Canandaigua public meetings in 2025

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will approve minutes from the November 19, 2025 meeting and then consider three variance applications. One is a use variance for a carryout restaurant at 32 North Main Street, which is not permitted in the R‑I Residential Institutional zone. The other two are area variances for rooming houses at 53 Chapin Street and 86 Bemis Street, each located 150 feet from an existing rooming house, contrary to the 1,000‑foot spacing rule.

• Use variance for a carryout restaurant at 32 North Main Street (Application #25-358)
• Area variance for a rooming house at 53 Chapin Street (Application #25-359)
• Area variance for a rooming house at 86 Bemis Street (Application #25-360)

The board unanimously approved the November 19 minutes. It approved a use variance for 32 North Main Street to operate a carryout restaurant, with a SEQR Negative Declaration, both by 6‑0 voice votes. The rooming‑house variance for 53 Chapin Street was initially rejected (3‑3) but later approved after amendment by a 4‑2 roll‑call vote. No decision was recorded for the 86 Bemis Street application.

• Approved November 19, 2025 minutes (6-0 voice vote)
• Approved SEQR Negative Declaration for Application #25-358 (6-0 voice vote)
• Approved Application #25-358 (carryout restaurant) (6-0 roll call)
• Rejected Application #25-359 (rooming house) on first motion (3-3 roll call)
• Approved Application #25-359 after amendment (4-2 roll call)
• No decision recorded for Application #25-360 (rooming house) – discussion continued

City Council

The Canandaigua City Council will vote on the 2026 budget, tax levy, and various fee and contract changes. The meeting also includes appointments to city boards and a resolution recognizing outgoing Mayor Bob Palumbo.

• Adoption of 2026 budget ($22.46M General Fund)
• Establishment of 2026 tax levy ($8.16M)
• Approval of 2026 Business Improvement District budget ($45,000)
• Authorization of contracts with outside agencies ($106,000 BID, $29,932 dog control)
• Resolution recognizing Mayor Bob Palumbo's service

The council approved the November 17, 2025 minutes and appointed several board members. It adopted the 2026 city budget despite a mayoral dissent, set the 2026 property tax levy, and approved new water rates and other fiscal measures.

• Approved November 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote 8-0)
• Appointed David Plante and Zoning Board members Bill Wright, T.J. Falbo, Julie Harris, and Karen White (unanimous voice vote 8-0)
• Adopted 2026 city budget (passed 7-1, Mayor opposed)
• Established 2026 property tax levy of $8,156,075 and $10,000 special assessment (passed 8-0)
• Authorized Treasurer to collect county taxes (passed 8-0)
• Approved 2026 Business Improvement District budget and levy up to $45,000 (passed 8-0)
• Authorized City Manager to enter contracts per 2026 budget (passed 8-0)
• Adopted 2026 water rates: $6.339 per 1,000 gallons residential/commercial, $8.8396 per 1,000 gallons suburban, with minimum quarterly charges (passed 8-0)

City Planning Commission

The City Planning Commission will consider three applications: a special use permit, site plan and architectural review to demolish the existing building and construct a drive‑through restaurant at 160 Eastern Boulevard (Application #25-327); an architectural review to install a privacy fence at 295 Lakeshore Drive for the Canandaigua Country Club (Application #25-331); and a special use permit to operate a carry‑out restaurant at 164 Mill Street (Application #25-361). The commission will also approve the minutes from the November 12, 2025 meeting.

• Item 01 – Special Use Permit, Site Plan & Architectural Review for a drive‑through restaurant at 160 Eastern Blvd (Application #25-327).
• Item 02 – Architectural Review to install a privacy fence at 295 Lakeshore Drive, Canandaigua Country Club (Application #25-331).
• Item 03 – Special Use Permit to operate a carry‑out restaurant at 164 Mill Street (Application #25-361).
• Approval of minutes from the November 12, 2025 meeting.

The Canandaigua Planning Commission approved a special use permit, site plan, and architectural review for a drive-through restaurant at 160 Eastern Boulevard (7-0), after determining no significant environmental impact. It also approved a privacy fence at the Canandaigua Country Club with conditions (7-0) and a special use permit for a carry-out restaurant at 164 Mill Street (7-0).

• Approved Application #25-327 for drive-through restaurant at 160 Eastern Blvd (7-0)
• Issued SEQR Negative Declaration for Application #25-327 (7-0)
• Approved Application #25-331 for privacy fence at Canandaigua Country Club with conditions (7-0)
• Approved Application #25-361 for carry-out restaurant at 164 Mill Street (7-0)

Budget Workshops

The City Council will interview candidates for open Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, and Board of Assessment Review positions. They will review the recommended 2026 budget and set dates for additional budget wrap‑up workshops. Future meetings include a possible Dec. 1 and Dec. 8 wrap‑up session and a Dec. 15 council meeting for budget adoption.

• Interview candidates for Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, and Board of Assessment Review positions
• Review the recommended 2026 budget
• Schedule Budget Wrap‑up #1 on Nov 24, 2025, 6:00‑9:00 pm
• Schedule optional Budget Wrap‑up #2 on Dec 1, 2025, 6:00‑9:00 pm
• Schedule optional Budget Wrap‑up #3 on Dec 8, 2025, 6:00‑9:00 pm

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will review Application #25-309 submitted by Robert Marvin for an area variance. The request seeks permission to build a patio that abuts the side‑yard property line, contrary to the ordinance’s three‑foot setback requirement. The board will decide whether to grant the variance.

• Application #25-309 – variance to build a patio with zero setback at 228 North Main Street (requires 3‑ft setback per §850‑27.A.4)

The Board approved the October 15 meeting minutes by a 7‑0 voice vote. It then denied the variance application for 228 North Main Street, voting 6‑1 with Chairman Bader dissenting. The meeting was adjourned by a 7‑0 voice vote.

• Approved October 15 minutes (7-0)
• Denied variance for 228 North Main St (6-1)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding the proposed 2026 budget and a local law to establish sewer rents. A budget workshop will follow the main meeting to review the recommended 2026 budget.

• Public hearing on the Proposed 2026 City Budget
• Local Law #2025-003: Establishing sewer rents at $6.4282 per 1,000 gallons with a $72.00 minimum quarterly charge
• Public hearing on Local Law #2025-003 regarding sewer rents
• 2026 Budget Workshop #3 to review recommended budget

The council approved the October 30, 2025 minutes unanimously by voice vote (8-0). Councilmember-at-Large Covington moved to table Local Law 2025-003 establishing sewer rents, seconded by Councilmember-at-Large Merrill, and the motion passed by voice vote (9-0). No other actions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved October 30, 2025 minutes (voice vote 8-0)
• Tabled Local Law 2025-003 establishing sewer rents (voice vote 9-0)

Budget Workshops

The City Council is meeting to review the recommended 2026 budget. This session follows a public hearing on the budget held earlier in the evening.

• Review of Recommended 2026 Budget

City Planning Commission

The City Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding restaurant developments on South Main Street and Eastern Boulevard. The body will also review several applications for signage, fencing, and exterior renovations.

• Public hearing for restaurant expansion at 811 South Main Street (COHO DEVELOPMENT)
• Public hearing for a new drive-through restaurant at 160 Eastern Boulevard (7 BREW)
• Signage alterations at 40 South Main Street (STATE FARM) and 87 South Main Street (MYSTIC MERMAID)
• Privacy fence installation at 295 Lakeshore Drive (CANANDAIGUA COUNTRY CLUB)
• Exterior renovation at 22 Lakeshore Drive (FINGER LAKES PREMIER PROPERTIES)

The commission approved a restaurant expansion at 811 South Main Street and several signage projects, including State Farm, Mystic Mermaid, Diner on Main, and Finger Lakes Premier Properties. It also approved the meeting minutes unanimously. Two applications—7 Brew drive‑through and a Country Club privacy fence—were tabled pending further review. All decisions were recorded with vote counts.

• Approved application #25-291 (COHO Development restaurant expansion) (5-1)
• Tabled application #25-327 (7 Brew drive‑through) pending county and DPW review (6-0)
• Approved application #25-328 (State Farm signage) (6-0)
• Approved application #25-329 (Mystic Mermaid signage) (6-0)
• Tabled application #25-331 (Canandaigua Country Club privacy fence) pending landscaping plan (6-0)
• Approved application #25-333 (Diner on Main signage) (6-0)
• Approved application #25-341 (Finger Lakes Premier Properties façade renovation) (6-0)

Budget Workshops

The City Council is reviewing the recommended 2026 budget. This session focuses on the BID, OC Historical Society, and department heads for Police, Fire, and DPW.

