Canandaigua public meetings in 2021

Committee of the Whole

The Canandaigua Committee of the Whole is meeting to conduct interviews for candidates applying to the Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals. The agenda contains only this one item, which is an executive session, so no public decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• Executive session for interviews of Planning Commission candidates
• Executive session for interviews of Zoning Board of Appeals candidates

City Council

This is a procedural agenda with no substantive items listed. The council is meeting, but the agenda only includes the agenda document and revised meeting materials.

The Canandaigua City Council unanimously adopted the 2022 city budget, which includes a property tax levy of $5,958,077 and a $9,000 special assessment for the Parking Lot Assessment District. The council also approved several related resolutions, including contracts for ferrous chloride and cake biosolids hauling, water rates, a cable franchise agreement with Empire Access, and a fee schedule update. All votes were 9-0.

• Adopted the 2022 city budget (Resolution #2021-087) with a $5,958,077 property tax levy and $9,000 parking lot assessment (Resolution #2021-088).
• Awarded ferrous chloride supply contract to Slack Chemical Company at $1.47 per gallon for 2022 (Resolution #2021-085).
• Awarded cake biosolids hauling contract to Casella Waste Systems at $23.63 per wet ton for 2022 (Resolution #2021-086).
• Approved the 2022 Business Improvement District budget and set a BID charge levy not to exceed $36,466 (Resolution #2021-090).
• Set 2022 water rates: $3.806 per 1,000 gallons for city customers, $5.256 for suburban customers (Resolution #2021-093).
• Approved a cable television franchise agreement with Empire Video Services Corporation (Resolution #2021-094).
• Reappointed Mary Beer as Local Health Officer for a four-year term (Resolution #2021-095).
• Adopted an ordinance amending penalties for offenses in parks and recreation areas (Ordinance #2021-006).

City Council

The City Council is holding a public hearing on the proposed 2022 budget, the main substantive item on the agenda. The rest of the agenda is procedural, with no resolutions, ordinances, or committee reports listed.

• Public hearing on City of Canandaigua Proposed 2022 Budget

The Canandaigua City Council held a public hearing on the proposed 2022 budget, during which one resident raised concerns about PILOT payments and the IDA. No formal decisions were made; the meeting adjourned without any votes on substantive items.

• Public hearing on 2022 budget opened and closed (no action taken)
• Meeting adjourned unanimously (voice vote)

City Council

The Canandaigua City Council is meeting to consider several resolutions and ordinances, including approving a $28,000 settlement with NYSEG and RG&E over a gross receipts tax dispute, consolidating the Mixed Use Zone District, and setting a public hearing for the proposed 2022 budget. They will also hold public hearings on the zoning amendment and a local law regarding tax lien sales, and schedule a hearing for a cable franchise agreement with Empire Access.

• Resolution approving $28,000 settlement with NYSEG and RG&E over gross receipts tax dispute
• Ordinance amending Chapter 850 to consolidate the Mixed Use Zone District
• Resolution setting public hearing for 2022 budget on November 18, 2021
• Resolution scheduling public hearing for Empire Access cable franchise on December 2, 2021
• Resolution retaining Boylan Code LLP as Corporation Counsel through 2023

The Canandaigua City Council approved a $28,000 settlement agreement with NYSEG and RG&E resolving a gross receipts tax dispute, and retained Boylan Code LLP as Corporation Counsel through 2023. The Council also adopted an ordinance consolidating the mixed-use zone district and a local law amending the City Charter regarding the sale of tax liens to the City. Public hearings were set for the 2022 budget and a cable franchise agreement with Empire Access.

• Approved settlement agreement with NYSEG and RG&E for $28,000 (9-0)
• Retained Boylan Code LLP as Corporation Counsel through 2023 (9-0)
• Set public hearing for 2022 City Budget on Nov 18, 2021 (9-0)
• Set public hearing for Empire Access franchise agreement on Dec 2, 2021 (9-0)
• Declared 2015 Bobcat S570 Skid Loader surplus for trade-in (9-0)
• Awarded water treatment chemical supply contracts to four lowest bidders (9-0)
• Adopted ordinance consolidating mixed-use zone district (9-0)
• Adopted local law amending tax lien sale process to favor City purchase (9-0)

Environmental Committee & Ordinance Committee

The Environmental and Ordinance Committees are meeting to review proposed changes to city codes. Key discussions include aligning tobacco penalties with cannabis laws and updating sign regulations to comply with First Amendment case law.

