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771131188&Signature=IYJ2bOGEeOijoQHCXjP8ZYRf9XfBY3l58zxtkjbsgB0l11QN8Qu-ZXTqUGfmvdnLq94CYqZy5UZ37rozHfzKbOyBhkawTxCH5NHcyLE41AqX-A4yPNbC1wCjALOKuolSNhwIrmT0NKPDzbQ9YUhAA2zHETpmB9FUI-KbVvnPRHU93GMcLSbnxEM3R9X8MPRdmA0686gBSZSq1N7ZWpguW~NWKreGMrWnssnSTyLpcXGNiFRCoTkAdxMFVVwsYHvVZMdtchif9~jBUpTqFteW8SLkOuxaL9lSdoxHAU3ZNutSMOXhtpS~tgvgUV~26CbE2ITyd53ZtcBJZfSgwX~WmA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Sterling Heights — The City Council voted to adopt a new master land use plan on a voice vote following a 17-month drafting and public-engagement process, city planner Dr. Jake Parcel said at the meeting.

The plan rewrites the 2017 document, simplifies future land-use categories and adds an implementation chapter and measurable objectives, officials said. \"We are now here at the finish line,\" Parcel told the council, noting that the planning commission had held the required public hearing and adopted the plan the week before.

Why it matters: The master land use plan sets the city’s policy direction for zoning, transportation, housing and economic development and is the basis for a zoning ordinance rewrite that staff has budgeted for this year. Parcel and the plan’s consultants stressed the plan is a policy guide — it does not change zoning on individual parcels today but directs future zoning updates and capital investments.

Most important facts: The 375-page document reorganizes residential categories (for example creating a new \"compact residential\" designation intended to support walkable, mixed housing near nodes), consolidates office and medical categories, and re-labels mixed-use nodes as \"neighborhood\" and \"district\" types. The plan includes public-engagement documentation — survey results and comments — in its back pages so residents can see the data behind recommendations.

Public input and changes: Staff and consultants described a large outreach effort with multiple surveys (more than 4,500 survey responses were reported), meetings, translated sessions and an elementary school art contest to broaden participation. Two specific parcel-level concerns from the 63-day public comment period were addressed: (1) a large parcel near Hall Road and Starrett Street (the community’s so-called \"wedge\" property) was split on the future-land-use map into office along Hall Road and planned residential on the south to preserve tree buffers; and (2) the northwest corner of Shaner and Canal Road remained in the district node, consistent with earlier planning commission recommendations.

Council discussion and vote: Councilmember Zyrowski moved to approve the plan. Multiple council members praised the involvement of residents, the planning commission and staff; the motion carried on a voice vote with no recorded roll-call.

Next steps: Staff said the city will begin implementation tasks immediately, including a zoning ordinance rewrite aligned to the master plan, targeted neighborhood-planning work to catalog local amenities, and capital-improvement priorities. The plan was prepared with technical assistance and partial grant support from state agencies; officials said the city has already started several implementation actions and will prioritize them with council input.

Closing note: Parcel and the consultant team framed the plan as a roadmap: a policy-level document that aims to protect single-family neighborhoods, provide additional housing choices in appropriate locations and support economic development tied to Sterling Heights’ manufacturing base.","The Sterling Heights City Council voted to approve a rewritten master land use plan that updates future land-use categories, adds measurable goals and starts an implementation program after extensive public outreach.","actionData","errors"]

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