Canandaigua public meetings in 2021
10 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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))
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
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