That the minutes of Council Public Meeting C#12-26 held on June 23, 2026, be adopted.
That the minutes of Council Meeting C#13-26 held on June 24, 2026, be adopted.
That the minutes of Special Council Meeting C#14-26 held on July 7, 2026, be adopted.
That the agenda be adopted as distributed by the Clerk with the following additions: July 8, 2026 CW#10-26 a) Delegation by Paola Luchenski, 64 Baynards Lane, regarding the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision Applications submitted by Pinewalk Estates Inc. for 263 Oxford Street - (Item 10.1); b) Delegation by Chris Pereira, M. Behar Planning + Design Limited, regarding P
a) That staff report SRCM.26.12 regarding Development Charge Reduction Program (DCRP), Potential City of Richmond Hill Application, be received; b) That Council direct staff to submit an application to the Development Charge Reduction Program (DCRP) as described in staff report SRCM.26.12.
That the following By-laws be approved: By-law 42-26 - A By-Law to Amend By-law 190-87, as amended, of The Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill By-law 43-26 - A By-Law to Amend By-law 93-25, as amended, of The Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill By-law 57-26 - A By-law to Amend By-law 2523, as amended, of the former Township of Vaughan By-law 58-26 - A By-law to Amend By-law 93-25, as ame
a) That Staff Report SRPBS.26.022, regarding Resilient Richmond Hill Program Progress Report be received, and that all comments be
Whereas Richmond Hill is committed to reducing barriers to accelerate the delivery of non-luxury rental housing in our community; May 6, 2026 CW#06-26 Whereas York Region’s Development Charges Deferral for Non-Luxury Rental Buildings Policy (“Region’s Policy”) approved by York Region’s Council on June 26, 2025, seeks to incentivize the construction of non- luxury purpose-built rental housing by de
a) That taxes amounting to $56,343.25 be adjusted pursuant to the provisions of Section 357 of the Municipal Act, 2001; b) That taxes amounting to $15,069.54 be adjusted pursuant to the provisions of Section 358 of the Municipal Act, 2001; c) That applicable penalty and interest be adjusted accordingly; and, d) That the Treasurer be directed to adjust the accounts receivable accordingly.
a) That the minutes of Heritage Richmond Hill meeting HRH#01-26 held January 15, 2026, be adopted.
a) That Staff Report SRPBS.26.005 titled "Notice of Intention to Designate 10030 Yonge Street” be received; b) That City Council state its intention to designate the property at 10030 Yonge Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance, and in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 10030 Yonge Street included as Attachment
a) That Staff Report SRPBS.26.006 titled "Notice of Intention to Designate 12125 Yonge Street” be received; b) That City Council state its intention to designate the property at 12125 Yonge Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance, and in accordance with the amended Statement of Significance: 12125 Yonge Street included as At
a) That staff report SRIES.26.005 regarding the request for an in- year budget increase for the Dave Barrow Civic Square project be received; b) That Council authorize and increase the amount of the City’s capital project Dave Barrow Civic Square Project, account P/001204.03, by $4,500,000; c) That the capital project budget increase be funded from the following sources: i) That $1,000,000 comes f
a) That staff report SRPBS.26.004 regarding Independent Electricity System Operator Long Term Request for Proposals - Municipal Process, be received; b) That the City Manager be provided delegated authority to support a Blanket Municipal Support Resolution(s) in principle for solar energy projects for the purposes of the requirements of the IESO Long Term RFP upon the written recommendation of the
a) That staff report SRPBS.26.007 regarding Notice of Intention to Designate 12800 Yonge Street, be received; b) That City Council state its intention to designate the property at 12800 Yonge Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance, and in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 12800 Yonge Street included as Attachme
a) That Staff Report SRPBS.26.015 regarding the Request for Direction on Comprehensive Zoning By-law 93-25 Appeals, be received; b) That Council direct City Staff to retain external Legal Counsel and other professionals as the Commissioner of Planning and Building Services deems appropriate, in support of Council’s position regarding the CZBL 93-25 appeals, as amended; c) That the Commissioner of
a) That staff report SRCM.26.08, regarding the Housing Accelerator Fund Second Annual Update, be received.
a) That staff report SRCFS.26.010 regarding the response to the February 25, 2026 Member Motion on a Water Leak Adjustment Program, be received.
a) That staff report SRCS.26.01 regarding Sign By-law Amendments for Off-Premises Advertising, Mobile, Charity and Open House Sign Regulations, be received; and April 8, 2026 C#06-26 b) That By-law 25-26, Attachment 1 to staff report SRCS.26.01, be enacted to amend the Sign By-law 52-09 (Municipal Code Chapter 740).
That the following correspondence related to the Member Motion submitted by Councillor Liu regarding Funding to Support additional Closed-Circuit Television Video Cameras (CCTV) in Richmond Hill, be received: 1. Amy Tam, 28 Greenshire Street, dated March 28, 2026. 2. Gabe Kalmar, 28 Greenshire Street, dated March 28, 2026. 3. Sandy Steplock, 93 Sapphire Drive, dated March 28, 2026 4. Glenn Steploc
a) That the correspondence from Sigmund Lee, 20 Hamills Crescent, dated March 31, 2026, related to the Member Motion submitted by Councillor Thompson regarding Exploring Disc Golf Opportunities in Richmond Hill Parks, be received.
a) That the correspondence from Larry Green, 3 Penticton Court, dated March 30, 2026, related to the Member Motion submitted by Councillor Cilevitz regarding Request to Establish a Multi-Level Task Force to Combat Antisemitic Hate and Violence, be received.
a) That the correspondence from Bryan Purcell, VP Policy and Programs, The Atmospheric Fund, regarding Independence Electricity System Operator Long Term Request for Proposals - Municipal Process, be received.
