Canandaigua City Environmental and Ordinance Committees June 20, 2023

Chapters

Canandaigua Lady - Dock modification request 00:00:56

John Brennan, on behalf of the owners of the Canandaigua Lady, presented a two phased dock modification request at May 2nd Planning and Finance Committee meeting. Phase 1 would add a slip on the east side of the dock to allow for a 10-person excursion boat. At the meeting, Council encouraged Mr. Brennan to explore an electric boat and to also look into “educational” elements/programming during small boat excursions. As this is an amendment to the easement for the dock, City Council approval is necessary. John Brennan, Captain of the Canandaigua Lady, has been invited to continue discussing this request.

CFA application updates 00:05:19

The City is submitting four separate grant applications; the Sonnenberg Park shelter replacement via NYS Office of Parks, a Main Street Feasibility Study via NYS Homes/Community Renewal, the ADA Accessible Kayak Launch and the Outlet Structure Study, both via DOS Local Waterfront Revitalization. Each application will require two resolutions from the July Council meeting; a resolution of support and authorization for the City of Canandaigua to apply as well as a resolution declaring a SEQR Type II Action.

Screening at NYSDOT Parrish Street location 00:13:46

Councilmember White has requested a discussion relative to screening opportunities of the NYSDOT location on Parrish Street/West Lake Drive.

Moorings at the City Pier 00:20:25

The retrofit of the transient/temporary mooring spot for the fire boat has been very well received and notably, makes the mooring process safer and more user-friendly. Staff is suggesting we similarly outfit the other two mooring locations with dock bumpers and pop-up dock cleats. Funds for this purchase would be utilized from the Parks and Open Space fund and is estimated to cost approximately $7,000.

Guest - Thomas Bulger 00:24:55

attended tonight's meeting to discuss making it illegal to post hate symbols on private property.

Short Term Rentals - Recommendations and draft proposed changes 00:36:50

On May 4, 2023, the City Council enacted a six (6) month moratorium on short rental approvals. Recommendations and draft proposed changes have been presented to the Council. At the June 6th Planning and Finance Committee, it was suggested the continued discussion around Director of Planning and Development Rick Brown’s April 26th memo. Based on discussions to date, the STR draft ordinance has been updated and is included for this Committee discussion.

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