Richmond Hill public meetings in 2025

Special Council Meeting

Council will meet in a closed session to receive solicitor-client privileged advice regarding three litigation matters before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. The meeting will conclude with the adoption of recommendations from the closed session and the confirmation of proceedings.

• Closed session regarding Court File No. CV-22-00002095-0000 (City of Richmond Hill vs. Carmine Perrelli)
• Closed session regarding Court File No. CV-23-00001147-0000 (City of Richmond Hill et al. vs. Mike Makrigiorgos)
• Closed session regarding Court File No. CV-22-00002453-0000 (City of Richmond Hill et al. vs. Carmine Perrelli)
• By-law 160-25 to confirm the proceedings of the Special Meeting

Council Meeting

Council will review the proposed 2026 Operating, Rate-Supported, and Capital Budgets. The meeting includes decisions on emergency infrastructure funding and several zoning by-law amendments for residential properties.

• Proposed 2026 Operating, Rate-Supported, and Capital Budgets
• Emergency repairs for West Beaver Creek Road funded by $5,997,100 from three reserve funds
• 2026 gross operating budget of $168,275 for Village of Richmond Hill Business Improvement Area
• Zoning by-law amendments for 112 Elgin Mills Road West and 599 Sunset Beach Road
• Endorsement of 2025 EV Charging Strategy and related parking and penalty by-laws

Council Public Meeting

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

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee meeting scheduled for December 9, 2025 in Richmond Hill has no agenda items recorded. The agenda consists only of procedural placeholders and contains no decisions or discussion topics.

Heritage Richmond Hill

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific decisions, discussions, or items listed for this meeting.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider several items, including funding for emergency repairs on West Beaver Creek Road using $4,437,854 from the Transportation Repair and Replacement Reserve, $1,259,391 from the Sanitary Sewer Repair and Replacement Reserve, and $299,855 from the Water Quality Protection Reserve. The body will also receive a staff report on the Lake Wilcox Boathouse and authorize license agreements for the Richmond Hill Canoe Club. Council will review the 2025 Electric Vehicle Charging Strategy and related by‑law amendments, and will consider multiple zoning by‑law amendment applications for properties on Elgin Mills Road West, Sunset Beach Road, and Lucas Street.

• West Beaver Creek Road Emergency Repairs funded with $4,437,854 (Transportation), $1,259,391 (Sewer), $299,855 (Water Quality) reserves
• Lake Wilcox Boathouse license agreements for Richmond Hill Canoe Club
• 2025 Electric Vehicle Charging Strategy and enactment of By‑Law 142‑25, 143‑25, 154‑25, 155‑25
• Zoning By‑Law Amendment and draft Plan of Subdivision for 112 Elgin Mills Road West (RM1, NMU zones)
• Zoning By‑Law Amendment applications for 599 Sunset Beach Road (R6, EPA2, N2, GNL zones) and 99 Lucas Street (RM1, NS1 zones)

Affordable Housing Strategy Implementation Committee

The Affordable Housing Strategy Implementation Committee will hear a 20‑minute presentation on Richmond Hill's current affordable housing initiatives. It will then consider and vote to approve the proposed schedule for its 2026 meetings. The meeting runs from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Council Chambers, 225 East Beaver Creek Road.

• Presentation: Richmond Hill's Affordable Housing Initiatives Update (20 min) by Ashley Dickinson
• Approval of proposed 2026 Affordable Housing Strategy Implementation Committee meeting schedule (PDF attachment)

Council Meeting

The council will consider a package of affordable‑housing incentives worth up to $19,778,845 for three developers, as recommended in staff report SRPBS.25.089. It will also review traffic‑regulation changes, including new speed‑limit, parking and stop‑sign by‑laws (100‑25, 101‑25, 102‑25). Several by‑laws affecting land use, former township matters and municipal services will be presented for adoption.

• SRPBS.25.089 – Per‑unit affordable‑housing grants totaling up to $19,778,845 for Richmond Hill Ecumenical Homes, Mon Sheong Foundation and 9700 Yonge GP Inc.
• SRIES.25.011 – Traffic Regulation Changes; By‑law 100‑25 (speed limits), 101‑25 (parking), 102‑25 (stop‑signs).
• By‑law 75‑25 – Amend By‑law 2523 of the former Township of Vaughan (Yangping Bao and Yanpy Development Inc.).
• By‑law 118‑25 – Amend By‑law 93‑25 of the City of Richmond Hill.
• By‑law 139‑25 – Remove certain lands from Part Lot Control (Alderly Sky Developers, Helmkay Avenue).

Council Public Meeting

The council will adopt the agenda and receive a staff report on Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment applications for the Sheraton Lands at 600‑670 Highway 7 East and 9005‑9009 Leslie Street. The report is for information only, and the council will refer any public comments back to staff. No formal decision on the amendments is being made at this meeting.

• Adoption of agenda
• Public Hearing Statement document
• Disclosures of pecuniary interest
• Request for Comments on Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment applications (SRPBS.25.094) for 600‑670 Highway 7 East and 9005‑9009 Leslie Street
• Scheduled business item SRPBS.25.094

Audit Committee

The Richmond Hill Audit Committee will receive a KPMG audit strategy report for the year ended December 31, 2025. It will also receive the SRCFS.25.039 Capital Project Financial Status Report and consider several actions on capital projects, including closing all projects listed in Appendix A, returning a net surplus of $3.06 million to identified sources, and allocating $0.77 million back to reserves and reserve funds.

• Receive KPMG LLP audit strategy report for the year ended Dec 31 2025
• Receive SRCFS.25.039 Capital Project Financial Status Report
• Approve closure of all capital projects listed in Appendix A
• Return net surplus of $3.06 million to identified sources
• Allocate $0.77 million to reserves and reserve funds per Appendix B

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The agenda for the Richmond Hill Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting on 2025-11-20 contains only generic placeholders and no specific items. No descriptions, categories, numbers, or attachments are provided. Consequently, no decisions or discussions are recorded in the agenda.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider enacting by-laws to lower speed limits, modify parking regulations, and implement all-way stops. The body will also vote on awarding nearly $20 million in grants for affordable housing projects.

• Enact By-law 100-25 to reduce speed limits to 40 km/h on identified roads
• Enact By-law 101-25 to amend parking regulations
• Enact By-law 102-25 to implement all-way stop controls
• Award up to $19,778,845 in grants for affordable housing
• Repeal and replace Member of Council Event Policy

Budget Committee of the Whole

The Budget Committee of the Whole will consider and recommend the City’s 2026 operating, rate‑supported and capital budgets. It will approve the Village of Richmond Hill Business Improvement Area’s 2026 operating budget of $168,275 and a $100,000 levy on rateable properties. The committee will receive the presentation on the 2026 Richmond Hill Public Library Board Budget. The recommended 2026 operating budget includes a $2,760,900 increase and a total tax levy of $143,512,600; the water and wastewater budget is $119,468,000, the stormwater budget $12,058,000, and the capital budget $121,066,000, with additional project allocations.

