Simon Cui
Councillor · seen 2022-11-21 to 2026-07-15 · served 2022–2026
302substantive motions movedof 215 meetings the minutes record them at
90procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
237substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
4meetings recorded absentof 215 they were on the record for
33–11recorded votes, for–againstrecorded votes are rare and a skewed sample
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Committee of the Whole July 8, 2026
For · 9–0 · Carrieda) 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.
Council Meeting May 27, 2026
For · 9–0 · Carrieda) 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.
Council Meeting May 27, 2026
For · 7–2 · Carrieda) 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.
Committee of the Whole May 6, 2026
For · 8–1 · Carrieda) 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…
Committee of the Whole April 1, 2026
For · 9–0 · CarriedWhereas 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);
Committee of the Whole April 1, 2026
For · 9–0 · CarriedWhereas, 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…
Committee of the Whole November 19, 2025
For · 9–0 · Carrieda) 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…
Committee of the Whole November 19, 2025
For · 8–1 · Carrieda) That the Member of Council Event Policy approved May 5, 2021 be repealed; b) That the Council Member Fundraising and Event Policy attached to staff report SRCS.25.11 as Attachment 1 be approved.
Committee of the Whole November 5, 2025
For · 8–0 · Carrieda) That the Member Motion submitted by Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola regarding Registration of AEDs with AED Foundation Ontario, be
Council Meeting October 15, 2025
For · 7–1 · CarriedWhereas, 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…
Council Meeting September 24, 2025
For · 9–0 · Carrieda) 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…
Council Meeting June 25, 2025
For · 7–2 · CarriedThat 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…
Council Meeting June 25, 2025
For · 9–0 · Carrieda) 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…
Committee of the Whole June 18, 2025
For · 7–2 · Carrieda) 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…
Council Meeting May 28, 2025
Against · 7–1 · Carrieda) 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…
Committee of the Whole April 16, 2025
For · 9–0 · Carrieda) 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.
Council Meeting March 26, 2025
For · 7–1 · CarriedWhereas in 1987 the original intention for starting construction on Hwy 407 was to relieve traffic congestion in the rapidly growing Greater Toronto Area (GTA);
Council Meeting February 26, 2025
For · 9–0 · Carrieda) 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.
Committee of the Whole November 6, 2024
For · 8–1 · Carrieda) 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…
Council Meeting October 23, 2024
For · 9–0 · Carrieda) 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 · 8–1 · Carried
Council Meeting October 9, 2024
For · 7–1 · CarriedWhereas, Council at its meeting on September 25, 2024 adopted a resolution in respect to Item 15.1.1 [SRCFS.24.037 - Recommendations for Capital Sustainability Steering Committee to Inform the 2025 Capital Budget…
Council Meeting October 9, 2024
For · 8–1 · Carrieda) 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…
Committee of the Whole October 2, 2024
Against · 2–5 · Losta) That staff report SRCFS.24.028 regarding Renewal and Support Services with GHD Digital to sustain the City Website be received;
Council Meeting September 25, 2024
For · 3–5 · Carried Unanimouslya) That Staff Report SRCFS.24.037 regarding the Recommendations for Capital Sustainability Steering Committee to Inform the 2025 Capital Budget and Forecast, be received;
Council Meeting September 25, 2024
Against · 7–1 · Carrieda) 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…
Council Meeting June 19, 2024
Against · 2–7 · LostWhereas, the Traffic Safety and Operations Strategy (TSOS) is a comprehensive set of traffic policies aimed at benefiting neighborhood communities by addressing traffic issues;
Committee of the Whole June 12, 2024
For · 7–2 · Carrieda) 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…
Committee of the Whole April 17, 2024
Against · 5–4 · Carrieda) 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…
Council Meeting April 10, 2024
Against · 6–3 · Carrieda) 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…
Council Meeting March 27, 2024
For · 9–0 · Carrieda) 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…
Council Meeting March 27, 2024
Against · 4–4 · Losta) 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…
Committee of the Whole March 20, 2024
For · 6–3 · Carrieda) That the presentation by Julia Smith, Urban Design/Heritage Planner, regarding Implications of Bill 23 to Heritage Designations, be received with thanks.