• Review of recommended 2026 budget for BID and OC Historical Society
• Budget review for Police, Fire, and DPW department heads

Budget Workshops

The City Council will present a general overview of the recommended 2026 budget, covering the General Fund, Water Fund, and Sewer Fund. This is the first of a series of budget workshops scheduled through December. Future sessions will review the budget, hold a public hearing, and culminate in budget adoption by the council.

• General Overview of Recommended 2026 Budget (General, Water, Sewer Funds)
• Budget Workshop #2 – Nov 10: review recommended 2026 budget
• Public Hearing on Budget – Nov 17 City Council meeting
• Budget Adoption – Dec 15 City Council meeting
• Budget Workshop #3 – Nov 24 (additional discussion)

City Council

The Canandaigua City Council approved contracts totaling $6,284,935 to build a new 3.0 MG concrete water storage tank and related electrical upgrades at the Water Treatment Plant. It also set November 17, 2025, as the date for public hearings on the proposed 2026 city budget and on a local law to impose sewer rents. Additional actions include awarding a $28,710 purchase of composite deck boards for the City Pier Boathouse and authorizing budget contingency funds for fire department overtime, a union settlement, and vehicle repairs.

• Awarded construction contract to Preload, LLC for $5,313,000 and electrical contract to O’Connell Electric for $971,935 (total $6,284,935) for the Water Storage Tank No. 1 Replacement project
• Scheduled public hearing on the proposed 2026 City Budget for November 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM
• Scheduled public hearing on a local law establishing sewer rents for November 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM
• Awarded City Pier Boathouse deck board purchase to Knapp & Schlappi Lumber Co. for $28,710 (475 boards at $59.75 each)
• Authorized use of budget contingency for fire department overtime, union settlement, and vehicle repairs

The council approved a $5,313,000 construction contract for a new water storage tank and a $971,935 electrical contract, totaling $6,284,935. It also set Nov. 17, 2025 public hearings for the 2026 budget and a sewer‑rent local law. Additional actions included funding fire‑department overtime, holiday‑pay settlement, and vehicle repairs, declaring two city vehicles surplus, and purchasing pier deck boards.

• Approved water storage tank construction contract $5,313,000 to Preload, LLC and electrical contract $971,935 to O’Connell Electric (total $6,284,935) – vote 8-0
• Approved purchase of 475 composite deck boards for City Pier Boathouse at $28,710 to Knapp & Schlappi Lumber Co. – vote 8-0
• Declared two city vehicles (2019 Ford F‑350, 2004 Spartan Pumper) surplus for auction – vote 8-0
• Set public hearing for 2026 budget on Nov 17, 2025 at 5:30 PM – vote 8-0
• Set public hearing for sewer‑rent local law on Nov 17, 2025 at 5:30 PM – vote 8-0
• Approved $40,000 fire department overtime budget amendment from contingency – vote 8-0
• Approved $5,000 fire department holiday‑pay settlement budget amendment from contingency – vote 9-0
• Approved $25,000 fire department vehicle repair budget amendment from contingency – carried (vote not specified)

Environmental Committee & Ordinance Committee

The Environmental Committee will hear designs for an ADA‑compliant kayak launch at Lagoon Park, review a recap of the 2025 Phoenix Summer Camp partnership, and examine bids for the Water Storage Tank No. 1 replacement, with a contract recommendation expected before the City Council meeting on Oct 30. The Ordinance Committee will consider revising Chapter 795 Stormwater Management and Erosion Control to match the NYSDEC model law. It will also review a $70,000 fire‑department budget amendment for overtime, holiday pay, arbitration settlement, FICA, and vehicle repairs.

• Review of bids for Water Storage Tank No. 1 replacement: $6,875,450 and $5,969,000 construction bids, $971,935 electrical bid
• Presentation of conceptual designs for an ADA‑compliant kayak launch at Lagoon Park
• Recap of the 2025 Phoenix Summer Camp partnership with the Salvation Army
• Proposed amendment to Chapter 795 Stormwater Management and Erosion Control to align with state model law
• Fire Department budget amendment requesting $70,000 additional funds for overtime, holiday pay, arbitration settlement, FICA, and vehicle repairs

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider approval of minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting. It will review Application 25-282 from M Squared Real Estate Ventures, requesting an area variance to expand a paved parking area to 4,000 square feet at 300 South Main Street. It will also review Application 25-300 from VP Canal Street LLC, requesting a use variance to reconstruct a pre‑existing, non‑conforming two‑family dwelling at 157 Gorham Street. No other business is listed.

• Approval of minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting (no September meeting held)
• Application 25-282: area variance to expand parking to 4,000 SF at 300 South Main Street
• Application 25-300: use variance to reconstruct a non‑conforming two‑family dwelling at 157 Gorham Street

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved an area variance for 300 South Main Street to expand parking and a use variance for 157 Gorham Street to rebuild a two‑family dwelling, each with a 7‑0 vote. The board also approved the August 20, 2025 meeting minutes and adjourned the meeting, both by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved Area Variance for 300 South Main Street (Application 25-282) – vote 7-0
• Approved Use Variance for 157 Gorham Street (Application 25-300) – vote 7-0
• Approved August 20, 2025 meeting minutes – unanimous voice vote (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting – unanimous voice vote (7-0)

City Planning Commission

The City Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several site‑plan and architectural‑review applications, including an 18,300 sq ft office building for Finger Lakes Dental at 196 Parrish Street and a 9,600 sq ft garden‑apartment project at 223 Bristol. A minor subdivision of a 15.1‑acre parcel on North Road will also be considered. Additional items include historic‑alteration requests, a storage building at 250 Eastern Boulevard, a final plat at 10 Chapin Street, and a restaurant expansion on 811 South Main Street. The meeting will also approve minutes from September 10, 2025.

• ITEM 01 – 196 Parrish Street: 18,300 sq ft office building (site‑plan & architectural review) – public hearing
• ITEM 02 – 223 Bristol: 9,600 sq ft garden‑apartment building with 18 units – public hearing
• ITEM 03 – 111 North Road: Minor subdivision of 15.1‑acre parcel into two lots – public hearing
• ITEM 05 – 250 Eastern Boulevard: 30’ × 40’ storage building and lighting fixtures – public hearing
• ITEM 09 – 811 South Main Street: Modification to special‑use permit to expand restaurant – work session

The commission filed a SEQR Negative Declaration for Application #25-131 and approved the office building project with a 5‑2 vote. It lifted and then tabled the Bristol Garden Apartments application to allow revisions. It also approved a minor subdivision, a historic window replacement, and a Roseland Waterpark storage building, each with unanimous votes.

• SEQR Negative Declaration filed for Application #25-131 (vote 6‑1)
• Approved Application #25-131 (18,300 SF office building) (vote 5‑2)
• Lifted Application #25-219 (Bristol Garden Apartments) from the table (vote 7‑0)
• Tabled Application #25-219 to allow revisions (vote 7‑0)
• Approved Application #25-280 minor subdivision with condition (vote 7‑0)
• Approved Application #25-283 historic window replacement (vote 7‑0)
• Approved Application #25-286 Roseland Waterpark storage building with lighting condition (vote 7‑0)

Planning Committee & Finance Committee

The Planning and Finance Committees will discuss the final phase of the City Pier Decking project and review a draft assessment of Fire-EMS-911 services. The committees will also consider an executive session regarding real property acquisition.

• City Pier Decking- Phase 3: Awarded to Knapp & Schlappi Lumber Co. at $59.75/board ($28,710 total)
• Review of Center for Public Safety Management Fire-EMS-911 Services Assessment
• Executive Session: Acquisition of real property
• Finance Committee meeting at 5:30 PM in Council Chambers
• Planning Committee meeting at 5:30 PM in Council Chambers

City Council

The City Council will consider a Local Law authorizing a property tax levy that exceeds the limit in General Municipal Law §3‑C. It will also vote on a resolution amending the sketch plan for the Waterchase residential subdivision and adopt amendments to the Comprehensive Plan. Additional resolutions will authorize a fire services contract with the Town of Canandaigua, a heavy‑equipment mechanic position, and the sale of a parcel at 10 Chapin Street to 10 Chapin, LLC.

