Canandaigua public meetings in 2023
4 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council passed several resolutions supporting local organizations applying for Ontario County grants. The council also appointed a new Councilmember-at-Large and approved a neighborhood block party. Public hearings were held on zoning and parking, with one remaining open for further discussion.
- Appointed Douglas Merril to the vacant Councilmember-at-Large role (Unanimous)
- Approved support for Wood Library, Partnership for Ontario County, Parrish & Brassie, LLP, Finger Lakes Yoga Center, and Granger Homestead Society grant applications (9-0)
- Approved support for D.P. Fuller Family Limited Partnership's miniature golf grant application (8-1)
- Authorized West Gibson Block Party for Oct 1 and waived the $75 application fee (9-0)
- Approved August 5, 2023 meeting minutes (9-0)
- Scheduled public hearing for Oct 5, 2023, regarding a property tax levy in excess of General Municipal Law §3-c
- Continued public hearing on Ordinance #2023-005 regarding short-term rentals and bed and breakfasts to October
- Closed public hearings on Ordinance #2023-006 (unsafe structures) and Ordinance #2023-007 (Howell Street parking)
Planning Committee & Finance Committee
The Planning Committee approved a new parking map and a block party request. The Finance Committee approved a contract renewal for FLTV and a leachate treatment agreement with Casella. Members also shared 2024 budget priorities and discussed noise complaints regarding Twisted Rail.
- Approved updated Draft Parking Map including 2-hour on-street parking and one-way changes (voice vote)
- Approved West Gibson Street block party and fee waiver for full Council review (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved grant support for Granger Homestead, Partnership for Ontario County, Parrish & Brassie LLP, and Finger Lakes Yoga Center (unanimous)
- Approved grant support for DP Fuller Limited Partnership (Roseland Waterpark) (3-1)
- Approved FLTV contract renewal for 2024-2026 at the same annual cost (unanimous)
- Approved leachate treatment agreement with Casella (unanimous)
Zoning Board of Appeals
The board approved an area variance for a two-story garage and a ground-floor apartment. It denied an appeal regarding the compliance of a short-term rental property.
- Approved area variance for two-story detached garage at 108 Chapin Street with condition of no habitable space on second floor (6-0)
- Approved area variance for ground-floor apartment at 212 South Main Street (6-0)
- Denied appeal and affirmed Zoning Officer's decision regarding short-term rental compliance at 42 Beeman Street (6-0)
- Approved July 19, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
Environmental Committee & Ordinance Committee
The Environmental Committee unanimously approved updating towing fees to match Ontario County rates and a resolution of support for a Wood Library grant. The Ordinance Committee tabled discussions regarding Howell Street parking and permitted shed sizes.
- Approved updated towing fee schedule to match Ontario County rates (Unanimous)
- Approved resolution of support for Wood Library's $10,000 Reading Garden grant (Unanimous)
- Denied support for Roseland Waterpark mini-golf course grant (No motion made)
- Denied support for City grant to pave Baker Park paths (No motion made)
- Tabled parking restriction changes for Howell Street
- Tabled discussion on increasing permitted shed size from 165 to 240 square feet
- Tabled discussion on dumpster enclosures