{ "city": "Canandaigua", "state": "New York", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/canandaiguanewyork.gov/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-07-23", "upcoming": [], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-07-20", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City Council to authorize $18.9 M bond for water treatment plant upgrades", "summary": "The Canandaigua City Council will consider several resolutions related to the Water Resources Recovery Facility. These include authorizing the issuance of $18,879,000 in serial bonds to fund the biological treatment design and primary clarifier improvement project, and approving grant applications for that project and for a lead service line inventory. Additional items are a contract award for a security fence at the treatment plant and budget amendments for a flow‑meter replacement and repairs to the Roseland Pump Station.", "agenda_url": "https://www.canandaiguanewyork.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07202026-511", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.canandaiguanewyork.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-15", "body": "Zoning Board of Appeals", "headline": "Zoning Board reviews three applications, including a drive‑through restaurant variance", "summary": "The Canandaigua Zoning Board of Appeals will consider three pending items. It will hear an appeal by Robert Marvin regarding a prior zoning decision for 228 North Main Street. It will evaluate a patio setback variance request for the same address, which seeks a 1‑ft‑3‑in setback versus the required three‑foot setback. It will also consider an area variance for Brew Team NY, LLC to subdivide 160 Eastern Blvd into two 100‑foot lots, which does not meet the 125‑foot minimum lot width for a drive‑through restaurant.", "agenda_url": "https://www.canandaiguanewyork.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07152026-509", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.canandaiguanewyork.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-13", "body": "Environmental Committee & Ordinance Committee", "headline": "City reviews water infrastructure grants and WTP security fencing bid", "summary": "The Environmental Committee is reviewing capital planning for the Water Resource Recovery Facility and grant applications for water quality and lead service line inventory. The Ordinance Committee is discussing the addition of stop signs in the Waterchase Development. The Department of Public Works is recommending a contract award for security fencing at the Water Treatment Plant.", "agenda_url": "https://www.canandaiguanewyork.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07132026-510", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.canandaiguanewyork.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-08", "body": "City Planning Commission", "headline": "Public hearing on Sands Family YMCA 4,600‑sf addition at 351 North Street", "summary": "The Planning Commission will approve the minutes from the June 10, 2026 meeting. It will hold a public hearing on several applications, including a site‑plan review for a 4,600 sf addition to the Sands Family YMCA and multiple historic‑alteration signage requests. The commission will also discuss architectural standards for Eastern Boulevard.", "agenda_url": "https://www.canandaiguanewyork.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-506", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.canandaiguanewyork.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-06", "body": "Planning Committee & Finance Committee", "headline": "City reviews housing rezoning and funds for water flow meter and pump repairs", "summary": "The Planning Committee will discuss proposed updates to the city’s zoning code, including rezoning the Jefferson Park area to allow attached single‑family homes, patio homes, zero‑lot‑line development, duplexes, triplexes and multiplexes to increase affordable multi‑family housing. The Finance Committee will consider a capital budget amendment to purchase and install a new water‑treatment‑plant flow meter at an estimated cost of $35,000. The Finance Committee will also consider a budget amendment to replace three valves at the Roseland Pump Station for $18,000, transferring funds from the Sewer Fund 302 Capital Budget.", "agenda_url": "https://www.canandaiguanewyork.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07062026-507", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.canandaiguanewyork.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-06", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Appointment of John Auberger to the Zoning Board of Appeals", "summary": "The City Council will vote to appoint John Auberger to fill the Zoning Board of Appeals seat vacated by Bill Wright. The appointment carries a full term that runs until December 2028. The council will also review the city’s Community Core Values.", "agenda_url": "https://www.canandaiguanewyork.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07062026-508", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.canandaiguanewyork.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-17", "body": "Zoning Board of Appeals", "headline": "Zoning Board to review sign variance for Roseland Waterpark", "summary": "The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to review a single application for an area variance. The board will consider a request to increase signage at a specific business location.", "agenda_url": "https://www.canandaiguanewyork.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06172026-504", "minutes_url": "https://www.canandaiguanewyork.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06172026-504", "source": "https://www.canandaiguanewyork.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-15", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City Council approves $340,000 land purchase and resale for water protection", "summary": "The Canandaigua City Council will adopt several resolutions, including accepting water‑quality and flood‑resiliency easements in the Sucker Brook sub‑watershed. It will also authorize the purchase of the Barnes Gully parcel (tax map #154.00-1-2.112) for up to $340,000 and its subsequent resale to the Town of Canandaigua for the same amount under a state water‑protection grant. Additional resolutions address applying for bond funds for flood resiliency, allocating police asset‑seizure funds for an e‑bike, and granting an easement for the FLCC Culinary Arts Center of Excellence.", "agenda_url": "https://www.canandaiguanewyork.