• Local Law #2025-002: Authorizes a property tax levy in excess of the limit established in General Municipal Law §3‑C
• Resolution #2025-031A: Amends the sketch plan for the Waterchase residential subdivision (27.4‑acre site between North Road, Stewart Place, and Kennedy Street)
• Resolution #2025-066: Adopts amendments to the Comprehensive Plan
• Resolution #2025-069: Authorizes a fire services contract with the Town of Canandaigua
• Resolution #2025-072: Ratifies receipt of a parcel at 10 Chapin Street and authorizes its sale to 10 Chapin, LLC

The council approved the sketch plan for the Waterchase Residential Subdivision, designating the area as a Planned Unit Development (PUD) zone and setting multiple development standards exemptions and conditions. The approval passed with a 7‑1 vote, with Councilmember Van Laeken voting no. The council also unanimously approved the minutes from the August 18, 2025 meeting.

• Approved August 18, 2025 council minutes (8-0)
• Approved Waterchase Residential Subdivision PUD plan (7-1)

Planning Committee & Finance Committee

The Planning Committee will discuss a memo on Accessory Dwelling Units prepared by Planning Director Rick Brown. The committee will also consider a $5,500 contract with G&G Municipal Consulting for preparing three park grant applications. The Finance Committee will hear the 2024 audited financial statements, a review of the 2025 six‑month financials, and a proposal to renew the Fire Services Agreement with the Town of Canandaigua, which includes a $1,460,000 cost share for the Town.

• ADU analysis memo prepared by Planning Director Rick Brown
• Grant‑writing contract with G&G Municipal Consulting for $5,500
• Presentation of 2024 audited financial statements by Mengal, Metzger, Barr & Co.
• Review of 2025 six‑month financials by City Manager Goodwin
• Renewal of Fire Services Agreement with Town of Canandaigua; Town cost share $1,460,000

City Planning Commission

The commission will approve minutes from the August 13, 2025 meeting and hold public hearings on three applications. The first application seeks a site plan and architectural review for an 18,300 SF office building at 196 Parrish Street. The second proposes a major subdivision to develop 79 residential lots on 27.4 acres at 156 Stewart Place, and the third requests a digital sign board replacement at 320 South Pearl.

• Application #25-131 – 196 Parrish St: site plan & architectural review for 18,300 SF office building.
• Application #25-174 – 156 Stewart Place: major subdivision for 79 residential lots on 27.4 acres.
• Application #25-249 – 320 South Pearl: architectural review to replace ground sign with digital sign board.

The commission approved a historic alteration at 171 Howell Street with a handrail condition (6‑0). The dental office application at 196 Parrish Street was tabled pending final drainage comments (6‑0). The Water Chase subdivision (156 Stewart Place) was lifted from the table, received a SEQR Negative Declaration, and was approved with conditions requiring City Council sidewalk approval and DPW water‑main approval (6‑0). The Good Shepherd Lutheran Church digital sign was approved with limits on slides and lighting hours (6‑0).

• Approved historic alteration at 171 Howell St (6-0) with handrail condition
• Tabled dental office application at 196 Parrish St (6-0) pending drainage comments
• Lifted and approved Water Chase subdivision at 156 Stewart Pl (6-0) with SEQR Negative Declaration and conditions for sidewalk and water‑main approvals
• Approved digital sign for Good Shepherd Lutheran Church at 320 South Pearl (6-0) with slide and lighting restrictions
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

City Planning Commission

The City Planning Commission will meet to consider a request for a historic alteration. The commission is reviewing an application to modify the front steps and door of a specific property.

• Application #25-269: 171 Howell Street, request to widen front steps and install a storm door

The Canandaigua Planning Commission approved the Waterchase Residential Subdivision, a 79-lot major subdivision on 27.4 acres at 156 Stewart Place, with conditions requiring final approval from City Council on the sidewalk plan and from the Department of Public Works on the water main. The commission also approved a historic alteration at 171 Howell Street and a digital sign for Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, while tabling the Finger Lakes Dental office building application pending drainage comments.

• Approved Waterchase Residential Subdivision, 79 lots on 27.4 acres (6-0)
• Approved historic alteration at 171 Howell Street, conditioned on building code compliance for handrail (6-0)
• Approved digital sign for Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, with limits on slides, lighting hours, and auto-dimming (6-0)
• Tabled Finger Lakes Dental office building application, pending DPW drainage comments (6-0)
• Issued SEQR Negative Declaration for Waterchase subdivision (6-0)

Environmental Committee & Ordinance Committee

The Environmental and Ordinance Committees will review recommendations for tick-borne infection prevention and provide an update on local flood mitigation projects. The agenda also includes a discussion on missing sidewalk segments in the Waterchase subdivision and a closed session regarding collective bargaining.

• Review recommendations for tick-borne infection prevention
• Update on Sucker Brook Flood Mitigation project funding
• Update on Woodlawn Flood Mitigation project timeline
• Discussion on missing sidewalk segments in Waterchase subdivision
• Closed session for collective bargaining negotiations

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Canandaigua Zoning Board of Appeals will hear three area-variance applications at this meeting. Each request seeks relief from setback or size limits in the zoning ordinance to allow new residential construction or garage expansion.

• 128 Tillotson St: Habitat for Humanity seeks 8-ft front-yard setback relief to build a new home
• 128 West Gibson St: Klovstad applicants request variances to build a 1,200 SF two-story garage with office space
• 200 Gorham St: Ziemba applicants seek to replace garage with a 1,728 SF detached garage, exceeding size and width limits

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved three area variance requests: a Habitat for Humanity home setback at 128 Tillotson Street, a two‑story garage with office at 128 West Gibson Street, and a larger detached garage at 200 Gorham Street. Each application was adopted with a roll‑call vote of five in favor and none against. The board also approved the July 16 meeting minutes and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved July 16, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved 128 Tillotson St area variance for Habitat for Humanity (5-0)
• Approved 128 West Gibson St garage variances with conditions (width 30 ft, no rental, subdivision approval) (5-0)
• Approved 200 Gorham St garage variance (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:53 PM (5-0)

City Council

The Canandaigua City Council meets to decide on several key items including the creation of a new firefighter position to address staffing shortages, the award of $4.6M in contracts for the WRRF Resiliency Project, and a local law authorizing a property tax levy above the state limit. The council also sets public hearings for September 22 on tax levy and ordinance amendments related to water use, traffic regulations, and parking restrictions.

• Approves creation of one new firefighter position to address overtime expenses and staffing shortages
• Awards $3,939,000 contract to American Contracting & Environmental Services for WRRF Resiliency Project General Contractor work
• Awards $687,000 contract to Hewitt Young Electric for WRRF Resiliency Project Electrical work
• Local Law #2025-002 authorizes property tax levy exceeding state limit for FY 2025
• Sets September 22 public hearing for ordinance amendments on water use, traffic regulations, and Main Street parking

City Planning Commission

The Canandaigua City Planning Commission will review five applications, including historic alterations to local properties and new construction plans for a dental office and apartment building. Two items are public hearings for site plan and architectural review.

• Historic alteration to remove chimney at 183 North Main Street (St. John’s Episcopal Church)
• Historic alteration to replace windows and convert window to door at 36 Howell Street
• Historic alteration to relocate projecting sign at 83 South Main Street (In Bloom Floral)
• Public hearing for 18,300 SF dental office at 196 Parrish Street (Finger Lakes Dental)
• Public hearing for 10,700 SF, 20-unit apartment building at 223 Bristol (Canandaigua Garden Apartments)

The commission unanimously approved three historic‑alteration applications for St. John’s Episcopal Church, a Howell Street residence, and a South Main Street business. It lifted a previously tabled 18,300 SF dental office project, then voted to table it again pending Department of Public Works review. The new 10,700 SF apartment project at 223 Bristol was also tabled. The meeting minutes were approved and the session was adjourned.

• Approved July 09, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Approved historic alteration at 183 North Main St (6-0)
• Approved historic alteration at 36 Howell St with conditions (6-0)
• Approved historic alteration at 83 South Main St (6-0)
• Lifted Finger Lakes Dental 18,300 SF office application from table (6-0)
• Tabled Finger Lakes Dental application pending DPW review (6-0)
• Tabled 223 Bristol apartment project (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote, 6-0)

Planning Committee & Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review bid awards for the Water Resources Recovery Facility Resiliency Project and a draft 2026 Capital Plan. The Planning Committee will receive a report on Canandaigua Police Department operations and staffing. An executive session is scheduled to discuss property acquisition.

• Proposed contract award to American Contracting & Environmental Services, Inc. for $3,939,000
• Proposed contract award to Hewitt Young Electric, LLC for $687,000
• Presentation of the Center for Public Safety Management Police Operations and Data Report
• Presentation of the draft 2026 Capital Plan
• Executive session regarding property acquisition

Environmental Committee & Ordinance Committee

The Environmental and Ordinance Committees will discuss stormwater maintenance for the Waterchase PUD and updates to the city's truck route system. The body is also considering changes to downtown parking limits and new deadlines for water backflow preventor documentation.

