Richmond Hill public meetings in 2024

Special Council Meeting

The Special Council meeting will open at 9:30 a.m. in Council Chambers. Members will move to a closed session to consider a time‑sensitive matter involving labour relations and employee negotiations with CUPE Local 905, as allowed under the Municipal Act. After the closed session, the council will reconvene in open session, adopt any required recommendations, and pass By‑law 161‑24 to confirm the proceedings of the meeting.

• Resolution to move into closed session to consider a time‑sensitive labour relations matter with CUPE Local 905
• Resolution to reconvene in open session after the closed session
• Adoption of recommendations arising from the closed session (if required)
• By‑law 161‑24 to confirm the proceedings of the Special Council meeting
• Adjournment of the meeting

Council Meeting

The Richmond Hill City Council will consider several budget items, including the 2025 Capital and Operating Budgets, and will vote on a range of approvals and recommendations. Items include an increase to the Community and Cultural Grant Program to $100,000, a non‑competitive renewal of the RHCPA ticketing software contract up to $252,610, and a zoning by‑law amendment that rezones part of 60 King Road from Flood to Environmental Protection Area One. The council will also receive reports on the Economic Development mission to Hannover Messe and adopt minutes from recent committee meetings.

• Approval of the 2025 Capital Budget (Mayoral Decision 25‑24)
• Approval of the 2025 Operating Budget (Mayoral Decision 26‑24)
• Increase of the Community and Cultural Grant Program annual budget to $100,000
• Non‑competitive renewal of RHCPA ticketing software contract with Audienceview Ticketing Inc. for up to $252,610 over five years
• Zoning By‑law Amendment for 60 King Road, rezoning Flood zone to Environmental Protection Area One

David Dunlap Observatory Park Project Steering Committee

The David Dunlap Observatory Park Project Steering Committee will meet to receive a project update. Bob Levesque, Director of Infrastructure Delivery, will provide a 25-minute presentation on the status of the park project.

• Staff report SRIES.24.017 regarding Richmond Hill David Dunlap Observatory Park Project Update

Council Public Meeting

Council will receive a presentation and a staff report regarding the first draft of Phase 1A of the Comprehensive Zoning By-law. This item is being received for information purposes only, and all comments will be referred back to staff.

• Comprehensive Zoning By-law Project (Phase 1A) affecting Yonge Street and Carrville/16th Avenue Key Development Area, Village Local Centre, Newkirk Local Centre, and Oak Ridges Local Centre (City File MZBA-23-0001)

Heritage Richmond Hill

The Heritage Richmond Hill Committee will consider a demolition request for 64 Major Mackenzie Drive East. The committee will vote to approve the demolition, require the owner to submit building documentation for the George W. Baker Cottage, and remove the property from the Heritage Register. The meeting also includes routine items such as call to order, agenda adoption, and adoption of previous minutes.

• Approve demolition of 64 Major Mackenzie Drive East
• Owner must submit George W. Baker Cottage documentation and as‑built plans
• Remove 64 Major Mackenzie Drive East from Richmond Hill’s Heritage Register
• Adopt minutes from the November 7, 2024 Heritage Richmond Hill meeting
• Call to order and adoption of agenda

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing proposals to permit additional residential units and four-storey building heights in Major Transit Station Areas. The body is also considering several zoning amendments and a software contract for the performing arts centre.

• Proposed contract with Audienceview Ticketing Inc. for RHCPA ticketing software not exceeding $252,610
• Zoning By-law Amendment application for Greek Market Corner Ltd. at 60 King Road
• Draft Plan of Condominium application for Zonix Kent Inc. at 340, 342, 344 and 346 King Road
• Review of draft Tree Preservation, Trees on City Lands, and Site Alteration Permit by-laws
• Proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments for four-storey heights along Yonge Street, Highway 7, and Major Mackenzie Drive East

Affordable Housing Strategy Implementation Committee

The Affordable Housing Strategy Implementation Committee will meet to receive two presentations. The session focuses on updates regarding regional and local affordable housing strategies.

• Presentation by Michael Backs on York Region's 10-year Housing and Homelessness Plan
• Presentation by Ashley Dickenson on the Affordable Housing Strategy Action Plan Update

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will receive a 35‑minute presentation on active infrastructure projects from the Design and Construction and Transportation managers. It will also receive a 15‑minute presentation on the City’s Micromobility Strategy from Transportation staff. The committee will consider and approve the proposed 2025 meeting schedule.

