Geneva City Council Preview: Parking Ordinance Updates, Financial Update, Planning Board Structure on the Agenda

The Geneva City Council will convene Wednesday for a meeting that will address several crucial topics, including parking reforms, financial updates and community development plans. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. at City Hall, with a livestream available on the city’s YouTube channel.

One of the main points of discussion is a revision of the city’s parking rules. Council members are expected to provide feedback to city staff, who are in the process of updating parking ordinances that apply to both on- and off-street parking. The discussion will address ongoing community complaints and suggestions, with the goal of refining Geneva’s parking policies to better serve residents and businesses.

City Comptroller Adam Blowers will present the third quarter financial update, providing insight into Geneva’s fiscal health and forecasts. This segment is expected to provide council members with detailed insight into revenues and expenses, allowing decisions on budget adjustments to be made as the city looks toward 2025. In addition, the meeting will include an agenda item proposing a public hearing to change sewer rates, reflecting anticipated sewer adjustments. support the ongoing maintenance of utilities.

The Council will also discuss potential changes to the structure of the Planning Board, with a reduction in the number of members from nine to seven being considered to streamline its functions. Another proposal seeks to support the city’s application for the state’s Restore NY funding program, which would boost local development and revitalization efforts. This measure also includes organizing a public hearing, giving residents a voice in Geneva’s development plans.

The evening’s agenda concludes with a resolution to adopt the Ontario County Hazard Mitigation Plan, a collaborative effort to address regional security and disaster preparedness needs.

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