Canandaigua, NY

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Canandaigua Zoning Board of Appeals will review one application for an area variance to allow a 9-foot-high privacy fence, exceeding the 6-foot limit, at 88 Gibson Street. The board will also approve minutes from its July 15, 2026 meeting.

• Application #26-232: Area variance for 9-foot privacy fence at 88 Gibson Street (limit is 6 feet per § 850-54.B.4)

City Council

The Canandaigua City Council is meeting to consider three resolutions: setting a public hearing for a property tax levy override, renewing the contract with Finger Lakes Television for broadcasting meetings, and amending the budget for water treatment plant design. They will also hold a public hearing on a local law to exceed the state tax cap for the 2027 budget.

• Resolution #2026-050: Public hearing on Sept 28, 2026 for tax levy override
• Resolution #2026-051: Renew FLTV contract, up to $49,750 annually for 2027-2028, $50,454 for 2029
• Resolution #2026-052: $760,000 budget amendment for water treatment plant design
• Local Law #2026-004: Authorize property tax levy in excess of state limit
• Approval of minutes from July 20, 2026

City Planning Commission

The Canandaigua Planning Commission will review eight applications, including two public hearings for a minor subdivision and a special use permit, and discuss architectural standards for Eastern Boulevard. Items include signage changes, a subdivision, a coffee shop with a children's play area, a one-day music event, a mural, and a poolside bar roof.

• Application #26-187: Historic Alteration to replace signage at 72 South Main Street (Canandaigua National Bank), tabled from July 8
• Application #26-192A: Minor Subdivision to divide 1.66 acres into two 0.83-acre lots at 160 Eastern Blvd (Brew Team NY, LLC)
• Application #26-224: Special Use Permit for a carryout coffee shop with children's play area and Historic Alteration for awning and wall sign at 175 South Main Street (CDGA Playhouse Café)
• Application #26-226: Special Use Permit and Site Plan Review for a one-day live music event at 106 Bemis Street (Rio Tomatlan)
• Application #26-227: Architectural Review to install roof over poolside bar at 770 South Main Street (The Lake House)

Environmental Committee & Ordinance Committee

The City of Canandaigua's Environmental and Ordinance Committees will meet jointly to discuss a potential tree removal ordinance for private property, consider adopting a 100% property tax exemption for disabled veterans, and review a capital budget amendment for water treatment plant design work. They will also discuss a possible curbside composting program and receive an update on tick-borne disease education.

• Discussion of regulating tree removal on private property after a resident complaint
• Consideration of 100% property tax exemption for qualifying disabled veterans under NY Real Property Tax Law §458-a
• Water Fund Capital Budget amendment to appropriate $760,000 for design of water treatment plant improvements (total project up to $15.5 million)
• Review of cost estimate for curbside food scrap collection program (80% survey support)
• Update from Ad Hoc Tick-Borne Diseases Education and Prevention Committee

Planning Committee & Finance Committee

The joint Planning and Finance Committees will decide on a proposed rezoning near Jefferson Park to allow more multi-family housing and vote on a new three-year contract with Finger Lakes Television (FLTV) for public access cable services. Staff will also present a six-month financial review.

• Renew FLTV contract for 2027–2029: $39,750 in 2027–2028 and $40,545 in 2029, plus $10,000 annual Charter Spectrum grant
• Rezone properties near Jefferson Park to R-3 Multi-Family Residential to support additional housing
• Six-month financial review by Treasurer and City Manager
• Executive session for collective bargaining and real-property transactions

City Council

The Canandaigua City Council will consider several resolutions related to the Water Resources Recovery Facility. These include authorizing the issuance of $18,879,000 in serial bonds to fund the biological treatment design and primary clarifier improvement project, and approving grant applications for that project and for a lead service line inventory. Additional items are a contract award for a security fence at the treatment plant and budget amendments for a flow‑meter replacement and repairs to the Roseland Pump Station.