• Proposed amendment to Chapter 519-21 to change tobacco smoking penalties in parks to a $25 civil penalty or up to 20 hours of community service
• Proposed updates to Chapter 850 Article IX (Sign Regulations) regarding 'time, placement and manner' of signs
• Discussion on regulations regarding protests and vulgar language on signage in public forums
• Review of new sign definitions including Commercial Message, Noncommercial Message, and Political Sign

City Council

The Canandaigua City Council is meeting to vote on several resolutions, including amending the water fund capital budget, appropriating funds for speed display signs, and funding continued televising of city meetings. They will also consider creating a new assistant water treatment plant supervisor position and scheduling public hearings on a zoning ordinance and a city charter amendment. The agenda includes approval of minutes and committee reports.

• Resolution #2021-072: Transfer $35,000 from Tank Roadway Repaving to electrical panel hut and backwash tank valve projects
• Resolution #2021-073: Appropriate $11,300 from Police Asset Seizure & Forfeiture Reserve for four solar-powered radar feedback signs
• Resolution #2021-074: Appropriate $11,000 from contingency to continue televising and live streaming city meetings via Finger Lakes Television
• Resolution #2021-075: Create Assistant Water Treatment Plant Supervisor position
• Ordinance #2021-005: Public hearing on consolidating Mixed Use Zone District; Local Law to amend City Charter on tax lien sales

The Canandaigua City Council approved several resolutions, including transferring $35,000 for urgent water treatment plant repairs, appropriating $11,300 for four solar-powered speed display signs, and appropriating $11,000 to continue televising and live-streaming all city meetings. The council also created an Assistant Water Treatment Plant Supervisor position, extended the city's auditing contract for one year, and set public hearings for November 4, 2021, on a zoning ordinance and a charter amendment. Two ordinances were tabled.

• Approved transferring $35,000 from the Tank Roadway Repaving Project to build an electrical panel hut and replace a backwash tank valve.
• Approved appropriating $11,300 from the Police Asset Seizure & Forfeiture Reserve for four solar-powered radar feedback signs.
• Approved appropriating $11,000 from the 2021 budget contingency to continue televising and live-streaming all city meetings.
• Approved creating an Assistant Water Treatment Plant Supervisor position.
• Approved a one-year contract extension with Mengel Metzger Barr & Co. for auditing services, not to exceed $20,700.
• Set a public hearing for November 4, 2021, on Ordinance #2021-005 to consolidate the Mixed-Use Zone District.
• Set a public hearing for November 4, 2021, on a local law amending the City Charter regarding the sale of tax liens.
• Tabled Ordinance #2021-005 and Local Law #2021-005.

Planning Committee & Finance Committee

The Planning and Finance Committees are meeting to discuss several items, including the newly effective NYStretch energy code, the purchase of four additional speed display signs, renewal of the city auditor contract, and proposed changes to the tax lien sale process. The agenda also includes a budget amendment for televising meetings and a plan to create a new assistant water treatment plant supervisor position.

• NYStretch Code effective as of October 2, 2021; discussion on enforcement flexibility
• Purchase of four solar-powered radar feedback signs for $11,300 from Police Asset Seizure & Forfeiture Reserve
• One-year renewal of auditor contract with Mengel Metzger Barr & Co. for $20,700 (increase of $750)
• Budget amendment of $11,000 from contingency for airing all city meetings on FLTV
• Proposed local law to retain all tax liens instead of selling them at auction, with 1% monthly interest

Environmental Committee & Ordinance Committee

The Environmental and Ordinance Committees will meet to discuss property encroachments at Atwater Meadows and several potential regulatory changes. Topics include tobacco use in public spaces, the rental housing inspection program, and sign ordinances.

