The Richmond Hill Record

Micheal Shiu

Councillor · seen 2022-11-21 to 2026-07-15 · served 2022–2026

104substantive motions movedof 223 meetings the minutes record them at
26procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
130substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
4meetings recorded absentof 223 they were on the record for
35–8recorded votes, for–againstrecorded votes are rare and a skewed sample

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Committee of the Whole July 8, 2026
a) That staff report SRPBS.26.048 regarding the Request for Direction, Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications submitted by Major Mack Maple Inc.
For · 9–0 · Carried
Council Meeting May 27, 2026
a) That staff report SRPBS.26.030 regarding the proposed Revised Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications submitted May 27, 2026 C#09-26 by Norfolk Development Inc.
For · 9–0 · Carried
Council Meeting May 27, 2026
a) That staff report SRPBS.26.024 regarding an application for public consultation related to the construction of a proposed radio- communication and broadcasting antenna system submitted by Shared Tower Inc.
For · 7–2 · Carried
Committee of the Whole May 6, 2026
a) That Staff Report SRPBS.26.026, be received; b) That the Ontario Land Tribunal be advised that Council does not support the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications submitted by Parkway Hotels…
For · 8–1 · Carried
Committee of the Whole April 1, 2026
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);
For · 9–0 · Carried
Committee of the Whole April 1, 2026
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…
For · 9–0 · Carried
Committee of the Whole November 19, 2025
a) That staff report SRCS.25.11 regarding Member of Council Events be received; b) That the Member of Council Event Policy approved May 5, 2021 be amended to only permit one (1) Council-led event per Member per calendar…
For · 9–0 · Carried
Committee of the Whole November 19, 2025
a) That the Member of Council Event Policy approved May 5, 2021 be repealed; b) That the Council Member Fundraising and Event Policy attached to staff report SRCS.25.11 as Attachment 1 be approved.
For · 8–1 · Carried
Committee of the Whole November 5, 2025
a) That the Member Motion submitted by Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola regarding Registration of AEDs with AED Foundation Ontario, be
For · 8–0 · Carried
Council Meeting October 15, 2025
Whereas, the Independent Electricity System Operator’s (IESO) Second Long-Term Request for Proposals (LT2 RFP) window will be the largest October 15, 2025 C#27-25 competitive electricity procurement to increase…
For · 7–1 · Carried
Council Meeting September 24, 2025
a) That the investigation report from Suzanne Craig, Integrity Commissioner, dated July 7, 2025, titled “Formal Code of Conduct Complaint #122024 Investigation Report of Regional Council Member Joe DiPaola " be…
For · 9–0 · Carried
Council Meeting June 25, 2025
That clause e) of the motion be amended to read as follows: “e) Notwithstanding recommendation (b) and (d), that staff be directed to remove references to ‘the original farm lane running from Elgin Mills Road East…
Against · 7–2 · Carried
Council Meeting June 25, 2025
a) That staff report SRPBS.25.058 regarding Notice of Intention to Designate 1591 Elgin Mills Road East be received; b) That City Council state its intention to designate the property at 1591 Elgin Mills Road East under…
For · 9–0 · Carried
Committee of the Whole June 18, 2025
a) That staff report SRPBS.25.059 regarding Notice of Intention to Designate 734 King Road be received; b) That City Council state its intention to designate the property at 734 King Road under Part IV, Section 29…
For · 7–2 · Carried
Council Meeting May 28, 2025
a) That the revised Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications submitted by Hall Street Development Corporation for lands known as Block 1, Plan 65M-4652 (municipal address: 107 Hall Street), City Files…
For · 7–1 · Carried
Committee of the Whole April 16, 2025
a) That SRPBS.25.044 regarding an application for public consultation related to the construction of a proposed radio-communication and broadcasting antenna system submitted by York Region Condominium Plan No.
For · 9–0 · Carried
Council Meeting March 26, 2025
Whereas in 1987 the original intention for starting construction on Hwy 407 was to relieve traffic congestion in the rapidly growing Greater Toronto Area (GTA);
For · 7–1 · Carried
Council Meeting February 26, 2025
a) That staff report SRCS.25.01 regarding Blue Box Collection Changes - Non-Eligible Sources, be received; b) That the City continue providing recycling collection services, effective January 1, 2026, to: i.
For · 9–0 · Carried
Committee of the Whole November 6, 2024
a) That staff report SRCFS.24.050 regarding 2024 Stormwater Management Financial Plan be received; b) That to address the anticipated deficit balance in the stormwater management capital funding availability, Council…
For · 8–1 · Carried