• Resolution #2026-046: authorize issuance of $18,879,000 serial bonds to finance the WRRF biological treatment design and primary clarifier improvement project
• Resolutions #2026-043 and #2026-044: address SEQR status and authorize submission of grant applications for the WRRF project
• Resolution #2026-045: authorize submission of a grant application for the city water system’s lead service line inventory project
• Resolution #2026-047: award contract for the Water Treatment Plant security fence project
• Resolutions #2026-048 and #2026-049: approve capital budget amendment for flow‑meter replacement and budget amendment for repairs to the Roseland Pump Station

The Canandaigua City Council authorized the issuance of $18,879,000 in serial bonds to finance the Water Resources Recovery Facility Biological Treatment Design and Primary Clarifier Improvement Project. The council also approved several related resolutions, including grant applications for the project and a lead service line inventory, and awarded a contract for a security fence at the water treatment plant. All votes were 8-0, with Councilmember Teale Fox absent.

• Authorized $18,879,000 serial bond for WRRF improvements (8-0)
• Approved SEQR Type II determination for WRRF project (8-0)
• Authorized grant applications for WRRF project (8-0)
• Authorized WIIA grant application for lead service line inventory (8-0)
• Awarded $132,765 WTP security fence contract to ACIA Construction (8-0)
• Approved $35,000 capital budget amendment for flow meter replacement (8-0)
• Approved $18,000 budget amendment for Roseland Pump Station repairs (8-0)
• Approved June 15, 2026 minutes (8-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Canandaigua Zoning Board of Appeals will consider three pending items. It will hear an appeal by Robert Marvin regarding a prior zoning decision for 228 North Main Street. It will evaluate a patio setback variance request for the same address, which seeks a 1‑ft‑3‑in setback versus the required three‑foot setback. It will also consider an area variance for Brew Team NY, LLC to subdivide 160 Eastern Blvd into two 100‑foot lots, which does not meet the 125‑foot minimum lot width for a drive‑through restaurant.

• Application #26-168: Appeal of zoning officer’s decision for 228 North Main Street
• Application #26-168A: Area variance for a patio setback at 228 North Main Street
• Application #26-196: Area variance to subdivide 160 Eastern Blvd into two 100‑foot lots for a drive‑through restaurant

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved two area variances for Brew Team NY, LLC to subdivide the 200-foot-wide property at 160 Eastern Blvd. into two 100-foot-wide lots, despite the 125-foot minimum lot width for drive-through restaurants and a 25-foot side yard setback requirement. The motion carried 6-0. Two other applications at 228 North Main Street were withdrawn.

• Approved area variances for subdivision at 160 Eastern Blvd. (6-0)
• Application #26-168 at 228 North Main St. withdrawn
• Application #26-168A at 228 North Main St. withdrawn
• Approved June 17, 2026 minutes (4-0, 2 abstentions)

Environmental Committee & Ordinance Committee

The Environmental Committee is reviewing capital planning for the Water Resource Recovery Facility and grant applications for water quality and lead service line inventory. The Ordinance Committee is discussing the addition of stop signs in the Waterchase Development. The Department of Public Works is recommending a contract award for security fencing at the Water Treatment Plant.

• Proposed $132,765 contract for Water Treatment Plant security fencing to ACIA Construction
• Grant applications for Biological Treatment Design and Primary Clarifier Improvements
• 100% funded grant application for Lead Service Line Inventory
• Proposed stop signs at Kennedy Street, Kennedy Court, Stewart Place, and Boyce Street in Waterchase Development
• Update on the $5.6 million Headworks Resiliency Project

City Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will approve the minutes from the June 10, 2026 meeting. It will hold a public hearing on several applications, including a site‑plan review for a 4,600 sf addition to the Sands Family YMCA and multiple historic‑alteration signage requests. The commission will also discuss architectural standards for Eastern Boulevard.