• Request from Riedman Homes for a 90-day implementation extension of the NYStretch Energy Code
• Discussion on prohibiting tobacco smoking and vaping in municipal public spaces
• Review of a request by property owner Michael Yarger to discontinue the Rental Housing Inspection Program
• Discussion of potential encroachments by Yacht Club Cove properties adjacent to Atwater Meadows
• Review of draft changes to the sign ordinance regarding 'time, placement and manner' regulations

Planning Committee & Finance Committee

The Planning and Finance Committees are meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items. The Planning Committee will review proposals to consolidate three mixed-use zoning districts along South Main Street into one and to expand the contiguous historic district by adding about 68 properties. The Finance Committee will review the six-month financial report, consider a $35,000 budget transfer for urgent water treatment plant repairs, and discuss proposed amendments to the Local Development Corporation's bylaws.

• Consolidate MU-1, MU-2, MU-3 mixed-use zoning districts into a single district reflecting current MU-2 rules
• Expand contiguous historic district by adding 68 properties on Dungan, Park, Washington, Gibson, Catherine, Wood, and Sly Streets
• Transfer $35,000 from tank roadway repaving to build a hut for electrical panel and replace backwash tank valve at water treatment plant
• Review proposed amendments to LDC bylaws, including expanding board to nine directors and specifying terms
• Six-month financial review by Treasurer Nancy Abdallah

City Council

This agenda is largely procedural, containing only the agenda and revised meeting materials for the September 2, 2021 City Council meeting. No specific decisions or discussion items are listed.

• Review of revised agenda PDF

The Canandaigua City Council voted 9-0 to adopt a policy permanently prohibiting pesticide use on city parkland, replacing the previous five-year moratorium, with an emergency application procedure for public safety hazards. An amendment to limit the ban to lake parks only failed 7-2. The council also approved a rezoning of 59 Buffalo Street from manufacturing to residential, and adopted an ordinance prohibiting public cannabis smoking or vaping with a $25 fine or up to 20 hours of community service.

• Adopted Resolution #2021-070: permanent pesticide ban on city parkland, with emergency exception (9-0).
• Rejected amendment to limit pesticide ban to lake parks only (7-2).
• Approved Ordinance #2021-004: rezoning 59 Buffalo Street from manufacturing to residential (9-0).
• Adopted amended Ordinance #2021-003: prohibiting public cannabis smoking/vaping, with $25 fine or community service (5-4).
• Approved Local Law #2021-003: adding local energy code provisions (6-3).
• Approved Local Law #2021-004: authorizing property tax levy over state limit (8-1).
• Tabled Resolution #2021-069: CDBG grant application for Square Knot Brewing expansion (9-0).
• Awarded Waterfront Parks Master Plan contract to Bergmann Associates for $28,000 (9-0).

Environmental Committee & Ordinance Committee

Three committees are meeting to review a planned unit development for townhomes, potential bans on cannabis use in public spaces, and updates to zoning and historic districts. The Environmental Committee is also discussing pesticide use in parks and flood insurance standards.

• PUD application for 73 rental townhouses on 21.6 acres between Spencer Lane and Chapel Street
• Proposed ordinances to prohibit smoking and vaping of cannabis (and potentially tobacco) in public spaces
• Proposal to consolidate MU-1, MU-2, and MU-3 mixed-use zone districts into a single zone
• Proposal to add 68 properties on Dungan, Park, Washington, Gibson, Catherine, Wood, and Sly Streets to the historic district
• Review of a new Turf and Landscape Management Policy to end a pesticide moratorium on city park lands

City Council

This is a procedural agenda for the Canandaigua City Council meeting on August 5, 2021. The agenda lists only the agenda itself and meeting materials, with no specific action items or discussion topics detailed. The revised agenda PDF is provided as a reference.

Planning Committee & Finance Committee

The Canandaigua Planning and Finance Committees will discuss and recommend action on several items, including renewing the School Resource Officer agreement, awarding a sewer disinfection project bid, rezoning a property for affordable housing, and consenting to a Civic Center mortgage. The meeting includes both decisions and discussions, with some items requiring additional appropriations.

• Appropriate $728,250 from Sewer Fund Capital Reserve for effluent disinfection project, including alternates and contingency
• Renew School Resource Officer agreement for 3 years with 50/50 cost share for full-time SRO
• Rezone 59 Buffalo Street from M-1 to R-1B for Habitat for Humanity home
• Consent to $440,000 mortgage on Civic Center and extend lease 20 years
• Approve CDBG application for Square Knot Brewing for $285,000

Environmental Committee & Ordinance Committee

The Environmental and Ordinance Committees are reviewing proposals for waterfront expansion, electric vehicle infrastructure, and park maintenance. The body is also discussing updates to the city's energy and sign codes.