• Approve 2026 operating budget $168,275 for Village of Richmond Hill Business Improvement Area and levy $100,000 on properties
• Receive presentation on 2026 Richmond Hill Public Library Board Budget
• Recommend 2026 Operating Budget increase $2,760,900 and total tax levy $143,512,600
• Recommend 2026 Water and Wastewater Budget $119,468,000 and Stormwater Management Budget $12,058,000
• Recommend 2026 Capital Budget $121,066,000, including $2,605,000 project adjustments and contingent grant‑funded projects

Council Meeting

At the November 12 council meeting, members will consider a zoning by‑law amendment that would rezone the properties at 181 and 187 Elgin Mills Road East from Third Density Residential (R3) to Residential Multiple Family One (RM1) and add site‑specific standards. The council will also review a noise‑classification request for 11300 Yonge Street to designate the site as a Class 4 area, and a member motion to require registration of all city‑owned AEDs with the AED Foundation Ontario. Several by‑laws (132‑25 through 136‑25) will be adopted to remove specific parcels from Part Lot Control, and by‑law 152‑25 will address council remuneration. The meeting includes a closed‑session to discuss personnel and labour matters.

• Zoning By‑law Amendment – 181 & 187 Elgin Mills Rd East rezoned from R3 to RM1, with NMU zone amendment (City File D02‑20013)
• Noise Classification Request – 11300 Yonge Street classified as Class 4 stationary noise (City File D06‑22074)
• Member Motion – Require registration of all city AEDs with AED Foundation Ontario and promote public registration
• By‑laws 132‑25 to 136‑25 – Remove specified Alderly Sky Developers parcels from Part Lot Control (Helmkay Ave and Big Willow Crescent)
• By‑law 152‑25 – Authorize and pay remuneration for members of council

Council Public Meeting

The Richmond Hill Council Public Meeting will consider a request for comments on a zoning by-law amendment for properties at 123 Lawrence Avenue and 186 and 192 Major Mackenzie Drive East. The council is to receive a staff report and refer comments back to staff.

• Zoning by-law amendment application for 123 Lawrence Avenue and 186 and 192 Major Mackenzie Drive East
• Staff report SRPBS.25.093 to be received for information
• Public comments to be referred back to staff
• Council Chambers at 225 East Beaver Creek Road

Heritage Richmond Hill

The Heritage Richmond Hill meeting agenda contains no listed items. No decisions, discussions, or proposals are detailed. The agenda appears to be procedural with no substantive content.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review a zoning by‑law amendment to change 181 and 187 Elgin Mills Road West from a Third Density Residential (R3) zone to a Residential Multiple Family One (RM1) zone and amend the Neighbourhood Mixed Use (NMU) zone with site‑specific standards. A noise classification request will be considered to designate 11300 Yonge Street as a Class 4 area under the Ontario Environmental Noise Guideline. Councillor DiPaola will move a motion urging all local establishments to register their Automated External Defibrillators with the AED Foundation Ontario.

• Zoning By‑law Amendment for 181 & 187 Elgin Mills Road West – rezoning to RM1 and NMU zones
• Noise Classification Request for 11300 Yonge Street – classify as Class 4 area
• Member Motion – Mandatory registration of AEDs with AED Foundation Ontario

Council Meeting

The Richmond Hill City Council will consider several items, including tax write‑offs of $16,628.48 and $84.39, a zoning by‑law amendment and draft subdivision plan for 35, 37, 39, 41 Edgar Avenue and 20 Scott Drive, and the enactment of an amending Site Plan Control By‑law 114‑25. The council will also vote on a compensation increase for members starting in 2026, a non‑competitive contract for an incident‑command software license worth $508,127 USD ($715,000 CAD), and delegation of authority for municipal fire dispatch service agreements. A motion on a Plant‑Based Treaty Initiative will be presented for resolution.

• Tax write‑offs of $16,628.48 (Section 357) and $84.39 (Section 358) to be adjusted
• Zoning By‑law amendment for 35, 37, 39, 41 Edgar Avenue and 20 Scott Drive, rezoning to R3 and N2‑N4 zones
• Enactment of Amending Site Plan Control By‑law 114‑25
• Council compensation increase of 2.70% effective Jan 1 2027 and alignment of benefits with non‑union staff
• Sole‑source renewal of incident‑command software contract with Tablet Command, Inc. for 67 months, estimated $508,127 USD ($715,000 CAD)

Council Public Meeting

Council will consider a staff report regarding a Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by North Elgin Centre Inc. The item is being received for information purposes, with comments to be referred back to staff.

• Zoning By-law Amendment application ZBLA-25-0012 for 10993, 10995, 10997, 10999, 11001, 11005, and 11007 Yonge Street

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss tax write-offs, a rezoning for a subdivision on Edgar Avenue, and updates to site plan control. The committee will also consider a motion to promote plant-based food options and approve a contract for emergency command software.

• Tax write-offs totaling $16,712.87
• Zoning by-law amendment for 35, 37, 39, and 41 Edgar Avenue
• Approval of $715,000 CAD contract for emergency command software
• Council compensation increase of 2.70% effective January 1, 2027
• Motion to promote plant-based food options

Council Meeting

Council will adopt minutes from previous meetings, receive several staff reports, and approve updates to election‑related policies. The body will consider an emergency social services agreement with the Regional Municipality of York and a resolution supporting the Elect Respect pledge for respectful democratic discourse. It will also review a member motion requesting municipal support for the IESO Second Long‑Term Request for Proposals electricity procurement.

• Adopt minutes from Council meetings C#25-25 (Sept 23) and C#26-25 (Sept 24)
• Approve amended Use of Corporate Resources for Election Campaign Purposes Policy, Municipal Elections Financing Policy, and repeal Allocation of Election Campaign Surpluses Policy
• Authorize Mayor and Clerk to execute Emergency Social Services Agreement with the Regional Municipality of York (SRCS.25.12)
• Adopt Elect Respect pledge resolution presented by Councillor Davidson
• Consider Member Motion by Councillor Shiu for IESO Second Long‑Term Request for Proposals Municipal Support Confirmation

Council Public Meeting

The provided agenda contains only procedural software placeholders and boilerplate text. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are listed.

Heritage Richmond Hill

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

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review the 2026 Municipal Elections Overview, including the establishment of a compliance audit committee and the repeal of the Allocation of Election Campaign Surpluses Policy. The meeting also includes a motion to support the 'Elect Respect' campaign and a report on Emergency Social Services.

• Approval of 2026 Municipal Elections policies and audit committee
• Motion to support 'Elect Respect' campaign for respectful civic discourse
• Report on Emergency Social Services Agreement with York Region
• Review of 16th Avenue Crosswalk Enhancement project
• Discussion on Committee Appointment Policy options

Official Plan Update Committee

The Official Plan Update Committee will receive a 20‑minute presentation by Phoebe Chow, Manager, Policy, on the status of the Official Plan Update and the proposed changes. The presentation will be recorded as received. No other substantive decisions are on the agenda.