• Application #26-181: 351 North Street – Sands Family YMCA – site‑plan review for a 4,600 sf addition
• Application #26-140A: 280 Eastern Blvd – Roseland Waterpark – architectural review to install additional signage
• Application #26-170: 193 North Main Street – Canandaigua Guesthouse – historic alteration to install signage
• Application #26-187: 72 South Main Street – Canandaigua National Bank – historic alteration to replace signage
• Discussion of Architectural Standards for Eastern Boulevard

The Canandaigua Planning Commission approved a site plan and architectural review for a 9,220-square-foot addition to the Sands Family YMCA at 351 North Street, affirming it aligns with the original environmental review. The commission also approved new signage for Roseland Waterpark, the Canandaigua Guesthouse, Latitude 43, and Alice's Red Rose Boutique, each with specific conditions. A signage proposal for Canandaigua National Bank was tabled to allow the applicant to revise the design to better fit the historic district.

• Approved the YMCA's 9,220 SF addition at 351 North Street, affirming it aligns with the original negative declaration under SEQR.
• Approved additional signage for Roseland Waterpark at 280 Eastern Blvd, with the condition that signs are lit only during hours of operation.
• Approved a new unlit sign for the Canandaigua Guesthouse at 193 North Main Street.
• Tabled the Canandaigua National Bank signage application at 72 South Main Street to allow the applicant to amend the submittal.
• Approved signage for Latitude 43 at 5 Beeman Street, with conditions including removal of all awnings, a 60-day temporary banner, and obtaining approval for façade restoration before installing the permanent sign.
• Approved signage for Alice's Red Rose Boutique at 202 South Main Street.
• Approved the June 10, 2026 meeting minutes as submitted.
• Postponed discussion of architectural standards for Eastern Boulevard to the next meeting.

City Council

The City Council will vote to appoint John Auberger to fill the Zoning Board of Appeals seat vacated by Bill Wright. The appointment carries a full term that runs until December 2028. The council will also review the city’s Community Core Values.

• Appointment of John Auberger to the Zoning Board of Appeals (term expires Dec 2028)
• Review of Community Core Values by council members

Planning Committee & Finance Committee

The Planning Committee will discuss proposed updates to the city’s zoning code, including rezoning the Jefferson Park area to allow attached single‑family homes, patio homes, zero‑lot‑line development, duplexes, triplexes and multiplexes to increase affordable multi‑family housing. The Finance Committee will consider a capital budget amendment to purchase and install a new water‑treatment‑plant flow meter at an estimated cost of $35,000. The Finance Committee will also consider a budget amendment to replace three valves at the Roseland Pump Station for $18,000, transferring funds from the Sewer Fund 302 Capital Budget.

• Proposed rezoning of the Jefferson Park area to permit attached single‑family homes, patio homes, zero‑lot‑line development, duplexes, triplexes and multiplexes
• Capital budget amendment request to replace a water‑treatment‑plant flow meter, estimated cost $35,000 including installation
• Capital budget amendment request to replace three valves at Roseland Pump Station, cost $18,000, funded by transfer from Sewer Fund 302 Capital Budget
• Planning Director Rick Brown will attend to discuss the proposed housing and zoning updates

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to review a single application for an area variance. The board will consider a request to increase signage at a specific business location.

• Application #26-140: Request for an Area Variance to add 48 SF of signage to a 75 SF pole sign at 250 Eastern Blvd (Roseland Waterpark)

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved the May 20, 2026 meeting minutes by unanimous voice vote (4‑0). The board then approved Application #26‑140, granting an area variance to add 48 sf of signage at 250 Eastern Blvd, with a roll‑call vote of 4‑0. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous voice vote (4‑0).

• Approved May 20, 2026 minutes (unanimous voice vote 4-0)
• Approved area variance for signage at 250 Eastern Blvd (roll‑call vote 4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote 4-0)

City Council

The Canandaigua City Council will adopt several resolutions, including accepting water‑quality and flood‑resiliency easements in the Sucker Brook sub‑watershed. It will also authorize the purchase of the Barnes Gully parcel (tax map #154.00-1-2.112) for up to $340,000 and its subsequent resale to the Town of Canandaigua for the same amount under a state water‑protection grant. Additional resolutions address applying for bond funds for flood resiliency, allocating police asset‑seizure funds for an e‑bike, and granting an easement for the FLCC Culinary Arts Center of Excellence.