• Proposed City Pier extension adding 5,850 square feet at an estimated cost of $325,000
• Proposal to spend $5,500 for grant writing to install EV charging stations at City Hall, Niagara Street, and Muar Street lots
• Recommendation to end a pesticide moratorium on City park lands and return to the Integrated Pest Management program
• Discussion of adopting the NYStretch Energy Code
• Review of potential changes to the sign ordinance regarding 'time, placement and manner' regulations

Planning Committee & Finance Committee

The Planning and Finance Committees will review recommendations for the Comprehensive Plan, including housing affordability and park updates. The Finance Committee will also discuss $1,037,402 in available ARPA funds and a proposed project to upgrade the Water Resource Recovery Facility.

• Proposed use of $1,037,402 in ARPA Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds
• Proposed conversion of the Water Resource Recovery Facility from anaerobic to aerobic digesters
• Request for 15-minute parking for curbside delivery at local restaurants
• Six priority recommendations from the Comprehensive Plan Implementation Committee
• Resolution of conflicting drafts in the City's Financial Reporting Policy

City Council

The Canandaigua City Council is meeting on July 1, 2021, with a revised agenda. The agenda lists only procedural items—approval of the agenda and receipt of meeting materials—with no substantive actions or discussions specified.

• Approval of the agenda
• Receipt of meeting materials (revised agenda PDF)

The Canandaigua City Council introduced and tabled ordinances and local laws related to cannabis, including zoning for retail dispensaries and on-site consumption, a ban on public smoking/vaping of cannabis, and an opt-out of on-site consumption establishments. Public hearings for these items were scheduled for August 5, 2021. The council also accepted the 2020 financial statements, opposed a National Grid petition, and approved several other resolutions.

• Accepted Lafayette Trail historic marker donation (9-0)
• Set Aug. 5 public hearing on cannabis on-site consumption opt-out (8-1)
• Set Aug. 5 public hearing on cannabis retail zoning ordinance (9-0)
• Set Aug. 5 public hearing on public cannabis smoking/vaping ban (8-1)
• Accepted 2020 financial statements (9-0)
• Opposed National Grid/NYSERDA petition 19-E-0735 (9-0)
• Declared surplus vehicles for auction (9-0)
• Appropriated up to $75,000 for Holiday Harbor tax refunds (8-0, 1 abstention)

Environmental Committee & Ordinance Committee

The Environmental and Ordinance Committees are reviewing local policies on pesticide use, park litter, and energy codes. The body is also discussing zoning restrictions for adult-use cannabis dispensaries and consumption sites.

• Proposed zoning for cannabis retail in C-2, C-L, C-3, MU-2, and MU-3 districts
• Discussion on extending the pesticide moratorium on City park lands
• Review of the 'Carry-in, Carry-out' litter policy for City parks
• Proposed adoption of the NYStretch Energy Code
• Discussion on Covington Subdivision drainage swale on Saxton and Spencer Lanes

Planning Committee & Finance Committee

The Planning and Finance Committees will discuss several cannabis-related items, including whether to opt out of on-site consumption establishments, zoning rules for dispensaries and consumption sites, and a potential ban on smoking/vaping in public spaces. They will also receive an update on the Waterfront Active Transportation Plan and review the 2020 fiscal year audit. A proposed ordinance to amend the zoning code to allow cannabis retail dispensaries and on-site consumption establishments in certain commercial districts is included.

• Discussion on opting out of on-site cannabis consumption establishments
• Proposed zoning ordinance to allow cannabis retail dispensaries and on-site consumption sites in C-2, C-3, C-L, MU-2, and MU-3 districts
• Discussion on prohibiting cannabis smoking/vaping in city parks and possibly on sidewalks
• Review of 2020 fiscal year audit with Raymond F. Wagner, CPA, P.C.
• Lafayette Trail historic sign donation agreement for installation near Main Street and Scotland Road

City Council

The City Council is considering a local law to adopt the NYStretch Energy Code for more efficient building standards. The council also passed resolutions to honor retiring Fire Captain Don Phillips and to award a contract for infrastructure materials.

