That the agenda be adopted as distributed by the Clerk.
a) That staff report SRCS.26.06 regarding Events Strategy, be received; b) That the Events Strategy attached to staff report SRCS.26.06 as Appendix 1, be endorsed; c) That all comments on the proposed new City Events be
a) That staff report SRIES.26.003 regarding Traffic Regulation Changes, be received; b) That Council approve the speed limit, parking, stopping and turn restriction regulation changes outlined in staff report SRIES.26.003; c) That proposed By-law 26-26, attached as Attachment 6 to staff report SRIES.26.003, be enacted to amend the Speed Restrictions - Roads By- law, as amended (Municipal Code Chap
That the agenda be adopted as distributed by the Clerk.
Whereas individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities often experience a significant reduction in structured supports and programming upon reaching adulthood, particularly after the age of 21; and Whereas many of these individuals remain reliant on aging parents or caregivers, creating growing concern among families regarding long-term housing, care, and quality of life; and Whereas
a) That staff report SRCFS.26.011 regarding Amendment to the Infrastructure Funding Policy be received; b) That the updated Infrastructure Funding Policy attached as Appendix “A” to staff report SRCFS.26.011 be approved; and c) That the Infrastructure Funding Policy be declared an Administrative Policy under the 2025 Policy Development Framework.
That By-law 45-26, A By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at this meeting, be passed.
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 Whereas Disc Golf cours
a) That staff report SRIES.26.002 regarding the 2025 Municipal Infrastructure Assumption Summary under Delegated Authority, be received.
a) That Staff Report SRPBS.26.001 regarding the Yonge Street and Garden Avenue Gateway Lighting Feature be received; and b) That staff report back to Council at a future Council meeting on proposed lighting and signage enhancements for the Dave Barrow Civic Square, including associated funding.
Whereas the Province of Ontario has announced its intention to modernize and consolidate Ontario’s Conservation Authorities to improve efficiency, consistency, and service delivery; and Whereas the City of Richmond Hill is located within the Ontario Greenbelt, the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan area, and the Rouge River watershed, where flood protection, environmental protection, and develop
Whereas in newly developed subdivisions, the responsibility for winter maintenance, including snow clearing on roads and sidewalks, rests with the developer and not the municipality; Whereas residents in these subdivisions have raised concerns that snow clearing is not being
a) That staff report SRCM.26.07 regarding York Region Municipalities Insurance Pool Program, be received; b) That Council approve the City of Richmond Hill’s participation in the York Region Municipalities Insurance Pool; c) That Council direct the Treasurer to negotiate and, if negotiations are successful, recommend for execution all required agreements with the Town of East Gwillimbury, Town of
That the following clause of the motion be amended to read as follows: Staff be directed to provide a memorandum outlining the following: - The number of high-water bill inquiries received over the past three to five years related to undetected leaks; - The average financial impact per occurrence; - Existing relief mechanisms currently available (e.g. payment plans, fee waivers); and - A high-leve
That the following By-laws be approved: 18.1 By-law 3-26 - A By-Law to assume above and belowground municipal services. 18.2 By-law 9-26 - A By-Law to Assign Names to Certain Private Roads 18.3 By-law 12-26 - A By-Law to Amend By-law 93-25, as amended, of The Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill 18.4 By-law 13-26 - A By-law to Amend By-law 128-04, as amended, and By- law 55-15, as amended, of
February 25, 2026 C#04-26 a) That the resignation of Dariush Ebrahimi as Director of the Village of Richmond Hill Business Improvement Area (BIA) Board of Management be received; and b) That, as recommended by the Village of Richmond Hill Business Improvement Area (BIA) Board of Management at its meeting held on February 12, 2026, Sameul Sanglakhi be appointed Director of the Village of Richmond H
a) That staff report SRIES.26.002 regarding the 2025 Municipal Infrastructure Assumption Summary under Delegated Authority, be received.
Whereas the Province of Ontario has announced its intention to modernize and consolidate Ontario’s Conservation Authorities to improve efficiency, consistency, and service delivery; and Whereas the City of Richmond Hill is located within the Ontario Greenbelt, the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan area, and the Rouge River watershed, where flood protection, environmental protection, and develop
That the agenda be adopted as distributed by the Clerk.
Whereas Council enacted Resolution SRCM.21.12 that required Regional Councillor Perrelli to provide full reimbursement to the City for the (four-day) Enviro Day event such that no taxpayer dollars will be used to cover the amount owing of $139,623.30; And Whereas Mr. Perrelli has brought an Application for a declaration that the Resolution is illegal since it imposes a personal indebtedness on him
Whereas commemorative crosswalks provide a meaningful and visible way for municipalities to celebrate and honour important community values, events, and groups; and Whereas many Ontario municipalities, including Peterborough, Kingston, and St. Catharines, have introduced commemorative crosswalks as public expressions of remembrance, respect, and inclusion; and Whereas in 2025, the City of Richmond
That the agenda be adopted as distributed by the Clerk.
a) That the report from KPMG LLP regarding Audit Strategy for the year ended December 31, 2025 Audit, be received.