Council Meeting October 23, 2024
a) That Staff Report SRPBS.24.115 be received; b) That the revised timeline to complete the Official Plan Update as set out in Appendix ‘A’ to SRPBS.24.115 be endorsed, save and except the timeline for the East Beaver…
For · 9–0 · Carried
Council Meeting October 9, 2024
a) That staff report SRPBS.24.078 be
Against · 8–1 · Carried
Council Meeting October 9, 2024
a) That Council amend its resolution in respect to SRCFS.24.037, Recommendations for Capital Sustainability Steering Committee to Inform the 2025 Capital Budget and Forecast (Agenda Item 15.1.1), by adding the following…
For · 8–1 · Carried
Committee of the Whole October 2, 2024
a) That staff report SRCFS.24.028 regarding Renewal and Support Services with GHD Digital to sustain the City Website be received;
Against · 2–5 · Lost
Council Meeting September 25, 2024
a) That Staff Report SRCFS.24.037 regarding the Recommendations for Capital Sustainability Steering Committee to Inform the 2025 Capital Budget and Forecast, be received;
Against · 3–5 · Carried Unanimously
Council Meeting September 25, 2024
a) That Staff Report SRPBS.24.079 titled "Objection to Notice of Intention to Designate 165 Richmond Street” be received; b) That the Notice of Objection to designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage…
For · 7–1 · Carried
Council Meeting June 19, 2024
Whereas, the Traffic Safety and Operations Strategy (TSOS) is a comprehensive set of traffic policies aimed at benefiting neighborhood communities by addressing traffic issues;
For · 2–7 · Lost
Committee of the Whole June 12, 2024
a) That staff report SRPBS.24.067 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…
For · 7–2 · Carried
Committee of the Whole April 17, 2024
a) That the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications submitted by 2573163 Ontario Inc., 2668860 Ontario Inc., Khosrow Rangchi and Shahnaz Ebrahimi for lands known as Lots 1, 2 ad 3, Plan 4644 and Part…
Against · 5–4 · Carried
Council Meeting April 10, 2024
a) That Staff Report SRPBS.24.007 be received for information purposes; b) That the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) be advised that Council supports the Settlement Offer dated March 26, 2024 submitted by Whitehorn…
For · 6–3 · Carried
Council Meeting March 27, 2024
a) That the investigation report from Suzanne Craig, Integrity Commissioner, dated March 4, 2024, titled “Formal Code of Conduct Complaint #01191023 Investigation Report of Committee of Adjustment Member John Li”, be…
For · 9–0 · Carried
Council Meeting March 27, 2024
a) That staff report SRPBS.24.021 regarding Notice of Intention to Designate 37 and 39 Centre Street West be received; b) That City Council state its intention to designate the properties at 37 and 39 Centre Street West…
For · 4–4 · Lost
Committee of the Whole March 20, 2024
a) That the presentation by Julia Smith, Urban Design/Heritage Planner, regarding Implications of Bill 23 to Heritage Designations, be received with thanks.
For · 6–3 · Carried
Special Council Meeting November 29, 2023
a) That Staff Report SRPBS.23.044, regarding Official Plan Amendment 18.5 Yonge and Carrville/16th Avenue Key Development Area, be received;
Against · 6–2 · Carried
Special Council Meeting November 29, 2023
a) That Staff Report SRPBS.23.045, regarding Official Plan Amendment 18.6 Village Local Centre, be received; b) That Council adopt Official Plan Amendment 18.6 (attached to SRPBS.23.045 as Appendix A), and that…
For · 5–3 · Carried
Special Council Meeting September 6, 2023
a) That staff report SRCM.23.14 be received for information; b) That the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) be advised: i. That Council supports the revised development proposal as outlined in staff report SRCM.23.14…
For · 9–0 · Carried
Council Meeting July 12, 2023
a) That staff report SRPI.23.063 regarding Community Pickleball Hub Planning be received; b) That staff be directed to prepare a 2025 Capital Budget request to initiate the Tennis and Pickleball Strategy;
For · 9–0 · Carried
Council Meeting July 12, 2023
a) That the revised Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications submitted by Sabella Ridge Estates Inc. for lands known as Part of Lots 53 and 54, Registered Plan 1931 (municipal addresses: 10684 and 10692…
Against · 6–3 · Carried
Council Meeting July 12, 2023
Whereas the Member of Council Events Policy establishes rules for all Council-led Events that ensure fairness, accountability and transparency;
For · 9–0 · Carried
Budget Committee of the Whole June 27, 2023
a) That staff report SRCFS.23.035 regarding the 2022 Development Charges, Cash in Lieu of Parkland and Community Benefits Charge Reserve Funds Statement, be received for information purposes;
For · 5–3 · Carried
Council Meeting May 10, 2023
a) That staff report SRCM.23.06 regarding the Richmond Hill Centre Secondary Plan be received; b) That Council adopt Official Plan Amendment 41, which constitutes the Richmond Hill Centre Secondary Plan (attached to May…
For · 9–0 · Carried

Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (4)

Capital Sustainability Steering CommitteeJune 4, 2024
Committee of the WholeFebruary 21, 2024
Special Council MeetingFebruary 13, 2024
Committee of the WholeOctober 4, 2023

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 104)

That the minutes of Council Meeting C#10-26 held on June 10, 2026, be adopted.
Council Meeting, June 24, 2026 · Carried
That the minutes of Special Council Meeting C#11-26 held on June 17, 2026, be adopted.
Council Meeting, June 24, 2026 · Carried
That the agenda be adopted as distributed by the Clerk with the following additions: a) Public Forum by Joyce Fox, SFCT Richmond Hill, regarding the decision of Council in relation to the Radio-Communication and Broadcasting Antenna System Application for 1124 Elgin Mills Road East - (Item 4.2); b) Correspondence received regarding the Events Strategy - (Item 15.5).
Council Meeting, June 10, 2026 · Carried
That clause d) of the main motion be amended to read as follows: “d) That proposed By-law 27-26 regarding Parking Regulation By- law, as amended (Municipal Code Chapter 1116), be
Council Meeting, May 27, 2026 · Referred
a) That staff report SRCFS.26.012 regarding 2025 Development Charges, Cash in Lieu of Parkland and Community Benefits Charge Reserve Funds Statement, be received; b) That the 2025 Development Charges, Cash in Lieu of Parkland and Community Benefits Charge Reserve Funds Statement be made available to the public on the City of Richmond Hill website as outlined in staff report SRCFS.26.012; and c) Th
Budget Committee of the Whole, May 12, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
a) That Staff Report SRPBS.26.026, be received; b) That the Ontario Land Tribunal be advised that Council does not support the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications submitted by Parkway Hotels and Convention Centre Inc. for lands known as Part of Blocks 1 and 7, Registered Plan 65M-2287 and Part of Lot 11, Concession 3, E.Y.S., City Files OPA-23-0003 and ZBLA-25-0018, for the prim
Committee of the Whole, May 6, 2026 · Carried
That the minutes of Council Meeting C#06-26 held on April 8, 2026, be adopted.
Council Meeting, April 22, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
a) That the presentation by Jody DeGagne, General Manager, Housing and Homelessness Services, and Gabriel Wong, Director, Housing Development and Asset Strategy, regarding York Region Housing Development Activity Update, be received with thanks.
Council Meeting, April 22, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
Whereas the City of Richmond Hill is committed to a transparent and inclusive democratic process that encourages all residents to participate in local governance; April 22, 2026 C#07-26 Whereas current Procedure By-law 125-23, as amended, require residents to provide their full name and residential address, which are published in public-facing online agendas and permanent digital archives; Whereas
Council Meeting, April 22, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
That the agenda be adopted as distributed by the Clerk with the following addition: a) Extracts - Heritage Richmond Hill Meeting HRH#03-26 held April 2, 2026 – (Item 11.5).
Committee of the Whole, April 15, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
That the agenda be adopted as distributed by the Clerk.
Council Meeting, March 11, 2026 · Carried
That the minutes of Council Public Meeting C#01-26 held on January 27, 2026, be adopted.
Council Meeting, February 11, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
That the minutes of Council Meeting C#02-26 held on January 28, 2026, be adopted.
Council Meeting, February 11, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
That the agenda be adopted as distributed by the Clerk.
Council Meeting, January 28, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
That By-law 160-25, A By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at this meeting, be passed.
