Richmond Hill public meetings in 2022

Council Public Meeting

Richmond Hill Council is holding a public meeting to receive comments on four development applications: two zoning by-law amendments and two draft plans of subdivision. The applications are for properties at 82 Church Street South, 83 and 85 Elm Grove Avenue, 16 Finesse Court, and 551 and 561 16th Avenue. Council will receive staff reports for information and refer all comments back to staff; no final decisions are being made at this meeting.

• Zoning by-law amendment at 82 Church Street South (File D02-22016)
• Zoning by-law amendment at 83 and 85 Elm Grove Avenue (File D02-22018)
• Draft plan of subdivision at 16 Finesse Court (File SUB-22-0006)
• Draft plan of subdivision at 551 and 561 16th Avenue (File SUB-22-0008)

Council Meeting

Richmond Hill Council is meeting to decide on several planning and financial items, including early approval of $9,802,000 in capital expenditures for time-sensitive projects, updates to the Property Standards Committee's terms of reference, adoption of the 2022 Recreation and Culture Plan, and authorization of a water/wastewater asset ownership agreement with York Region. The agenda also includes multiple zoning by-law and official plan amendments for residential developments at various addresses, and a public forum on Bill 23 and a follow-up issue from a previous meeting.

• Early approval of $9,802,000 in capital expenditures plus $316,800 in project management costs
• Approval of Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for Schlegel Villages at 11300 Yonge Street
• Zoning By-law amendment for Bellegate Developments at 109 Benson Avenue
• Official Plan, Zoning, and Subdivision approvals for Leslie Richmond Developments at 11491 Leslie Street
• Zoning and Subdivision approvals for Silver Spring Homes at 265/305 16th Avenue and Duncan Road

Special Council Education and Training Meeting

This is a special Council meeting dedicated to education and training. The only scheduled business is a resolution to move into closed session for Council Orientation related to council/staff relations, pursuant to Section 239(3.1) of the Municipal Act, 2001. No other items are on the agenda.

• Closed session for Council Orientation on council/staff relations
• Meeting held December 1, 2022, 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Council Public Meeting

This agenda for the Richmond Hill Council Public Meeting on November 30, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

Special Council Education and Training Meeting

This is a special council education and training meeting focused on a Council Orientation Presentation. Council will receive presentations on council/committee meeting procedures, the Access Richmond Hill contact centre, and financial policies including the Financial Control By-law, Council Expense Policy, Purchasing Card, and budgets. No decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for training and information only.

• Council/Committee Meeting Procedures presentation by Stephen M.A. Huycke, Director, Legislative Services/City Clerk
• Access Richmond Hill Contact Centre presentation by Dayna Alexander, Manager
• Financial Control By-law, Council Expense Policy, Purchasing Card, and Budgets presentation by Gigi Li, Director, Financial Services and Treasurer

Council Meeting

Richmond Hill Council is meeting to consider several motions, including a proposed municipal campaign contribution rebate program, appointments to boards and committees for the 2022-2026 term, and reinstating the Community and Cultural Grant Program. They will also vote on by-laws to repeal heritage designations for two properties and approve the 2023 meeting schedule. The agenda includes public forum, adoption of minutes, and a closed session for citizen appointments and City Manager recruitment.

• Motion to establish a Municipal Elections Campaign Contributions Rebate Program starting with the 2026 election
• Appointments of Deputy Mayor (Godwin Chan) and Alternate Deputy Mayor (Joe DiPaola) for 2022-2026 term
• Motion to reinstate Community and Cultural Grant Program with $65,000 annual funding
• By-law 126-22 to repeal heritage designation for 630 King Road (John Love House)
• By-law 127-22 to repeal heritage designation for 1621 Major Mackenzie Drive East (David Hislop House)

Special Council Education and Training Meeting

This is a special education and training meeting where Council will receive a presentation on the City of Richmond Hill's Stormwater Management Fees. No decisions are scheduled; the agenda consists of the presentation and standard procedural items.

• Presentation by Gigi Li, Director, Financial Services and Treasurer, and Paolo Masaro, Executive Director, Infrastructure and Engineering Services, on Stormwater Management Fees

Inaugural Council Meeting

This is the inaugural council meeting for Richmond Hill, ON, held on November 21, 2022. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

Accessibility Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Richmond Hill Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting on September 15, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

Council Meeting

Richmond Hill Council is meeting to consider several planning and development items, including zoning by-law amendments and draft plans of subdivision for properties on Fern Avenue, Yonge Street, Major Mackenzie Drive East, and Elm Grove Avenue. The agenda also includes recommendations to de-designate two heritage properties and a proposal to fund a feasibility study for a new indoor soccer facility at Richmond Green. Public delegations are scheduled regarding a stormwater fairness motion.

