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.

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)

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 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)

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

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 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 Planning Commission

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

City Council

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 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)

City Planning Commission

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)

City Council

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)

City Planning Commission

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

City Council

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)

City Planning Commission

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

City Council

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 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)

City Planning Commission

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)

City Council

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 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)