• Proposal to increase Main Street parking time limits from 1.5 to 2 hours
• Proposed September 1 annual deadline for consumers to submit backflow preventor records
• Proposed truck route adjustments to include Western Blvd and remove two sections
• Discussion on long-term maintenance of Waterchase PUD stormwater facilities
• Informational item regarding New York State law prohibiting dog breed-specific bans

City Council

The City Council will consider a non-binding memorandum of understanding to develop the Canandaigua Lakefront Arts and Natural Park and a culinary facility for FLCC and New York Kitchen. The body will also hold public hearings on temporary dumpster regulations and city charter amendments.

• Public hearing on Ordinance #2025-002 regarding temporary dumpster regulations
• Public hearing and vote on Local Law #2025-001 regarding actual notice of defects
• Resolution #2025-050: MOU for Canandaigua Lakefront Arts and Natural Park and FLCC facility
• Resolution #2025-060: Contract award for a TTHM Removal System
• Appointment of Doug Burgasser to the City Planning Commission

The council unanimously approved a memorandum of understanding with the Canandaigua Area Development Corporation to create the Lakefront Arts and Natural Park. It also approved the purchase of a fully electric utility vehicle, appropriating $1,996 from the Police Asset Seizure & Forfeiture Reserve. The council authorized grant applications for the Water Resources Recovery Facility resiliency project and endorsed CADC’s grant request for the park. Finally, it granted permission for the Canandaigua Knights Ice Breaker 5K special event.

• Approved MOU with CADC for Lakefront Arts and Natural Park (Resolution #2025-050, 8-0)
• Approved purchase of electric utility vehicle, appropriating $1,996 (Resolution #2025-051, 8-0)
• Authorized submission of grant applications for WRRF resiliency project (Resolution #2025-052, 8-0)
• Endorsed CADC grant application for Lakefront Arts and Natural Park (Resolution #2025-053, 8-0)
• Granted permission for Canandaigua Knights Ice Breaker 5K special event (Resolution #2025-054, 8-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to review one application for an area variance. The board will consider a request to exceed the standard residential garage size limit.

• Application #25-159: Request for an Area Variance at 334 West Avenue to build an 864 square foot garage (limit is 750 square feet)

The Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved the April 16 minutes. It also approved Application #25-159, granting Paige Palmateer an area variance to build an 864‑sq‑ft garage at 334 West Avenue, with a 6‑0 roll‑call vote. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved April 16 minutes (6-0 voice vote)
• Approved variance for 864‑sq‑ft garage at 334 West Avenue (6-0 roll‑call)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0 voice vote)

Planning Committee & Finance Committee

The Planning and Finance Committees will discuss public safety enforcement in parks and on roads, a 5K race request, and a comprehensive plan update. The Finance Committee is reviewing a budget amendment for sewer relining and a service agreement renewal with Ontario County.

• Proposed Ontario County Priority Service Agreement renewal increasing annual payment from $39,745 to $49,727 for 2026-2028
• Proposed $178,040 budget amendment from the City Sewer Capital Reserve for sanitary sewer relining
• Special event request for the Canandaigua Knights Ice Breaker 5K on September 20, 2025
• Discussion on zero-tolerance enforcement for alcohol, smoking, and illegal swimming at Lagoon, Lakefront, and Kershaw Parks
• Discussion on traffic safety and speed enforcement on North Main Street

City Planning Commission

The City of Canandaigua Planning Commission is meeting to review a single application. The body will consider a request for architectural review regarding a sign installation.

• Application #25-194: Architectural Review for a wall sign at 76 West Avenue (West Avenue Plaza) for Practice Time Sports

City Planning Commission

The City Planning Commission will review several architectural and site plan applications. The meeting includes public hearings for a new dental office, outdoor dining additions, and a major residential subdivision.

• Application #25-174: Major Subdivision for 79 residential lots on 27.4 acres at 156 Stewart Place
• Application #25-131: 18,300 SF office building for Finger Lakes Dental at 196 Parrish Street
• Application #25-166: Outdoor dining areas at 32 North Main Street
• Application #25-186: 16’ x 31’ structure for Roseland Wake Park at 250 Eastern Blvd.
• Application #25-187: 14’ x 24’ cooler shed addition for Gem Creek Brewery at 250 Eastern Blvd.

The commission unanimously approved sign replacements at Tim Horton's (10 Ellen Polimeni Blvd.) and Rochester Management (80 Parrish St.), a new wake‑board structure at Roseland Wake Park (250 Eastern Blvd.), a cooler‑shed addition and new signage for Gem Creek Brewery (both at 250 Eastern Blvd.), and an outdoor‑dining plan for Capstone Construction (32 North Main St.). The Finger Lakes Dental office project (196 Parrish St.) was tabled pending an engineering drainage review. No decision was recorded for the Water Chase residential subdivision.

• Approved Application #25-173 Tim Horton's sign replacement (5-0)
• Approved Application #25-178 Rochester Management ground sign replacement (5-0)
• Approved Application #25-186 Roseland Wake Park 16' x 31' structure (5-0)
• Approved Application #25-187 Gem Creek Brewery 14' x 24' cooler shed (5-0)
• Approved Application #25-188 Gem Creek Brewery signage (5-0)
• Approved Application #25-166 Capstone Construction outdoor dining areas (5-0)
• Tabled Application #25-131 Finger Lakes Dental office building (5-0)

Environmental Committee & Ordinance Committee

The Environmental Committee is reviewing a land donation from the Canandaigua Area Development Corporation for a new city park and a regional culinary arts facility. The Ordinance Committee is considering an agreement with Ontario County regarding the disposal of abandoned vehicles.

• Proposed $350,000 to $500,000 pre-fabricated public bathrooms at the Commons
• Proposed streetscape and utility undergrounding for Phoenix Street and Coach Street
• Proposed small project grant fund for business development and façade improvements
• Proposed agreement for Ontario County Sheriff’s Office to handle abandoned vehicle disposal
• Grant applications for WRRF Resiliency Project, Kershaw North, and Sonnenberg Park Master Plan

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting is scheduled for June 18, 2025. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no applications for review.

City Council

The City Council will consider a new agreement with the Canandaigua City School District for school resource officers and award contracts for water infrastructure. The body will also discuss amendments to the City Charter and solid waste ordinances.

• Contract for Water Treatment Plant skylight replacement awarded to Aventus for $78,000
• Municipal Cooperation Agreement for School Resource Officers with the School District (60% District / 40% City cost split for full-time SRO)
• Contract for water distribution and sewer collection system parts awarded to Core and Main
• Proposed ordinance amending Chapter 585 'Solid Waste' regarding temporary dumpsters
• Proposed local law to amend City Charter Section 16.2 regarding actual notice of defects

The council unanimously approved a $78,000 contract with Aventus to replace skylights at the water‑treatment plant. It also awarded a contract to Core and Main for water‑distribution and sewer‑collection parts, authorized a school‑resource‑officer agreement, a $45,000 budget amendment for a Deputy Treasurer position, a boundary‑line agreement for West Avenue Plaza, a historical sign at Kershaw Park, and set a public hearing on a solid‑waste ordinance amendment.

• Approved $78,000 WTP skylight replacement contract with Aventus (8‑0)
• Approved contract for water distribution and sewer parts with Core and Main (7‑0)
• Authorized municipal cooperation agreement for school resource officers (7‑0)
• Approved $45,000 budget amendment to fund Deputy Treasurer position (7‑0)
• Approved boundary‑line/encroachment agreement for West Avenue Plaza (7‑0)
• Approved installation of historical sign at east end of Kershaw Park (7‑0)
• Set public hearing on solid‑waste ordinance amendment for July 21 2025 (7‑0)

Comprehensive Plan Implementation Task Force

The Comprehensive Plan Implementation Task Force is meeting to continue its review of the Comprehensive Plan. The group will also review the results of a survey conducted with the City Council.

• Review of Comprehensive Plan
• Review of City Council survey results

City Planning Commission

The City Planning Commission will review several site plan and architectural applications. The meeting includes public hearings for three expansion and construction projects.

• Application #25-131: 18,300 SF office building and parking at 196 Parrish Street
• Application #25-130: 30 x 60 pavilion at 116 Buffalo Street (E & J Gallo Winery)
• Application #25-120: Storage structure expansion at 351 North Street (Sands Family YMCA)
• Application #25-115: Vinyl siding installation at Pier #3, Boathouse #12
• Historic alterations for signs at 76 South Main Street, 230 South Main Street, and 115 South Main Street

The commission approved the YMCA storage addition, the Gallo Winery pavilion, the Finger Lakes Plates sign with conditions, and the Canandaigua Gardens ground‑sign replacement, each by a 6‑0 vote. It tabled the historic boathouse siding alteration and the large Finger Lakes Dental office project to allow further review. All approvals were unanimous, while the boathouse motion passed 5‑1.