Special Council Meeting November 29, 2023
Against · 6–2 · Carrieda) That Staff Report SRPBS.23.044, regarding Official Plan Amendment 18.5 Yonge and Carrville/16th Avenue Key Development Area, be received;
Special Council Meeting November 29, 2023
Against · 5–3 · Carrieda) 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…
Special Council Meeting September 6, 2023
For · 9–0 · Carrieda) 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…
Council Meeting July 12, 2023
For · 9–0 · Carrieda) 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;
Council Meeting July 12, 2023
Against · 6–3 · Carrieda) 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…
Council Meeting July 12, 2023
For · 9–0 · CarriedWhereas the Member of Council Events Policy establishes rules for all Council-led Events that ensure fairness, accountability and transparency;
Budget Committee of the Whole June 27, 2023
Against · 5–3 · Carrieda) 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;
Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (4)
Council Public MeetingJune 24, 2025
Official Plan Update CommitteeMarch 4, 2025
Official Plan Update CommitteeSeptember 10, 2024
Audit CommitteeJune 20, 2023
Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 302)
That By-law 79-26, A By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at this meeting, be passed.
Council Meeting, July 15, 2026 · Carried
a) That the Zoning By-law Amendment and draft Plan of Subdivision applications submitted by Pinewalk Estates Inc. for lands municipally known as 263 Oxford Street, City Files ZBLA-25-0011 and SUB-25-0003 be approved, subject to the following: July 8, 2026 CW#10-26 i. that the subject lands be rezoned from Second Density Residential (R2) Zone to Fourth Density Residential (R4) Zone under By-law 252
Committee of the Whole, July 8, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
a) That the revised Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications submitted by Yonge MCD Inc. for lands municipally known as 0, 11014, 11034, 11044 and 11076 Yonge Street, 0, 47 and 59 Brookside Road, and 12 and 24 Naughton Drive, City Files OPA-24-0007, ZBLA-24-0013, be approved, subject to the following: i. That the Official Plan be amended to include the site-specific policie
Committee of the Whole, July 8, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
a) That staff report SRCFS.26.022 regarding the 2027 Capital and Operating Budget Strategy, be received; b) That Budget Committee of the Whole receive the proposed 2027 Budget Strategy and all comments be
Budget Committee of the Whole, June 23, 2026 · Referred
a) That the minutes of Heritage Richmond Hill meeting HRH#03-26 held April 2, 2026, be adopted.
Committee of the Whole, June 17, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
a) That staff report SRPBS.26.039, titled “Request to Remove 94 Elgin Mills Road West (City File D12-07180) from the Heritage Register”, be received; and b) That 94 Elgin Mills Road West be removed from the City of Richmond Hill’s Heritage Register.
Committee of the Whole, June 17, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
a) That staff report SRPBS.26.018 regarding Revised Heritage Grant Program, be received; b) That revisions to the Heritage Grant Program as outlined in staff report SRPBS.26.018 and the attached Draft-By-law, attached as Appendix “B” to staff report SRPBS.26.018, be approved; c) That the maximum matching grant allocation be increased from $5,000 to $15,000; d) That the annual operating budget for
Committee of the Whole, June 17, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
a) That the proposed name “Millstone Park” for the site described in staff report SRPBS.26.010, attached as Appendix A to staff report SRPBS.26.033, be granted final approval; b) That the proposed name “Meadowlark Park” for the site described in staff report SRPBS.26.010, attached as Appendix A to staff report SRPBS.26.033, be granted final approval.
Committee of the Whole, June 17, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
a) That staff report SRPBS.26.042 regarding a Street Naming Application submitted by 2706379 Ontario Limited (City File AA-24-0051) for the lands municipally known as 12600 Bayview Avenue be approved subject to the following: June 17, 2026 CW#09-26 i. That the proposed private street name Frederick Ludford Lane (P) be approved in accordance with staff report SRPBS.26.042; and, ii. That staff be di
Committee of the Whole, June 17, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
a) That staff report SRCM.26.11 regarding the Economic Development Mission to Germany, be received.
Committee of the Whole, June 17, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
That the correspondence regarding the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications submitted by 2747883 Ontario Inc. and 2753502 Ontario Inc. for 13572 and 13586 Bayview Avenue, be received as follows: 1. Fanak Fathi-Rad, 39 Grovepark Street, dated April 29, 2025. 2. Lilita Tannis, 25 Vanek Park Road, dated May 2, 2025. 3. Jocelyn Kim, 34 Pagoda Drive, dated May 2, 2025. 4. Glor
Committee of the Whole, June 17, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
That the additional correspondence regarding the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications submitted by 2747883 Ontario Inc. and 2753502 Ontario Inc. for 13572 and 13586 Bayview Avenue, be received as follows: 1. Howard A. Doughty, 10 Cheval Court, dated June 12, 2026. 2. Elena Smith, 10 Cheval Court, dated June 12, 2026. 3. Irene Hussar, 101 Snowy Meadow Avenue, dated June 1
Committee of the Whole, June 17, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
That the correspondence regarding the Draft Tennis and Pickleball Strategy, be received as follows: 1. Amy Tam, 28 Greenshire Street, dated June 15, 2026.