• Resolution #2026-038 – Accept water‑quality and flood‑resiliency easements in Sucker Brook (no monetary exchange).
• Resolution #2026-039 – Authorize purchase of Barnes Gully parcel (tax map #154.00-1-2.112) for up to $340,000 and its resale back to the Town for the same amount.
• Resolution #2026-040 – Authorize the Canandaigua Lake Watershed Council to apply for Environmental Bond Act funds for flood resiliency in Sucker Brook.
• Resolution #2026-041 – Appropriate police asset seizure & forfeiture reserve funds to purchase an e‑bike.
• Resolution #2026-042 – Authorize an easement for the FLCC Culinary Arts Center of Excellence.

City Planning Commission

The City of Canandaigua Planning Commission will review several land use applications, including a parcel consolidation and requests for short-term rentals and residential conversions. The body will also discuss architectural standards for Eastern Boulevard.

• Minor subdivision of 11.2 acres at 100, 130, 150 Lakeshore Drive
• Site and architectural review for a 40 x 60 pole barn at 101 Leicester Street
• Special Use Permit for a second dwelling unit at 79 Gibson Street
• Special Use Permit for a short-term rental at 205 Lakeshore Drive, Unit 513
• Historic alterations for windows and a porch at 45 Bristol Street, 163 Gibson Street, and 144 North Main Street

The commission lifted and approved a minor subdivision of three parcels totaling 11.2 acres on Lakeshore Drive, waiving preliminary approval. It also unanimously approved six additional applications, including a pole‑barn site plan, a residential conversion over a garage, a short‑term rental condo, historic window replacements, a ground sign, and a historic porch reconstruction, each with specified conditions.

• Approved subdivision of 100‑150 Lakeshore Drive (11.2 acres) – Preliminary approval waived (4‑0)
• Approved 101 Leicester Street pole‑barn site plan and filed SEQR Negative Declaration (4‑0)
• Approved residential conversion at 79 Gibson Street – second dwelling over garage (4‑0)
• Approved short‑term rental at 205 Lakeshore Drive Unit 513 – occupancy limited to 2 guests (4‑0)
• Approved historic window replacement at 45 Bristol Street – all windows included (4‑0)
• Approved ground sign at 495 North Main Street – lighting off by 10 PM (4‑0)
• Approved historic rear‑porch reconstruction at 163 Gibson Street – handrails and skirting shall be white (4‑0)

Planning Committee & Finance Committee

The Planning and Finance Committees will discuss long-range budget projections and updates on downtown revitalization projects. The Finance Committee is proposing to move four solar chargers to a single location to resolve power issues.

• Appropriation of $8,805 from energy projects fund and $17,845 from Capital Reserve for solar charger consolidation at Muar Street parking lot
• Presentation of the Canandaigua Emergency Squad 2025 Annual Report
• Update on 10 DRI projects totaling $9.7 million
• Discussion of long-range budget projections
• Update from the Housing and Design Ad-Hoc Committee

Environmental Committee & Ordinance Committee

The Environmental and Ordinance Committees will meet to discuss flood resiliency, land conservation, and local code enforcement. Key topics include a proposal for a police e-bike to aid enforcement and a request to relax grass height regulations.

• Closing of three properties under a $680,000 NYSDEC Source Water Protection Grant, including a 12.9-acre site on Barnes Road/Barnes Gully
• Discussion on a proposal to purchase a police e-bike to enforce sidewalk rules for e-bikes and scooters
• Review of a resident request to relax §292-1 of the City Code regarding the 8-inch maximum height for grass and weeds
• Updates on Sucker Brook flood resiliency and the Climate Adaptation Plan
• Discussion regarding a resident's request for police protection of organized protests

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is conducting a capacity building and strategic planning session led by Kim Brumber of Conava Consulting. The body will discuss strategic plan priorities and the structures needed to achieve those goals.