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06152026-505", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.canandaiguanewyork.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-10", "body": "City Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission reviews subdivision and special use permits", "summary": "The City of Canandaigua Planning Commission will review several land use applications, including a parcel consolidation and requests for short-term rentals and residential conversions. The body will also discuss architectural standards for Eastern Boulevard.", "agenda_url": "https://www.canandaiguanewyork.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06102026-502", "minutes_url": "https://www.canandaiguanewyork.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06102026-502", "source": "https://www.canandaiguanewyork.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-08", "body": "Planning Committee & Finance Committee", "headline": "City proposes $26,650 to consolidate solar chargers at Muar Street", "summary": "The Planning and Finance Committees will discuss long-range budget projections and updates on downtown revitalization projects. The Finance Committee is proposing to move four solar chargers to a single location to resolve power issues.", "agenda_url": "https://www.canandaiguanewyork.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06082026-503", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.canandaiguanewyork.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-01", "body": "Environmental Committee & Ordinance Committee", "headline": "City to discuss e-bike sidewalk use and watershed protection grants", "summary": "The Environmental and Ordinance Committees will meet to discuss flood resiliency, land conservation, and local code enforcement. Key topics include a proposal for a police e-bike to aid enforcement and a request to relax grass height regulations.", "agenda_url": "https://www.canandaiguanewyork.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06012026-501", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.canandaiguanewyork.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-30", "body": "Committee of the Whole", "headline": "City Council holds strategic planning retreat", "summary": "The Committee of the Whole is conducting a capacity building and strategic planning session led by Kim Brumber of Conava Consulting. The body will discuss strategic plan priorities and the structures needed to achieve those goals.", "agenda_url": "https://www.canandaiguanewyork.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05302026-500", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.canandaiguanewyork.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-20", "body": "Zoning Board of Appeals", "headline": "Board will consider two area variance requests for residential properties", "summary": "The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting on May 20, 2026 will approve minutes from the February 18, 2026 meeting. The board will review Application #26-095 from Anthony Tripodi for an area variance to construct a 40 × 60‑foot pole barn near the front, side, and rear yard setbacks at 101 Leicester Street. The board will also review Application #26-108 from Leigh Cushing for an area variance to add a second dwelling unit over a detached garage at 79 Gibson Street, which conflicts with § 850‑11.A.", "agenda_url": "https://www.canandaiguanewyork.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05202026-498", "minutes_url": "https://www.canandaiguanewyork.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05202026-498", "source": "https://www.canandaiguanewyork.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-18", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City Council considers $15.5 million bond for water treatment plant improvements", "summary": "The City Council is meeting to discuss several resolutions, including a major bond issuance for water infrastructure. The body will also consider a new staff position, a special event authorization, and two service contracts.", "agenda_url": "https://www.canandaiguanewyork.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05182026-499", "minutes_url": "https://www.canandaiguanewyork.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05182026-499", "source": "https://www.canandaiguanewyork.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-13", "body": "City Planning Commission", "headline": "Public hearing on 11.2‑acre Lakeshore Drive subdivision", "summary": "The City Planning Commission will approve the minutes from its April 8 meeting and hold a public hearing on Application #26-102, a minor subdivision consolidating three parcels totaling 11.2 acres at 100, 130, and 150 Lakeshore Drive. The commission will also review several other applications, including signage requests, historic alterations, a short‑term rental permit, and a site‑plan for a canopy, generator and EV charging at 183 Parrish Street.", "agenda_url": "https://www.canandaiguanewyork.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05132026-496", "minutes_url": "https://www.canandaiguanewyork.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05132026-496", "source": "https://www.canandaiguanewyork.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-11", "body": "Planning Committee & Finance Committee", "headline": "City Council to consider $15.5 million bond for water‑treatment plant upgrades", "summary": "The Planning Committee will review a request to relocate two easements for the Finger Lakes Community College Culinary Arts Center. The Finance Committee will discuss a $15.5 million bonding resolution for water‑treatment plant upgrades, an update to water service permit fees, a contract for Fire Station #1 electrical upgrades, and a $19,389.14 Lexipol fire‑policy manual agreement. The meeting also includes presentation of the unaudited 2025 financial statements and five‑year projections.", "agenda_url": "https://www.canandaiguanewyork.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05112026-497", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.canandaiguanewyork.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-04", "body": "Environmental Committee & Ordinance Committee", "headline": "WRRF odor briefing and parking signage concern discussed at meeting", "summary": "The Environmental Committee will hear a briefing from Chief Operator Michelle Hess on odor sources and controls at the City Water Resource Recovery Facility. The committee will also review a special event application for the Unity in the Chosen Spot Singing Bowl event scheduled for August 8 in the BID. The Ordinance Committee will consider a resident’s complaint about missing signage for the 1.5‑hour parking limit on North Main Street between Howell and Fort Hill and its effect on access to Gleaners Kitchen.", "agenda_url": "https://www.canandaiguanewyork.