Special Council Meeting, December 10, 2025 · Carried
That the minutes of Council Public Meeting C#32-15 held on November 25, 2025, be adopted.
Council Meeting, December 10, 2025 · Carried
That the minutes of Council Meeting C#33-25 held on November 26, 2025, be adopted.
Council Meeting, December 10, 2025 · Carried
a) That staff report SRCS.25.18 be received; b) That the West Beaver Creek Road Emergency Repairs be funded from the following funding sources: i) Transportation Repair and Replacement Reserve Fund in the amount of $4,437,854; ii) Sanitary Sewer Repair and Replacement Reserve Fund in the amount of $1,259,391; iii) Water Quality Protection Reserve Fund in the amount of $299,855; and December 3, 202
Committee of the Whole, December 3, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
That the agenda be adopted as distributed by the Clerk with the following additions: a) Delegation - Brian Chapnik, 110 Arnold Crescent, regarding Traffic Regulation Changes - (Item 14.1); b) Correspondence received regarding Traffic Regulation Changes - (Item 15.2).
Council Meeting, November 26, 2025 · Carried
That the following By-laws be approved: 18.1 By-law 75-25 - A By-law to Amend By-law 2523, as amended, of The Corporation of the former Township of Vaughan November 26, 2025 C#33-25 18.2 By-law 100-25 - A By-law to Amend Schedule "A", as amended, being Chapter 1126 of the City of Richmond Hill Municipal Code, relating to the Speed of Motor Vehicles 18.3 By-law 101-25 - A By-law to Amend Chapter 11
Council Meeting, November 26, 2025 · Carried
That the minutes of Council Public Meeting C#28-25 held October 28, 2025, be adopted.
Council Meeting, November 12, 2025 · Carried
That the minutes of Council Meeting C#29-25 held October 29, 2025, be adopted.
Council Meeting, November 12, 2025 · Carried
That the minutes of Council Meeting C#27-25 held on October 15, 2025, be adopted.
Council Meeting, October 29, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
a) That taxes amounting to $16,628.48 be written-off pursuant to the provisions of Section 357 of the Municipal Act, 2001; b) That taxes amounting to $84.39 be written-off 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.
Committee of the Whole, October 22, 2025 · Carried
Whereas, the Independent Electricity System Operator’s (IESO) Second Long-Term Request for Proposals (LT2 RFP) window will be the largest October 15, 2025 C#27-25 competitive electricity procurement to increase the Province’s electrical supply to meet identified needs emerging from 2029–2034; Whereas, the LT2 RFP will consider eligible energy projects from resources such as wind, solar, bioenergy,
Council Meeting, October 15, 2025 · Carried
That the minutes of Council Public Meeting C#23-25 held September 9, 2025 be adopted.
Council Meeting, September 24, 2025 · Carried
That the minutes of Council Meeting C#24-25 held September 10, 2025 be adopted.
Council Meeting, September 24, 2025 · Carried
a) That staff report SRIES.25.006 regarding the Micromobility Strategy, be received; b) That the 2025 Micromobility Strategy, Attachment 1 to staff report SRIES.25.006, be adopted; c) That the Active Transportation and Micromobility By-law 90-25, Attachment 2 to staff report SRIES.25.006, be enacted; d) That the Commissioner of Infrastructure and Engineering Services be delegated authority to opt
Committee of the Whole, September 17, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
That By-law 94-25, A By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at this meeting, be passed.
Council Meeting, September 10, 2025 · Carried
a) That staff report SRCFS.25.025 regarding 2024 Development Charges, Cash in Lieu of Parkland and Community Benefits Charge Reserve Funds Statement, be received; b) That the 2024 Development Charges, Cash in Lieu of Parkland and Community Benefits Charge Reserve Funds Statement be made available to the public on the City of Richmond Hill website as outlined in staff report SRCFS.25.025.