• Strategic planning session led by Conava Consulting
• Review of strategic plan priorities
• Discussion of roles and responsibilities

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting on May 20, 2026 will approve minutes from the February 18, 2026 meeting. The board will review Application #26-095 from Anthony Tripodi for an area variance to construct a 40 × 60‑foot pole barn near the front, side, and rear yard setbacks at 101 Leicester Street. The board will also review Application #26-108 from Leigh Cushing for an area variance to add a second dwelling unit over a detached garage at 79 Gibson Street, which conflicts with § 850‑11.A.

• Approve minutes of February 18, 2026 meeting (no March or April meetings)
• Review Application #26-095: variance for 40 × 60 ft pole barn at 101 Leicester Street (setback issues)
• Review Application #26-108: variance to place second dwelling over detached garage at 79 Gibson Street (conflicts § 850‑11.A)

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the February 18, 2026 meeting. It also unanimously approved Anthony Tripodi’s application for an area variance to construct a 40 × 60‑foot pole barn at 101 Leicester Street. The board unanimously approved Leigh Cushing’s application for an area variance to establish a second dwelling unit over a detached garage at 79 Gibson Street. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved February 18, 2026 minutes (5-0)
• Approved Application #26-095 for 101 Leicester St pole barn (5-0)
• Approved Application #26-108 for 79 Gibson St second dwelling unit (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The City Council is meeting to discuss several resolutions, including a major bond issuance for water infrastructure. The body will also consider a new staff position, a special event authorization, and two service contracts.

• Resolution #2026-032: Issuance of up to $15,500,000 in serial bonds for Water Treatment Plant Project Phase II
• Resolution #2026-033: Creation of Office Specialist II position
• Resolution #2026-034: Authorization of Unity in the Chosen Spot Singing Bowl Event
• Resolution #2026-035: Contract for Fire Station #1 electrical upgrades
• Resolution #2026-036: Contract with Lexipol LLC for a policies and procedures manual

The council approved the April 20, 2026 minutes by unanimous voice vote. It amended the agenda to add resolution 37, also passed unanimously. By roll‑call vote (9‑0) the council adopted Resolution 2026‑032, authorizing issuance of up to $15,500,000 in serial bonds to finance Phase II improvements to the city’s water‑treatment plant.

• Approved April 20, 2026 minutes (unanimous voice vote, 9‑0)
• Amended agenda to include resolution 37 (unanimous, 9‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2026‑032 authorizing up to $15,500,000 in bonds for water‑treatment plant Phase II (unanimous roll‑call, 9‑0)

City Planning Commission

The City Planning Commission will approve the minutes from its April 8 meeting and hold a public hearing on Application #26-102, a minor subdivision consolidating three parcels totaling 11.2 acres at 100, 130, and 150 Lakeshore Drive. The commission will also review several other applications, including signage requests, historic alterations, a short‑term rental permit, and a site‑plan for a canopy, generator and EV charging at 183 Parrish Street.

• Application #26-102: Minor subdivision of 11.2 acres at 100, 130, 150 Lakeshore Drive (Lot 1 8.9 acres, Lot 2 2.3 acres).
• Application #26-080: Architectural review to add signage at 160 Eastern Blvd (7 BREW).
• Application #26-101: Special use permit for a short‑term rental on the second floor at 16 Lakeshore Drive (14‑16 Lakeshore LLC).
• Application #26-116: Architectural and site‑plan review to add a canopy, backup generator and EV charging stations at 183 Parrish Street.
• Application #26-089: Historic alteration to add signage at 280 South Main Street (The Nicotra Law Firm).

The Planning Commission appointed David Plante as Vice Chair (4‑0) and approved the May 8 minutes (5‑0). It tabled the minor subdivision application for Lakeshore Drive pending county review (5‑0). The commission approved several permits, including a pole sign for 7 Brew (5‑0), accent lighting with a turn‑off condition (5‑0), historic parking and paving alterations (each 5‑0), and a short‑term rental permit with a four‑guest limit (5‑0).