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05042026-495", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.canandaiguanewyork.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-20", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City Council to vote on Parks Bureau storage building contract", "summary": "The City Council will consider a contract for materials to build a Parks Bureau storage facility. The body is also deciding on street names for the Waterchase subdivision and a special event permit.", "agenda_url": "https://www.canandaiguanewyork.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04202026-494", "minutes_url": "https://www.canandaiguanewyork.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04202026-494", "source": "https://www.canandaiguanewyork.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-15", "body": "Zoning Board of Appeals", "headline": "Zoning Board of Appeals has no applications for April 15 meeting", "summary": "The Zoning Board of Appeals for the City of Canandaigua has no applications scheduled for its April 15, 2026, meeting. The agenda consists only of procedural boilerplate.", "agenda_url": "https://www.canandaiguanewyork.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04152026-493", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.canandaiguanewyork.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-08", "body": "City Planning Commission", "headline": "Public hearing on two‑day outdoor concert permit for Peacemaker Brewing", "summary": "The Planning Commission will review ten applications, most of which are historic alteration or signage requests. Three items will be heard publicly: a two‑day outdoor concert permit for Peacemaker Brewing, a seasonal tent for Keystone Novelties, and outdoor dining for Pintxo Wine Bar. The commission will also consider other historic alteration and architectural review requests.", "agenda_url": "https://www.canandaiguanewyork.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04082026-492", "minutes_url": "https://www.canandaiguanewyork.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04082026-492", "source": "https://www.canandaiguanewyork.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-06", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City Council to place tax liens on properties for unpaid utility and service fees", "summary": "The Canandaigua City Council will vote on two resolutions. One creates tax liens on listed properties for delinquent water, sewer, solid waste, code enforcement, fire inspection and snow removal fees. The other authorizes a budget amendment to purchase a Ford Mustang Mach‑E electric vehicle using the remaining $36,000 of a Clean Energy Community grant and $15,000 from the Capital Reserve, and to fund related equipment and a DC fast charger.", "agenda_url": "https://www.canandaiguanewyork.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04062026-491", "minutes_url": "https://www.canandaiguanewyork.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04062026-491", "source": "https://www.canandaiguanewyork.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-06", "body": "Environmental Committee & Ordinance Committee", "headline": "City reviews $1.7 M upgrade plan for Lake Outlet and Feeder Canal gates", "summary": "The Environmental Committee will hear a presentation from Colliers Engineering & Design on the condition of the Canandaigua Lake Outlet and Feeder Canal gates and discuss repair and upgrade alternatives, including a recommended $1.7 M option to upgrade gates, operations, and capacity. The committee will also introduce the Ad Hoc Tick‑Borne Diseases Education and Prevention Committee and hear personal stories about chronic Lyme disease. Finally, two special‑event applications – a youth fishing experience at the City Pier and a 5K run/walk in Kershaw, Lakefront, and Lagoon Parks – will be reviewed.", "agenda_url": "https://www.canandaiguanewyork.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04062026-490", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.canandaiguanewyork.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-03-18", "body": "Zoning Board of Appeals", "headline": "No applications scheduled for March 18 Zoning Board of Appeals meeting", "summary": "The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting is scheduled for March 18, 2026. The agenda is procedural as there are no applications for the month.", "agenda_url": "https://www.canandaiguanewyork.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03182026-488", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.canandaiguanewyork.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-03-16", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City Council approves $6,000 annual park license for Canandaigua Sailboard", "summary": "The council will vote on a resolution authorizing a revocable license agreement that lets Neon Wave, LLC d/b/a Canandaigua Sailboard use two small craft launch areas in Kershaw Park and Lagoon Park for kayak and paddleboard rentals, at an annual fee of $6,000. The agenda also includes public hearings on amending parking restrictions on Howell Street and on revising the city’s storm‑water management code. Additional actions are resolutions to retain corporation counsel, appoint a new treasurer, amend the budget for equipment and a virtual server, and adopt a local law providing a partial tax exemption for low‑income seniors.", "agenda_url": "https://www.canandaiguanewyork.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03162026-489", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.canandaiguanewyork.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-03-11", "body": "City Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission to review medical office and rooming house permits", "summary": "The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on special use permits for rooming houses and a new medical office building. The body will also review several requests for historic alterations and signage updates.", "agenda_url": "https://www.canandaiguanewyork.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03112026-486", "minutes_url": "https://www.canandaiguanewyork.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03112026-486", "source": "https://www.canandaiguanewyork.gov/AgendaCenter" } ] }