• Approve zoning and subdivision for 0 Fern Avenue (The Duncan Rd – 16th Avenue Group Inc.)
• Approve in principle Official Plan and zoning amendments for 9675, 9697, 9699 Yonge Street (Dilawri Real Estate Group)
• Approve zoning amendment for 286 Major Mackenzie Drive East (Richmond Hill Ecumenical Homes)
• Approve zoning and subdivision for 18 Elm Grove Avenue (2322669 Ontario Inc.)
• Approve $400,000 for indoor soccer facility feasibility study at Richmond Green

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting focuses on the Parkland Dedication By-law. Council will hear a presentation from a consultant, receive a staff report, and vote on adopting By-law 123-22, which would require land conveyance or cash-in-lieu for park purposes and repeal the existing By-law 58-13. The meeting also includes a by-law to confirm the proceedings.

• Presentation by Gary Scandlan, Watson and Associates Economists Ltd., on the Parkland Dedication By-law
• Staff report SRPI.22.090 recommending approval of Parkland Dedication By-law 123-22
• Proposed By-law 123-22 to require land conveyance or cash-in-lieu for park purposes, repealing By-law 58-13
• BILD comment letter dated August 26, 2022 included as appendix
• By-law 125-22 to confirm the proceedings of the September 13, 2022 special council meeting

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being a move into closed session to receive legal advice and discuss litigation involving the municipality and Regional and Local Councillor Carmine Perrelli (Court File No. CV-22-00002095-0000). The council will also receive two pieces of correspondence related to that closed session item and adopt a by-law to confirm the meeting's proceedings.

• Closed session to discuss litigation: The Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill ats. Regional and Local Councillor Carmine Perrelli (Court File No. CV-22-00002095-0000)
• Correspondence received from Deanne Tyler (60 Regent Street) and Gaye and Rob Spence (67 Lund Street) regarding the closed session item
• By-law 119-22 to confirm the proceedings of the September 7, 2022 Special Council Meeting

Council Public Meeting

This is a Council Public Meeting to receive public comments on seven zoning by-law amendment and draft plan of subdivision applications. No decisions are being made; all comments will be referred back to staff for information purposes only.

• Zoning by-law amendment at 599 Sunset Beach Road (Raja Uppuluri)
• Zoning by-law amendments at 25 and 34 Cynthia Crescent (Stanley Joel Potter; Thomas and Joan Armour)
• Zoning by-law amendment at 7 Poplar Drive and 11, 15, 17 McCachen Street (Neuhaus Puccini Villas Ltd.)
• Revised zoning and subdivision applications at 313 Harris Avenue (Afshin Parker) and 282/292 Elgin Mills Road West (2867515 Ontario Inc.)
• Zoning and subdivision applications at 0 Leslie Street (The Canada Life Assurance Company)

Heritage Richmond Hill

Heritage Richmond Hill is meeting to review staff reports recommending the de-designation of two properties, 6 Greywacke Street and 1621 Major Mackenzie Drive East, which would repeal their heritage designations under the Ontario Heritage Act. The committee will also receive a draft proposal on promoting heritage preservation, a presentation on addressing demolition by neglect, and updates from sub-committees.

• De-designation of 6 Greywacke Street (formerly 630 King Road) - repeal By-law 95-13
• De-designation of 1621 Major Mackenzie Drive East (also known as 1577-1621 Major Mackenzie Drive East) - repeal By-law 143-97
• Draft proposal on promoting heritage preservation in Richmond Hill
• Presentation on a roadmap to addressing demolition by neglect
• Adoption of minutes from June 14 and July 26, 2022 meetings

Heritage Richmond Hill

This agenda for the Heritage Richmond Hill meeting on July 26, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The document appears to be a placeholder with no substantive content for residents to review.

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting includes a by-law to establish lands as a public highway, a closed session on litigation, and a delegation. The main public item is By-law 111-22, which would designate certain lands as a public highway for Leslie Elgin Development Inc. The closed session concerns legal advice and litigation involving the city and a councillor.