• Official Plan Update – Project Status and Overview of Proposed Changes (presentation by Phoebe Chow)

Council Meeting

Council will discuss and potentially adopt Comprehensive Zoning By-law 93-25, which updates zoning for multiple centres, corridors and development areas across Richmond Hill. The meeting also includes adoption of the 2025 Micromobility Strategy and enactment of Active Transportation and Micromobility By-laws 90-25 and 91-25. Staff reports on the 2025 Year‑End Operating Forecast, 2026 Budget Survey results, and the 2026 Council and Committee meeting schedule will be received. Additional items include authorizing agreements for Vogell Road construction and a decision not to support Official Plan and Zoning By‑law amendment applications on Norfolk Avenue.

• Adoption of Comprehensive Zoning By‑law 93‑25 covering Richmond Hill Centre, Yonge Street, Carrville/16th Avenue, and other key areas
• Adoption of the 2025 Micromobility Strategy and enactment of By‑law 90‑25 (Active Transportation) and By‑law 91‑25 (Administrative Penalty amendment)
• Approval of 2026 Council and Committee Meeting Schedule (SRCFS.25.035)
• Authorization to execute agreements with Headford Landowners Group Inc. for Vogell Road design, bridge, and municipal servicing (SRIES.25.010)
• Council does not support Official Plan and Zoning By‑law amendment applications for 162‑182 Norfolk Avenue (SRPBS.25.071)

Council Public Meeting

The Richmond Hill Council Public Meeting will consider two zoning by-law amendment applications. Staff will present reports on proposed changes to land use at 1430 Major Mackenzie Drive East and 491 Elgin Mills Road West. The council is expected to receive the reports for information purposes only.

• Zoning by-law amendment for 1430 Major Mackenzie Drive East (City File ZBLA-25-0008)
• Zoning by-law amendment for 491 Elgin Mills Road West (City File ZBLA-25-0016)
• Staff reports SRPBS.25.084 and SRPBS.25.085
• Public comments deadline at 12 p.m. on the day of the meeting
• Council Chambers at 225 East Beaver Creek Road

Affordable Housing Strategy Implementation Committee

The Affordable Housing Strategy Implementation Committee will receive presentations on regional and local housing strategies. The meeting includes a framework for regional housing development and an update on Richmond Hill's affordable housing initiatives.

• York Region’s Site Selection Framework for Regional Housing Development presentation
• Richmond Hill’s Affordable Housing Initiatives Update presentation
• Adoption of minutes from the April 15, 2025 meeting

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet on September 18, 2025. The agenda provided contains no specific items, decisions, or discussion topics. No contracts, rezoning proposals, or other actionable items are listed for this meeting.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider staff reports on the Micromobility Strategy and the Comprehensive Zoning By-law project. It will adopt the 2025 Micromobility Strategy, enact By-law 90-25 and By-law 91-25, and approve Comprehensive Zoning By-law 93-25 while repealing By-law 30-25. Additional reports include deferment of development charge payments for Subdivision 19T-88001 Phase 2 and summer recess accounting.

• Adopt the 2025 Micromobility Strategy and enact By-law 90-25 (Active Transportation and Micromobility) and By-law 91-25 (Administrative Penalty amendment)
• Approve Comprehensive Zoning By-law 93-25 and repeal By-law 30-25 as outlined in Item 11.8
• Presentation by Frank Suppa and Adam Rosenfield on the Micromobility Strategy (Item 11.5)
• Delegation by Tak Amiri regarding the Comprehensive Zoning By-law Project (Item 11.8)
• Defer Area Specific Development Charge payments for Subdivision 19T-88001 Phase 2 (Item 11.3)

Budget Committee of the Whole

The Budget Committee of the Whole will receive the 2025 Year‑End Operating Forecast report for information. It will also receive the 2026 Budget Survey Results report, which staff will consider when preparing the 2026 budget. Future annual online budget surveys are scheduled to begin in September, with results reviewed by staff before budget deliberations.

• Receive SRCFS.25.036 – 2025 Year‑End Operating Forecast report for information
• Receive SRCFS.25.037 – 2026 Budget Survey Results report for information and staff consideration
• Annual online budget surveys to commence each September, with results integrated into budget planning

Council Meeting

The Richmond Hill Council will meet to adopt the agenda and review previous minutes, including those from the September 2, 2025 public meeting. The body will also consider By-law 89-25, which seeks to remove certain lands from part lot control for a development at 165 Seguin Street.

• By-law 89-25 to remove lands from part lot control (King East Developments Inc., 165 Seguin Street)
• Adoption of Council Public Meeting C#22-25 minutes held September 2, 2025
• Adoption of Council Meeting C#21-25 minutes held July 9, 2025
• Adoption of Council Public Meeting C#20-25 minutes held July 8, 2025
• Public Forum: Maria Evans regarding Summer Camp Snack Policy

Council Public Meeting

The council will receive a staff report on a zoning by‑law amendment and draft subdivision plan submitted by Pinewalk Estates Inc. for Lot 75, 263 Oxford Crescent (Ward 4). The item is for information only and any public comments will be referred back to staff. Correspondence from five residents regarding the proposal will also be noted.

• Zoning By‑law Amendment (ZBLA‑25‑0011) and Draft Plan of Subdivision (SUB‑25‑0003) for 263 Oxford Crescent
• Request for Comments on the proposed amendment and subdivision plan
• Correspondence received from five residents (Eghbali, Ghandehary, Lijoi, Gharavi, Luchenski)
• Attachments include draft amendment, eight maps, and aerial photographs
• Item will be received for information purposes only

Heritage Richmond Hill

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. No specific decisions, discussions, or agenda items are listed.

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

The Richmond Hill Council will receive a staff report and public comments on a proposed single Comprehensive Zoning By-law (CZBL XX-25) that would replace By-law 30-25. The meeting is scheduled for September 2, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.

• Staff report SRPBS.25.080 on the Comprehensive Zoning By-law Project
• Public hearing statement and draft by-law appendices
• Correspondence from developers and planning firms regarding the project
• Council Chambers at 225 East Beaver Creek Road
• Repeal of By-law 30-25 upon passing of the new by-law

Council Meeting

The Richmond Hill City Council will consider a series of staff reports and approvals during its July 9, 2025 meeting. Key items include authorizing internal financing of $22 million from the Community Enhancement and Economic Vitality Reserve Fund for the Stormwater Management Capital Financing Plan. The council will also approve a new Procurement By‑law 76‑25 and its amendment By‑law 77‑25, a zoning by‑law amendment for 4 Bayview Ridge Court, and a draft condominium plan for 48 and 60 Beech Avenue and 363 Jefferson Sideroad. Additionally, $99,878 in Community and Cultural Grants will be allocated to various local organizations.

