Richmond Hill, ON

Committee of Adjustment

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Heritage Richmond Hill

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Budget Committee of the Whole

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Committee of the Whole

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Affordable Housing Strategy Implementation Committee

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Council Public Meeting

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Committee of Adjustment

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Committee of Adjustment

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Committee of Adjustment

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Committee of Adjustment

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Special Council Meeting

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Committee of the Whole

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Council Public Meeting

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Council Meeting

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Committee of Adjustment

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Committee of Adjustment

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Committee of Adjustment

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Council Meeting

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Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is discussing and voting on several development applications. Key items include revisions to the draft plan of subdivision at 9700 Yonge Street, a zoning and subdivision application at 263 Oxford Street, and a large redevelopment proposal at multiple addresses on Yonge Street. The committee will also endorse policy directions for the East Beaver Creek Secondary Plan.

• Approval of revised subdivision at 9700 Yonge Street (Elm 9700) with conditions
• Approval of zoning by-law amendment and subdivision at 263 Oxford Street (Pinewalk)
• Endorsement of policy directions for East Beaver Creek Secondary Plan
• Approval of revised OPA/ZBLA/subdivision for Yonge MCD Inc. at 11014-11076 Yonge St and others
• Approval of condominium plan at 11280 Leslie Street (Times 1128 Inc.)

Special Council Meeting

Council is holding a public hearing and receiving a staff report on Official Plan Amendment 18.9, a comprehensive update to the city's Official Plan (File MOPA-23-0006). All comments will be referred back to staff. Correspondence from several developers regarding the amendment is also being received.

• Public hearing for Official Plan Amendment 18.9 – Comprehensive Official Plan Update
• Staff report SRPBS.26.049 on the comprehensive update
• Correspondence from Parente Borean (1214420 Ontario Limited)
• Correspondence from Goodmans LLP representing Baif/Balco/M&R/Acorn, 625684 Ontario Limited, and Major Mack Maple Inc.
• By-law to confirm proceedings of this special council meeting

Council Public Meeting

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Heritage Richmond Hill

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Committee of Adjustment

This Committee of Adjustment hearing considers one application: a request for a minor variance to reduce the required north interior side yard setback from 1.5 metres (or 1.2 metres) to 0.61 metres at 212 Jefferson Forest Drive. The public may submit written or oral comments before or at the meeting.

• Variance request at 212 Jefferson Forest Drive to allow 0.61m side yard setback instead of 1.5m (0.2m variance from by-law 235-97)

Council Meeting

Council will adopt minutes from Committee of the Whole which include recommendations on several items: removing 94 Elgin Mills Road West from the heritage register, strengthening snow clearing enforcement in unassumed subdivisions, dissolving the David Dunlap Observatory Park and Heritage Centre Advisory Committees, increasing the Heritage Grant Program budget from $30,000 to $105,000 and maximum matching grant to $15,000, naming two parks (Millstone Park and Meadowlark Park), prioritizing a permanent pickleball hub at Brodie House Park, and opposing Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications for 13572-13586 Bayview Avenue. Council also will consider a Richmond Hill Public Library Operating Agreement.

• Remove 94 Elgin Mills Road West from Heritage Register
• Increase Heritage Grant Program budget to $105,000 and max grant to $15,000
• Oppose OPA/ZBA for 13572-13586 Bayview Avenue; direct staff to appear at Ontario Land Tribunal
• Accelerate pickleball hub at Brodie House Park; detailed design for 2027 Capital Budget, construction 2028
• Approve private street name Frederick Ludford Lane at 12600 Bayview Avenue

Budget Committee of the Whole

The Budget Committee of the Whole will discuss the 2027 capital and operating budget strategy, including proposed funding envelopes and a 0.5% increase to the Capital Asset Sustainability Levy, which equates to a 2.0% tax rate impact. They will also review a draft 2027 Tariff of Fees Update, with a new by-law to be brought forward to the July 15, 2026 Council meeting.

• Proposed $35.6 million from tax-supported reserves for capital projects
• Proposed $24 million from development charges reserve for capital
• 2027 operating budget includes 0.5% CAS levy increase (2% tax rate impact)
• Draft Tariff of Fees By-law 55-26 to be considered July 15, 2026
• Mayoral Decision 5-26 referenced in budget strategy report

Special Council Meeting

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Council Public Meeting

Council will hold public hearings on two major planning documents: a comprehensive update to the City's Official Plan (File MOPA-23-0006) and a 2026 update to the Comprehensive Zoning By-law (File MZBA-26-0001). Both items are for information and comment only, with no final decisions expected at this meeting.