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 year, subject to all applicable administrative controls, pre- approval requirements, financial protocols, and reporting obligations outlined in the Member of Council Expense Policy
a) That staff report SRCS.25.11 regarding Member of Council Events be received; b) That the new Festivals and Events Strategy include a recommendation for the phase-in of a minimum of four new City Events using existing staff resources.
That the agenda be adopted as distributed by the Clerk with the following addition: a) Delegation received regarding the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment Application submitted by Daljit Singh and Amir Shahcheraghi for 123 Lawrence Avenue and 186 and 192 Major Mackenzie Drive East.
Whereas local communities must adapt to the impacts of climate change and, conversely, take responsibility and concrete action to mitigate their contributions to greenhouse gas (“GHG”) emissions and climate change; Whereas Richmond Hill’s Community Energy and Emissions Plan (CEEP) outlines actions and opportunities to reduce our community’s GHG emissions; Whereas large scale animal agriculture is
That the agenda be adopted as distributed by the Clerk with the following additions: October 22, 2025 CW#14-25 a) Delegation from Lauren Capilongo, Malone Given Parsons Ltd., regarding Background Report and Draft Land Use Options for the Development of the East Beaver Creek Secondary Plan – (Item 10.1); b) Delegation from Vincent Ching, on behalf of YRSCC 972 and YRSCC 1008 Board of Directors, reg
Whereas local communities must adapt to the impacts of climate change and, conversely, take responsibility and concrete action to mitigate their contributions to greenhouse gas (“GHG”) emissions and climate change; Whereas Richmond Hill’s Community Energy and Emissions Plan (CEEP) outlines actions and opportunities to reduce our community’s GHG emissions; Whereas large scale animal agriculture is
That the agenda be adopted as distributed by the Clerk with the following addition: a) Correspondence from Bryan Purcell, The Atmospheric Fund, dated October 14, 2025, regarding the Member Motion submitted by Councillor Shiu with respect to Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) Second Long-Term Request for Proposals (LT2) Municipal Support Confirmation - 25 Mural Street, Richmond Hill – (
a) That the presentation by Phoebe Chow, Manager, Policy, regarding an Official Plan Update - Project Status and Overview of Proposed Changes, be received with thanks.
a) That the City initiated Comprehensive Zoning By-law, City Files MZBA-23-0001 and MZBA-25-0001 to implement a Zoning By-law regarding the following “Areas Affected by the Comprehensive Zoning By-law”: Centres and Corridors (Richmond Hill Centre, Yonge Street and Carrville/16th Avenue Key Development Area, Yonge Street and Bernard Avenue Key Development Area, Village Local Centre, Newkirk Local C
That the agenda be adopted as distributed by the Clerk with the following addition: a) Correspondence received regarding the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision Applications submitted by Pinewalk Estates Inc. for 263 Oxford Crescent – (Item 4.1.1). b) Delegations received regarding the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision Applications submitted
a) That staff report SRCFS.25.014 regarding Capital Project Financial Status Report, be received; b) That all capital projects listed in Appendix “A” to staff report SRCFS.25.014: i. Be closed; ii. Projects with a net surplus of $2.22 million be returned to sources as identified; and c) That Budget and Funding Adjustments in the net amount of $0.66 million additional draws from reserves and reserv
a) That staff report SRCFS.25.029 regarding the implementation of a new Procedure By-law effective September 1, 2025, be received; b) That the New Procurement By-law 76-25, attached as Appendix A to staff report SRCFS.25.029, with an effective date of September 1, 2025, be approved; c) That By-law 77-25, being a By-law to amend Financial Control By-law 114-16, attached as Appendix B to staff repor
a) That the minutes of Heritage Richmond Hill Meeting HRH#02-25 held March 6, 2025, be adopted.
a) That Staff Report SRPBS.25.032 be received; b) That a Heritage Grant in the amount of $5,000 be approved towards the cost of repairing the front porch of the property located at 11 Station Road (designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act), as outlined in SRPBS.25.032; c)That a Heritage Grant in the amount of $2,600 be approved towards the cost of emergency structural repairs to the pro
a) That staff report SRPBS.25.035 titled, “Heritage Permit for 18 Arnold Crescent (William Pugsley House)” be received; b) That the heritage permit application to construct an addition to the William Pugsley House at 18 Arnold Crescent, as described in Staff Report SRPBS.25.035, be approved subject to the following condition: i. That the owner enter into a Heritage Conservation Agreement containin
a) That staff report SRCM.25.06, regarding the Housing Accelerator Fund First Annual Update, be received; b) That the resolution of Ontario Big City Mayors’ Caucus made on February 7, 2025, attached as Appendix B to SRCM.25.06 be endorsed, calling on the federal Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities to work with municipalities who received Housing Accelerator Funding (HAF) to underst
a) That staff report SRCFS.25.015 be received; b) That the Policy Development Framework (Attachment A to Staff Report SRCFS.25.015) (the “2025 Policy Development Framework”) be approved. c) That the Policies listed in Table 1 of Attachment B to Staff Report SRCFS.25.015, which were previously approved by Council, be deemed Administrative Policies under the 2025 Policy Development Framework. d) Tha