• Approved YMCA storage expansion (Application #25-120) – vote 6-0
• Approved E & J Gallo Winery pavilion (Application #25-130) – vote 6-0
• Approved Finger Lakes Plates sign with conditions (Application #25-142) – vote 6-0
• Approved Canandaigua Gardens ground sign replacement (Application #25-144) – vote 6-0
• Tabled historic boathouse siding alteration (Application #25-115) – vote 5-1
• Tabled Finger Lakes Dental office project (Application #25-131) – vote 6-0

Planning Committee & Finance Committee

The Planning Committee will discuss updates to the Comprehensive Plan and strategies for DRI public projects. The Finance Committee will consider a bid award for water and sewer system parts.

• Comprehensive Plan Task Force update and City Council Survey
• DRI public project strategy for Pheonix and Coach Streets, public restrooms, and wayfinding
• Sucker Brook Flood Resiliency update regarding the DEC’s Resilient Watershed Grant
• Proposed bid award to Core & Main for water distribution and wastewater collection system parts

Environmental Committee & Ordinance Committee

The Environmental and Ordinance Committees are reviewing a bid for water plant repairs, a special event application for a pickleball tournament, and a proposed local law regarding city liability and written notice. The body is also discussing a property encroachment agreement and a new virtual museum exhibit sign.

• WTP Skylight Replacement bid from Aventus for $78,900
• Proposed local law to specify what constitutes written notification for city liability
• Special Event application for Dyls Pickleball Tournament at Sonnenberg Park
• Encroachment License Agreement for a dumpster area at 64-74 West Avenue
• Proposed installation of a Finger Lakes Virtual Museum sign at Kershaw Park

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Canandaigua Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a meeting on May 21, 2025, but no applications are listed on the agenda. The meeting follows the city's core values but has no substantive items to decide or discuss.

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and vote on several resolutions, including determining the environmental significance and approving the sketch plan for the Waterchase Residential Subdivision Planned Unit Development, a 27.4-acre project between North Road, Stewart Place, and Kennedy Street. Additional actions include authorizing use of flood mitigation funds, submitting a grant application for flood mitigation, amending the capital budget for police department electrical repairs, and appropriating funds from the police asset seizure reserve. The agenda also includes a resolution to declare surplus city vehicles and equipment, a budget amendment for a GIS intern position, a change order for North Bloomfield Road reconstruction, a license agreement, and a special event permit for the Butterfly Trail.

• Resolution #2025-030 & #2025-031: Environmental review and sketch plan approval for 27.4-acre Waterchase Residential Subdivision PUD between North Road, Stewart Place, and Kennedy Street
• Resolution #2025-032 & #2025-033: Approval to use flood mitigation funds and submit a grant application for flood mitigation
• Resolution #2025-034 & #2025-035: Capital budget amendment for electrical repairs at Police Department and appropriation from Police Asset Seizure & Forfeiture Reserve
• Resolution #2025-038: Change order and contingency appropriation for North Bloomfield Road Reconstruction Project
• Resolution #2025-040: Authorization of special event for Butterfly Trail

The council unanimously approved the sketch plan for the Waterchase Residential Subdivision (Resolution #2025-031). It also adopted a negative environmental declaration for the project (Resolution #2025-030) and recognized retiring public utilities employee Mark Francese (Resolution #2025-029). All three resolutions passed by a 9‑0 voice vote.

• Resolution #2025-029 recognizing retiring employee Mark Francese – carried unanimously (9-0)
• Resolution #2025-030 environmental significance negative declaration for Waterchase project – carried unanimously (9-0)
• Resolution #2025-031 approval of sketch plan for Waterchase Residential Subdivision – carried unanimously (9-0)
• Approval of April 21, 2025 council minutes – carried unanimously (9-0)

Comprehensive Plan Implementation Task Force

The Comprehensive Plan Implementation Task Force will begin reviewing the city's Comprehensive Plan to ensure clarity, clarify City Council's role, and assess priorities. The group aims to establish priority areas for City Council action from 2025 through 2029. This meeting is the initial step in the review process.

• Review Comprehensive Plan for clarity and shared understanding
• Clarify City Council's role and scope in implementing the plan
• Assess and prioritize issues with input from Council members
• Establish priority areas for City Council action from 2025 to 2029

City Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review Application #25-116 for a Historic Alteration to install signage at 123 South Main Street, an amendment to signage approved on April 9, 2025. No other applications are scheduled for discussion.

• Application #25-116: Historic Alteration for signage at 123 South Main Street (Amended approval from April 9, 2025)

City Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing for a special use permit to operate a full-service restaurant at 145 South Main Street (Vital Garnish). The commission will also review several applications for signage and historic alterations at various downtown locations, including new signs for Kershaw Koffee and Timeless Glow, and a mural for the Ontario County Chamber of Commerce.

• Public hearing for Special Use Permit #25-079: Full-service restaurant (Vital Garnish) at 145 South Main Street
• Architectural Review #25-080: Signage for Kershaw Koffee at 58 Lakeshore Drive
• Historic Alteration #25-085: Signage for Timeless Glow at 124 South Main Street
• Historic Alteration #25-109: Mural on north side of 113 South Main (Ontario County Chamber of Commerce)
• Historic Alteration #25-110: Roof replacement at 27 Howell Street (Kathryn Panara)

The City Planning Commission approved eight applications, including a special‑use permit for Vital Garnish restaurant and several historic alteration requests for signage, paint, and murals. All motions carried by a unanimous 6‑0 voice vote. Several approvals included specific conditions such as lighting limits or design requirements.

• Approved Special Use Permit for Vital Garnish restaurant (sign must be lit by 10 PM) – vote 6-0
• Approved Kershaw Koffee signage application – vote 6-0
• Approved Timeless Glow window sign historic alteration – vote 6-0
• Approved Lindsay Laine Home signage, paint trim, and striped awning (sign lit by 10 PM) – vote 6-0
• Approved College & Community Art Collective dual wall signs (two projecting signs required) – vote 6-0
• Approved Gallery 32 signage with condition to remove two existing window banners – vote 6-0
• Approved Lynch’s Furniture repainting (paint colors approved for all four sides and signage) – vote 6-0
• Approved Ontario County Chamber of Commerce butterfly mural – vote 6-0

Planning Committee & Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review several unbudgeted police department requests and a proposed update to the School Resource Officer agreement with the Canandaigua School District. The Planning Committee will continue discussions regarding the Waterchase PUD.

• Proposed SRO agreement increasing District share of full-time officer cost from 50% to 60%
• Police firearm transition to Glock 47 9mm models totaling $27,268.55
• North Bloomfield Road Reconstruction change order for $56,833.95
• Police station electrical feeder replacement proposal for $33,504.00
• Budget amendment of $9,600 for a 12-week DPW GIS summer intern

Planning Committee & Finance Committee

The Environmental and Ordinance Committees will discuss a draft report on Sucker Brook watershed flooding and a proposed air rights license for a business at 123 S. Main Street. The body will also consider a $5,000 barge rental for July 5th fireworks and potential changes to dumpster time limits and city charter notice laws.

• Draft report from Colliers Engineering on Sucker Brook sub-watershed hydraulic analysis
• Proposed air rights license for exterior ventilation at Ardor Park Artisanal Pizza (123 S. Main Street)
• Request for City to cover $5,000 barge rental and labor for July 5th fireworks
• Discussion on establishing dumpster time limits for remodel projects
• Proposed local law amendments to the City Charter regarding written notification of defects

Environmental Committee & Ordinance Committee

The Environmental and Ordinance Committees will receive an update from Colliers Engineering on the Sucker Brook sub-watershed hydraulic study, hear a presentation on tick-borne diseases, and consider granting an air rights license for a new pizza business at 123 S. Main Street. They will also weigh a partnership with the Town for a July 5 fireworks display, with the City covering $5,000 for a barge and labor. The Ordinance Committee will discuss dumpster time limits and a local law defining written notice for liability claims.

