CPSM: Fire-EMS-911 Services Assessment
00:39CPSM was commissioned to complete an assessment of the City’s Fire Department, EMS ground transport provider (Canandaigua Emergency Squad) and the Ontario County Emergency Communications Center (911 Center). CPSM presented their findings at the October 6, 2025 Planning Committee. Additional information was requested by the Committee on volunteer regional partners, the number of EMS calls involving the City’s Fire Department and CES, along with other staffing options. Representatives will be in attendance, virtually, to present their updated report findings. The updated report can be found here: https://www.canandaiguanewyork.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1275/2025-CPSM-Fire-EMS-911Services-Assessment-PDF The City Manager/Director of Public Safety will provide an overview of the next steps.
Sewer Rent and Water Rate Penalty Change Analysis
01:34:02At the January 26th City Council meeting, Councilmember Squires inquired about changing the penalty rate for non-payment or late payment of the sewer rent. The City Manager requested to have time for City Staff to prepare an analysis and a recommendation if changes were desired by the City Council. An analysis and recommendation will be presented at the meeting.
Standardization of City Fire Hydrants
02:06:42The City has over four hundred (400) fire hydrants. They serve as important connection points to both the water distribution system to facilitate firefighting operations and as preventative maintenance points for the entire distribution system. In an effort to simplify corrective maintenance as well as reduce cost by streamlining purchasing, DPW recommends establishing Kennedy Valve hydrants as the citywide standard for fire hydrant inventory. DPW currently maintains and services the hydrants. There is a preference to work on the Kennedy hydrants as they are robust, easy to maintain, and have a wide availability for replacement parts. DPW aims to replace ten to fifteen hydrants annually and in doing so, the Department prefers to transition to Kennedy hydrants as the City standard.
Comprehensive Plan Implementation Discussion - Standing Item
02:15:02The Planning Committee has committed to discussing various goals outlined in the City’s 2025 Update of the Comprehensive Plan. Councilmember Mills has expressed a strong desire to discuss the South Main Street and Eastern Boulevard focus areas. Interest in a form-based code has been expressed. Attached to the agenda is a copy of the updated Comprehensive Plan and existing Architectural Standards.