Canandaigua City Council is set to meet Monday at 5:30 p.m. in the Hurley Building, where they will take up key issues including a proposed housing development, stormwater pollution prevention, and funding for park improvements. The meeting will be available virtually via Zoom and livestreamed on Finger Lakes TV.
One of the major agenda items is a resolution certifying the sketch plan submission for a planned unit development by Canandaigua Homes LLC. The proposal outlines a new housing development on a 27-acre parcel near Stewart Place, North Road, and Kennedy Street. If approved, the plan will advance to city staff, the Planning Commission, and the Ontario County Planning Board for further review.
Council will also hold a public hearing on an ordinance aimed at preventing illicit discharges and connections to the city’s storm sewer system. If enacted, the law would regulate pollutants entering the stormwater system to comply with state and federal water quality standards.
Another public hearing will address amendments to the city’s comprehensive plan, though specific proposed changes have not yet been detailed.
Among the resolutions on the table, council members will consider approving mural designs for the Kershaw Park Bathhouse as part of the Paints & Recreation Camp initiative. The program, led by local artist Courtney Austin, involves young artists in beautifying public spaces.
A resolution to amend the city’s 2024 budget to cover fire department overtime costs will also be discussed, reallocating $52,115 from the Department of Public Works’ budget to offset unplanned personnel expenses.
Additionally, the council will vote on accepting a $100,000 ESL Community Impact Grant for renovations to the Jefferson Park Community Building. The funds will support interior upgrades to improve accessibility and functionality for public use.
Council members will also address a resolution reaffirming the city’s commitment to inclusivity and rejecting discrimination, a response to recent events in Ontario County.
An executive session is scheduled for discussions on pending litigation and collective negotiations under the Taylor Law.
With a packed agenda, Monday’s meeting is expected to draw public interest, particularly regarding the proposed housing development and stormwater regulations.
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