• Update on Sucker Brook sub-watershed hydraulic study by Colliers Engineering
• Presentation on tick-borne diseases by Ontario County Public Health
• Air rights license request for exterior vent at 123 S. Main Street for Ardor Park Artisanal Pizza
• Fireworks display partnership with Town of Canandaigua; City to cover $5,000 barge cost and staffing
• Discussion of dumpster time limits and draft local law on prior written notice for liability

Comprehensive Plan Implementation Task Force

The Comprehensive Plan Implementation Task Force will discuss its meeting schedule and engagement methods. The main item is a review of the city's Comprehensive Plan to clarify Council's role, assess and prioritize issues, and establish priority areas for action from 2025 through 2029.

• Discussion of meeting schedule and methods of engagement with the public
• Review of Comprehensive Plan to ensure clarity and shared understanding
• Clarification of City Council's role and scope in implementing the plan
• Assessment and prioritization of issues with input from Council members
• Establishment of priority areas for City Council action from 2025 through 2029

City Council

The City Council will discuss waiving the open container ordinance for a specific outdoor dining area from May to October 2025. The body is also deciding on engineering and resurfacing contracts for city infrastructure.

• Resolution #2025-024: Waiving open container ordinance for The Central on Main (101-113 South Main Street) from 4 PM to 9 PM, May 14 to October 25, 2025
• Resolution #2025-025: $62,500 contract to Colliers Engineering and Design for Lake Outlet Gate Engineering
• Resolution #2025-026: $15,200 contract to Aubertine and Currier for ADA Kayak Launch Engineering at Lagoon Park
• Resolution #2025-027: $116,640 contract to Spallina Materials for Fire Station #1 Parking Lot Resurfacing
• Public Hearing: Amendment to Chapter 850 regarding a rezoning

The City Council voted 8‑0 to waive the open‑container ordinance for The Central on Main from May 14 to Oct. 25, 2025 on event days. It also approved contracts for a lake outlet gate engineering study ($62,500), an ADA kayak launch engineering design ($15,200), and fire‑station parking‑lot resurfacing ($116,640) with a $50,000 capital‑budget amendment. A special “Discover Canandaigua” event for June 7, 2025 was authorized, and the March 31, 2025 minutes were approved.

• Waived §246-2 open‑container ordinance for Central on Main (May 14–Oct 25, 2025) (8‑0)
• Awarded $62,500 Lake Outlet Gate engineering contract to Colliers Engineering and Design (8‑0)
• Awarded $15,200 ADA Kayak Launch engineering contract to Aubertine and Currier (8‑0)
• Awarded $116,640 Fire Station Parking Lot resurfacing contract to Spallina Materials (8‑0)
• Approved $50,000 capital‑budget amendment for Fire Station Parking Lot project (8‑0)
• Authorized special event “Discover Canandaigua” on June 7, 2025 at North Pearl Street (8‑0)
• Approved March 31, 2025 council minutes (8‑0)
• Moved to executive session to discuss real‑estate acquisition (8‑0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider one application: a request for an area variance to build an in-ground swimming pool within 8 feet of a garage, where code requires 10 feet. The board will also vote on approval of the March 19, 2025 minutes.

• Application #25-053: Robert Marvin seeks variance for in-ground pool at 228 North Main Street; pool would sit 8 feet from garage instead of the required 10 feet (§850-55 of Zoning Ordinance).

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved the application for an area variance allowing Robert Marvin to place an in‑ground pool 2 feet closer to his garage at 228 North Main Street. The motion passed with a roll‑call vote of 6‑0; all six members present voted yes, while Chairman Joseph Bader was absent. The board also approved the March 19 minutes by unanimous voice vote and adjourned the meeting at 7:20 p.m. (6‑0 voice vote).

• Approved March 19 minutes (6-0 voice vote)
• Approved area variance for 228 North Main St pool (6-0 roll call)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:20 p.m. (6-0 voice vote)

Environmental Committee & Ordinance Committee

The joint Environmental and Ordinance Committees are meeting to discuss a special event application, an open container waiver, and unaudited financials. The Ordinance Committee will continue considering a proposed rezoning of 27 acres on Stewart Place, North Road, and Kennedy Street to a Planned Unit Development for 85 homes, plus discuss regulations for dumpster time limits and a local law on prior written notice for city liability.

• Special event application for Return Tour of Lafayette Parade/Motorcade on June 7, 2025, staged at N. Pearl Street lot
• Central on Main waiver from open container ordinance for BID-sponsored events from May 14 to Oct 25, 2025, 4 to 9 p.m.
• Waterchase PUD rezoning: 85 homes (1,700-2,300 sf) on 27 acres; staff review expressed concerns about design and PUD ordinance intent
• Discussion of dumpster time limits on residential properties; staff survey found most municipalities don't require permits
• Proposed local law to specify what constitutes written notification under City Charter Chapter 16.2 regarding prior written notice for city liability

City Planning Commission

The Canandaigua Planning Commission will hold public hearings for special use permits to operate carry-out restaurants at 123 South Main Street (Ardor Park Artisan Pizza) and 58 Lakeshore Drive (Kershaw Koffee). The commission will also review several historic alteration applications, including a wall sign, signage replacement, window replacement, and driveway paving, as well as a tabled application from March.

• Public hearing for Special Use Permit for Ardor Park Artisan Pizza carry-out restaurant at 123 South Main Street, including historic alteration for ventilation pipe and signage.
• Public hearing for Special Use Permit for Kershaw Koffee carry-out coffee shop at 58 Lakeshore Drive.
• Application #25-038: Historic alteration for wall sign at 183 South Main Street (Alice's Red Rose Boutique), tabled from March 12.
• Application #25-044: Architectural review for signage replacement at 395 South Main Street (Adelina's).
• Application #25-045: Historic alteration to replace three windows at 60 Gibson Street.

The commission approved six development applications and the meeting minutes. Approvals included a historic sign alteration for Alice’s Red Rose Boutique (5-1), signage replacement for Adelina’s (6-0), window replacement for Diane Johnston (6-0), a special use permit for Ardor Park Artisan Pizza with a painting condition (6-0), a coffee‑shop permit for Kershaw Koffee (6-0), and a driveway paving for Eric Wendorff (6-0). The meeting was adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved Alice’s Red Rose Boutique historic sign alteration (5-1)
• Approved Adelina’s signage replacement (6-0)
• Approved Diane Johnston historic window replacement (6-0)
• Approved Ardor Park Artisan Pizza special use permit with painting condition (6-0)
• Approved Kershaw Koffee coffee‑shop special use permit (6-0)
• Approved Eric Wendorff historic driveway paving (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Planning Committee & Finance Committee

The Planning and Finance Committees will discuss flood resiliency studies and comprehensive plan updates. The Finance Committee is reviewing contract awards for outlet gate engineering, a kayak launch, and fire station parking lot repairs.

• Proposed $62,500 contract to Colliers Engineering for outlet gate structure engineering
• Proposed $15,200 contract to Aubertine and Currier for ADA kayak launch design at Lagoon Park
• Proposed $116,640 contract to Spallina Materials for Fire Station #1 parking lot repaving
• Proposed $50,000 Capital Budget Amendment for Fire Station #1 parking lot work
• Update on Sucker Brook Sub-Watershed flood resiliency study by Colliers Engineering

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on a rezoning amendment and consider resolutions including authorizing $6 million in serial bonds for Water Treatment Plant improvements, reallocating a Deputy Fire Chief position to add a firefighter, and approving a legal services agreement for PFAS litigation. Other items include adopting comprehensive plan amendments and urging state action on harmful algal blooms.

• Public hearing on amending Chapter 850 regarding a rezoning
• Resolution #2025-017: Authorizing $6,000,000 in serial bonds for Water Treatment Plant improvements
• Resolution #2025-016: Reallocating funds from Deputy Fire Chief to create a 19th firefighter position
• Resolution #2025-018: Authorizing a legal services agreement for PFAS litigation
• Resolution #2025-023: Urging state legislation to monitor and prevent harmful algal blooms (HABs)

The council unanimously approved the February 24 meeting minutes. It voted 7‑2 to reallocate funds from a Deputy Fire Chief position to create a 19th firefighter role. It also authorized up to $6,000,000 in serial bonds to finance improvements to the city’s water‑treatment plant.

• Approved February 24 minutes (9‑0 voice vote)
• Authorized reallocation of Deputy Fire Chief funds to hire a 19th firefighter (7‑2)
• Authorized issuance of up to $6,000,000 serial bonds for water‑treatment plant improvements (approved by required two‑thirds majority)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will review two variance applications. One seeks a use variance to convert a structure at 99 Gorham Street into a 4-unit multifamily dwelling in a zone that prohibits multifamily use. The other requests an area variance for a 6-foot privacy fence at 163 Chapel Street, exceeding the 3-foot height limit within 25 feet of a street line.