• By-law 111-22 - Establish Lands as Public Highway (Leslie Elgin Development Inc., City File 19T-04009)
• Closed session on litigation (Court File No. CV-22-00002095-0000) involving Councillor Carmine Perrelli
• Delegation by Howard Doughty regarding closed session item
• By-law 112-22 to confirm proceedings of the meeting

Council Meeting

Richmond Hill Council is meeting to adopt minutes, receive audit and budget reports, and vote on several planning applications including zoning by-law amendments, draft plans of subdivision, and servicing allocations. Key financial items include approving 2021 audited financial statements, carrying forward $340,200 in operating budget items, and allocating surpluses to reserves. The agenda also includes updates on the winter maintenance review and the Greening the Hill environment strategy.

• Approve 2021 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements and Library Board statements
• Carry forward $340,200 in 2021 Operating Budget items and fund $2,773,900 COVID deficit from Safe Restart Agreement
• Transfer 2021 surpluses: $2,806,700 to Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve, $3,405,500 to Water reserves, $131,200 to Water Quality Protection Reserve
• Adopt fee changes for Recreation & Culture and Community Standards (By-laws 83-22 and 98-22)
• Approve zoning amendment at 73 Westwood Lane, draft plan of subdivision at Bostwick/Bond Crescents, and zoning/subdivision at 48-60 Beech Ave & 363 Jefferson Sideroad

Budget Committee of the Whole

The Budget Committee of the Whole is meeting to review the city's 2021 year-end operating results, investment portfolio, reserve funds, and development charges statements. They will also discuss the 2022 operating forecast, the 2023 capital and operating budget strategy, and proposed fee updates. The committee will consider approving carryforward items, surplus allocations, and new fees.

• Approve $340,200 in 2021 operating budget carryforwards to 2022
• Fund $2,773,900 COVID-related deficit from Safe Restart Agreement monies
• Transfer $2,806,700 operating surplus to Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve
• Transfer $3,405,500 water/wastewater surplus to reserves
• Adopt 2023 tariff of fees updates (By-laws 98-22 and 83-22)

Special Council Meeting

Richmond Hill Council is holding a special meeting to consider adopting two Official Plan amendments: OPA 18.3 (Vision and City Structure) and OPA 18.4 (Neighbourhoods). If adopted, the amendments would be forwarded to York Region for final approval. The agenda also includes a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the meeting.

• Adoption of Official Plan Amendment 18.3 (Vision and City Structure) via By-law 81-22
• Adoption of Official Plan Amendment 18.4 (Neighbourhoods) via By-law 82-22
• Forwarding adopted amendments to York Region for approval
• By-law 106-22 to confirm proceedings of the meeting

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will hear a presentation on active infrastructure projects and review the draft 2022 Municipal Elections Accessibility Plan. The committee will also adopt previous minutes and routine procedural items.

• Presentation from Mohammad Kashani, Manager, Design and Construction, on Annual Infrastructure Delivery Division Update on Active Projects
• 2022 Municipal Elections Accessibility Plan received for information, comments referred to staff
• Adoption of minutes from April 7, 2022 meeting

Council Meeting

Richmond Hill Council is meeting to decide on several items, including consenting to demolish two designated heritage houses, approving a $729,000 software contract, and adopting a new land acknowledgement. They will also consider the 2022 Parks Plan and a zoning amendment for a church property.

• Demolition of David Hislop House at 1577-1621 Major Mackenzie Drive East, with salvage of 2,500 bricks
• Demolition of John Love House at 6 Greywacke Street (formerly 630 King Road), subject to replacement building and plaque
• Award non-competitive renewal of CIS4 water billing software to N. Harris Computer Corporation for up to $729,000 until Dec 31, 2025
• Zoning by-law amendment to remove Holding provision at 49 North Lake Road for Serbian Orthodox Parish Church
• Approval of 2022 Parks Plan and motion to add land acknowledgement to future Council meetings

Audit Committee

This agenda for the Richmond Hill Audit Committee meeting on June 21, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The document appears to be a placeholder with no substantive content for residents.

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee will receive the external auditor's report on audit strategy and results for 2021, and consider approving the 2021 audited consolidated financial statements for the City and the Richmond Hill Public Library Board. The meeting is largely procedural, focused on financial reporting and audit oversight.