• Presentation on active infrastructure projects (35 min) by Mohammad Kashani and Hubert Ng
• Presentation on Richmond Hill Micromobility Strategy (15 min) by Hubert Ng and Attila Hertel
• Adoption of minutes from the September 26, 2024 Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting
• Approval of the proposed 2025 Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting schedule

Council Meeting

The Richmond Hill City Council will adopt the agenda and consider several approvals, including contracts for a Salesforce CRM renewal and a water‑meter supply service. It will also adopt by‑laws to lower speed limits, adjust parking rules, name a new park, and approve the Community Improvement Plan for Affordable Housing and Sustainable Design. These actions are presented for adoption during the November 27, 2024 meeting.

• Approval of a non‑competitive renewal of the City CRM system with Salesforce for up to $695,000 over five years
• Award of a non‑competitive water meter supply, installation, maintenance and reading contract to Neptune Technology Group for up to $3,000,000 over two years
• Adoption of By‑law 129‑24 to reduce speed limits to 40 km/h and By‑law 130‑24 to change parking regulations on city streets
• Approval of the Community Improvement Plan for Affordable Housing and Sustainable Design (By‑laws 133‑24 and 134‑24)
• Approval in principle of the name “Heron View Park” for the proposed park site

Special Council Meeting

The Special Council will vote to move into a closed session to receive solicitor‑client privileged advice on three Ontario Superior Court cases (CV-22-00002095-0000, CV-23-00001147-0000, CV-22-00002453-0000). After the closed session, the Council will resolve to reconvene in open session, adopt any recommendations that arise, and pass By‑law 158‑24 to confirm the proceedings of this meeting.

• Resolution to move into closed session to consider litigation (court files CV-22-00002095-0000, CV-23-00001147-0000, CV-22-00002453-0000)
• Resolution to reconvene in open session
• Adoption of recommendations arising from the closed session (if required)
• By‑law 158‑24 to confirm the proceedings of the special meeting

Budget Committee of the Whole

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.

Council Public Meeting

Richmond Hill Council will receive staff reports for information and request comments on four separate zoning by-law amendment applications. The meeting includes the receipt of public correspondence regarding two of these specific properties.

• Zoning By-law Amendment application for 11198 Bayview Avenue (ZBLA-24-0004)
• Zoning By-law Amendment application for 11 Cynthia Crescent (ZBLA-24-0010)
• Zoning By-law Amendment application for 19 and 25 Schomberg Road and 41 and 43 Maple Grove Avenue (ZBLA-24-0007)
• Zoning By-law Amendment application for 13049 Bathurst Street (ZBLA-24-0008)

Budget Committee of the Whole

The Budget Committee of the Whole will recommend the Mayor submit the 2025 Operating Budget, which includes a $4,046,300 increase and a total tax levy of $138,921,200. It will also consider the Village of Richmond Hill Business Improvement Area budget of $182,540 with a $120,000 levy, changes to the Community and Cultural Grant Program to a $100,000 budget, and a $25,000 allocation for the Mayor’s Hannover Messe investment attraction mission. Additional items include a Senior Tax Assistance Grant increase to $445 and rate‑supported water, wastewater and stormwater budgets.

• 2025 Operating Budget increase of $4,046,300 and total tax levy of $138,921,200
• Village of Richmond Hill Business Improvement Area gross operating budget $182,540 and $120,000 levy
• Senior Tax Assistance Grant increase to $445
• Community and Cultural Grant Program budget increased to $100,000
• $25,000 added to 2025 Operating Budget for Hannover Messe mission, funded from Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider several staff reports, including a non‑competitive award of a water meter supply, installation, maintenance and reading contract to Neptune Technology Group Canada for up to $3,000,000 over two years. It will also receive a renewal contract for the City’s Salesforce CRM system costing up to $695,000, and approve traffic‑related measures such as 18 new traffic‑calming locations and speed‑limit and parking‑regulation changes. Additional items include a park‑naming recommendation, a community‑improvement plan for affordable housing, and the adoption of the Richmond Hill Service Charter.