• Use variance for 4-unit multifamily at 99 Gorham Street in R-1B zone
• Area variance for 6-foot privacy fence at 163 Chapel Street
• Applicants: Dana Norman and Grant Davis (fence), Jon Bagley (multifamily)
• Fence would be within five feet of Pleasant Street frontage
• Minutes from January 15, 2025 to be approved

The Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved Application #25-037, allowing the conversion of 99 Gorham Street to a four‑unit multifamily dwelling. The board also unanimously approved Application #25-034, granting a variance for a 6‑foot privacy fence at 163 Chapel Street. Both motions passed with a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved Application #25-037 to convert 99 Gorham St to a 4‑unit multifamily dwelling (6-0)
• Approved SEQR Negative Declaration for Application #25-037 (6-0)
• Approved Application #25-034 for a 6‑foot privacy fence at 163 Chapel St (6-0)

City Planning Commission

The Canandaigua Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider site plan/architectural review for a seasonal tent at 520 North Main Street (Keystone Novelties). They will also review historic alteration applications for window replacement at 193 North Main Street and a wall sign at 183 South Main Street. Additionally, they will discuss a referral from City Council regarding the Waterchase Planned Unit Development.

• Public hearing for seasonal tent site plan and architectural review at 520 North Main Street (Keystone Novelties)
• Historic alteration to replace windows at 193 North Main Street (Valerie Puchades)
• Historic alteration to install a wall sign at 183 South Main Street (Alice's Red Rose Boutique)
• Referral from City Council regarding Waterchase Planned Unit Development

The Canandaigua Planning Commission approved a seasonal fireworks tent at 520 North Main Street (5-1), a historic window replacement at 193 North Main Street (6-0), and a sign reface at 245 South Main Street (6-0). It tabled a wall sign application at 183 South Main Street because the applicant was absent. The commission also voted 6-0 to recommend approval of the Waterchase Planned Unit Development rezoning to the City Council.

• Approved seasonal tent for Keystone Novelties at 520 North Main Street with conditions (5-1)
• Approved window replacement at 193 North Main Street (6-0)
• Tabled wall sign application for Alice's Red Rose Boutique at 183 South Main Street (6-0)
• Approved sign reface for Lincoln on Main at 245 South Main Street (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Waterchase Planned Unit Development rezoning to City Council (6-0)

City Planning Commission

The Canandaigua Planning Commission is considering a single application for a historic alteration to reface an existing sign at 245 South Main Street (Lincoln on Main). The meeting includes only this application review and standard procedural items.

• Review Application #25-001A for historic alteration to reface an existing sign at 245 South Main Street (Lincoln on Main).

Planning Committee & Finance Committee

The Planning Committee will discuss implementing the ~100 recommendations in the recently updated Comprehensive Plan. The Finance Committee will consider approving preliminary design for an $8 million water treatment plant upgrade (DAF retrofit, new filters, pH system) and authorizing bonding for a new $6 million water tank, partially offset by a $1.5 million grant. The committee will also revisit the $5.7 million WRRF Wet Weather Resiliency Project after unsuccessful grant applications.

• Finance Committee to consider approving 30% design for $8M DAF retrofit and filter replacement at water treatment plant
• Council asked to authorize bonding for a new 3-million-gallon water tank ($6M total, $1.5M grant offset)
• Planning Committee to discuss implementation strategy for Comprehensive Plan update's ~100 recommendations
• Finance Committee to discuss proceeding with $5.7M WRRF Headworks Project after grant denial, eligible for subsidized EFC financing
• City secured $1.75M congressional earmark for TTHM removal system and $1.5M Pro-Housing Communities grant for water tank

Environmental Committee & Ordinance Committee

The Environmental and Ordinance Committees will discuss retaining legal counsel on a contingency basis to recover costs related to PFAS contamination. The meeting also includes reviews of swim beach regulations, a stormwater management plan, and a local law regarding prior written notice for damages.

• Proposed contingency agreement with Law Office of Robert King, PLLC and Stag Liuzza, LLC for PFAS litigation (33% fee of gross amount recovered)
• Public presentation of the draft Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) stormwater management plan
• Proposed local law to specify what constitutes written notification for city liability damages
• Tentative agreement with Canandaigua Lady for replacement and maintenance of a sewer pump out station in Lakefront Park
• NYSDOH presentation on swim beach regulations for Kershaw and Lakefront Parks

City Council

City Council will hold public hearings on a new illicit discharge ordinance and proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan. They will vote on resolutions including certifying a sketch plan for a 27-acre Planned Unit Development near Stewart Place, North Road, and Kennedy Street, approving Kershaw Park bathhouse mural designs, appointing a corporation counsel, amending the budget for fire department overtime, and accepting a grant for Jefferson Park improvements. An ordinance adopting Chapter 568 to prohibit illicit discharges to storm sewers is also on the agenda.

• Public hearing on Ordinance adopting Chapter 568 prohibiting illicit discharges to storm sewer system
• Public hearing on proposed amendments to the City's Comprehensive Plan
• Resolution certifying sketch plan for Canandaigua Homes LLC PUD on 27 acres (Stewart Place, North Road, Kennedy Street)
• Resolution approving Kershaw Park bathhouse mural designs (youth art, estimated $2,813.78 supplies)
• Resolution accepting ESL Community Impact Grant for Jefferson Park Community Building improvements

The City Council certified the sketch plan submission for a Planned Unit Development by Canandaigua Homes, LLC on a 27-acre parcel near Stewart Place, North Road, and Kennedy Street, and referred it for staff, Planning Commission, and Ontario County Planning Board review. The council also approved a $52,115 budget transfer for Fire Department overtime, accepted a $100,000 ESL Federal Credit Union grant for Jefferson Park Community Building renovations, and adopted a new ordinance prohibiting illicit discharges into the storm sewer system.

• Certified Canandaigua Homes PUD sketch plan as complete (8-0)
• Approved Kershaw Park Bathhouse mural designs (7-0)
• Appointed Bond Schoeneck & King as Corporation Counsel (7-0)
• Set public hearing for rezoning 156 Stewart Place to PUD on March 31, 2025 (7-0)
• Approved $52,115 budget transfer for Fire Department overtime (7-0)
• Accepted $100,000 ESL Federal Credit Union grant for Jefferson Park Community Building (7-0)
• Adopted resolution rejecting bigotry and affirming inclusivity (7-0)
• Adopted Chapter 568 prohibiting illicit storm sewer discharges (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding a new storm sewer system ordinance and amendments to the City of Canandaigua Comprehensive Plan. The body will also consider several resolutions involving local development, public art, and budget amendments.

• Public hearing on Ordinance #2025-001 to prohibit illicit discharges into the separate storm sewer system
• Certification of a sketch plan for a 27-acre Planned Unit Development by Canandaigua Homes, LLC
• Approval of mural designs for the Kershaw Park Bathhouse
• Resolution #2025-013 to amend the 2024 budget for Fire Department overtime
• Acceptance of an ESL Community Impact Grant for Jefferson Park Community Building improvements

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting on February 19, 2025, is purely procedural as there are no applications to review. No decisions or discussions are scheduled.

City Planning Commission

The City Planning Commission will review a site and architectural plan for a miniature golf course. The body will also consider five historic alteration applications and a referral from City Council regarding Comprehensive Plan amendments.

• Site Plan and Architectural Review for a miniature golf course at 280 Eastern Boulevard (Roseland Waterpark)
• Historic Alteration for porch reconstruction at 194 Gibson Street
• Historic Alteration for garage door replacement at 194 Gibson Street
• Historic Alteration for window replacement at 228 North Main Street
• Historic Alteration for signage and painting at 230 South Main Street

The Canandaigua Planning Commission approved six applications, including a site plan modification for a 468-square-foot outbuilding at Roseland Waterpark for a miniature golf course, and five historic alteration requests. All approvals were unanimous except for the porch reconstruction at 194 Gibson Street, which passed 5-2 with conditions. The commission also accepted City Council's recommendations for Comprehensive Plan updates.

• Approved Roseland Waterpark site plan modification for miniature golf outbuilding (7-0)
• Approved historic alteration for porch reconstruction at 194 Gibson Street with conditions (5-2)
• Approved historic alteration for garage door replacement at 194 Gibson Street (7-0)
• Approved historic alteration for window replacement at 228 North Main Street (7-0)
• Approved historic alteration for signage at 230 South Main Street with conditions (7-0)
• Approved historic alteration for chimney removal at 355 North Main Street (7-0)
• Accepted City Council recommendations for Comprehensive Plan updates (7-0)

Planning Committee & Finance Committee

The Planning Committee will review a proposal to rezone 27 acres for a residential subdivision and discuss a youth mural program. The Finance Committee will meet with Ontario County Supervisors to discuss the county budget.

