City of Rochester

The Board reviewed six cases concerning exterior modifications to properties. Key discussions involved the removal and replacement of exterior doors at 445 Frederick Douglass Street, conditioning approval on matching existing profiles and hardware. For 22-24 Oxford Street, the decision was held pending submission of additional information regarding window replacements, garage door styles, and siding materials to align with preservation guidelines. The Board approved modifications at 7 South Madison Park, contingent upon specific hardware choices. Approvals were granted for exterior renovations at 37-39 North Goodman Street, the legalization of window decals at 1243-1245 Park Avenue, and the replacement of aluminum windows at 1577 East Avenue.

This document outlines the process for preparing the City of Rochester's FY 2026-27 Annual Action Plan, which will guide the allocation of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funds, including Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home Investment Partnership (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA), for the 2026-2027 program year. The plan aims to address priority needs and goals established in the 2025-29 Five-Year Consolidated Plan. It details a three-phase public engagement strategy to solicit community input on budgeting, review the draft plan, and facilitate formal adoption by City Council.

The meeting commenced with a call to order, a moment of silence, and the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by recognition ceremonies for retirements from the Library and RPD, and recognition for Black Girls Do Bike. The City Clerk directed the filing of the Delinquent Receivables report for December 2025 and several Disclosure of Interest Forms. Committee reports involved significant action items, including authorizing the sale of real estate, approving an appointment to the Rochester Environmental Commission, and amending Municipal Code Section 90-16 regarding certificates of occupancy. Financial and technical agreements were considered, such as an addendum for endpoint protection response services, a cybersecurity services agreement, and an amendatory agreement for the Mosaic Artwork and Oral History Project at School #22. Multiple Bond Ordinances and associated agreements were approved for funding various projects, including the Rundel Memorial Library Filtration and Intake Air Upgrades Project, the Seneca Avenue Reconstruction Project, and the Hazardous Sidewalk Replacement Program. Additionally, agreements related to the Inner Loop North Transformation Project and the recruitment of a veterinarian were authorized, along with an agreement for the Hemlock Lake Dam Shoreline Protection Phase 2 Project and an amendatory agreement for the Fire Station Alerting System. Items held in committee from the previous meeting were also noted.

The agenda for the Civil Service Commission meeting included the potential classification or reclassification of several positions across various departments such as DRHS/Commissioner's Office/Public Market, FIN/Accounting, ECD/911 Call Center, DES/Commissioner's Office, DES/Operations, DES/Water, RPL/Library Community, IT/Security & Networking, and Rochester Housing Authority. The commission was also scheduled to address the adoption of several new job specifications, including various IT and Water Distribution roles, and the establishment of new Civil Service Eligible Lists, primarily for Water Distribution positions. In the Executive Session, the Commission planned to render final decisions regarding the disqualifications of Police Officer Candidates.

The primary discussion item addressed in this document was Case A-066-23-24 concerning the request to remove and modify portions of a 9.5-foot high green wooden fence located along University Avenue at 900 East Avenue. The Board voted 6-0-0 to approve the case.