• Report from Grant Thornton LLP on audit strategy and results for year ended December 31, 2021
• Approval of 2021 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements (Appendix A)
• Authorization for Mayor and Treasurer to sign financial statements
• Receipt of 2021 Audited Richmond Hill Public Library Board Financial Statements (Appendix B)

Council Public Meeting

This is a public meeting where Council will hear comments on three development applications: an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Draft Plan of Subdivision for 196 Elgin Mills Road West and 41 Cooperage Crescent; a revised Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for 11300 Yonge Street; and an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Draft Plan of Subdivision for 77 and 89 16th Avenue. The agenda includes receiving staff reports and public correspondence, with no final decisions scheduled—comments will be referred back to staff.

• Public hearing for Elgin Developments Inc. at 196 Elgin Mills Road West and 41 Cooperage Crescent (files D01-22004, D02-22005, SUB-22-0002)
• Public hearing for Schlegel Villages Inc. at 11300 Yonge Street (files D01-20018, D02-20033)
• Public hearing for Parioli Peak Estates Inc. at 77 and 89 16th Avenue (files D01-22001, D02-22001, SUB-22-0001)
• Correspondence received from residents regarding each application
• Delegations registered for the Schlegel Villages application, including Richard Hammond, Brad Schlegel, and Glenn Wellings

Heritage Richmond Hill

Heritage Richmond Hill is meeting to consider requests to demolish two heritage-designated properties: the David Hislop House at 1577-1621 Major Mackenzie Drive East and the John Love House at 6 Greywacke Street (formerly 630 King Road). The committee will also receive updates from sub-committees and discuss a heritage status letter. The meeting is electronic and open to public observation via livestream.

• Demolition request for David Hislop House at 1577-1621 Major Mackenzie Drive East, with conditions including salvaging at least 2,500 intact bricks
• Demolition request for John Love House at 6 Greywacke Street (formerly 630 King Road), subject to replacement building reflecting history and commemorative plaque
• Discussion of heritage status letter issued by Planning and Infrastructure Department
• Verbal updates from Designation and Promotion/Marketing Sub-committees
• Adoption of minutes from May 17, 2022 meeting and extracts from Council meeting C#23-22

Council Meeting

Richmond Hill Council is meeting to decide on several items, including adopting recommendations for council compensation increases, enacting a new Park Use By-law, and approving zoning by-law amendments for two properties. They will also consider adding site alteration and park offences to the administrative penalty system, approving new radar speed board locations, and making traffic regulation changes.

• Council compensation: 1.70% increase effective Jan 1, 2023, with annual cap of 2.25% in subsequent years; new severance by-law
• Park Use By-law 19-22 to replace existing by-law 16-83, adding offences to AMPS
• Zoning amendment for 0 Lowther Avenue: rezone to Semi-Detached One (RD1) for 2 semi-detached units
• Zoning amendment for 170 Lucas Street: rezone from R2 to RM1 for residential development
• 18 locations for pole-mounted speed radar boards approved

Council Public Meeting

This is a public meeting where Council will receive staff reports and public comments on three separate zoning by-law amendment applications, plus one draft plan of subdivision. No final decisions are being made; all comments will be referred back to staff for further review.

• Zoning by-law amendment for 4 and 8 Bayview Ridge Court (applicants: Ghasem Hashemi, Hussein Al-Shabboot, Hasan Naash)
• Zoning by-law amendment for 52 Beaufort Hills Road (applicant: BH Properties Limited)
• Zoning by-law amendment and draft plan of subdivision for 211, 225 and 231 Carrville Road (applicants: Farnaz Habibi et al.)
• Public correspondence received for the Beaufort Hills and Carrville Road applications

Council Meeting

Richmond Hill Council is meeting to adopt the 2022 final levy by-law and tax rates, approve a zoning by-law amendment for a single detached dwelling at 0 Lowther Avenue, and consider several heritage grants and other reports. The agenda also includes presentations on Hill House Hospice expansion and a streetscape lighting feature, plus adoption of committee minutes and routine items.

• Adoption of By-law 73-22 setting 2022 tax rates and authorizing tax billing
• Approval of zoning by-law amendment for Elmway Developments at 0 Lowther Avenue (R2 zone, 1 dwelling)
• Heritage grants totaling $28,400 for six properties (e.g., $5,000 each for 11 Station Road, 37 Chao Crescent, 16 Bawden Drive, 106 Gormley Road West, 26 Gormley Court; $3,400 for 49 Gormley Road East)
• Stop up and closure of a portion of Palmer Avenue (Part 3, Plan 65R-31305)
• Endorsement of Investment Attraction Strategy and Affordable Housing Strategy prioritization

Special Council Meeting

This is a special Council meeting with one substantive item: a 30-minute presentation on the draft Community Benefits Charge strategy by staff and a consultant. Council will receive the presentation and refer comments back to staff for integration. The rest of the agenda is routine adoption, disclosures, and a confirming by-law.