• Approve $22 million internal financing from the Community Enhancement and Economic Vitality Reserve Fund for the Stormwater Management Capital Financing Plan (Item 15.2.4)
• Approve New Procurement By‑law 76‑25 and amendment By‑law 77‑25 effective September 1 2025 (Item 15.3.3)
• Approve Zoning By‑law Amendment 51‑25 rezoning 4 Bayview Ridge Court from R2 to R4 (Item 15.4.5)
• Approve draft Condominium Plan for 48 and 60 Beech Avenue and 363 Jefferson Sideroad (Country Wide Homes) subject to conditions (Item 15.4.4)
• Allocate $99,878 in Community and Cultural Grants to listed organizations (Item 15.4.3)

Council Public Meeting

At the July 8 council meeting, members will consider three zoning by‑law amendment applications: 70 Arnold Crescent (Elenora Krimus), 2 Fairview Avenue (Thanh Van Vu) and 114 Centre Street West (David Frattaroli). Staff reports for each application will be received for information purposes only, and any public comments will be referred back to staff. The council will also review correspondence submitted regarding the Fairview Avenue and Centre Street West proposals.

• Zoning By‑law amendment application – 70 Arnold Crescent (Elenora Krimus) – City File ZBLA‑25‑0006 (Ward 4)
• Zoning By‑law amendment application – 2 Fairview Avenue (Thanh Van Vu) – City File ZBLA‑25‑0010 (Ward 5)
• Zoning By‑law amendment application – 114 Centre Street West (David Frattaroli) – City File ZBLA‑25‑0004 (Related SUB‑25‑0002, Ward 4)
• Correspondence received regarding 2 Fairview Avenue (letters from J. Chan, R. & P. De Beradis, A. Federici, B. Chan)
• Correspondence received regarding 114 Centre Street West (letters from J. Rapport, N. Halsall, L. Beck, M. & J. Moncata)

Heritage Richmond Hill

The Heritage Richmond Hill committee is meeting to review a heritage permit application for the Highland Cottage/Ada Mackenzie House. The committee will decide whether to recommend the approval of specific exterior modifications to the City Council.

• Heritage permit for 86 Major Mackenzie Drive West to construct a vestibule on the front façade
• Heritage permit for 86 Major Mackenzie Drive West to remove the front door and original classical door case

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review several land development and zoning applications. The body is also considering a set of community grants and an amendment to the Respect in the Workplace Policy.

• Proposed $99,878 in Community and Cultural Grants for 26 organizations and artists
• Zoning By-law Amendment for 4 Bayview Ridge Court to change from R2 to R4 zone
• Zoning By-law Amendment for 45 Prince Arthur Avenue to Semi-detached One (RD1) Zone
• Draft Plan of Condominium approvals for 48 and 60 Beech Avenue, 12600 Bayview Avenue, 1577-1621 Major Mackenzie Drive East, and 9225 Leslie Street
• Proposed amendment to the Respect in the Workplace Policy

Council Meeting

Richmond Hill Council will consider designating seven properties under the Ontario Heritage Act and approve funding for the South Richvale Valleyland Sewer Protection Project and MacLeod's Landing Park tennis court improvements.

• Notice of Intention to Designate 1591 Elgin Mills Road East
• Notice of Intention to Designate 734 King Road
• Notice of Intention to Designate 317 Mill Street
• Notice of Intention to Designate 10201 Yonge Street
• Approval of $1,623,000 budget for South Richvale Valleyland Sewer Protection Project

Council Public Meeting

The Richmond Hill Council Public Meeting will consider a staff report on the Comprehensive Zoning By-law Project. The agenda includes receiving written correspondence from residents and planning firms regarding the proposed zoning changes for neighbourhoods, employment lands, and the Leslie Street Institutional Area.

• Receiving correspondence on Comprehensive Zoning By-law Project
• Staff report on zoning for North Leslie and West Gormley Secondary Plan areas
• Reviewing zoning for Greenway System and Oak Ridges Moraine areas
• Reviewing zoning for Employment Lands and Utility Corridors
• Reviewing zoning for Leslie Street Institutional Area

Budget Committee of the Whole

The Budget Committee of the Whole will review 2024 reserve fund statuses and grant portfolios. The body is deciding on internal financing for stormwater management and proposing a new tariff of fees for 2026.

• Approval of $22 million from the Community Enhancement and Economic Vitality Reserve Fund for the Stormwater Management Financial Plan
• Proposed By-law 61-25 for the 2026 Tariff of Fees Update, effective January 1, 2026
• Enactment of By-law 63-25 for the Housing Accelerator Fund Grant Reserve Fund
• Closing of the Ontario Cannabis Legalization Implementation Reserve via amalgamation with the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve
• Review of 2024 Development Charges, Cash in Lieu of Parkland and Community Benefits Charge Reserve Funds Statement

Audit Committee

The Richmond Hill Audit Committee will consider approval of the Draft 2024 Consolidated Financial Statements and authorize the Mayor and Treasurer to sign them. It will receive a Capital Project Financial Status Report, close listed projects, return a $2.22 million surplus, and approve $0.66 million additional draws from reserves. The Committee will also receive and approve a new Procurement By‑law (76‑25) and an amendment to the Financial Control By‑law (77‑25), both effective September 1 2025.

• Approve Draft 2024 Consolidated Financial Statements and authorize signatures
• Close listed capital projects and return $2.22 million surplus to sources
• Approve $0.66 million additional draws from reserves per budget adjustments
• Approve New Procurement By‑law 76‑25, effective September 1 2025
• Approve By‑law 77‑25 amending Financial Control By‑law 114‑16, effective September 1 2025

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will receive three presentations: an update on active infrastructure projects, the City’s Micromobility Strategy, and the 2024 status of the 2023‑2027 Multi‑Year Accessibility Plan. No motions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation by Mohammad Kashani, Manager, Design and Construction, on the Annual Infrastructure Delivery Division Update on Active Projects (20 min)
• Presentation by Frank Suppa, Director, Infrastructure Planning and Development Engineering, and Hubert Ng, Manager, Transportation and Traffic, on the City of Richmond Hill's Micromobility Strategy (20 min)
• Presentation by Ryan Ban, Deputy City Clerk, on the 2024 Status Report on the 2023‑2027 Multi‑Year Accessibility Plan (10 min)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will receive and consider a series of staff reports and recommendations. Items include multiple heritage designations for properties on Elgin Mills Road East, King Road, Mill Street, Yonge Street, and a heritage permit for 32 Richmond Street. The council will also consider grant applications for the South Richvale Valleyland Sewer Protection Project ($1,623,000) and the MacLeod’s Landing Park Tennis Court Improvement Project ($650,000). Additional items are the conveyance of easements for the Maple Grove Avenue road reconstruction and proposed traffic regulation changes.

