Canandaigua city officials have established an implementation committee to prioritize and execute recommendations from the city’s comprehensive plan following a discussion Monday about its long-term vision and feasibility.
During the Planning and Finance Committee meeting, council members debated the structure and practicality of the comprehensive plan, which outlines development strategies for areas such as the lakefront, South Main Street, and the Southeast Quadrant. Some officials raised concerns that the plan lacked clear implementation steps, while others emphasized its role as a guiding document rather than a detailed strategic plan.
One goal echoed by multiple councilors involved the need for prioritization and execution at the city-level to ensure goals are met. Council mostly agreed that while the plan provides a broad vision, the city must take a more active role in driving projects forward.
Council members ultimately voted to establish an implementation committee with its members being appointed at a future date.
Officials also discussed the financial outlook for the city’s water treatment plant, which is undergoing major upgrades to improve capacity and water quality. Representatives from GHD, an engineering consulting firm, outlined recommendations for treatment enhancements, including the adoption of a dissolved air flotation (DAF) process and a new pH suppression system to address water quality concerns.
City officials will seek funding opportunities, including grants, to offset costs. The council will vote later this month on authorizing $4.5 million in bonding for a new water storage tank, part of an ongoing effort to modernize the city’s water infrastructure.
The comprehensive plan update is expected to go before the full City Council for adoption on March 31.
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