• Presentation on Community Benefits Charge - Draft Strategy by Gigi Li and Gary Scandlan (Watson & Associates)
• Motion to receive presentation and refer comments to staff
• By-law 90-22 to confirm proceedings of the meeting

Council Public Meeting

The Council is reviewing two proposed amendments to the City's Official Plan. The first concerns the 2041 Planning Vision and City Structure, while the second addresses Neighbourhoods.

• Draft Official Plan Amendment 18.3: Vision and City Structure (City File D01-22002)
• Draft Official Plan Amendment 18.4: Neighbourhoods (City File D01-22003)

Heritage Richmond Hill

Heritage Richmond Hill is meeting electronically to consider heritage permit applications, a by-law amendment for 1000 Elgin Mills Road East, and six heritage grant requests totaling $28,400. The committee will also hear verbal updates on a draft commemoration plan for 11666 Yonge Street and decide its meeting format for the rest of the term.

• Draft commemoration plan for 11666 Yonge Street (verbal update, delegations from Amy Barnes and Michael Roberts)
• Proposed amendment to Heritage Designating By-law 290-98 for 1000 Elgin Mills Road East
• Heritage permit for eavestroughs and downspouts at 37 Chao Crescent
• Six heritage grants: $5,000 each for 11 Station Road, 37 Chao Crescent, 16 Bawden Drive, 106 Gormley Road West, 26 Gormley Court; $3,400 for 49 Gormley Road East
• Discussion on promoting heritage via the City website; decision on in-person vs. electronic meetings

Council Meeting

The Council will consider an Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment for 9699 Bathurst Street and 89 Stockdale Crescent. The proposal includes permitting a place of worship, a day nursery, and a clergy residence. Additionally, the meeting includes a presentation from Mackenzie Health regarding its operations.

• Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment for 9699 Bathurst Street and 89 Stockdale Crescent
• Presentation by Mackenzie Health President and CEO Altaf Stationwala
• By-law 55-22 regarding Leslie Richmond Developments Ltd. at 1521 19th Avenue
• Review of Accessibility Advisory Committee minutes from October 7, 2021

Council Public Meeting

This is a public meeting where Council will receive comments on Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications by Mon Sheong Foundation for 11238 Yonge Street. The item is for information only, with all comments referred back to staff. No final decision is being made at this meeting.

• Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications for 11238 Yonge Street (City Files D01-21009 and D02-21018)
• Public hearing for Mon Sheong Foundation proposal
• Comments from J. Luke and H. Ng regarding Item 3.1

Special Council Meeting

Council is considering a staff report on an inter-governmental agreement in principle for Transit Oriented Community (TOC) sites along the Yonge North Subway Extension. The report includes a confidential term sheet, and Council is asked to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute the final agreement, as well as a site-specific memorandum for the High Tech TOC site. Public delegations and correspondence on this item will be received.

• Authorize City Manager to negotiate and execute final Inter-governmental Agreement in Principle for Yonge North Subway Extension TOC sites
• Authorize negotiation of Site Specific Memorandum of Understanding for High Tech TOC site
• Receive delegation from John Li, 206 Brookside Road
• Receive 11 pieces of correspondence regarding the TOC agreement
• Adopt By-law 75-22 to confirm proceedings

Council Meeting

Richmond Hill Council is meeting to decide on several items, including a staff recommendation to refuse an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for a development at 1000 Elgin Mills Road East. Council will also consider enacting a new Park Use By-law, approving 2022 outdoor special occasion permits, and renewing a community improvement grant program. Several routine items, such as establishing lands as public highways and adopting minutes, are also on the agenda.