• Notice of Intention to Designate 1591 Elgin Mills Road East under the Ontario Heritage Act
• Notice of Intention to Designate 734 King Road under the Ontario Heritage Act
• Grant application for South Richvale Valleyland Sewer Protection Project – $1,623,000 total, up to $1,184,790 provincial funding
• Grant application for MacLeod’s Landing Park Tennis Court Improvement – $650,000 total, up to $100,000 from Tennis Canada
• Conveyance of easements for Maple Grove Avenue road extension involving 91 Maple Grove Avenue, 0 Parker Avenue (East Humber Trail) and 0 Maple Grove Avenue (Oak Ridges Meadow)

Council Meeting

Council will consider the 2025 Final Levy By-Law to set tax rates and authorize the collection of taxes and fees. The meeting also includes a zoning amendment for a highrise project and a proposal to change public meeting start times.

• By-law 56-25: 2025 Final Levy By-Law and Tax Rates
• Zoning By-law Amendment for Golden Ambra Highrise Inc. at 10920 Yonge Street
• Conveyance of easement to Enbridge Gas Inc. at 0 Pebblelane Court W/S
• Proposed change of Council Public Meeting start times to 6:00 p.m. effective September 1, 2025
• Heritage designation of 297 Richmond Street (the William Innes House)

Council Public Meeting

The council will receive staff reports and request public comments on three amendment applications: 11 Headdon Gate, 0 Laurier Avenue, and 13564/13580 Yonge Street and 40 Coon's Road. All items are for information only and comments will be referred to staff. No decisions on the applications will be made at this meeting.

• SRPBS.25.069 – Request for Comments – Official Plan and Zoning By‑law Amendment for 11 Headdon Gate
• SRPBS.25.066 – Request for Comments – Zoning By‑law Amendment for 0 Laurier Avenue
• SRPBS.25.056 – Request for Comments – Revised Official Plan and Zoning By‑law Amendments for 13564 & 13580 Yonge Street and 40 Coon's Road
• Correspondence received regarding 0 Laurier Avenue (from Daniela and Fabio Nardo)
• Correspondence received regarding Yonge Street and Coon's Road applications (from David Ma, Dinh Loi, Elie Moussaed)

Heritage Richmond Hill

The committee will receive staff reports recommending that City Council intend to designate six properties—1591 Elgin Mills Road East, 734 King Road, 317 Mill Street, 10201 Yonge Street, 11901 Yonge Street, and 12125 Yonge Street—under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. It will also direct staff to publish and serve Notices of Intention to Designate and, if no objections arise, to place a Designation By‑law before Council at a future meeting. Additionally, the committee recommends approving a heritage permit for a rear addition and repairs to the William Harrison Rental House at 32 Richmond Street, subject to a Heritage Conservation Agreement.

• Designation recommendation for 1591 Elgin Mills Road East
• Designation recommendation for 734 King Road
• Designation recommendation for 317 Mill Street
• Designation recommendation for 10201 Yonge Street
• Heritage permit approval for 32 Richmond Street (William Harrison Rental House)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider several items, including the adoption of By-law 56-25 to set 2025 tax rates and levy provisions. A zoning by‑law amendment for 10920 Yonge Street submitted by Golden Ambra Highrise Inc. will be forwarded to the June 11 Council meeting. The committee will also receive a motion to change council public meeting start times to 6:00 p.m. and approve an easement conveyance to Enbridge Gas Inc.

• Zoning By‑law Amendment application – 10920 Yonge Street – request to remove Holding (H) provisions (Golden Ambra Highrise Inc.)
• Economic Development Mission to Hannover Messe – receipt of report
• Conveyance of easement to Enbridge Gas Inc. at 0 Pebblelane Court W/S
• 2025 Final Levy By‑law and Tax Rates – enact By‑law 56‑25 to establish tax rates
• Member motion to change council public meeting start times to 6:00 p.m. effective Sept 1 2025

Council Meeting

Richmond Hill Council will review the 2025 Asset Management Plan and a proposal to implement a 35% municipal property tax rate discount for new purpose-built rental buildings. The body is also considering zoning and official plan amendments for developments at 107 Hall Street and several properties on Bostwick and Bond Crescents.

• Approval of the 2025 Asset Management Plan
• Proposed 35% municipal property tax rate discount for eligible new purpose-built rental buildings
• Zoning By-law Amendment for 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 Bostwick Crescent and 2, 6, 8 Bond Crescent
• Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications for 107 Hall Street
• Installation of a memorial tree and bench for Mahsa Jina Amini near Lois Hancey Aquatic Centre

Council Public Meeting

At the May 27, 2025 council meeting, staff reports on three planning matters will be received for information only, and any public comments will be referred back to staff. The items include a draft Richmond Hill Centre Zoning By-law Amendment (File MZBA-25-0001) and two Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment applications – one for 174, 176 and 180 Weldrick Road West (Lots 95 and 96) and another for 0 Longworth Avenue (Block 68). The council will not vote on these items but will note the receipt of the reports and the process for comments.

• Draft Richmond Hill Centre Zoning By-law Amendment – File MZBA-25-0001, staff report to be received for information; comments referred to staff
• Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications for 174, 176 and 180 Weldrick Road West (Lots 95 and 96, Registered Plan 1923) – Staff Report SRPBS.25.052 to be received for information; comments referred to staff
• Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications for 0 Longworth Avenue (Block 68, Registered Plan 65M-4696) – Staff Report SRPBS.25.038 to be received for information; comments referred to staff

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing the 2025 Asset Management Plan and two revised zoning applications. The body will also consider a motion regarding property tax classifications for rental buildings and a memorial installation.

• Approval of the 2025 Asset Management Plan (SRIES.25.009)
• Revised Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for 107 Hall Street
• Revised Zoning By-law amendment for 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 Bostwick Crescent and 2, 6, 8 Bond Crescent
• Installation of a memorial tree and bench for Mahsa Jina Amini near Lois Hancey Aquatic Centre
• Motion to request York Region create a separate property tax classification for purpose-built rental buildings

Council Meeting

The Richmond Hill City Council will discuss and vote on several land‑use and financial items, including budget carry‑forward allocations, tax write‑offs, and updates to site‑alteration bylaws. Key agenda items are the proposed zoning amendments and draft subdivision applications for 12, 24, 36 Beech Avenue and 319 Harris Avenue, as well as a zoning amendment for 11198 Bayview Avenue. The meeting also includes adoption of previous minutes, public hearings, and a presentation on Mackenzie Health operations.

• Adopt $255,000 of 2024 Operating Budget carry‑forward items into the 2025 Operating Budget
• Approve tax write‑offs of $53,245.75 under Section 357 and $789.39 under Section 358 of the Municipal Act
• Enact Site Alteration By‑law 47‑25 and By‑law 70‑25, replacing Chapter 967 of the Municipal Code
• Approve zoning amendment and draft Plan of Subdivision for 12, 24, 36 Beech Avenue and 319 Harris Avenue (Jefferson Heights Estates)
• Approve zoning amendment for 11198 Bayview Avenue (Peter An Dung and Ling Huang Chun)

Council Public Meeting

The council will consider two scheduled items that request public comments on Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment applications. Item 4.1 concerns a proposal by 2760681 Ontario Inc. for the property at 1501 19th Avenue. Item 4.2 concerns a proposal by Inspired Estates Inc. for the property at 11 Harris Avenue. Staff reports for both items will be received for information only and any comments will be referred back to staff.