• Appointed David Plante as Vice Chair (4‑0)
• Approved May 8 minutes (5‑0)
• Tabled Lakeshore Drive minor subdivision application (5‑0)
• Approved 7 Brew pole sign (5‑0)
• Approved accent lighting with turn‑off condition (5‑0)
• Approved St. Johns Church parking alteration (5‑0)
• Approved K & S Blue Door historic paving alteration (5‑0)
• Approved short‑term rental permit, limited to 4 guests (5‑0)

Planning Committee & Finance Committee

The Planning Committee will review a request to relocate two easements for the Finger Lakes Community College Culinary Arts Center. The Finance Committee will discuss a $15.5 million bonding resolution for water‑treatment plant upgrades, an update to water service permit fees, a contract for Fire Station #1 electrical upgrades, and a $19,389.14 Lexipol fire‑policy manual agreement. The meeting also includes presentation of the unaudited 2025 financial statements and five‑year projections.

• FLCC Culinary Arts Center easement relocation (sewer and pedestrian) on a 2.519‑acre parcel
• Bonding resolution to authorize $15.5 million for water‑treatment plant upgrades (including $1.5 M CO₂ system, $7 M DAF, $5 M filter rehab, $1.5 M PLC/SCADA)
• Proposed update to water service permit fee structure to cover costs
• Fire Station #1 electrical upgrade contract awarded to Colacino for $42,519.51 (alternate $3,450)
• Lexipol fire‑policy manual services totaling $19,389.14

Environmental Committee & Ordinance Committee

The Environmental Committee will hear a briefing from Chief Operator Michelle Hess on odor sources and controls at the City Water Resource Recovery Facility. The committee will also review a special event application for the Unity in the Chosen Spot Singing Bowl event scheduled for August 8 in the BID. The Ordinance Committee will consider a resident’s complaint about missing signage for the 1.5‑hour parking limit on North Main Street between Howell and Fort Hill and its effect on access to Gleaners Kitchen.

• Chief Operator Michelle Hess to present information on WRRF odor sources and control systems
• Application to hold the Unity in the Chosen Spot Singing Bowl event on August 8 in the BID
• Resident concern about lack of signage for the 1.5‑hour parking limit on North Main Street between Howell and Fort Hill

City Council

The City Council will consider a contract for materials to build a Parks Bureau storage facility. The body is also deciding on street names for the Waterchase subdivision and a special event permit.

• Contract for Parks Bureau storage building materials with New Holland Supply, LLC for $33,702.58
• Naming of Kennedy Court and Boyce Street within the Waterchase subdivision
• Special event authorization for Live Like Jackson (LLJ) Youth Fishing Experience on June 13, 2026
• Appointment of Teale Fox as Councilmember for Ward 1 until 12/31/2026
• Appointment of Gwen Van Laeken as City Council Representative to the CLDC

The council approved the April 6, 2026 meeting minutes and appointed Teale Fox to the Ward 1 council seat, William Wright to the Planning Commission, and Gwen Van Laeken to the Local Development Corporation. It authorized a $33,702.58 contract with New Holland Supply for Parks Bureau storage materials and granted permission for the Live Like Jackson youth fishing event. The council also named two new streets in the Waterchase subdivision as Kennedy Court and Boyce Street.

• Approved April 6, 2026 minutes (8-0 voice vote)
• Appointed Teale Fox to Ward 1 council seat (8-0 voice vote)
• Appointed William Wright to Planning Commission (8-0 voice vote)
• Appointed Gwen Van Laeken to Local Development Corporation (8-0 voice vote)
• Authorized Live Like Jackson youth fishing event (8-0 voice vote)
• Approved $33,702.58 contract with New Holland Supply for storage materials (9-0)
• Named Kennedy Court and Boyce Street in Waterchase subdivision (9-0 voice vote)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals for the City of Canandaigua has no applications scheduled for its April 15, 2026, meeting. The agenda consists only of procedural boilerplate.

City Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review ten applications, most of which are historic alteration or signage requests. Three items will be heard publicly: a two‑day outdoor concert permit for Peacemaker Brewing, a seasonal tent for Keystone Novelties, and outdoor dining for Pintxo Wine Bar. The commission will also consider other historic alteration and architectural review requests.