• Refusal of Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for Elgin House Properties at 1000 Elgin Mills Road East
• Enactment of new Park Use By-law 19-22 and amendment to Administrative Penalties By-law 20-22
• Approval of 2022 Outdoor Special Occasion Permit Requests
• Renewal of Community Improvement Plan Grant Program for five years, increasing Building Renovations Grant from $50,000 to $100,000
• Establishment of lands as public highways on Ridge Road, Nannyberry Street, Saigon Drive, and Prairie Willow Street

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting focuses on one substantive item: staff report SRCM.22.04 on an Inter-governmental Agreement in Principle for Yonge North Subway Extension Transit Oriented Community (TOC) sites. Council will receive the report and provide direction on the province's proposed terms, based on options in the report. A 15-minute presentation by the Director of Economic Development and Richmond Hill Centre is scheduled. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including adoption of the agenda, disclosures of interest, a confirming by-law, and adjournment.

• Direction on province's proposed terms for Inter-governmental Agreement in Principle for Yonge North Subway Extension TOC sites
• Staff report SRCM.22.04 with appendices including provincial response and eMZO summary for High Tech TOC
• Presentation by Anthony Ierullo, Director, Economic Development and Richmond Hill Centre
• By-law 71-22 to confirm proceedings of the April 20, 2022 special council meeting

Council Public Meeting

This is a public meeting where Council will receive comments on two zoning by-law amendment applications, one for 0 Gamble Road by Weins Canada Inc. and one for 51 Elm Grove Avenue by Babak Masoodi and Alireza Saremi. The applications are for information only, and all comments will be referred back to staff. Correspondence from a resident of 10 Post Oak Drive regarding the Gamble Road application will also be received.

• Zoning by-law amendment application by Weins Canada Inc. for 0 Gamble Road (File D02-22007)
• Zoning by-law amendment and draft plan of subdivision applications for 51 Elm Grove Avenue (Files D02-21023 and SUB-21-0005)
• Correspondence from a resident of 10 Post Oak Drive regarding the Gamble Road application
• Public hearing statement and disclosure of pecuniary interest items

Council Meeting

Richmond Hill Council is meeting to decide on several items, including a zoning by-law amendment for 19 Pearson Avenue, a parking by-law amendment for enforcement on provincial lands, and a report on pickleball court expansions. Council will also consider member motions on Lake Wilcox parking fees, a campaign contribution rebate program, and securing land for an off-leash dog park. The agenda includes routine items like adopting previous minutes and a proclamation for Apraxia Awareness Day.

• Zoning by-law amendment for 19 Pearson Avenue, rezoning from R2 to R3 with site-specific provisions
• Parking by-law amendments (By-laws 18-22 and 44-22) to clarify enforcement on provincial lands
• Pickleball report: $172,850 funding for court re-lining, pop-up courts, and design work
• Member motion to raise non-resident parking fees at Lake Wilcox from $4-$5/hour to $10-$15/hour
• Member motion to direct staff to report on a municipal campaign contribution rebate program

David Dunlap Observatory Park Project Steering Committee

The David Dunlap Observatory Park Project Steering Committee will receive an update on the Early Priorities Project (SRPI.22.017) and consider recommending continued support and implementation. The committee will also decide whether to hold future meetings in-person or electronically for the rest of the term.

• Receive staff report SRPI.22.017 on DDO Park Early Priorities Project update
• Recommend continued support of the David Dunlap Observatory Project
• Direct staff to continue implementing early priorities projects
• Confirm meeting format (in-person or electronic) for remainder of 2018-2022 term

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to discuss electric scooters and their impact on people with disabilities, receive correspondence on accessibility progress, and review the status of Richmond Hill's Multi-Year Accessibility Plan. The meeting includes presentations from city staff and adoption of previous minutes.

• Discussion of electric scooters and their safety/accessibility concerns, with presentations from Transportation and By-Law staff
• Correspondence from Chair Councillor Cilevitz on electric scooter articles and an Ontario accessibility progress report
• Status update on Richmond Hill's Multi-Year Accessibility Plan
• Adoption of minutes from October 7, 2021 meeting

Council Public Meeting

This agenda for the Richmond Hill Council Public Meeting on April 6, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion. The document lists no specific agenda items, reports, or public hearings.

Heritage Richmond Hill

Heritage Richmond Hill is meeting electronically to receive updates and discuss heritage matters. Key items include a verbal update on the draft commemoration plan for 11666 Yonge Street, a discussion on promoting heritage via the city website, and a decision on meeting format for the rest of the term. The committee will also adopt minutes and receive extracts from a previous council meeting regarding heritage permit applications.