• Official Plan Amendment 18.9 – Comprehensive Official Plan Update (File MOPA-23-0006)
• 2026 Comprehensive Zoning By-law 93-25 Update (File MZBA-26-0001)
• Both items received for information with comments referred back to staff

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will meet to receive updates on city infrastructure and accessibility planning. The session includes a status report on the city's 2023-2027 accessibility goals and an update on active construction projects.

• 2025 Status Report on the 2023-2027 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan
• Annual Infrastructure Delivery Division Update on Active Projects

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting will consider staff report SRCM.26.12 on the Development Charge Reduction Program (DCRP). Council will decide whether to direct staff to submit an application to the province, which could reduce development charges for certain projects. The meeting also includes procedural items like adoption of the agenda and a by-law confirming proceedings.

• Staff report SRCM.26.12 on Development Charge Reduction Program (DCRP)
• Presentation by Gigi Li, Director, Financial Services and Treasurer
• Council to vote on directing staff to submit DCRP application

Committee of the Whole

The committee will decide on several items including opposing a development at 13572 Bayview Avenue and directing staff to appear at the Ontario Land Tribunal. Other items include increasing the heritage grant program budget from $30,000 to $105,000, approving new park names, and discussing the draft tennis and pickleball strategy. They will also consider dissolving two advisory committees and strengthening snow clearing obligations.

• Oppose development at 13572-13586 Bayview Avenue (OPA-24-0009, D02-20009) and direct staff to Ontario Land Tribunal
• Increase heritage grant max to $15,000 and annual budget from $30,000 to $105,000
• Approve private street name 'Frederick Ludford Lane' at 12600 Bayview Avenue
• Dissolve David Dunlap Observatory Park and Heritage Centre advisory committees
• Approve park names 'Millstone Park' and 'Meadowlark Park'

Affordable Housing Strategy Implementation Committee

The committee will review York Region’s proposed 2026 to 2035 Housing and Homelessness Plan. Additionally, staff will provide an update on Richmond Hill's current affordable housing initiatives.

• York Region’s Proposed 2026 to 2035 Housing and Homelessness Plan presentation
• Richmond Hill’s Affordable Housing Initiatives Update presentation

Council Meeting

Council will consider approving zoning by-law amendments and draft plans of subdivision for two residential developments at 282-292 and 491 Elgin Mills Road West. They will also approve $99,985 in community and cultural grants, endorse a new Events Strategy with $50,000 in funding, and discuss a fireworks by-law review.

• Approve zoning changes for 282-292 Elgin Mills Rd W (rezone to RM1 and NMU zones) and for 491 Elgin Mills Rd W (rezone to R4 zone)
• Community and Cultural Grants totaling $99,985 awarded to 27 organizations and artists
• Endorse Events Strategy and allocate additional $50,000 from reserve fund for new community cultural events
• Authorize servicing agreement with 2233721 Ontario Inc. for sanitary sewer on 16th Avenue
• Receive draft 2025 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements

Council Public Meeting

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Heritage Richmond Hill

Heritage Richmond Hill will consider a staff recommendation to remove 94 Elgin Mills Road West from the city's Heritage Register, effectively allowing demolition or alteration without heritage restrictions. The committee will also adopt previous minutes and hear public delegations.

• Request to remove 94 Elgin Mills Road West (file D12-07180) from the Heritage Register
• Staff report SRPBS.26.039 recommends delisting and supports potential demolition

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is reviewing three applications for minor variances from zoning bylaws. Applicants seek relief on density, setbacks, parking, and height at 20 Bedford Park Ave, 123 Ruggles Ave/Major Mackenzie Dr E, and 33 Roosevelt Dr.

• 20 Bedford Park Ave: variance to increase density from 198 to 280 units per hectare, reduce side yard setbacks to as low as 0.9m, and allow parking at grade
• 123 Ruggles Ave & 152-178 Major Mackenzie Dr E: variance to increase building height to 16.4m, reduce front yard setback to 2.0m, and eliminate loading space requirement
• 33 Roosevelt Dr: variance to increase lot coverage to 31.8%, building height to 11.45m, and driveway width to 8.54m
• All applications address parking structure location and space dimensions

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review a non-competitive contract for water meter services and approve various community grants. The body is also deciding on zoning amendments for residential developments on Elgin Mills Road West and updating the Council expense policy.