• Proposed rezoning of 27 acres at Stewart Place, North Road, and Kennedy Street to a Planned Unit Development for 85 homes
• Paints and Rec Summer 2025 program at Kershaw Bathhouse and beach with estimated supply costs of $2,813.78
• Discussion on maintaining current dumpster time limit ordinances requiring an open building permit
• Budget and county issue update from Ontario County Board of Supervisors

City Council

City Council will consider eight resolutions and one ordinance. Key items include authorizing a $105,325.75 contract for video surveillance along Lakeshore Drive funded by a state grant, reducing the Small Business Development Loan Program by $50,000 to fund a Critical Home Repair Program with Habitat for Humanity, and authorizing development of a Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Plan at no cost. Public hearings will be set for adopting storm sewer discharge rules and for proposed Comprehensive Plan amendments.

• Resolution #2025-004: Professional service contract with Integrated Systems, not to exceed $105,325.75, for Lakeshore Drive video surveillance cameras funded by a $115,000 LETECH grant
• Resolution #2025-005: Reduce Small Business Development Loan Program allocation by $50,000 to fund Critical Home Repair Program with Habitat for Humanity
• Resolution #2025-003: Authorize Genesee/Finger Lakes Regional Planning Council to develop a Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Plan at no cost to the city
• Resolution #2025-002: Set February 17, 2025 public hearing to adopt Chapter 568 prohibiting illicit discharges into storm sewers
• Resolution #2025-008: Set public hearing on proposed amendments to the City's Comprehensive Plan

The Canandaigua City Council approved a $105,325.75 professional services contract with Integrated Systems for lakeshore video surveillance, funded by a $115,000 state grant. The council also reduced the Small Business Development Loan Program allocation by $50,000 to fund the Critical Home Repair Program with Habitat for Humanity, and authorized a $25,000 capital budget amendment for repairs to Ladder Truck 282. A public hearing was scheduled for February 17, 2025, on a proposed ordinance to prohibit illicit discharges to the storm sewer system.

• Approved $105,325.75 contract with Integrated Systems for lakeshore video surveillance (7-1)
• Reduced Small Business Development Loan Program allocation by $50,000 to fund Habitat for Humanity Critical Home Repair Program (8-0)
• Authorized $25,000 capital budget amendment for repair of Ladder Truck 282 (8-0)
• Granted permanent watermain easement from Marine Blue Properties, LLC to the City for $1.00 (8-0)
• Set public hearing for Feb 17, 2025 on proposed Chapter 568 storm sewer ordinance (8-0)
• Set public hearing for Feb 17, 2025 on Comprehensive Plan amendments (8-0)
• Tabled Ordinance 2025-001 adopting Chapter 568 (9-0)
• Approved minutes of January 6, 2025 (8-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold an organizational meeting to elect a Chair and Vice Chair and set regular meeting dates. The board will also review a single application: an area variance request by Lincoln on Main to reface a preexisting nonconforming pole sign at 245 South Main Street, which is no longer permitted in the C-2 zone district.

• Application #25-001: Area variance for 245 South Main Street, Lincoln on Main, to reface a nonconforming pole sign in C-2 district
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair for 2025
• Establishment of regular meeting dates and times for 2025
• Authorization for Chair to call special meetings
• Approval of minutes from November 20, 2024 (no December meeting)

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved an area variance for Lincoln on Main at 245 South Main Street to reface a preexisting nonconforming pole sign, despite the sign being prohibited in the C-2 zone. The vote was 5-2, with Julie Harris and Ryan Wilmer voting no. The board also held its organizational meeting, re-electing Joseph Bader as chair and Ryan Wilmer as vice chair, and set regular meetings for the third Wednesday of each month.

• Approved area variance #25-001 for pole sign refacing at 245 South Main Street (5-2)
• Re-elected Joseph Bader as Chairperson (7-0)
• Re-elected Ryan Wilmer as Vice Chair (7-0)
• Set regular meetings on third Wednesday of each month at 7:00 P.M. (7-0)
• Authorized Chair to call Special Meetings as needed (7-0)
• Approved minutes of November 20, 2024 (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:42 P.M. (7-0)

Planning Committee & Finance Committee

The joint Planning and Finance Committees will hear a comprehensive plan update, consider a water main easement to fix a leaking line, and discuss a climate adaptation plan. The Finance Committee will discuss county issues with supervisors, consider ending the small business loan program to fund housing repairs, and award a $105,325.75 bid for lakefront surveillance cameras.

• Comprehensive plan update presentation
• Water main easement from Marine Blue Properties at 65 Leicester Street
• Climate adaptation and resiliency plan discussion
• Proposal to sunset Small Business Development Loan Program and renew Habitat for Humanity Critical Home Repair Program ($50,000)
• Award bid to Integrated Systems for $105,325.75 for lakeshore camera project

City Planning Commission

The City of Canandaigua Planning Commission will hold its organizational meeting to elect leadership and set meeting dates. The body will also review applications for a short-term rental permit and historic home alterations.

• Public hearing for Special Use Permit for short-term rental at 205 Lakeshore Drive, Unit 407
• Application for historic alteration to add extensions to a home at 151 Howell Street
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair

The Canandaigua Planning Commission held its organizational meeting, re-electing James Hitchcock as chair and Teale Fox as vice chair, and approved the regular meeting schedule. It then approved two applications: a special use permit transfer for a short-term rental at 205 Lakeshore Drive, Unit 407, with conditions, and a historic alteration for additions to a home at 151 Howell Street. Both approvals were unanimous (7-0).

• Re-elected James Hitchcock as Chairperson (7-0)
• Re-elected Teale Fox as Vice Chair (7-0)
• Approved regular meeting schedule (second Wednesday, 7:00 PM) (7-0)
• Authorized Chairperson to call special meetings as needed (7-0)
• Approved minutes of December 11, 2024 meeting (7-0)
• Approved special use permit transfer for short-term rental at 205 Lakeshore Drive, Unit 407, with conditions (7-0)
• Approved historic alteration for additions at 151 Howell Street, with condition that architectural details match existing (7-0)

City Council

City Council will consider a resolution authorizing a $90,450 contract with the Center for Public Safety Management, LLC for a comprehensive analysis of dispatch, fire, police, and EMS services. The study aims to recommend staffing levels, deployment, and management improvements. Council will also vote on appointments to the Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, and Board of Assessment Review.

• Resolution #2025-001: Authorize $90,450 contract with Center for Public Safety Management for analysis of dispatch, fire, police, and EMS services
• Appointment of Molly Ennis to Planning Commission, first term expiring December 31, 2027
• Appointment of James Hitchcock to Planning Commission, second term expiring December 31, 2027
• Appointment of Richard Manley to Planning Commission, second term expiring December 31, 2027
• Appointment of Ryan Wilmer to Zoning Board of Appeals, second term expiring December 31, 2027

The City Council unanimously approved a $90,450 contract with the Center for Public Safety Management to conduct a comprehensive analysis of dispatch, fire, police, and EMS services. The council also approved appointments to the Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, and Board of Assessment Review. The meeting minutes from December 10, 2024, were approved.

• Approved $90,450 contract with Center for Public Safety Management for public safety study (9-0)
• Approved December 10, 2024 meeting minutes (9-0)
• Appointed Molly Ennis to Planning Commission, first term (9-0)
• Appointed James Hitchcock to Planning Commission, second term (9-0)
• Appointed Richard Manley to Planning Commission, second term (9-0)
• Appointed Ryan Wilmer to Zoning Board of Appeals, second term (9-0)
• Appointed Kent Gilges to Board of Assessment Review, first full term (9-0)

Environmental Committee & Ordinance Committee

The Environmental Committee & Ordinance Committee will discuss two ordinance amendments and receive a flood mitigation update. The committees are considering removing overnight parking restrictions for handicapped spaces in downtown lots and adopting a new local law to prohibit illicit discharges into the storm sewer system. They will also hear an update from Colliers Engineering on the Sucker Brook sub-watershed flood resiliency study and from the Canandaigua Lake Watershed Council on related projects.

• Removal of overnight parking restriction (2–5 a.m.) for handicapped spaces in downtown municipal lots
• Adoption of new Chapter 568 to prohibit illicit discharges, activities, and connections to the separate storm sewer system (MS4 compliance)
• Update from Colliers Engineering on hydrologic/hydraulic modeling of Sucker Brook sub-watershed for flood mitigation
• Update from Canandaigua Lake Watershed Council on other Sucker Brook flood mitigation projects