• Draft Commemoration Plan for 11666 Yonge Street - verbal update
• Heritage permit applications for 19 Church Street North, 376 Church Street South, and 1370 Elgin Mills Road East (extracts from Council)
• Discussion on promoting heritage through the City's website
• Decision on meeting format (in-person or electronic) for remainder of term

Council Public Meeting

Council is receiving a staff report regarding Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment applications for 9218 Yonge Street. The meeting also includes the receipt of public correspondence related to this development.

• Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications - 9218 Yonge Street (City Files D01-21010 and D02-21020)
• Public correspondence from Olga Kasjanova and Tina Cotrupi regarding 9218 Yonge Street

Official Plan Update Committee

The Official Plan Update Committee is meeting to receive a staff presentation on the Official Plan Update process, preliminary draft amendments related to Vision and City Structure and Neighbourhoods, and a proposed public consultation approach. The committee will also elect a chair, adopt previous minutes, and receive correspondence from the Village Core Residents Association. No final decisions are scheduled; comments will be referred back to staff.

• Election of Chair for remainder of 2018-2022 term
• Presentation on preliminary draft Official Plan amendments (Vision and City Structure, Neighbourhoods) and public consultation approach
• Correspondence from Village Core Residents Association on City Plan 2041 Key Directions Report
• Adoption of minutes from September 21, 2021 meeting
• Receive extract from Council meeting C#04-22 (Feb 9, 2022) on staff presentation

Council Meeting

Richmond Hill Council is meeting to decide on several planning matters, including directing the Ontario Land Tribunal on development applications for 9251 Yonge Street and 10 Sofia Court, and approving a zoning by-law amendment and draft plan of subdivision for 25, 45, and 61 Harris Avenue. They will also consider endorsing comments on York Region's draft Official Plan, a street name approval, a grant application for an active transportation project, and a member motion on trails and agriculture. The agenda includes routine items like adopting minutes and a proclamation.

• Tax write-offs totaling $23,245.93 under Municipal Act Sections 357 and 358
• Direction to OLT supporting revised Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for 9251 Yonge Street (Yonge Sixteen LP)
• Approval of zoning by-law amendment and draft plan of subdivision for 25, 45, 61 Harris Avenue (Metropole Developments)
• Endorsement of comments on York Region's Draft Official Plan, including a new GO Station at Elgin Mills and Newkirk and 35% affordable housing requirement
• Approval of $2.92 million city contribution for David Dunlap Observatory Park bridge and trails if federal grant is successful

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting is dedicated to filling the vacancy in the office of Ward 4 Councillor. Council will consider 26 candidates who have consented to serve, hear presentations and delegations, and vote to select one appointee. A by-law to formalize the appointment will be considered. The meeting also includes adoption of the agenda and a by-law to confirm proceedings.

• Appointment to fill Ward 4 Councillor vacancy from 26 candidates
• Candidate presentations (up to 10 minutes each)
• Voting rounds conducted by City Clerk to select appointee
• By-law 52-22 to appoint the selected candidate
• By-law 53-22 to confirm proceedings of the meeting

Council Meeting

Richmond Hill Council is meeting to consider several items, including a request for direction on proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments and a draft plan of subdivision for properties on Brookside Road, Naughton Drive, and Yonge Street. Council will also vote on a non-competitive contract for compressor repairs, technical amendments to vacancy appointment procedures, and the continuation of electronic meetings. Public delegations are scheduled for several items, including the Yonge MCD Inc. applications and member motions on pickleball courts and a soccer bubble.

• Request for direction on Yonge MCD Inc. applications for 0, 47, 59 Brookside Road, 12 and 24 Naughton Drive, and 0, 11014, 11034, 11044, 11076 Yonge Street, including advising the Ontario Land Tribunal
• Award non-competitive contract to CIMCO Refrigeration for compressor repairs and gasket replacements, not exceeding $150,000
• Approve heritage permits for repainting/repairs at 19 Church Street North, 376 Church Street South, and 1370 Elgin Mills Road East
• Technical amendments to the Procedures to Appoint an Individual to Fill a Vacancy
• Direction on continuing electronic Council and Committee meetings after COVID-19

Council Meeting

Richmond Hill Council is meeting electronically to consider several staff reports and by-laws. Key items include proposed amendments to the noise by-law and administrative penalties, endorsement of key directions for the Parks, Recreation and Culture Plan review, and a request for direction on a hydro pole line at 10 Sofia Court. Council will also consider two member motions from Councillor Liu regarding the assumption of a private laneway on Shirley Drive and a review of snow removal after the January 17 storm.