• Request for Comments – Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment for 1501 19th Avenue (2760681 Ontario Inc.)
• Request for Comments – Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment for 11 Harris Avenue (Inspired Estates Inc.)

Heritage Richmond Hill

The agenda for the Heritage Richmond Hill meeting on May 8, 2025 contains no listed items. No decisions or discussions are documented in the provided agenda.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is set to approve tax write-offs, a new site alteration bylaw, and two zoning by-law amendments for May 14. A motion also proposes delaying the city's Automated Speed Enforcement program until 2027.

• Tax write-offs totaling $54,035.14
• Enactment of Site Alteration By-law 47-25
• Zoning amendment for 12, 24, 36 Beech Avenue and 319 Harris Avenue
• Zoning amendment for 11198 Bayview Avenue
• Motion to delay Automated Speed Enforcement program to 2027

Budget Committee of the Whole

The Budget Committee of the Whole will receive the 2024 year‑end operating results and approve several financial motions. It will approve a $255,000 carryforward to the 2025 operating budget, fund a $136,600 library deficit with a one‑time municipal grant, and allocate the $1,843,000 2024 surplus to the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve ($929,200) and the WSIB Reserve Fund ($913,800). The Committee also recommends funding sources for the 2026 capital budget, totaling $125.1 million from various reserve and development charge funds, and proposes a 1.5 % tax‑rate increase via a Capital Asset Sustainability Levy.

• Approve $255,000 carryforward items to the 2025 Operating Budget
• Fund $136,600 Library deficit with a one‑time supplementary Municipal Grant
• Allocate $929,200 to the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve and $913,800 to the WSIB Reserve Fund
• Fund $2,428,200 Water and Wastewater Fund deficit from the Water Rate Stabilization Reserve
• Recommend 2026 Capital Budget funding: $34.5 M Tax Supported Reserve, $33.3 M Development Charges, $8 M Cash‑in‑Lieu of Parkland, $34.1 M Water and Wastewater, $15.2 M Water Quality Protection

Council Public Meeting

Richmond Hill Council will receive staff reports for information purposes regarding three separate land development applications. The meeting includes reviewing requests for comments on zoning and official plan amendments for properties on Bond Crescent, Elgin Mills Road West, and Bayview Avenue.

• Zoning By-law Amendment application for 44 and 46 Bond Crescent (ZBLA-24-0016)
• Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications for 50, 54, 62, 72, 78 and 86 Elgin Mills Road West (OPA-24-0010, ZBLA-24-0018)
• Official Plan Amendment and revised Zoning By-law Amendment applications for 13572 and 13586 Bayview Avenue (OPA-24-0009, D02-20009)

Special Council Meeting

Council is meeting to discuss a Fire Study Advisory Committee item and review the Council and Committee Calendar. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and administrative reports.

• Fire Study Advisory Committee: Fire Consolidation Study Correspondence
• Council and Committee Calendar

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will meet to receive a presentation regarding accessibility and barrier-free policies as part of the Official Plan Update. The committee will also consider the adoption of minutes from the February 20, 2025 meeting.

• Presentation by Mojgan Rasouli, Policy Planner II, on Official Plan Update: Accessibility and Barrier-Free Policies

Council Meeting

Council will consider approving seven heritage grants totaling $23,850 for property repairs, enact new tree preservation by-laws, and approve a zoning change for 11 Cynthia Crescent. The meeting also includes a public forum on cannabis storefronts.

• Heritage grants totaling $23,850 for properties on Station Road, Elizabeth Street, Gormley Road, Centre Street, Leslie Street, and Richmond Street
• Enactment of new Tree Preservation By-law 19-25 and Trees on City Lands By-law 20-25
• Approval of Zoning By-law Amendment for 11 Cynthia Crescent to rezone land to Open Space
• Public forum on reconsideration for legal cannabis storefronts
• Authorization to execute license agreement with David Hamilton Community Tennis Club

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider enacting new Tree Preservation and Trees on City Lands by-laws. The body is also reviewing several heritage grant applications and a zoning amendment for 11 Cynthia Crescent.

• Enactment of Tree Preservation By-law No. 19-25 and Trees on City Lands By-law No. 20-25
• Heritage grants totaling $28,750 for seven properties, including 11 Station Road ($5,000) and 165 Richmond Street ($5,000)
• Zoning By-law Amendment for 11 Cynthia Crescent to rezone a portion of land to Open Space (O) Zone
• Approval of a heritage permit for an addition to the William Pugsley House at 18 Arnold Crescent
• Endorsement of a resolution calling for accelerated federal Housing Accelerator Fund allocations in 2025

Affordable Housing Strategy Implementation Committee

The Affordable Housing Strategy Implementation Committee will meet to adopt previous minutes and receive an update on Richmond Hill's affordable housing initiatives. The public may submit written comments or apply to appear as an electronic delegation.

• Adoption of previous committee minutes
• Presentation on affordable housing initiatives
• Public comments deadline: noon one business day prior
• Electronic delegation applications accepted

Council Meeting

The Richmond Hill City Council will consider several by‑law motions, including adopting By‑law 38‑25 to establish a Site Plan Control Area and repealing earlier by‑laws. It will also adopt By‑law 34‑25 to amend the Official Plan (Amendment 61) and By‑law 39‑25 to rezone the property at 262 Douglas Road from R3 to R2. Additionally, the Council will authorize a servicing agreement with Golden Ambra Highrise Inc. and Campo Ridge Home Corp. for a new municipal watermain.

• Adopt By‑law 38‑25 to create a Site Plan Control Area and repeal By‑law 76‑23 and Pre‑Consultation By‑law 123‑08
• Adopt By‑law 34‑25 to amend the Official Plan (Amendment 61)
• Adopt By‑law 39‑25 to amend the Zoning By‑law, rezoning 262 Douglas Road from Residential Third Density (R3) to Single Detached Two (R2)
• Authorize execution of a servicing agreement with Golden Ambra Highrise Inc. and Campo Ridge Home Corp. for a new municipal watermain
• Receive staff reports and public correspondence related to the above items

Council Public Meeting

The Council will receive staff reports and request comments on two Official Plan and Zoning By‑law amendment applications. One concerns 24 Brookside Road submitted by Monage 24 Brookside Holdings Corp (OPA‑24‑0008, ZBLA‑24‑0015). The other concerns multiple parcels on Yonge Street, Brookside Road and Naughton Drive submitted by Yonge MCD Inc (OPA‑24‑0007, ZBLA‑24‑0013). All comments will be referred back to staff for information purposes only.