• Application #26-048: 106 Bemis Street, Peacemaker Brewing – Special Use Permit to hold a two‑day outdoor concert in July 2026 (public hearing).
• Application #26-049: 520 North Main Street, Keystone Novelties – Site Plan Review to install a seasonal tent (public hearing).
• Application #26-050: 27 Coach Street, Pintxo Wine Bar – Special Use Permit to add outdoor dining on the east side (public hearing).
• Application #26-044: 93 Gorham Street, Bryan Meyer – Historic alteration to replace windows.
• Application #26-047: 72 South Main Street, Canandaigua National Bank – Historic alteration to replace clock face.

The commission approved seven applications and denied none. Notable approvals included historic window replacements at 93 Gorham Street (7‑0), O'Reilly Auto Parts signage replacement (5‑2), and a clock‑face update for Canandaigua National Bank (4‑3). All public‑hearing requests—Peacemaker Brewing two‑day concert, Keystone Novelties seasonal tent, Pintxo Wine Bar outdoor dining, Diane Johnston walkway, Hair Envy sign, and 32 North Main directional signs—were approved with conditions or unanimously.

• Approved historic alteration for 93 Gorham Street windows (7-0)
• Approved O'Reilly Auto Parts signage replacement (5-2)
• Approved Canandaigua National Bank clock‑face replacement (4-3)
• Approved Peacemaker Brewing two‑day concert with condition no music after 10 PM (7-0)
• Approved Keystone Novelties seasonal tent with seven conditions (7-0)
• Approved Pintxo Wine Bar outdoor dining deck (7-0)
• Approved Diane Johnston walkway replacement (7-0)
• Approved Hair Envy sign installation (7-0)

City Council

The Canandaigua City Council will vote on two resolutions. One creates tax liens on listed properties for delinquent water, sewer, solid waste, code enforcement, fire inspection and snow removal fees. The other authorizes a budget amendment to purchase a Ford Mustang Mach‑E electric vehicle using the remaining $36,000 of a Clean Energy Community grant and $15,000 from the Capital Reserve, and to fund related equipment and a DC fast charger.

• Resolution #2026-027 creates liens on properties for unpaid water, sewer, solid waste, code enforcement, fire inspection and snow removal fees
• Resolution #2026-028 authorizes purchase of a Ford Mustang Mach‑E using $36,000 grant balance and $15,000 capital reserve
• Additional $9,300 grant funding and $5,000 needed to outfit the vehicle with emergency lighting and markings
• Plan to install a DC fast charger in the Niagara Street Parking Lot, costs higher than originally estimated
• $250,000 Clean Energy Community grant received for EV vehicle and charger projects

The council unanimously approved the March 16, 2026 minutes. It adopted Resolution 2026‑027 creating tax liens on properties with unpaid water, sewer, solid waste, snow removal, fire inspection and code‑enforcement fees. It also adopted Resolution 2026‑028 authorizing the purchase of a Ford Mustang Mach‑E for code‑enforcement use, using $36,000 of a clean‑energy grant and $15,000 from the capital reserve. Councilmember Donna Cator was announced as chair of the Finance Committee.

• Approved March 16, 2026 minutes (8-0 voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 2026‑027 creating liens on delinquent utility and service fees (8-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026‑028 authorizing purchase of Ford Mustang Mach‑E using grant funds and $15,000 capital reserve (8-0)
• Appointed Councilmember Donna Cator as Finance Committee Chair (announcement)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:15 PM by voice vote (8-0)

Environmental Committee & Ordinance Committee

The Environmental Committee will hear a presentation from Colliers Engineering & Design on the condition of the Canandaigua Lake Outlet and Feeder Canal gates and discuss repair and upgrade alternatives, including a recommended $1.7 M option to upgrade gates, operations, and capacity. The committee will also introduce the Ad Hoc Tick‑Borne Diseases Education and Prevention Committee and hear personal stories about chronic Lyme disease. Finally, two special‑event applications – a youth fishing experience at the City Pier and a 5K run/walk in Kershaw, Lakefront, and Lagoon Parks – will be reviewed.