Budget Committee of the Whole, June 24, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
a) That the minutes of Heritage Richmond Hill meeting HRH#03-25 held April 3, 2025, be adopted.
Committee of the Whole, June 18, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
a) That staff report SRPBS.25.060 regarding Notice of Intention to Designate 317 Mill Street” be received; b) That City Council state its intention to designate the property at 317 Mill 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: 317 Mill Street included as Attachment “A” to
Committee of the Whole, June 18, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
a) That staff report SRPBS.25.062 regarding Notice of Intention to Designate 11901 Yonge Street be received; b) That City Council state its intention to designate the property at 11901 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: 11901 Yonge Street included as Attachmen
Committee of the Whole, June 18, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
a) That staff report SRPBS.25.063 regarding 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 Statement of Significance: 12125 Yonge Street included as Attachmen
Committee of the Whole, June 18, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
a) That staff report SRPBS.25.064 regarding Heritage Permit for 32 Richmond Street (William Harrison Rental House) be received; June 18, 2025 CW#10-25 b) That the heritage permit application to construct a rear addition and repair the William Harrison Rental House at 32 Richmond Street, as described in staff report SRPBS.25.064, be approved subject to the following condition: i. That the owner ent
Committee of the Whole, June 18, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
a) That staff report SRCM.25.10 regarding Health and Safety Water Stream and Play Your Court Grant Applications, be received; b) That for the City’s application to the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program – Health and Safety Water Stream (HSWS) for the South Richvale Valleyland Sewer Protection Project: i) Council endorse submission of the City’s funding application to HSWS; ii) Should the app
Committee of the Whole, June 18, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
a) That Staff Report SRS.25.04 regarding Conveyance of Easements from Peter and Celia Eftimovski and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) to facilitate the Maple Grove Avenue road extension, be received; b) That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute any and all documents and agreements as required including an Agreement of Purchase and Sale to implement the conveyance of eas
Committee of the Whole, June 18, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
a) That staff report SRIES.25.007 regarding Traffic Regulation Changes, be received; b) That the speed limit, parking, stopping and turn restriction regulation changes outlined in Staff Report SRIES.25.007, be approved; c) That By-law 64-25 (Attachment 4 to Staff Report SRIES.25.007) to amend the Speed Restrictions – Roads By-law, as amended (Municipal Code Chapter 1126) in order to reduce the spe
Committee of the Whole, June 18, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
That the following correspondence regarding Local Food and Agriculture in Richmond Hill, be received: 1. Gloria Marsh, York Region Environmental Alliance, dated June 16, 2025. 2. Morgan Sage, York Region Food Network, dated June 16, 2025.
Committee of the Whole, June 18, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
That the agenda be adopted as distributed by the Clerk with the following additions: a) Delegation from Beatrice Sohler, 125 Hall Street, regarding the Revised Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications submitted by Hall Street Development Corporation for 107 Hall Street - (Item 14.2); b) Delegation from Mauro Sirizzotti, 12 Mill Walk Court, regarding the Revised Official Plan and Zoni
Council Meeting, May 28, 2025 · Carried

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