Canandaigua City Planning and Finance Committees May 2, 2023

Chapters

Canandaigua Lady Requests - Signage Request- The Canandaigua Lady has historically displayed a portable sign at the eastern driveway to the hotel property. They are requesting permission from the City Council to install two signs on the city property to direct guests to the Canandaigua Lady dock. 00:02:36


Canandaigua Lady Requests - Dock Request- John Brennan on behalf of the owners of the Canandaigua Lady submitted a two-phased dock modification request. Phase 1 is proposed to be completed for this summer and would add a slip on the west side of the dock to allow for a boat club/hotel excursion boat. 00:09:44


Twisted Rail/Muar House - In 2016, the City leased the Muar House to Twisted Rail Brewing Company. The lease (Section 4.01) requires alterations and improvements to have written approval from the City and that a Building permit be obtained. Twisted Rail has recently requested approval to build a standalone stage. 00:33:01


Waterfront Active Transportation Plan - The Waterfront Active Transportation Plan was published in September 2021. The plan includes the area of Main Street (Route 332) and Lakeshore Drive from Antis/Foster Street to East Lake Road/Route 364 and recommends improvements along the corridor, such as pedestrian and bicycle facilities and amenities and roadway modifications. 01:07:28


Short-Term Rental (continued discussion) - The City Council via its Planning Committee and Ordinance Committee has been discussing and reviewing the Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals recommended amendments to existing rules and regulations for Short-Term Rentals. 01:10:35


Assessment Control Clerk- Civil Service Title Creation/Establishment - There are various different Civil Service titles that can be utilized within an assessment office. The recent hire is ranked number one on one such title. In lieu of a provisional appointment and the employee having to take an additional test for an equivalent title, City Staff recommends establishing the title of Assessment Control Clerk. 01:24:31


Composting Program Appropriation; $5,000 - The City Manager and Ontario County Sustainability Department have been discussing a partnership for a composting program. The County is currently selling composting kits at which include several other tools that the previous City program did not offer. 01:27:10


Potential BID Openings - Grant Writing RFP – An RFP/RFQ for grant strategy & writing assistance for projects at the Water Treatment Plant. The proposals are due on Monday, May 1st and City Staff anticipates being able to make a recommendation at the committee meeting. 01:30:53


Potential BID Openings - City Hall Exterior Condition Survey and Rehabilitation Estimate- The original Canandaigua City Hall was constructed in 1823. The entire structure was refurbished, and an Annex constructed, in 1990. The building has received periodic upkeep since that renovation and expansion. Portions of the exterior of the building are now in need of significant maintenance. 01:37:01



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