• Tick‑Borne Disease Awareness: introduction of an Ad Hoc Tick‑Borne Diseases Education and Prevention Committee and community speakers sharing Lyme disease experiences
• LLJ Youth Fishing Experience: proposed event at the City Pier on June 13, 2026, with 16 parking spaces blocked for registration and tents
• Howard Hanna Run for Little Lives 5K: proposed April 25, 2026 event starting at the gazebo in Kershaw Park, looping through Lakefront and Lagoon Parks with a pedestrian crossing at Lakeshore Drive
• Lake Outlet Gates presentation: three repair/upgrade alternatives with cost estimates of $1.1 M, $1.6 M, and $1.7 M; Alternative #3 (upgraded gate, operations, and capacity) is recommended
• Feeder Canal Gate minor repairs: recommended work includes guardrails, ladder gate, steel painting, and electrical upgrades, estimated at $98,000

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting is scheduled for March 18, 2026. The agenda is procedural as there are no applications for the month.

City Council

The council will vote on a resolution authorizing a revocable license agreement that lets Neon Wave, LLC d/b/a Canandaigua Sailboard use two small craft launch areas in Kershaw Park and Lagoon Park for kayak and paddleboard rentals, at an annual fee of $6,000. The agenda also includes public hearings on amending parking restrictions on Howell Street and on revising the city’s storm‑water management code. Additional actions are resolutions to retain corporation counsel, appoint a new treasurer, amend the budget for equipment and a virtual server, and adopt a local law providing a partial tax exemption for low‑income seniors.

• Resolution #2026-018 – license agreement for Neon Wave, LLC d/b/a Canandaigua Sailboard, $6,000 annual fee
• Ordinance #2026-002 – amendment to Chapter 648, Vehicles and Traffic, parking restrictions on Howell Street
• Ordinance #2026-003 – repeal and adopt new Chapter 795, Stormwater Management and Erosion Control
• Local Law #2026-003 – partial tax exemption for real property owned by low‑income persons age 65+ under NY Real Property Tax Law §467
• Resolution #2026-019 – retain Bond Schoeneck & King as corporation counsel

City Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on special use permits for rooming houses and a new medical office building. The body will also review several requests for historic alterations and signage updates.

• 197 Parrish Street: Proposal for a two-story, 12,660 SF medical office building
• 53 Chapin Street: Special Use Permit for a rooming house
• 86 Bemis Street: Special Use Permit for a rooming house
• 101 Eastern Blvd.: Site Plan Review for a temporary tent in the parking lot
• 11 Phoenix Street: Historic Alteration for entryway and ventilation pipe

The commission unanimously approved two special‑use permits for rooming houses at 53 Chapin St (max 6 occupants, 4 parking spaces) and 86 Bemis St (max 4 occupants, 3 parking spaces). It approved a ventilation pipe for the historic alteration at 11 Phoenix St while tabling the entryway alteration, approved a reduced‑size signage for 101 North St, approved the Phase 2 medical office project at 197 Parrish St, and approved a temporary tent and food‑truck event at 101 Eastern Blvd. All votes were 7‑0 except the ventilation/entryway split, which was 6‑1.

• Approved special‑use permit for 53 Chapin St rooming house (6 occupants, 4 parking) – vote 7‑0
• Approved special‑use permit for 86 Bemis St rooming house (4 occupants, 3 parking) – vote 7‑0
• Approved ventilation pipe for 11 Phoenix St historic alteration – vote 6‑1
• Tabled entryway alteration for 11 Phoenix St historic alteration – vote 6‑1
• Approved signage replacement for 101 North St with 80% logo size – vote 7‑0
• Approved Phase 2 medical office building at 197 Parrish St (25,320 sf, 105 parking) – vote 7‑0
• Approved temporary tent and food‑truck at 101 Eastern Blvd (one tent, one food truck) – vote 7‑0