• Awarded $83,091.98 bid to Blair Supply Corporation for water and wastewater system parts
• Resolution to set a July 1, 2021, public hearing for Local Law #2021-002 (Local Energy Code)
• Resolution recognizing Captain Don Phillips for 29 years of service
• Appointment of Cindy Wallace to the Board of Assessment Review

The Canandaigua City Council unanimously approved a resolution awarding a $83,091.98 bid to Blair Supply Corporation for water distribution and wastewater collection system parts. The council also set a public hearing for July 1 on a proposed local energy code (NYStretch), recognized a retiring fire captain, and appointed Cindy Wallace to the Board of Assessment Review. No substantive decisions were made on cannabis regulations, which remain under discussion.

• Awarded $83,091.98 bid to Blair Supply Corp for water/wastewater parts (9-0)
• Set July 1 public hearing on Local Law #2021-002 adopting NYStretch energy code (9-0)
• Recognized and thanked Captain Don Phillips for 29 years of service (9-0)
• Appointed Cindy Wallace to Board of Assessment Review (9-0)
• Approved May 6, 2021 council minutes (9-0)

Environmental Committee & Ordinance Committee

The Environmental and Ordinance Committees are reviewing stormwater reports and cannabis zoning. The body is also discussing updates to sign regulations and the adoption of the NYStretch Energy Code.

• Discussion of cannabis retail and consumption zoning in C-2, C-L, C-3, MU-2, and MU-3 districts
• Proposed rewrite of sign regulations to be content-neutral
• Potential $70,000 in grant funding for adopting the NYStretch Energy Code
• NYSDEC approval of a Freshwater Wetland Permit for the Lagoon Park Restoration Project
• Presentation of the annual Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Report

City Council

The City Council is holding a meeting on May 6, 2021. The agenda includes the agenda document and a revised version of the meeting materials. No specific items are listed in the provided text.

• Agenda for May 6, 2021 meeting
• Revised meeting materials

The Canandaigua City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 2021-001, amending the zoning code to regulate short-term rentals. The ordinance requires short-term rentals to be the owner's primary residence except in certain commercial and mixed-use districts, and sets standards for registration, inspections, parking, and record-keeping. The council also approved several resolutions, including supporting the Finger Lakes Region as a National Heritage Area, authorizing an opt-out community solar program, creating new city positions, and awarding a contract for Main Street grant administration.

• Adopted amended short-term rental ordinance (Ordinance 2021-001) unanimously (8-0)
• Approved resolution supporting Finger Lakes Region as National Heritage Area (8-0)
• Authorized opt-out community solar program via Joule (8-0)
• Created Deputy Director of Public Works position (8-0)
• Created Laborer (Non-Drivers License) position (8-0)
• Awarded contract to MRB Group for NYMS grant administration, not to exceed $33,250 (8-0)
• Transferred $10,500 from Fire Station 1 floor project to Hurley Site fuel tank project for contaminated soil disposal (8-0)
• Tabled resolution to appropriate $6,500 for Computer Voice Stress Analyzer (8-0)

Planning Committee & Finance Committee

The Planning and Finance Committees are meeting to continue discussions on zoning for cannabis retail dispensaries and on-site consumption sites, and to consider local restrictions on cannabis use in parks and sidewalks. The Finance Committee will consider appropriating $6,500 from the Police Asset Seizure & Forfeiture Reserve to replace a Computer Voice Stress Analyzer and train an investigator, and creating a new civil service title of Deputy Director of DPW. The meeting also includes an executive session on personnel matters.

• Cannabis zoning: proposed to allow retail dispensaries in C-2, C-L, C-3, MU-2, MU-3 districts; on-site consumption with special use permit; prohibited in residential and neighborhood commercial districts
• Discussion on prohibiting cannabis use in city parks and possibly on sidewalks
• Appropriation of $6,500 from Police Asset Seizure & Forfeiture Reserve for CVSA replacement and training
• Creation of Civil Service title 'Deputy Director of DPW' to replace Coordinator of Public Works
• Executive session on medical, financial, credit, or employment history of a person

Environmental Committee & Ordinance Committee

The Environmental and Ordinance Committees are meeting to discuss local cannabis controls, energy code adoption, and community solar programs. The body will also review proposed amendments to the Short Term Rental Ordinance and a request for more restrictive archery regulations.