• Award non‑competitive water meter contract to Neptune Technology Group Canada, up to $3,000,000 (2025‑2026)
• Renew Salesforce CRM hosting, maintenance and support contract, up to $695,000 for five years
• Approve 18 traffic‑calming locations for 2025 and a boulevard “Slow Down” sign pilot
• Adopt speed‑limit reductions to 40 km/h and parking‑regulation changes via By‑law 129‑24 and 130‑24
• Approve Community Improvement Plan for Affordable Housing and Sustainable Design (By‑law 133‑24 and 134‑24)

Capital Sustainability Steering Committee

The Capital Sustainability Steering Committee is scheduled to meet on November 19, 2024. The agenda provided is procedural boilerplate with no specific decisions or topics listed.

• Meeting scheduled for November 19, 2024
• Committee: Capital Sustainability Steering Committee
• Agenda is procedural boilerplate with no listed items

Budget Committee of the Whole

The Budget Committee of the Whole will present the 2025 draft capital budget and a 9‑year forecast. It will recommend that the Mayor submit a $86,665,200 capital budget to Council, including contingent funding and authority for $41,885,500 of 2026 projects. The Committee will also advise Council to receive the 2026‑2034 capital forecast totaling $1,731,177,600 for information.

• Recommendation to submit a 2025 Capital Budget of $86,665,200
• Contingent 2025 Capital Budget pending grant funding approval
• Authority for $41,885,500 of projects to manage 2026 commitments
• Information request for 2026‑2034 Capital Forecast of $1,731,177,600
• Presentation by Gigi Li (Financial Services) and Paolo Masaro (Infrastructure)

Council Meeting

The council will adopt the 2025 Stormwater Management Financial Plan and approve Scenario 2 funding, which uses $3 million per year from the Canada Community Building Fund for the first five years and $22 million of debt issuance. It will also endorse the Automated Speed Enforcement Program and related by‑law, approve the Infrastructure Funding Policy, and consider official‑plan and zoning‑by‑law amendment applications for 8790 Yonge Street and for 9750‑9760 Yonge Street. Staff will be directed to report on the debt‑issuance process before June 2025.

• Approve 2025 Stormwater Management Financial Plan – Scenario 2 funding: $3 M CCBF annually for 5 years + $22 M debt issuance
• Endorse Automated Speed Enforcement Program and enact By‑law 123‑24
• Approve Infrastructure Funding Policy (Appendix A) and authorize Development Agreement for Housing Accelerator Fund
• Receive staff report on Official Plan and Zoning By‑law amendment applications for 8790 Yonge Street (1921318 Ontario Inc.)
• Approve Official Plan and Zoning By‑law amendment applications for 9750‑9760 Yonge Street (9750 Yonge Limited)

Council Public Meeting

The council meeting agenda contains no listed items. No decisions or discussions are detailed in the agenda.

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee will review the financial status of capital projects and approve returning $2.98 million in net surplus to identified sources. The committee will also approve a $4.19 million budget adjustment and appoint KPMG as the City's external auditors for five years.

• Return $2.98 million in capital project surplus to sources
• Approve $4.19 million budget and funding adjustments
• Appoint KPMG as external auditors for five years
• Receive Capital Project Financial Status Report
• Review status of ongoing capital projects by department

Heritage Richmond Hill

The Heritage Richmond Hill Committee will consider several items, including receiving extracts from the October 23 Council meeting on heritage designations. The committee will receive a staff report and vote on the request to demolish the Robert Hewison House at 26 Church Street South. Members will also vote to approve the proposed 2025 Heritage Richmond Hill meeting schedule. The meeting will adopt the agenda, previous minutes, and standard disclosures.

• Receive staff report SRPBS.24.109 requesting demolition of the Robert Hewison House at 26 Church Street South
• Council approval of the demolition request for the Robert Hewison House at 26 Church Street South
• Receive extracts from Council Meeting C#24-24 (Oct. 23, 2024) on designations of 13 Church St S, 11644 Leslie St, 159 Mill St, 55 Richmond St, 35 Wright St, 12345 Yonge St
• Approve the proposed 2025 Heritage Richmond Hill Committee meeting schedule
• Adopt agenda, previous minutes, and standard disclosures

Committee of the Whole

The Committee will consider and approve the 2025 Stormwater Management Financial Plan, including Scenario 2 funding that uses $3 million per year from the Canada Community Building Fund and $22 million of debt. Council will also endorse a new Automated Speed Enforcement Program and adopt an Infrastructure Funding Policy for the Housing Accelerator Fund. The Committee will receive a staff report and approve the dissolution of the Capital Sustainability Steering Committee. Finally, staff reports on Official Plan and Zoning By‑law amendments for 8790 Yonge Street will be received for information and support to the Ontario Land Tribunal.

