Council approves Introductory No. 376: Appointment of Compensation Policy Commission Members, 7–2

Introductory No. 376: Appointment of Compensation Policy Commission Members

7 yes, 2 no

Bridget A. Monroe (no), Michael A. Patterson (yes), Mary Lupien (yes), Mitch Gruber (yes), Chiara "KeeKee" Smith (yes), Stanley Martin (no), Miguel A. Meléndez, Jr. (yes), LaShay D. Harris (yes), LaShunda Leslie-Smith (yes)

Approval of September 22 and October 6 Meeting Minutes

0 yes, 0 no

Introductory No. 355: Sale of Real Estate

0 yes, 0 no

Introductory No. 356: Rochester Land Bank Corporation Agreement

0 yes, 0 no

Introductory No. 357: Terence Building Demolition

0 yes, 0 no

Introductory No. 358: Property Acquisition Compliance Services

0 yes, 0 no

Introductory No. 359: Monroe County Inter-Municipal Agreement for Lead Paint Prevention

0 yes, 0 no

Introductory No. 360: High Falls Business Improvement District District Plan Amendment

0 yes, 0 no

Introductory No. 361: Rezoning 30 Elmerston Road

0 yes, 0 no

Introductory No. 362: Rezoning 965 North Goodman Street and 576 Bay Street

0 yes, 0 no

Introductory No. 363: Raise Recommendations Oversight Agreement

0 yes, 0 no

Introductory No. 364: Financial Empowerment Center and Our Future Fund Agreements

0 yes, 0 no

Introductory No. 366: Financial Education for Our Future Fund

0 yes, 0 no

Introductory No. 366 (Duplicate Reading): Financial Empowerment Center

0 yes, 0 no

Introductory No. 367: Supervisory Skills Training Programs

0 yes, 0 no

Introductory No. 368: Computer Training Services

0 yes, 0 no

Introductory No. 369: 2026 Rock and Rollout Holiday Village Event

0 yes, 0 no

Introductory No. 370: Library Construction Grants

0 yes, 0 no

Introductory No. 371: Standard Construction Contract Documents Agreement

0 yes, 0 no

Introductory No. 372: Street Lighting Infrastructure Restoration Budget Amendment

0 yes, 0 no

Introductory No. 373: Brownfield Community-Wide Assessment Program Agreement

0 yes, 0 no

Introductory No. 374: Bond Ordinance for Fire Engine Replacements

0 yes, 0 no

Introductory No. 375: Pedestrian Safety Enforcement and Education Program Agreement

0 yes, 0 no

30 Elmerston Road Rezoning

30 Elmerston Road

An application to change the zoning classification for 30 Elmerston Road.

approved · still approved

966 North Street Fence

966 North Street

An application to change the zoning classification for properties at 965 North Goodman Street and 576 Bay Street.

approved · still approved

Zoning Code Alignment Project (ZAP)

The city is continuing public engagement on the Zoning Alignment Project, with upcoming council hearings scheduled to walk through the zoning code.

What it means: Property owners, developers, and residents participating in city planning.

Fire Engine Replacements

The city is borrowing over $2.1 million to buy replacement fire engines for the South Avenue and Emerson Street firehouses, ensuring firefighters have reliable equipment.

What it means: $2,167,000 bond issuance

Compensation Policy Commission and Council Governance Reforms

The council appointed members to the new Compensation Policy Commission to evaluate elected officials' salaries, sparking debate over whether independent academic experts should have been included.

What it means: Appointed commissioners and eventually elected officials.

Municipal Workforce Classifications and Job Specifications

The commission reviewed new and updated job descriptions for various municipal and housing authority roles, helping set the qualification standards for city employment.

What it means: City job applicants and municipal departments seeking standardized qualifications.

Police Officer Candidate Disqualifications and Appeals

The commission met in executive session to evaluate recommendations from the police department to disqualify 15 prospective police officer candidates.

What it means: The police department in maintaining hiring standards.