• Proposed adoption of NYStretch Energy Code to potentially secure over $70,000 in grant funding
• Discussion on opting out of retail cannabis dispensaries and on-site establishments
• Proposed amendment to the Short Term Rental Ordinance (Ordinance 2021-001)
• Proposal to explicitly prohibit marijuana products in City parks per §519 of City Code
• Discussion on transitioning community solar programs from opt-in to opt-out

City Council

The Canandaigua City Council is holding a special meeting with a public hearing on Local Law #2021-001, which would amend the interest and penalties for delinquent real property taxes for 2021 only, in response to COVID-19 economic hardships. The council will also review minutes, hear committee reports, and consider resolutions and appointments.

• Public hearing on Local Law #2021-001 to revise delinquent property tax interest/penalties for 2021
• Proposed changes extend delinquency period from 30 to 60 days and reduce monthly penalty rates
• Resolution #2021-032 sets the time and place of the public hearing
• Meeting held virtually via Zoom

The Canandaigua City Council held a public hearing and unanimously adopted Local Law #2021-001, which revises the interest and penalties for delinquent real property city taxes for 2021. The law amends Local Law No. 1 of 1994, and the motion carried 9-0 with no opposition.

• Adopted Local Law #2021-001 revising interest and penalties for delinquent real property city taxes (9-0)

Planning Committee & Finance Committee

The Canandaigua City Council committees will discuss whether to opt out of allowing adult-use cannabis retail dispensaries and on-site consumption sites, and how to zone them if not. They will also review a proposed rezoning of 22.6 acres between Spencer Lane and Chapel Street for a 73-unit townhome development, and consider changes to the budget amendment policy and tax lien sale procedures.

• Proposed PUD rezoning for 73 townhome units on 22.6 acres between Spencer Lane and Chapel Street
• Discussion of local law to opt out of adult-use cannabis retail dispensaries and on-site consumption sites
• Proposed zoning for cannabis establishments similar to tobacco stores and drinking establishments
• Review of Budget Amendment Policy changes for capital budget amendments and reserve expenditures
• Potential City Charter change to retain tax liens instead of selling them at auction

City Council

The Canandaigua City Council is meeting to vote on several resolutions and one ordinance. Key actions include creating liens on properties with delinquent water, sewer, refuse, and inspection fees totaling over $131,000, amending the capital budget to buy new DPW equipment, and holding a public hearing on proposed short-term rental zoning changes. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and committee reports.

• Resolution to create liens on 283 properties for unpaid fees totaling $131,505.90
• Resolution to amend capital budget, adding $39,667 for a John Deere loader and Wacker Neuson excavator
• Resolution to set a public hearing on zoning amendments for short-term rentals
• Ordinance amending Chapter 850 (Zoning) relating to short-term rentals
• Resolution to award a contract for the Water Treatment Plant Transmission Main Project

The Canandaigua City Council unanimously approved a $636,446 contract with Morsch Pipeline, Inc. for the Water Treatment Plant Transmission Main Project, after the lowest bidder withdrew. The council also voted to separate the Clerk/Treasurer position into two roles, approved a settlement reducing the Lakeside Village property assessment, and set a public hearing on short-term rental zoning amendments for May 6, 2021.

• Approved $636,446 contract to Morsch Pipeline for water main project (9-0)
• Separated Clerk/Treasurer into two positions (9-0)
• Approved tax assessment settlement with Lakeside Village, reducing assessments (9-0)
• Set public hearing for short-term rental zoning amendments for May 6, 2021 (9-0)
• Extended downtown parking lot closure for outdoor dining through Oct 30 (9-0)
• Amended capital budget to fund DPW equipment, canceling Hurley generator project (9-0)
• Created liens for delinquent water/sewer and other fees (9-0)
• Established $200 petty cash fund for Kershaw Park (9-0)

Environmental Committee & Ordinance Committee

The Environmental and Ordinance Committees are meeting to discuss energy codes, short-term rental amendments, and budget changes. The body will review the implementation of the Community Choice Aggregation program and a proposal to reallocate capital funds for DPW equipment.

