The Richmond Hill Record

Committee of the Whole

October 2, 2024

Who was there

Present (8): Godwin Chan, Simon Cui, Carol Davidson, Joe DiPaola, Castro Liu, Micheal Shiu, Scott Thompson, David West

Absent (1): Karen Cilevitz

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (10 motions)

6 carried, 4 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the agenda be adopted as distributed by the Clerk with the following additions: a) Delegation by Vincent Ching, 9017 Leslie Street, on behalf of York Region Standard Condominium Corporation #972 and #1008, regarding Completion of Comprehensive Official Plan Update and Secondary Plan Approach - (Item 10.1); b) Delegation by Lauren Capilongo, Malone Given Parsons Ltd., on behalf of Parkway Hotels and Convention Centre Inc., 650 Hwy 7 East Inc., and 9005 Leslie Street Inc., regarding Completion of Comprehensive Plan Update and Secondary Approach - (Item 10.2); c) Correspondence from Kathleen Wong, 169 Parkston Court, dated September 27, 2024, regarding Animal Regulation By-laws Review Key Findings and Directions - (Item 11.7).
Moved by Councillor Cui
Carried Unanimously
a) That Council endorse the City’s submission of applications to the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF) for the following: i) Stream 1 application for Repair and Rehabilitation Projects – Lake Wilcox Park Playground and Splash Pad Resurfacing Project; and ii) Stream 2 application for New Builds – Brickworks Park Revitalization Project; b) That should one or both of the City’s Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund grant applications be successful, Council approve: i) That the Lake Wilcox Park Playground and Splash Pad Resurfacing Project proceed with a $395,700 budget, with approximately $197,850 to be funded from the Provincial CSRIF, and the remaining City portion to be funded from appropriate funding sources, as determined by the Treasurer; ii) That the Brickworks Park Revitalization Project proceed with a $2,000,000 budget, with approximately $1,000,000 to be funded from the Provincial CSRIF, and the remaining City portion to be funded from appropriate funding sources, as determined by the Treasurer. October 2, 2024 CW#13-24
Moved by Councillor Shiu
Carried Unanimously
October 2, 2024 CW#13-24 That consideration of SRPBS.24.078 regarding Completion of Comprehensive Official Plan Update and Secondary Plan Approach be
Moved by Mayor West
Deferred
a) That Staff Report SRPBS.24.101 with respect to the development proposal by Mon Sheong Foundation for the lands known as Block 5, Registered Plan 65M-4807 (Municipal Addresses 187 and 189 Vogell Road), City File SP-24-0018, be received; and, b) That upon the written recommendation of the Commissioner of Planning and Building Services, the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a Development Agreement and any further agreements or documentation as may be necessary between the City of Richmond Hill and Mon Sheong Foundation under Section 47 (4.4) of the Planning Act for the subject lands.
Moved by Councillor Shiu
Carried Unanimously
a) That staff report SRCFS.24.028 regarding Renewal and Support Services with GHD Digital to sustain the City Website be received; b) That the sole source renewal of the City website (RichmondHill.ca) hosting license, maintenance and support be awarded non-competitively to GHD Digital (Canada) Limited for a contract duration of an initial term of two (2) years which may be extended for up to three (3) one (1) year optional terms, and a cost not exceeding $279,300 exclusive of taxes, pursuant to Appendix “B” Part I, Section (c) of the Procurement By-law No. 113-16 in order to ensure compatibility with existing GHD Digital (Canada) Limited software used and maintained by the City of Richmond Hill staff; and October 2, 2024 CW#13-24 c) That the Commissioner of Corporate and Financial Services, and upon the recommendations of the Chief Information Officer, be authorized to execute any necessary documentation to effect the contract(s).
Moved by Mayor West
Lost
In favour (2): Councillor DiPaola, Councillor Chan · Opposed (5): Councillor Thompson, Councillor Cui, Councillor Shiu, Councillor Liu, Councillor Davidson
a) That Staff Report SRCFS.24.041 regarding the 2025 Council and Committee Meeting Schedule be received; and b) That the proposed 2025 Council and Committee meeting schedule as set out in Appendix ‘A’ to staff report SRCFS.24.041 be approved.
Moved by Mayor West
Carried
a) That staff report SRCS.24.13 regarding the City’s Animal Regulation By-laws be received; b) That all comments on the key directions and draft Responsible Pet Ownership and Animal Regulation By-law be
Moved by Councillor Cui
Referred
October 2, 2024 CW#13-24 a) That the correspondence from Kathleen Wong, 169 Parkston Court, dated September 27, 2024, regarding Animal Regulation By-laws Review Key Findings and Directions, be received.
Moved by Mayor West
Carried
Whereas, Richmond Hill was chosen as the first location in Canada to have an electric vehicle charging station with a digital billboard; Whereas, the City of Richmond Hill owns several locations across the city suitable for additional electric vehicle charging stations; Whereas, the placement of these charging stations on city property presents an opportunity for revenue generation and a chance to promote city initiatives; Whereas, Jolt charging locations offer a unique combination of electric vehicle charging and digital billboards; Now Therefore Be It Resolved: That the appropriate City of Richmond Hill staff report back to the October 16th Committee of the Whole with a strategy on how Richmond Hill can enter into an agreement with Jolt to install electric vehicle charging billboards on city property at multiple locations. A recorded vote was taken: In favour: (2): Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola, Regional and Local Councillor Chan Opposed: (5): Councillor Thompson, Councillor Cui, Councillor Shiu, Councillor Liu, Councillor Davidson Absent: (2): Mayor West, Councillor Cilevitz
Moved by Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola
Lost
That the meeting be adjourned.
Moved by Regional and Local Councillor Chan
Carried Unanimously

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