• Noise By-law amendment (By-law 22-22) and AMPS By-law amendment (By-law 23-22)
• Parks, Recreation and Culture Plan Key Findings and Directions report (SRPI.22.021)
• Repeal of Deeming By-law for 36 Portage Avenue (By-law 15-22)
• Member motion to investigate assumption of private laneway for 141-247 Shirley Drive
• Member motion to review snow and windrow removal after January 17 snowstorm

Council Public Meeting

This is a public meeting where Council will receive staff report SRPI.22.005 for information only, regarding a zoning by-law amendment and draft plan of subdivision application for 271 Old 16th Avenue. No decisions are being made; all comments will be referred back to staff. The meeting is held electronically due to COVID-19.

• Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision applications at 271 Old 16th Avenue (City Files D02-21017 and SUB-21-0004)
• Applicant: Mercedeh Andalibi
• Public comments accepted by email until 12 p.m. on meeting day
• Electronic delegations available by video or phone

Heritage Richmond Hill

Heritage Richmond Hill is meeting electronically to consider a heritage permit application for exterior repairs and ramp replacement at 19 Church Street North (the Amos Wright House), and to receive verbal updates on minor alteration definitions, mapping, and the Designation Sub-committee's 2021 activity review. The meeting also includes adoption of the previous meeting's minutes.

• Heritage permit application for repainting, exterior repair, and barrier-free ramp replacement at 19 Church Street North (Amos Wright House) - staff report SRPI.22.007
• Verbal update on Definition of Minor Alterations to Properties Designated under Part IV or Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act
• Verbal update on Mapping
• Verbal update and 2021 Activity Review by the Designation Sub-committee
• Adoption of minutes from December 7, 2021 meeting (HRH#09-21)

David Dunlap Observatory Park Project Steering Committee

This is the agenda for the David Dunlap Observatory Park Project Steering Committee meeting on February 15, 2022. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics.

Council Meeting

Richmond Hill Council is meeting electronically to consider endorsing the Key Directions Report that will guide the update to the City's Official Plan, supporting a 2041 planning vision. The agenda also includes declaring a vacancy for the Ward 4 Councillor seat and deciding how to fill it, as well as several development-related agreements and a motion opposing Quebec's Bill 21.

• Endorsement of Official Plan Update Key Directions (SRPI.21.118 and SRPI.22.012)
• Declare Ward 4 Councillor seat vacant and options to fill it (By-laws 25-22, 26-22, 27-22)
• Increase city contribution to $997,679.21 for stormwater management pond retrofit with King South Developments Inc.
• Authorize servicing agreements with 1430518 Ontario Limited and Tralee Development Inc.
• Member motion opposing Quebec's Bill 21 as discriminatory

Accessibility Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Richmond Hill Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting on February 3, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.

Council Public Meeting

This is a public meeting where Richmond Hill Council will receive comments on two planning applications: a zoning by-law amendment for 73 Westwood Lane and official plan and zoning by-law amendments for 9651 Yonge Street. The applications are being presented for information only, with all comments referred back to staff. Correspondence from residents regarding both applications will also be received.

• Zoning by-law amendment application by Tijiang Gao and Bijin Gao for 73 Westwood Lane (File D02-21019)
• Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment applications by 1246652 B.C. Ltd. for 9651 Yonge Street (Files D01-21007 and D02-21014)
• Correspondence received from four residents regarding 73 Westwood Lane
• Correspondence received from seven residents regarding 9651 Yonge Street

Electronic Emergency or Time Sensitive Special Council Meeting

This is an electronic special council meeting held to address time-sensitive matters. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being a motion to move into closed session to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual and labour relations or employee negotiations. The meeting also includes adoption of the agenda, disclosures of interest, a confirming by-law, and adjournment.

• Closed session under Municipal Act sections 239(2)(b) and (d) for personal matters and labour relations
• By-law 24-22 to confirm proceedings of council
• Electronic meeting due to COVID-19 restrictions

Council Meeting

This agenda for the Richmond Hill Council meeting on January 26, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

Electronic Emergency or Time Sensitive Special Council Meeting

This is a special electronic council meeting for an emergency or time-sensitive item. The agenda contains no substantive details, only procedural boilerplate.

Council Public Meeting

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a placeholder or template with no substantive content for residents.