• Approve 2025 Stormwater Management Financial Plan – Scenario 2 funding: $3 M CCB annually for 5 years, $22 M debt issuance.
• Endorse Automated Speed Enforcement Program and enact By‑law 123‑24 for penalties.
• Approve Infrastructure Funding Policy (Housing Accelerator Fund) and authorize Mayor and Clerk to execute related agreements.
• Dissolve the Capital Sustainability Steering Committee.
• Receive staff report on Official Plan and Zoning By‑law amendment applications for 1921318 Ontario Inc. at 8790 Yonge Street; support to Ontario Land Tribunal.

Budget Committee of the Whole

The Budget Committee of the Whole will receive a 20‑minute budget message from City Manager Darlene Joslin and a 20‑minute overview of the 2025 draft budget from Director Gigi Li. It will also consider staff report SRCS.24.17 regarding the new Cultural Centre, accompanied by related attachments. After these items, the committee will move into a closed session to discuss IT security matters under the Municipal Act, then reconvene in open session.

• City Manager Budget Message presentation (20 minutes)
• 2025 Draft Budget Overview presentation (20 minutes)
• Staff report SRCS.24.17 – Cultural Centre (with attachments)
• Resolution to move into closed session on IT security
• Resolution to reconvene in open session

Affordable Housing Strategy Implementation Committee

The Affordable Housing Strategy Implementation Committee will adopt its agenda and approve the minutes from its March 5, 2024 meeting. Members will receive a 25‑minute presentation by Senior Planner Chun Chu on current city initiatives related to affordable housing. The meeting also includes standard items such as disclosures of pecuniary interest and public delegations.

• Adopt minutes of AHSIC#01‑24 (March 5, 2024)
• Presentation: Update on city initiatives related to affordable housing by Chun Chu (25 minutes)
• Disclosures of pecuniary interest and general nature thereof
• Public delegations via electronic videoconference or telephone
• Adopt agenda

Council Meeting

Richmond Hill Council will review recommendations to designate six properties under the Ontario Heritage Act. The body is also deciding on tax write-offs and a heritage permit for tree removal.

• Write-off of $78,146.53 and $26,777.18 in taxes under the Municipal Act
• Intention to designate 13 Church Street South, 11644 Leslie Street, 159 Mill Street, 55 Richmond Street, 35 Wright Street, and 12345 Yonge Street as heritage sites
• Heritage permit for tree removal at 16 Macleod Estate Court
• Zoning By-law Amendment and Plan of Subdivision for 13515 and 13715 Yonge Street and 53 St. Laurent Drive

Capital Sustainability Steering Committee

The Capital Sustainability Steering Committee meeting on 2024-10-22 has no listed agenda items. The agenda contains only placeholder text and no decisions, proposals, or discussions are identified. Consequently, no actions or topics are scheduled for consideration.

Council Public Meeting

At the October 22 council meeting, members will receive two staff reports for information only. The first concerns Official Plan and Zoning By‑law amendment applications submitted by Steinberg Land Holdings Inc. for lots at 40, 50, 60 and 74 Stouffville Road. The second concerns municipally‑initiated amendments to allow additional residential units and higher minimum building heights in Major Transit Station Areas with mixed‑use designations. Council will refer any public comments on both items back to staff.

• Official Plan and Zoning By‑law amendment applications for 40, 50, 60 and 74 Stouffville Road (Steinberg Land Holdings Inc.)
• Municipal amendment to permit additional residential units and increase minimum heights in Major Transit Station Areas with mixed‑use centre or corridor designations

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider a public hearing to approve tax write‑offs of $78,146.53 under Section 357 and $26,777.18 under Section 358 of the Municipal Act. It will also receive recommendations from Heritage Richmond Hill to designate several properties—13 Church Street South, 11644 Leslie Street, 159 Mill Street, 55 Richmond Street, 35 Wright Street, 12345 Yonge Street, and a heritage permit for 16 Macleod Estate Court. Finally, the committee will review a request from Baif Developments Limited to rezone and approve a draft subdivision plan for parcels at 13515 and 13715 Yonge Street and 53 St. Laurent Drive.

• Tax Adjustments: write‑off $78,146.53 (Section 357) and $26,777.18 (Section 358) with penalty and interest adjustments.
• Heritage Designations: intent to designate 13 Church St S, 11644 Leslie St, 159 Mill St, 55 Richmond St, 35 Wright St, 12345 Yonge St under the Ontario Heritage Act.
• Heritage Permit: approval for tree‑removal at 16 Macleod Estate Court with Indigenous art commemoration.
• Zoning Request: Baif Developments seeks rezoning to RM1, O, and P zones for 13515/13715 Yonge St and 53 St. Laurent Drive, plus a draft subdivision plan.