Committee of the Whole, June 17, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
a) That the Zoning By-Law Amendment and draft Plan of Subdivision applications submitted by 2867515 Ontario Inc. for lands municipally known as 282 and 292 Elgin Mills Road West, City Files D02-19018 and SUB-22-0004, be approved, subject to the following: i. that the subject lands be rezoned from “Residential Single Family Eight (R8) Zone” to “Residential Multiple Family One (RM1) Zone” with site-
Council Meeting, June 10, 2026 · Carried
That By-law 62-26, A By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at this meeting, be passed.
Council Meeting, June 10, 2026 · Carried
That the agenda be adopted as distributed by the Clerk with the following additions: a) Presentation by Ruth Rendon, Manager, Sustainability, and Derek Lau, Project Manager, Climate Change and Sustainable Development, regarding the Resilient Richmond Hill Program Progress Report - (Item 9.1); b) Delegation by Mark Jacobs, Biglieri Group, regarding the proposed Zoning By- law Amendment and Draft Pl
Committee of the Whole, June 3, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
a) That the Zoning By-Law Amendment and draft Plan of Subdivision applications submitted by 2867515 Ontario Inc. for lands municipally known as 282 and 292 Elgin Mills Road West, City Files D02-19018 and SUB-22-0004, be approved, subject to the following: i. that the subject lands be rezoned from “Residential Single Family Eight (R8) Zone” to “Residential Multiple Family One (RM1) Zone” with site-
Committee of the Whole, June 3, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
May 27, 2026 C#09-26 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 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 Chapt
Council Meeting, May 27, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
That the agenda be adopted as distributed by the Clerk.
Council Meeting, May 13, 2026 · Carried
a) That the Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendment applications submitted by Cor-Lots Developments Ltd. for lands municipally known as 11 Headdon Gate, City Files OPA-25-0003 and ZBLA-25-0005, be approved, subject to the following: i) that the Official Plan be amended to permit a private school use with one (1) access point on the subject lands, as outlined in Appendix “A” to Staff Report SRPBS
Committee of the Whole, May 6, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
That By-law 40-26, A By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at this meeting, be passed.
Council Meeting, April 8, 2026 · Carried
That the agenda be adopted as distributed by the Clerk with the following additions: a) Delegation by Chris Sung, 23 Luba Avenue, regarding the Draft Richmond Green Revitalization Master Plan - (Item 10.1); b) Delegation by Igor Tsinovoy, 38 Cozens Drive, regarding the Draft Richmond Green Revitalization Master Plan - (Item 10.2); c) Delegation by Xiaoying Piao, 253 Selwyn Road, regarding the Draf
Committee of the Whole, April 1, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
a) That the minutes of Heritage Richmond Hill meeting HRH#01-26 held January 15, 2026, be adopted.
Committee of the Whole, April 1, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
a) That Staff Report SRPBS.26.005 titled "Notice of Intention to Designate 10030 Yonge Street” be received; April 1, 2026 CW#04-26 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
Committee of the Whole, April 1, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
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
Committee of the Whole, April 1, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
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
Committee of the Whole, April 1, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
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
Committee of the Whole, April 1, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
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
Committee of the Whole, April 1, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
a) That staff report SRCM.26.08, regarding the Housing Accelerator Fund Second Annual Update, be received.
Committee of the Whole, April 1, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
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.
Committee of the Whole, April 1, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
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 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).
Committee of the Whole, April 1, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
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: April 1, 2026 CW#04-26 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
Committee of the Whole, April 1, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
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.
Committee of the Whole, April 1, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
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.
Committee of the Whole, April 1, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
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.
Committee of the Whole, April 1, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
That By-law 30-26, A By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at this meeting, be passed.
Council Meeting, February 25, 2026 · Carried
That the agenda be adopted as distributed by the Clerk.
Committee of the Whole, February 18, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
a) That the minutes from Economic Development Committee meeting EDC#01-24 held October 15, 2024, be adopted.
Council Meeting, February 11, 2026 · Carried
a) That the minutes of Heritage Richmond Hill meeting HRH#05-25 held July 3, 2025, be adopted.
Council Meeting, February 11, 2026 · Carried
In the record
211meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
0conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
2,498votes in 2022Local Councillor
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- Motions moved is not a measure of effectiveness. Who moves a motion is often a seat convention or a committee role, and the member who does the work on a file is frequently not the one who reads it out.
- Nobody is ranked against anybody. These figures are counted against this member's own meetings and are never totalled or compared.
- Absence is not explained. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why. Illness, a declared conflict and a family emergency all appear the same way.
- What was said is not here. This record reads the minutes, which record decisions, not debate.
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