• Non-competitive contract for water meter supply and maintenance with Neptune Technology Group Canada Co. up to $4.7 million
• Community and Cultural Grants totaling $99,985 for 26 organizations and artists
• Rezoning of 282 and 292 Elgin Mills Road West from R8 to RM1 for residential development
• Rezoning of 491 Elgin Mills Road West from R6 to R4
• Proposed $50,000 allocation for a new community cultural events stream in the 2027 budget

Council Meeting

Council will decide on the 2026 final levy by-law and property tax rates. The meeting includes a hospital operations update from Mackenzie Health and a decision on a development proposal for Norfolk Avenue.

• Enactment of By-law 46-26 to establish 2026 tax rates
• Approval of a $2.86M transfer from the 2025 Operating Fund to the Transportation Network Repair and Replacement Reserve Fund
• Proposed speed limit reductions to 40 km/h on identified roads (By-law 26-26)
• Support for Norfolk Development Inc. proposal for 162-182 Norfolk Avenue
• Application for a radio-communication antenna at 1124 Elgin Mills Road East

Council Public Meeting

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Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hear two applications: a request to allow an existing deck at 55 Walmer Road to exceed rear yard encroachment limits, and a request to establish a mutual access easement between a Lexus dealership at 11552 Yonge Street and a proposed dealership on Gamble Road. Public comments are accepted until 4:30 p.m. on the day of the hearing.

• COA.26.001: Variance to permit 2.82m rear yard encroachment for deck at 55 Walmer Rd (allowed 0.91m)
• COA.26.002: Provisional consent for mutual access easement over parts of 11552 Yonge St and 0 Gamble Rd
• Public hearing with written and oral submissions allowed

Committee of the Whole

The committee will adopt the 2026 final levy by-law and tax rates, establishing property tax rates. They will also vote on traffic regulation changes, including speed reductions to 40 km/h on some roads. Council will support a revised development proposal for 162-182 Norfolk Avenue at the Ontario Land Tribunal, and will consider a member motion urging Parliament to enact a Canadian Chinese Heritage Month.

• 2026 Final Levy By-Law and Tax Rates
• Traffic regulation changes: speed limit reductions, parking/stopping, all-way stop, U-turn prohibitions
• Proposed radio-communication antenna system at 1124 Elgin Mills Road East
• Support for revised Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for 162-182 Norfolk Avenue development
• Member motion: urging Parliament to enact a Canadian Chinese Heritage Month

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee will consider and vote on approving the City of Richmond Hill's draft 2025 audited consolidated financial statements. A presentation from KPMG will precede the vote. The committee will also receive the library board's audited financial statements for information.

• Approve 2025 Draft Consolidated Financial Statements
• Authorize Mayor and Treasurer to sign financial statements
• Receive 2025 Richmond Hill Public Library Board audited financial statements

Council Meeting

Council will consider recommendations from the Committee of the Whole, including opposing the Parkway Hotels and Convention Centre development at the Ontario Land Tribunal, approving a new private school at 11 Headdon Gate, and rezoning lands at 13049 Bathurst Street and 0 Gamble Road. Also on the agenda: a $700,000 budget increase for Unity Park revitalization and new recycling requirements for multi-residential developments.

• Approve zoning changes for 13049 Bathurst St (townhouses)
• Approve rezoning at 0 Gamble Rd to commercial
• Oppose Parkway Hotels development at 600-670 Hwy 7 E & 9005 Leslie St; head to OLT
• Approve private school at 11 Headdon Gate
• Increase Unity Park budget by $700,000

Council Public Meeting

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Budget Committee of the Whole

The Budget Committee will review and approve the 2025 year-end operating results, including a $2.86 million surplus allocation to the Transportation Network Repair Reserve. The committee will also consider a $1.77 million water/wastewater deficit funded from the Water Rate Stabilization Reserve and approve $190,600 in operating budget carryforwards. Other items include an updated investment policy, closing the Winter Snow Removal Reserve, and a development charges reserve fund statement.

• Approve $190,600 in 2025 operating budget carryforwards to 2026
• Transfer $2,862,400 surplus to Transportation Network Repair and Replacement Reserve
• Fund $1,770,100 water/wastewater deficit from Water Rate Stabilization Reserve
• Approve updated Investment Policy and close 1993 Winter Snow Removal Reserve
• Receive 2025 Development Charges, Cash in Lieu of Parkland, and Community Benefits Charge Reserve Funds Statement

Heritage Richmond Hill

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