• Staff Report SRPBS.25.041 – request for comments on OPA‑24‑0008 and ZBLA‑24‑0015 for 24 Brookside Road
• Staff Report SRPBS.25.036 – request for comments on OPA‑24‑0007 and ZBLA‑24‑0013 for parcels at 0, 11014, 11034, 11044, 11076 Yonge St; 0, 47, 59 Brookside Rd; 12 and 24 Naughton Dr
• Applicant’s draft Official Plan Amendment and draft Zoning By‑law Amendment documents attached
• Memos attached from HUD, PNHP, TRCA and other agencies related to the applications
• Maps, aerial photographs, site plans, elevation drawings and 3‑D renderings provided as attachments

Heritage Richmond Hill

The Heritage Richmond Hill Committee will consider several heritage grant applications and a heritage permit request. It recommends approving seven grants totaling $28,850 for repairs and improvements to designated properties on Station Road, Elizabeth Street North, Gormley Road West, Centre Street West, Leslie Street, and Richmond Street. The committee also recommends approving a permit to construct an addition to the William Pugsley House at 18 Arnold Crescent, subject to a Heritage Conservation Agreement. The meeting will also adopt the agenda, previous minutes, and address public delegations.

• Approve seven heritage grants totaling $28,850 for repairs at 11 Station Road, 4 Elizabeth Street North, 188 Gormley Road West, 97 Centre Street West, 9853 Leslie Street, 151 Gormley Road West, and 165 Richmond Street
• Approve heritage permit for an addition to the William Pugsley House at 18 Arnold Crescent, conditional on a Heritage Conservation Agreement
• Adopt the meeting agenda
• Adopt minutes from the March 6, 2025 Heritage Richmond Hill meeting
• Consider public delegations and comments

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider several planning matters. It will receive a staff report, repeal Site Plan Control By-law 76-23 and Pre‑Consultation By-law 123-08, and adopt the new Site Plan Control By-law 38‑25. The body will also approve an Official Plan amendment for employment land protection and a zoning amendment for 262 Douglas Road. Additionally, it will authorize a servicing agreement and land acquisition for a new municipal watermain.

• Repeal Site Plan Control By-law 76‑23 and Pre‑Consultation By-law 123‑08; adopt Site Plan Control By-law 38‑25 (Appendix D).
• Approve municipally‑initiated Official Plan Amendment on employment land protection (City File MOPA‑24‑0002) and forward draft OPA 61 to the April 9 council meeting.
• Approve Zoning By‑law Amendment for 262 Douglas Road, rezoning from R3 to R2 with site‑specific exceptions.
• Authorize execution of a servicing agreement and land/easement acquisition with Golden Ambra Highrise Inc. and Campo Ridge Home Corp. for a new watermain.
• Receive staff report on the Pending Items List (2022‑2026 term) for information.

Council Meeting

The Council will consider and vote on a municipally‑initiated Comprehensive Zoning By‑law that updates zoning for several key development areas, including Yonge Street and local centres. It will also receive staff reports to designate 297 Richmond Street under the Ontario Heritage Act, approve an amendment to a subdivision agreement with Montagna Capital for road and active‑transport improvements, authorize a servicing agreement and land acquisition for the North Leslie Residential Landowners Group, and approve a development‑charges deferral for an affordable rental project by Elm 9700 Yonge Lands Limited.

• Comprehensive Zoning By‑law (City File MZBA‑23‑0001) for Yonge Street, Carrville/16th Ave, Bernard Ave, Village, Newkirk, Oak Ridges and other Centres and Corridors (Proposed By‑law 21‑25)
• Designation of 297 Richmond Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act (Staff Report SRPBS.25.027)
• Amendment of Subdivision Agreement with Montagna Capital (BT) Inc. for City contribution to boundary road and active‑transport improvements (Staff Report SRIES.25.004)
• Servicing Agreement and land acquisition with North Leslie Residential Landowners Group Inc. for public road and municipal servicing (Staff Report SRIES.25.005)
• Development Charges Deferral Agreement for affordable rental housing project by Elm 9700 Yonge Lands Limited (Staff Report SRPBS.25.024)

Council Public Meeting

The council will consider staff reports for two zoning by‑law amendment applications. One concerns 99 Lucas Street submitted by Chloe Ansari and Bijan Ansari (City File ZBLA-24-0014). The other concerns 112 Elgin Mills Road West submitted by 14796721 CANADA CORP. (City File ZBLA-24-0017). Both items are for information only and public comments will be referred to staff.

• Zoning By-law Amendment application – 99 Lucas Street (City File ZBLA-24-0014)
• Zoning By-law Amendment application – 112 Elgin Mills Road West (City File ZBLA-24-0017)
• Request for Comments – public comments to be referred to staff

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing a municipally initiated Comprehensive Zoning By-law for several key development areas and local centres. The meeting includes a presentation on the Dave Barrow Civic Square Park Plan and various land-use and heritage designations.

• Approval of the Dave Barrow Civic Square Park Plan
• Notice of Intention to Designate 297 Richmond Street under the Ontario Heritage Act
• Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications for 11305 Yonge Street
• Development Charges deferral for affordable rental housing by Elm 9700 Yonge Lands Limited
• Comprehensive Zoning By-law (City File MZBA-23-0001) for Yonge Street and various local centres

Heritage Richmond Hill

The Heritage Richmond Hill Committee will recommend that staff report SRPBS.25.027 on the Notice of Intention to Designate 297 Richmond Street be received. It will ask Council to state its intention to designate the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act and to direct staff to publish the notice. If no objections are received, staff will be directed to place a Designation By‑law before Council at a future meeting. A presentation on the withdrawal of the Notice of Intention to Designate 12345 Yonge Street will also be received.

• Notice of Intention to Designate 297 Richmond Street (staff report SRPBS.25.027)
• Recommendation for Council to intend designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act
• Direction to staff to publish and serve the Notice of Intention to Designate
• If no objections, staff to place a Designation By‑law before Council
• Presentation on withdrawal of the Notice of Intention to Designate 12345 Yonge Street by Julia Smith

Official Plan Update Committee

The Official Plan Update Committee will adopt its agenda and the minutes from its September 10, 2024 meeting. It will receive a 20‑minute presentation by Phoebe Chow, Manager, Policy, on the Official Plan Update and upcoming public engagement. The meeting also includes standard items such as call to order, disclosures of interest, and public comment procedures.

• Adoption of agenda
• Adoption of previous minutes (Sept 10, 2024)
• 20‑minute presentation by Phoebe Chow on Official Plan Update and upcoming engagement

Council Meeting

Council will consider approving a non-competitive contract for a four-year SAP payroll system upgrade and the demolition of a building at 53 St. Laurent Drive. The meeting also includes the adoption of committee minutes and the launch of a new zoning by-law for the Richmond Hill Centre.