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will receive information on the 2024 Investment Attraction Program and the proposed 2025 program. The committee will also review year-in-review reports for the Economic Development department and the Richmond Hill Centre.

• Update on 2024 Investment Attraction Program (SRCM.24.06)
• 2025 Investment Attraction Program (SRCM.24.10)
• 2023 Economic Development Year in Review (SRCM.24.11)
• 2023 Richmond Hill Centre Year in Review (SRCM.24.12)
• Adoption of previous minutes from November 6, 2023 (EDC#02-23)

Council Meeting

Council will receive a presentation and staff report on the Tariff of Fees Update and consider adopting draft By-law 121-24 to change municipal fees. The meeting also includes approval of park redevelopment projects with budgets of $395,700 for Lake Wilcox and $2,000,000 for Brickworks, and a $279,300 contract to renew the city website with GHD Digital. Additionally, the 2025 Council and Committee meeting schedule will be approved.

• Consideration and enactment of draft By-law 121-24 – Tariff of Fees Update
• Lake Wilcox Park Playground and Splash Pad Resurfacing Project – $395,700 budget (approx. $197,850 provincial share)
• Brickworks Park Revitalization Project – $2,000,000 budget (approx. $1,000,000 provincial share)
• Sole‑source renewal contract with GHD Digital for website hosting – up to $279,300 for a two‑year term
• Approval of the 2025 Council and Committee meeting schedule

Capital Sustainability Steering Committee

The Capital Sustainability Steering Committee agenda for October 8, 2024 contains no listed agenda items. It appears to be a procedural placeholder without any decisions, proposals, or public hearings. No contracts, rezoning requests, ordinances, or fee changes are mentioned.

Council Public Meeting

The Richmond Hill council meeting agenda for 2024-10-08 contains only placeholders and no specific items such as rezoning, contracts, ordinances, or fee changes. It appears to be procedural boilerplate without any decisions or discussions recorded.

Affordable Housing Strategy Implementation Committee

The agenda for the Affordable Housing Strategy Implementation Committee on 2024-10-08 contains no detailed items. It appears to be a placeholder with no descriptions, categories, or decisions recorded. No contracts, rezoning proposals, or hearings are identified.

Special Council Meeting

The council will receive the staff report on the 2024 Development Charges Background Study and By-law Update. It will discuss bringing forward draft by-laws 112‑24 to 116‑24 (city‑wide) and 117‑24 to 118‑24 (area‑specific) at the November 13, 2024 meeting. The agenda also proposes that no further public meetings be required under the Development Charges Act.

• Presentation of the 2024 Development Charges Background Study and By-law Update (SRCFS.24.046)
• Staff report SRCFS.24.046 to be received
• Draft By‑laws 112‑24 to 116‑24 for city‑wide Development Charges to be forwarded to the Nov 13 council meeting
• Draft By‑laws 117‑24 and 118‑24 for Area Specific Development Charges to be forwarded to the Nov 13 council meeting
• Resolution that no further public meetings are required under Section 12 of the Development Charges Act

Heritage Richmond Hill

The Heritage Richmond Hill Committee will meet to review notices of intention to designate seven properties under the Ontario Heritage Act. The committee will also consider a heritage permit for tree removal at 16 Macleod Estate Court and receive a verbal update on the 2024 Heritage Designation Strategy.

• Notice of Intention to Designate 13 Church Street South
• Notice of Intention to Designate 11644 Leslie Street
• Notice of Intention to Designate 159 Mill Street
• Notice of Intention to Designate 55 Richmond Street
• Notice of Intention to Designate 35 Wright Street

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider endorsement of two Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund grant applications: a $395,700 Lake Wilcox Park playground and splash‑pad resurfacing project and a $2 million Brickworks Park revitalization project. Council will also receive staff reports and consider directions for the Comprehensive Official Plan update, secondary‑plan preparation for East Beaver Creek Road/Highway 7 and Bathurst Street/Highway 7, and authorize a development agreement with the Mon Sheong Foundation for lands at 187 and 189 Vogell Road. The meeting includes a sole‑source renewal contract for the city website with GHD Digital up to $279,300 and approval of the 2025 Council and Committee meeting schedule.