• Adoption of NYStretch Energy Code to potentially secure over $70,000 in grant funding
• Proposed amendment to short-term rental ordinance for non-owner-occupied properties in commercial zones
• Proposed Capital Budget Amendment to increase General Fund Capital by $39,667 for a $205,000 loader and $190,000 excavator
• Proposal to cancel the Hurley Building generator replacement project to fund equipment and electrical engineering
• Discussion of subdivision regulations regarding the 10% land reservation for recreational purposes (§802-13(G))

City Council

This agenda contains only procedural items: the agenda itself and meeting materials. No decisions, discussions, or action items are listed for this meeting.

• No substantive items listed

The Canandaigua City Council approved the Police Reform and Reinvention Collaborative Plan, awarded a $406,000 contract to Massa Construction for the Fire Station #1 apparatus bay floor replacement, and adopted the Pandemic Operations Plan. It also authorized a $3,800 budget amendment for cemetery surveys, continued the Lagoon Park herbicide exemption, and approved a joint recreation agreement with the Town of Canandaigua, amending day camp fees to $100 per week.

• Approved Resolution #2021-014: $3,800 budget amendment for cemetery surveys.
• Approved Resolution #2021-015: Continued exemption for Lagoon Park restoration from pesticide moratorium (8-1, White opposed).
• Approved Resolution #2021-016: Adopted the Police Reform and Reinvention Collaborative Plan.
• Approved Resolution #2021-017: Awarded $406,000 contract to Massa Construction for Fire Station #1 floor and door replacement.
• Approved Resolution #2021-018: Adopted the Pandemic Operations Plan.
• Approved Resolution #2021-019: Authorized intermunicipal recreation agreement with the Town of Canandaigua, amended to not bind future years.
• Approved Resolution #2021-020: Amended Day Camp fee to $100/week and Kiddie Kamp to $65/week for all residents.
• Approved Resolution #2021-021: Adopted policy on City Council and City Manager relationship.

Planning Committee & Finance Committee

The Planning and Finance Committees will discuss adopting a state-required pandemic operations plan, review a proposed policy on council inquiries, consider awarding a $406,000 contract for Fire Station #1 floor replacement, and adjust recreation and day camp fees as part of a trial agreement with the Town.

• Pandemic Operations Plan adoption required by April 1, 2021
• Proposed policy on City Council inquiries and investigations
• Fire Station #1 apparatus bay floor replacement: Massa Construction bid $406,000 (base $374,000 + $32,000 alternate), plus $40,000 contingency
• Town/City joint recreation trial: City to administer programs, costs shared 50/50, Town not-to-exceed $20,000 for 2021
• Day Camp fee proposed at $100/week for all residents (family $250); Kiddie Kamp at $65/week for all

Environmental Committee & Ordinance Committee

The Environmental Committee is reviewing a proposal to convert the Water Resource Recovery Facility to an aerobic digester system. The Ordinance Committee is discussing potential amendments to short-term rental laws for commercial districts and the adoption of the NYStretch Energy Code.

• Proposed conversion of Water Resource Recovery Facility to an aerobic digester system
• Recommended $3,800 from the Cemetery Fund for West Ave Cemetery survey work
• Discussion on amending short-term rental regulations for non-owner-occupied properties in commercial zones
• Review of §802-13(G) subdivision regulations regarding the 10% land reservation for recreation
• Proposed adoption of NYStretch Energy Code with potential grant funding over $70,000

City Council

The Canandaigua City Council is meeting to vote on several resolutions, including supporting a land purchase for shoreline protection, accepting easements for a housing development, certifying a Planned Unit Development application, amending the budget for a bucket truck, and hiring a cell tower lease consultant. The agenda also includes committee reports and a reconsideration of a noise study resolution.

• Resolution #2021-009: Support using $350,000 in NYS grant funds to help Town purchase 3950 County Road 16 for shoreline protection
• Resolution #2021-010: Accept easements for The Cottages at Canandaigua Phase II, including utility, access, and parking easements
• Resolution #2021-011: Certify sketch plan for 30-acre Planned Unit Development near Steward Place and North Road
• Resolution #2021-012: Authorize $15,000 budget amendment from Capital Reserve for used bucket truck
• Resolution #2021-013: Retain Bench Strength Partners as cell tower lease consultant

The Canandaigua City Council unanimously approved a resolution supporting the Town of Canandaigua's purchase of 3950 County Road 16, agreeing to use $350,000 of NYS source water protection grant funds to reimburse the Town. The Council also unanimously accepted eight easements for The Cottages at Canandaigua Phase II, certified a sketch plan for a 30-acre Planned Unit Development, authorized a budget amendment for a used bucket truck, and retained Bench Strength Partners to review telecommunications leases. Additionally, the Council rescinded Resolution 2021-008 regarding a noise study of the race track.