Whereas the Council of the City of Richmond Hill unanimously passed a motion on February 21, 2024, urging that a Second National Summit to Combat Antisemitism be Convened (Attached as Attachment 1); and Whereas the City of Richmond Hill is a diverse and inclusive community where residents of all faiths, cultures, and backgrounds should feel safe, respected, and protected; and April 8, 2026 C#06-26
Whereas municipalities across North America are exploring innovative ways to encourage residents of all ages to remain active and engaged in outdoor recreation; and Whereas Disc Golf (also known as Frisbee Golf) has grown significantly in popularity as an accessible, low-cost recreational activity that promotes walking, social interaction, and outdoor physical activity; and April 8, 2026 C#06-26 W
Whereas, Council for the City of Richmond Hill is committed to enhancing community safety and supporting initiatives that deter crime and improve public security: and Whereas, York Region Police operates community safety initiatives including Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras that assist with crime prevention, investigation and incident response; and Whereas, in 2023 the York Region Police
That the following correspondence related to the Member Motion submitted by Councillor Liu regarding Funding to Support additional Closed-Circuit Television Video Cameras (CCTV) in Richmond Hill, be received: 1. Wendy and Adam Tan, 22 Killarney Street, dated March 31, 2026. 2. K.C. Lau, 73 Cassandra Crescent, dated March 31, 2026. 3. Kiff Chan, 61 Garland Crescent, dated March 31, 2026. 4. Joseph
That the following correspondence related to the Member Motion submitted by Councillor Cilevitz regarding Request to Establish a Multi- Level Task Force to Combat Antisemitic Hate and Violence be received: 1. Jaclyn Wong, 72 Sheila Crescent, dated March 31, 2026. 2. Dr. Amir Khakshaee, 34 Westwood Lane, dated April 2, 2026.
That the following additional correspondence related to the Member Motion submitted by Councillor Liu regarding Funding to Support additional Closed-Circuit Television Video Cameras (CCTV) in Richmond Hill, be received: 1. Anissa Tam, 24 Monaco Crescent, dated April 1, 2026. 2. Bonnie Cheung, 8 Elyssa Drive, dated April 7, 2026.
That the following additional correspondence related to the Member Motion submitted by Councillor Cilevitz regarding Request to Establish a Multi-Level Task Force to Combat Antisemitic Hate and Violence be received: 1. Sharon Aschaiek, 8 Fraserwood Road, Thornhill, dated April 1, 2026.
That the following By-laws be approved: By-law 25-26 - A By-law to amend By-law 52-09, being the City of Richmond Hill Sign By-law By-law 39-26 - A By-Law to Amend By-Law 61-25, as amended beingA By-Law to authorize Fees or Charges for Certain Services (Tariff of Fee By-Law)
a) That taxes amounting to $56,343.25 be adjusted pursuant to the provisions of Section 357 of the Municipal Act, 2001; b) That taxes amounting to $15,069.54 be adjusted pursuant to the provisions of Section 358 of the Municipal Act, 2001; c) That applicable penalty and interest be adjusted accordingly; and, d) That the Treasurer be directed to adjust the accounts receivable accordingly.
a) That the presentation by Craig Binning, Partner, Hemson Consulting, regarding the City of Richmond Hill Financial Plan, be received with thanks.
a) That staff report SRCFS.26.002 regarding the City of Richmond Hill Financial Master Plan, be received; b) That the Financial Master Plan (FMP) prepared by Hemson Consulting Ltd. (Hemson), attached as Appendix "A" to staff report SRCFS.26.002, be received; c) That Council approve the strategic direction to guide the City’s longterm financial sustainability framework, including: i. Continued refi
a) That staff report SRCM.26.07 regarding York Region Municipalities Insurance Pool Program, be
That By-law 23-26, A By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at this meeting, be passed.
a) That the Zoning By-law Amendment and draft Plan of Subdivision applications submitted by 14796721 CANADA CORP. for lands municipally known as 112 Elgin Mills Road West, City Files ZBLA-24-0017 and SUB- 24-0005 be approved, subject to the following: i) that the subject lands be rezoned from Residential Single Family Eight (R8) Zone to Multiple Residential One (RM1) Zone under By- law 190-87, as
a) That the Zoning By-Law Amendment application submitted by Raja Uppuluri for the lands known municipally known as 599 Sunset Beach Road, City File: D02-22010, be approved, subject to the following: i) That the subject lands be removed from the former Township of Whitchurch By-law 1703, as amended, and that any provisions of By-law 1703, as amended, that previously applied to the lands shall no l
a) That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Chloe Ansari and Bijan Ansari for lands municipally known 99 Lucas Street, City File ZBLA-24-0014, be approved subject to the following: i) that the subject lands be rezoned from Residential Second Density (R2) Zone under By-law 66-71, as amended, to Residential Multiple First Density (RM1) Zone under By-law 66-71, as amended, and that t
a) That SRCM.25.13, regarding the planned Economic Development Mission to Germany, be received; and, b) That $25,000 be added in the 2026 Operating Budget, to be funded from the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve to support the planned Investment Attraction Mission to Germany; c) That the Mayor’s participation in the Economic Development Mission to Germany in April 2026 be approved; and, d) That up to