• Endorse grant applications for Lake Wilcox Park ($395,700) and Brickworks Park ($2,000,000) under the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund
• Approve revised timeline and direction for the Comprehensive Official Plan update and secondary‑plan studies for East Beaver Creek Road/Highway 7 and Bathurst Street/Highway 7
• Authorize execution of a development agreement with Mon Sheong Foundation for 187 and 189 Vogell Road
• Award sole‑source renewal contract to GHD Digital for city website hosting and support, cost not exceeding $279,300 for an initial two‑year term
• Approve the proposed 2025 Council and Committee meeting schedule

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will adopt the minutes from its February 22, 2024 meeting and receive several short presentations. Topics include the Building Code accessibility updates, programs for lifetime caregivers offered by York South Family Network, the 2023 status report on the 2023‑2027 Multi‑Year Accessibility Plan, and a verbal update on the York Region National AccessAbility Week forum. The committee will also post the 2023 status report to the City’s website as required by the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005.

• Adopt minutes from AAC#01-24 meeting held February 22, 2024
• 15‑minute presentation on Building Code accessibility by Nadim Khan
• 15‑minute overview of York South Family Network programs for lifetime caregivers by Monica Missaghi and Sherry Caldwell
• 15‑minute presentation of the 2023 Status Report on the 2023‑2027 Multi‑Year Accessibility Plan by Natasha McLarty, with posting to the City website
• 10‑minute verbal update on York Region National AccessAbility Week (NAAW) Professional Development Forum by Sherry Caldwell

Council Meeting

Council will receive a report on the 2025 Capital Budget and Forecast, including recommendations to revise project timing and increase reserve contributions. The meeting also includes a presentation on 2025 Transit Initiatives and the adoption of previous committee minutes.

• Recommendations for Capital Sustainability Steering Committee to Inform the 2025 Capital Budget and Forecast
• Presentation from York Region Transit regarding 2025 Transit Initiatives
• Adoption of Committee of the Whole meeting CW#12-24 minutes
• Approval of draft Plan of Condominium application for 930 Elgin Mills Road East
• Approval of private street naming applications for Joseph Glover Lane and John Walker Lane

Council Public Meeting

Council will receive staff reports for information purposes regarding two sets of Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications. The meeting is intended to gather comments which will then be referred back to staff.

• Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application for 2 MacKay Drive (OPA-23-0005 and ZBLA-23-0009)
• Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application for 539, 543, 551, 559 and 563 Major Mackenzie Drive East and 148, 154 and 158 Maple Avenue (OPA-23-0010 and ZBLA-23-0014)

Budget Committee of the Whole

The Budget Committee of the Whole will receive the 2024 Year‑End Operating Forecast for information. It will also receive the staff report on the 2025 Tariff of Fees Update and move draft By‑law 121‑24 to the October 9, 2024 Council meeting for consideration. Finally, the committee will receive the 2025 Budget Survey Results for information and future survey planning.

• 2024 Year‑End Operating Forecast (information only)
• 2025 Tariff of Fees Update – staff report and draft By‑law 121‑24 to be brought forward
• 2025 Budget Survey Results – information for upcoming budget planning

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will adopt minutes from the Official Plan Update and Heritage committees, receive staff reports and endorse the Phase 2 Comprehensive Zoning By‑law strategic direction reports, and consider several private street‑naming and development applications.

• Zoning By‑law Amendment application for 1 Cynthia Crescent – staff report received and Council to support the amendment to the Ontario Land Tribunal
• Endorsement of Phase 2 Comprehensive Zoning By‑law Strategic Direction Reports covering framework, neighbourhoods, local centres, parking, loading and transportation demand management
• Approval of private street‑naming applications for Joseph Glover Lane (48, 60 Beech Avenue & 363 Jefferson Sideroad), John Walker Lane (11546 Leslie Street), Charles Cowie Lane (11580 Leslie Street) and multiple lanes at 11430 Leslie Street
• Approval of Draft Plan of Condominium for 930 Elgin Mills Road East (Elbay Developments Inc.) subject to conditions and fees
• Request for comments on a radio‑communication antenna system at 120 West Beaver Creek Road – staff report received and Council to confirm no land‑use issues remain

Capital Sustainability Steering Committee

The Capital Sustainability Steering Committee is discussing financial strategies to inform the 2025 Capital Budget, including potential debt financing and service level reassessments. The body is also reviewing the roadmap for Operations Centre and Yard improvements.

