Commissioners debated whether to advance use of AI to draft minutes and ultimately declined to move that discussion to the next stage. The commission then voted to meet in closed session under MCL 15.268(8)(e) to discuss pending litigation regarding the Community House and, after closed session, reported that it has filed pleadings including a lis pendens to block a sale.

The commission voted to approve the 48th District Court's $5.15 million 2026 operating budget. Birmingham's share was cited at 40.69% ($2,095,535); one commissioner dissented citing concern about local costs and sustainability of the trial-court funding model.

City Planning Director Nick Dupuy presented a draft Historic Preservation Master Plan calling for a proactive approach to protecting Birmingham’s historic buildings, recommending new tools including a demolition-delay ordinance and a revived heritage-home plaque program; commissioners raised questions about economic impacts and implementation capacity.

Project representatives and city staff presented a Brownfield plan amendment to support 14 factory‑built 'smart homes' across 13 parcels, with $3.8M in development costs, $1.2M Brownfield‑eligible activities and targeted inclusion goals; materials were referred to the Committee of the Whole for review.

Ryan Bennett of UA Local 174 told the commission a major downtown development was entirely nonunion and urged the city to invite union participation in future projects to protect jobs and safety standards.

The Grand Rapids City Commission unanimously adopted an ordinance correcting the legal description for part of 411 Fuller Ave., and approved two salary ordinances affecting non‑represented management and parking/parks classifications; the consent agenda also passed.

Presenters asked the city to partner with the newly renamed West Michigan Black Business Alliance (formerly Black Business Voice Advisory), citing pilot successes connecting 14 local firms to city contracts and asking the city to help scale a Brookings‑informed regional framework and KPIs; commissioners pressed for clarity on funding and regional buy‑in.

NCTF told the commission it has deployed $3.3 million across 12 portfolio companies and that the Michigan Strategic Fund has committed $9.8 million toward a second fund, contingent on matching capital; presenters said the fund complements existing local CDFIs and connects portfolio firms to Grand Rapids activity.

Council requested Oakland County's Brownfield Redevelopment Authority review a plan to redevelop 28 North Saginaw into more than 100 loft apartments and adopted an amendment conditioning the city's final approval on a community benefits agreement; staff said the county plans to review the proposal on Dec. 9 and that the final community benefits terms will be negotiated before the city grants final approval.

Pontiac's reestablished general employees retirement system told the City Council it is prepared to deliver lump-sum retroactive payments and monthly enhanced benefits under a settlement if a Dec. 9 fairness hearing results in final court approval; officials gave an estimated post-approval payment schedule but said some timing depends on the court and funding triggers.

The commission approved a Type 1 special use permitting a large front‑yard accessory structure (statue) at 5138 Thornapple River Drive, imposing a landscape bond to screen the structure, a maximum 22‑foot height measured from grade, and a building‑permit requirement; commissioners discussed whether the underlying property constitutes a religious institution and noted potential RLUIPA implications.

Council approved an $83,700 contract with Rapatelli's Financial Consultants to study a potential stormwater utility and rate structures; one council member opposed, citing concerns about public outreach and process.

City auditors issued an unmodified (clean) opinion on Sterling Heights' 2025 financial statements; the council received the annual comprehensive financial report and heard presentations on library outreach programs and NICE Neighbor awards.

The council voted to introduce an ordinance requiring specialty licenses, annual inspections, transaction logs and limits for virtual-currency machines after police said 27 such units operate in Sterling Heights and residents reported $542,000 in losses in 2025.

The commission postponed Sheetz’s PDD at Ford/Lotts Road to allow Wade Trim’s traffic review, a truck‑circulation redesign, a statement of definite benefits, updated market data, and verification of EV‑charger feasibility (DTE correspondence).

The planning commission postponed action on Pulte/Del Webb’s Everbrook active‑adult proposal (481 units on ~224.5 acres) after extensive public comment about flooding, questions about long‑term creek and pond maintenance, and outstanding traffic and sanitary‑sewer reviews.

Council approved Barton Mallow Builders as construction manager for the planned community center and awarded a $221,077 asbestos‑abatement contract for buildings to be demolished; the CM vote passed 3–1 with Mayor Pro Tem Edgar voting no.

The Oak Park City Council approved an obsolete property rehabilitation exemption for 21800 Greenfield Road, clearing the way for an ice‑manufacturing facility that owners say will invest about $12 million and create roughly 73 full‑time jobs, with a 12‑year abatement capped at $300,000.

On Dec. 1, 2025, the Berkeley City Council voted 5–1 to retain Greco Law PLLC to review the city manager's findings on an ethics complaint involving the city attorney; the rate was cited at $165 per hour and the total cost was not yet known. A public commenter demanded disclosure of whether an outside firm (RSJA) had advised the prior findings.

City Manager Tim Morales announced a Dec. 10 open-house and tour of the Saginaw Water Treatment Facility and the kickoff of a City Youth Council. Region 7 CEO Dinah Altem presented services for older adults and asked council to help distribute outreach materials.

The commission approved an MDOT-led reconstruction of the Martin Luther King Jr. Street bridge over US-131 and two railroads and authorized $1,413,100 for the city's Act 51 local share; work is expected to begin in spring with 10-foot sidewalks on both sides.

Commission created an enhancement-grant ad hoc subcommittee to advise on a $15 million grant; commissioners amended the membership to increase citizen representation, voting to expand the group and include two city residents.

The commission approved a $2.5 million design contract with Hurley & Stewart, funded through a federal PROTECT grant, to rebuild Arcadia Creek conveyance west to Oliver; city staff said the work will reduce floodplain area, reopen Academy Street and builds on prior Arena Project contributions.

Commissioners offered for first reading a rezoning proposal for 4301 Stadium Drive but removed a scheduled hearing date after residents urged larger venues and clearer public‑participation reporting; many speakers cited Asylum Lake Preserve and asked for the city to better document how public input shapes staff recommendations.

The Bay City Housing Commission presented a plan Dec. 1 to move 193 scattered-site public housing units into a nonprofit affiliate to free federal authority and pursue new financing for Columbus Avenue development; presenters said tenants would not be displaced, but commissioners and residents pressed for clarity on long-term deed restrictions and utility costs.