• Approval of SAP Payroll system upgrade contract (up to $1,734,000)
• Demolition approval for 53 St. Laurent Drive
• Launch of Richmond Hill Centre Zoning By-law
• Heron View Park naming approval
• Private street naming for Elgin Mills Road East

Council Public Meeting

Council will receive staff reports for information and comments regarding two zoning matters. These include a specific development application for Observatory Lane and a broader comprehensive zoning project for various city centres and corridors.

• Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications for 45 and 51 Observatory Lane (OPA-24-0005 and ZBLA-24-0011)
• Comprehensive Zoning By-law Project for Centres and Corridors (MZBA-23-0001), including Yonge Street and Carrville/16th Avenue and Yonge Street and Bernard Avenue areas

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will meet to adopt previous minutes and receive a presentation on Access Richmond Hill and Accessible Customer Service. The meeting is held in a hybrid format.

• Adoption of previous committee minutes
• Presentation on Access Richmond Hill and Accessible Customer Service
• Public comments and delegation registration procedures

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is discussing updates to the Blue Box transition, including the discontinuation of recycling services for certain non-profits and religious institutions. The body is also considering a new waste management fee for downtown businesses and a contract update for residential waste collection.

• Proposed $365 annual waste management fee for 88 downtown core BIA businesses starting January 1, 2026
• Proposed non-competitive contract with SAP Canada Inc. for payroll upgrade licenses up to $1,734,000
• Proposed demolition of 53 St. Laurent Drive and removal from the Heritage Register
• Approval of 'Heron View Park' as the final name for the site
• Draft approval of Condominium plan for 243 16th Avenue

Council Meeting

Richmond Hill Council will review several items, including a non‑competitive award to Bell Mobility for cellular services up to $325,000, and approvals of draft condominium plans for Major Mackenzie Drive East and for 19th Avenue/Leslie Street. The council will also consider heritage decisions on 12345 Yonge Street and 13 Church Street South, and endorse a grant application that could increase the Active Transportation budget by up to $4,140,800 for the Bantry Avenue and Briggs Avenue road reconstruction project.

• Award Bell Mobility cellular and data services contract up to $325,000 (non‑competitive, 3‑year term).
• Approve draft condominium plan for Block 3 at 1577‑1621 Major Mackenzie Drive East (Montagna Capital).
• Approve draft condominium plan for 1521 19th Avenue and 11491 Leslie Street (Leslie Richmond Developments).
• Withdraw designation for 12345 Yonge Street under the Ontario Heritage Act and direct further heritage study.
• Endorse Active Transportation Fund grant for up to $4,140,800 to expand Bantry Avenue and Briggs Avenue reconstruction.

Council Public Meeting

At the February 11, 2025 Council public meeting, members will receive staff reports on four amendment applications. The applications include official plan and zoning by‑law amendments for 500 Elgin Mills Road East and 93 Edward Avenue; 35‑41 Edgar Avenue and 20 Scott Drive; 9861 Yonge Street and 236 & 240 Church Street South; and a municipally‑initiated amendment for employment land protection. All items are being considered for information purposes only, and the public may submit comments to staff.

• SRPBS.25.008 – Request for comments on OPA‑24‑0006 and ZBLA‑24‑0012 for 500 Elgin Mills Road East and 93 Edward Avenue
• SRPBS.25.007 – Request for comments on ZBLA‑24‑0009 for 35, 37, 39, 41 Edgar Avenue and 20 Scott Drive
• SRPBS.25.010 – Request for comments on revised OPA‑24‑0006 and ZBLA‑24‑0012 for 9861 Yonge Street and 236 & 240 Church Street South
• SRPBS.25.009 – Request for comments on municipally‑initiated Official Plan amendment for employment land protection

Heritage Richmond Hill

The Heritage Richmond Hill Committee will consider a demolition request for the buildings at 53 St. Laurent Drive. The committee will recommend that Council receive the staff report, approve the demolition, and remove the site from the Heritage Register. The meeting also includes routine items such as adoption of the agenda, minutes, and public comments.

• Demolition request for buildings at 53 St. Laurent Drive (City File D12-07405)
• Recommendation to remove 53 St. Laurent Drive from the Heritage Register after demolition
• Adoption of minutes from the Heritage Richmond Hill meeting held on December 5, 2024

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will receive a staff report to award Bell Mobility cellular and data services non‑competitively for up to $325,000. It will consider draft condominium plans for Block 3 at 1577‑1621 Major Mackenzie Drive East and for sites at 1521 19th Avenue and 11491 Leslie Street. The council will also receive the 2024 Strategic Plan Progress Report and endorse an Active Transportation Fund grant application that could increase the Bantry Avenue and Briggs Avenue project budget by up to $4,140,800.

• Non‑competitive acquisition of Bell Mobility cellular and data services, cost not to exceed $325,000
• Draft Plan of Condominium approval for Block 3, 1577‑1621 Major Mackenzie Drive East
• Draft Plan of Condominium approval for sites at 1521 19th Avenue and 11491 Leslie Street
• Endorsement of Active Transportation Fund grant application for up to $4,140,800 increase to Bantry Avenue and Briggs Avenue project
• Receipt of 2024 Strategic Plan Progress Report and Implementation Plan

Council Meeting

The council will vote on a non‑competitive renewal of Oracle Database Software maintenance and support for up to $510,000 over three years. It will also adopt By‑law 9‑25 to create a Municipal Servicing Allocation Policy for water supply and sewage capacity, and amend By‑law 8‑25 to adjust the city’s tariff of fees. Additional items include a Memorandum of Understanding with York University and heritage designations for properties at 11644 Leslie Street and 159 Mill Street.

• Non‑competitive renewal of Oracle Database Software maintenance and support, cost not to exceed $510,000 (contract duration three years)
• Adoption of By‑law 9‑25 establishing a Municipal Servicing Allocation Policy for water and sewage capacity
• Amendment to By‑law 8‑25 (Tariff of Fees By‑law) to support the new servicing allocation policy
• Authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with York University
• Heritage designations affirmed for 11644 Leslie Street and 159 Mill Street under the Ontario Heritage Act

Council Public Meeting

The agenda for the Richmond Hill Council Public Meeting on 2025-01-21 contains no listed items. It appears to be a procedural placeholder without substantive proposals, decisions, or discussions.

Heritage Richmond Hill

The meeting agenda contains no listed items. It appears to be a placeholder or procedural entry with no decisions or discussions recorded.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss updating the city's municipal servicing capacity and allocation summary. This includes proposing a new policy by-law for water and sewage capacity and amending the city's tariff of fees.

• Proposed Municipal Servicing Allocation Policy By-law 9-25 for water supply and sewage capacity
• Proposed Amending Tariff of Fees By-law 8-25
• Non-competitive contract renewal with Oracle Corporation Canada Inc for software maintenance not exceeding $510,000
• Authorization for Mayor and City Clerk to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with York University
• Review of winter recess accounting for the period of December 16, 2024 to January 10, 2025