• Recommendations to inform 2025 Capital Budget and Forecast (SRCFS.24.037)
• Proposed pause on new Master Plans until Financial Sustainability Strategy is updated
• Proposed timing revisions for Indoor Recreation and Parks projects
• Operational Needs Assessment for Operations Centre and Yard improvements (SRCS.24.14)
• Proposed pause on construction of the Frost-Free Storage building

Council Meeting

Richmond Hill Council is meeting to discuss development charge by-law amendments and heritage permits. The agenda includes motions regarding public safety crime trends and the naming of local waterways.

• Proposed amending By-laws 105-24 through 111-24 for City-wide and Area Specific Development Charges
• Heritage permit application for interior repairs to the David Dunlap Observatory building
• Motion to request York Regional Police share Richmond Hill crime trends at a future 2024 meeting
• Motion to create signage for Humber, Rouge, and Don River waterways using traditional First Nations names
• By-law 92-24 to remove certain lands from part lot control at 7 Poplar Drive and 11, 15, and 17 McCachen Street

Official Plan Update Committee

The Official Plan Update Committee will hear a presentation by staff on the Comprehensive Official Plan Update and the Secondary Plan Approach. The committee will formally receive the presentation and refer any comments back to staff for further consideration. No decisions or votes are scheduled on the content of the presentation.

• Presentation on Comprehensive Official Plan Update and Secondary Plan Approach – to be received and comments referred to staff

Council Public Meeting

The council public meeting agenda for September 10, 2024, contains no listed items. It appears to be a procedural placeholder without specific proposals or decisions.

Affordable Housing Strategy Implementation Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural software boilerplate and no specific discussion items or decisions.

Heritage Richmond Hill

Heritage Richmond Hill is meeting to review a heritage permit application for interior repairs to the David Dunlap Observatory. The committee will also receive extracts from a June Council meeting regarding several notices of intention to designate properties.

• Heritage permit for David Dunlap Observatory building interior repairs (SRPBS.24.087)
• Notice of Intention to Designate 27 Church Street North
• Notice of Intention to Designate 9835, 9853, and 13561 Leslie Street
• Notice of Intention to Designate 165 Richmond Street
• Notice of Intention to Designate 10039, 10094, 10096, 10217, 10231, 10239, 12261, and 12800 Yonge Street

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing proposed phased amendments to the City's Development Charges By-laws and capital project listings. The body is also considering updates to the community flag protocol and changes to the Heritage Richmond Hill Committee composition.

• Proposed draft amending By-laws 105-24 through 111-24 for City-wide and Area Specific Development Charges
• Amendments to the Community Flag Raisings and Flag Protocol Policy regarding the United Nations University - Institute for Water Environment and Health
• Proposal to operate the Heritage Richmond Hill Committee without an Education Community representative following the resignation of Crystal Yu
• Semi-Annual Report on Non-Competitive Acquisitions (SRCFS.24.034)
• Delegated Authority Summer Recess Accounting report for June 24 to August 30, 2024

Official Plan Update Committee

The document for the Richmond Hill Official Plan Update Committee meeting on July 9, 2024, does not list any specific agenda items. The text consists entirely of software interface elements and procedural placeholders.

Council Public Meeting

The provided text contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface information. No specific topics, motions, or decisions are recorded in this document.

Heritage Richmond Hill

The provided document contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. No specific topics, motions, or decisions are recorded in the text.

Committee of the Whole

The provided text contains only procedural metadata and software interface elements for the Richmond Hill Committee of the Whole meeting. No specific topics, decisions, or discussions are recorded.

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The provided text contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. No topics, reports, or decisions for the Richmond Hill Accessibility Advisory Committee are documented.

Council Meeting

The provided text contains only procedural software metadata and interface instructions for a meeting portal. No specific topics, motions, or decisions are recorded in this document.

Council Public Meeting

The Council is reviewing a draft Community Improvement Plan for affordable housing and sustainable design. They are also considering Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment applications for the property at 8790 Yonge Street.

• Draft Community Improvement Plan for Affordable Housing and Sustainable Design
• Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications for 8790 Yonge Street

Council Meeting

The Council will review traffic regulation changes, including reducing some speed limits to 40 km/h. The agenda also includes approving $59,564 in community grants and several development applications. Additionally, the meeting covers the approval of 2023 draft financial statements.