• Approved resolution supporting Town purchase of 3950 County Road 16 with $350,000 in grant funds (9-0)
• Accepted eight easements and right of way for The Cottages at Canandaigua Phase II (9-0)
• Certified Chrisanntha, Inc. sketch plan for 30-acre PUD as complete and referred for review (9-0)
• Authorized budget amendment appropriating up to $15,000 from Capital Reserve for used bucket truck (9-0)
• Retained Bench Strength Partners to assist with telecommunications lease negotiations (9-0)
• Rescinded Resolution 2021-008 regarding race track noise study (9-0)

Planning Committee & Finance Committee

The Canandaigua Planning and Finance Committees are meeting jointly to discuss several items, including a proposed 72-home subdivision, utility easements, a budget amendment for a bucket truck, and a cell tower lease consultant. The agenda also includes a review of the police use of force policy and annual report, though no formal action is being taken on the policy.

• PUD application for North Classics Subdivision: 30 acres, 72 single-family homes, dedicated park
• Dedication of 8 utility easements at The Cottages of Canandaigua Phase II
• Budget amendment: $15,000 from Capital Reserve for used small bucket truck ($75,000 total)
• Recommendation to hire Bench Strength Partners for cell tower lease consulting
• Review of 2020 police use of force report: 11 incidents, 5 injuries, 1 officer-involved shooting

Environmental Committee & Ordinance Committee

The Environmental Committee is discussing invasive species removal at Lagoon Park and a land acquisition at 3950 County Road 16. The Ordinance Committee is reviewing a proposed loitering ordinance for Main Street and a draft Police Reform and Reinvention Collaborative Plan.

• Proposed use of $350,000 from a $680,000 NYSDEC grant for the Town to purchase 3950 County Road 16
• Proposal to remove European Buckthorn in Lagoon Park using herbicides
• Proposed ordinance addressing loitering in crosswalks and traffic medians on Main Street
• Introduction of the draft Police Reform and Reinvention Collaborative Plan
• Executive session regarding current litigation

City Council

The Canandaigua City Council is meeting to vote on seven resolutions, including renewing an inter-municipal IT services agreement with Geneva, setting conditional camp fees for town residents, and authorizing funding for Habitat for Humanity and PathStone. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and committee reports.

• Resolution #2021-001: Authorizes inter-municipal agreement with City of Geneva for shared IT services through Dec 31, 2023.
• Resolution #2021-002: Sets camp fees for Town of Canandaigua residents at $120/week per child and $310/week per family, unless an IMA is reached.
• Resolution #2021-003: Authorizes $17,000 from CDBG fund for Habitat for Humanity home preservation program.
• Resolution #2021-004: Authorizes renewal agreement with PathStone Corporation.
• Resolution #2021-005: Approves and funds 2020 NYS Main Street Grant application for target area building renovation.

The Canandaigua City Council approved a resolution to conduct a noise study of the race track, despite opposition from four councilmembers who argued the city lacks jurisdiction. The council also unanimously renewed an inter-municipal IT services agreement with the City of Geneva through 2023, set conditional camp fees for town residents, and approved several other resolutions including agreements with Habitat for Humanity and PathStone, a Main Street grant application, a gifts policy, and a recognition of a retiring water plant operator.

• Approved race track noise study resolution (5-4)
• Renewed IT services agreement with City of Geneva through 2023 (9-0)
• Set conditional camp fees for town residents at $120/week per child and $310/week per family (9-0)
• Approved $17,000 renewal agreement with Habitat for Humanity (9-0)
• Approved $53,800 renewal agreement with PathStone (9-0)
• Approved and endorsed 2020 NY Main Street grant application for up to $500,000 (9-0)
• Adopted policy on gifts to the city with $1,000 approval threshold (9-0)
• Recognized retiring Water Treatment Plant Operator Francis 'Fran' Knoerl (9-0)