• Speed limit reductions to 40 km/h on identified roads
• Approval of $59,564 in Community and Cultural Grants
• Draft Plan of Condominium approval for 8888 Yonge Street
• Zoning amendment for 9593 Bathurst Street
• Extension of Bell Mobility wireless cellular services contract up to $145,000

Committee of the Whole

This document consists only of procedural boilerplate and software interface labels. No specific topics, projects, or decisions are listed in the text.

Special Council Meeting

This Special Council meeting includes a resolution to move into a closed session. The session is intended to address legal advice and litigation involving the City, Councillor Carmine Perrelli, and Yonge Grand Palace Inc.

• Closed session regarding litigation involving Councillor Carmine Perrelli (Court File No. CV-22-00002095-0000)
• Closed session regarding litigation involving Councillor Carmine Perrelli (Court File No. CV-22-00002453-0000)
• Closed session regarding litigation involving 2217439 Ontario Inc. and Yonge Grand Palace Inc.
• By-law 84-24 to confirm the proceedings of the Special Council meeting

Council Meeting

The provided text contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. It does not list any specific items for discussion or decision by the Richmond Hill Council.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several development applications for condominium and zoning amendments. The agenda also includes decisions on community grant awards and updates to local traffic regulations.

• Approval of draft condominium plan for 8888 Yonge Street
• Awarding $64,564 in Community and Cultural Grants to various organizations and artists
• Speed limit reductions to 40 km/h on identified roads
• Extension of wireless cellular services contract up to $145,000
• Approval of 30 locations for the Radar Speed Message Board Program

Audit Committee

The committee will review the 2023 Draft Consolidated Financial Statements for the City and the Public Library Board. Members will also discuss the Capital Project Financial Status Report, including closing specific projects and adjusting budgets.

• Approval of 2023 Draft Consolidated Financial Statements
• Closing capital projects with a net surplus of $1.50 million
• Approval of $0.13 million in budget and funding adjustments
• Receipt of Richmond Hill Public Library Board Financial Statements

Budget Committee of the Whole

The Budget Committee is reviewing the 2025 Capital and Operating Budget Strategy. Recommendations include directing staff to prepare a draft capital budget using specific reserve fund amounts. The committee also discussed a proposal for a 1.5% tax rate increase via a new Capital Asset Sustainability Levy.

• Proposed 1.5% tax rate increase for Capital Asset Sustainability Levy
• $33.3 million funding limit from Tax Supported Reserve Funds
• $23 million funding limit from Development Charges Reserve Funds
• $6 million funding limit from Cash-in-Lieu of Parkland Reserve Fund
• Review of the 2025 Budget Engagement Plan

Heritage Richmond Hill

The committee is reviewing notices of intention to designate eight properties under the Ontario Heritage Act. The agenda also includes receiving reports on heritage permits and grant applications for various properties.

• Notice of Intention to Designate 27 Church Street North
• Notice of Intention to Designate 9835 Leslie Street
• Notice of Intention to Designate 13561 Leslie Street
• Notice of Intention to Designate 10094 and 10096 Yonge Street
• Review of 2024 Heritage Grant Applications for seven properties

Council Meeting

Council will decide on the allocation of a $5,904,890 operating surplus and the enactment of new property standards by-laws. The agenda also includes approving 2024 tax rates and several zoning amendments for local developments. Additionally, the meeting covers the approval of the 2025 to 2032 Water and Wastewater Financial Plan.

• Allocation of $5,904,890 in 2023 operating surplus to various reserves
• Enactment of new Property Standards and Clean Neighbourhoods By-laws
• Rezoning application for development at 12030 Yonge Street
• Rezoning application for development at 7 Poplar Drive and McCachen Street
• Adoption of the 2024 Final Levy By-Law and tax rates

Committee of the Whole

The provided text contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. No specific topics, decisions, or discussions are documented in this record.

Capital Sustainability Steering Committee

The Capital Sustainability Steering Committee will review a staff presentation on 2025 capital budget strategy considerations. Director of Financial Services Gigi Li will present the report, after which council members may provide comments for future planning. The agenda lists this as an informational item; no final decisions or funding approvals are scheduled.

• SRCFS.24.029 - Presentation on 2025 Capital Budget Strategy Considerations by Director Gigi Li

Council Public Meeting

The provided agenda for the Richmond Hill Council Public Meeting on June 4, 2024, contains only procedural software boilerplate. There are no specific topics, motions, or decisions documented in the text.