Council Meeting

That the following be added to the agenda as an emergency or time sensitive matter: a) Time Sensitive Member Motion - Councillor Muench - City of Richmond Hill to Commit Aerial Spraying for Caterpillar Control

That the agenda be adopted as distributed by the Clerk with the following changes: a) Item 13.6 - SRPI.21.052 - Request for Endorsement - Affordable Housing Strategy -

That the minutes of Council Public Meeting C#28-21 held on June 2, 2021 be adopted.

That the minutes of Council Meeting C#29-21 held on June 9, 2021 be adopted.

That the minutes of Special Council Meeting C#30-21 held on June 9, 2021 be adopted.

a) That the presentation by Dr. Patricia McCarney, President and CEO, World Council on City Data (WCCD), to award the City’s Year 2 ISO 37120 Platinum Certification, be received with thanks.

a) That the presentation by presentation by Altaf Stationwala, Mackenzie Health President and CEO, regarding an update on continued enhanced care at Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital and at Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital during the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, be received with thanks.

a) That the minutes of Heritage Richmond Hill meeting HRH#03-21 held May 4, 2021 be adopted.

a) That the minutes of Youth Action Committee meeting RHYAC#08-21 held June 9, 2021 be approved.

a) That the following 18 locations be approved for the installation of pole- mounted speed radar board signs as part of the annual Radar Message Board program: I. Sunset Beach Road (Park Crescent to Park Crescent) II. Puccini Drive (Aida Place to Kent Matthew Street) III. Bond Crescent (Glenn Street to Littleside Street) IV. Woodstone Avenue (Florentine Crescent to Devonsleigh Boulevard) V. Jefferson Forest Drive (Wings View Gate to Arden Valley Street) VI. Crosby Avenue (Osiris Drive to Newkirk Road) VII. Weldrick Road (Montclair Road to Highview Crescent) VIII. Shirley Drive (Grover Hill Avenue to Futura Avenue) IX. Princeton Avenue (Sun Valley Drive to Manorheights Street/Sapphire Drive) X. Rothbury Road (Mayan Avenue to Ridgestone Drive/Tentone Court) XI. Mill Street (Libby Boulevard/Bridgeport Street to Wood Lane/Trench Street) XII. Canyon Hill Avenue (Shaftsbury Avenue to Palomino Drive/Gracedale Drive) June 23, 2021 C#32-21 XIII. Yongehurst Road (Kersey Crescent to Yonge Street) XIV. Oak Avenue (Pearson Avenue to Yonge Street) XV. Roosevelt Drive (Denham Drive to Pearson Avenue) XVI. Northern Heights Drive (Vanity Crescent to Vanity Crescent) XVII. Weldrick Road East (Hanover Court/Bothfield Street to Lawson Court) XVIII. Red Maple Road (Colston Court to 16th Avenue)

a) That, upon the written recommendation of the Commissioner of Planning and Infrastructure, the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an Amending Subdivision Agreement with Sedgewick Property Inc. to include external municipal servicing to facilitate additional lot development within Subdivision File 19T-03019; b) That Parts 2, 5, 6 and 7 on Plan 65R-37780 be established as public highway to become part of Longworth Avenue; c) That Parts 1 and 4 on Plan 65R-37780 be established as public highway to become part of Tempel Street.

a) That staff report SRPI.21.074 regarding Speed Limit Review for a Number of City Streets be received; b) That By-law 70-21, attached as Attachment 1 to staff report SRPI.21.074, be enacted to amend Schedule “A” of Municipal Code June 23, 2021 C#32-21 Chapter 1126 in order to reduce the speed limit on a number of City of Richmond Hill roads to 40 km/hour. c) That York Regional Police be advised of the new reduced posted speed limits and be requested to provide enforcement along the roads as resources permit.

a) That staff report SRPI.21.067 be

a) That Council receive staff report SRPI.21.055 regarding Request for Comments – York Region Official Plan Update Policy Directions; b) That City Council endorse the comments on the Region’s proposed policy directions set out in SRPI.21.055, and in doing so, that Council also advise the Region of the following: i. That Council requests that the Region expand the Bathurst and Highway 7 Major Transit Station Area boundary to include additional lands to the north, as set out in Map 1 to this report (SRPI.21.055), and for the principle reasons set out in the report; ii. That Council request that the Region require local municipalities to identify resident-to-job target ratios for MTSA’s in local Official Plans and that these target ratios are guided by the Region’s MTSA analysis endorsed by Regional Council in September 2020, to ensure that an appropriate mix of residential and non-residential development is achieved based on the local context of each MTSA area; June 23, 2021 C#32-21 iii. That Council reiterates its request for the Region to approve the conversion of employment lands within the southeastern part of the Beaver Creek Business Park, as shown on Map 3 to this report (SRPI.21.055), for mixed-use development and exclude the lands from the Region’s proposed Regional employment area designation mapping for the reasons previously set out by the City in staff report SRPRS.20.003; iv. That the Region consider providing direction in the ROP regarding cross-jurisdictional is

a) That staff report SRPI.21.072 be received for information purposes; b) That the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) be advised that Council does not support the proposed Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan applications submitted by 2706379 Ontario Limited for lands known as Block 226, Plan 65M-3802 (Municipal Address: 12600 Bayview Avenue), City Files D01-19004, D02-19021 and D06-20041, for the reasons discussed at the June 23, 2021 Council meeting, including that Council continues to support the appropriateness of the currently in place Official Plan and Zoning for the subject lands; June 23, 2021 C#32-21 c) That the City Solicitor be authorized to retain any such external experts as deemed necessary for the purpose of defending Council’s position; d) That appropriate City staff be directed to appear at the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal in support of Council’s position concerning the subject applications. A recorded vote was taken: In favour: (5): Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli, Councillor Muench, Councillor Chan, Councillor Liu, Councillor Beros Opposed: (3): Councillor West, Councillor Cilevitz, Acting Mayor DiPaola

a) That staff be directed to research and consult with Indigenous communities to develop a Richmond Hill Land Acknowledgement Statement. A recorded vote was taken: In favour: (6): Councillor Muench, Councillor West, Councillor Chan, Councillor Cilevitz, Acting Mayor DiPaola, Councillor Liu Opposed: (2): Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli, Councillor Beros

a) That staff report SRCS.21.10 regarding a Fence By-law amendment for 99 Westwood Lane be received; b) That the Fence By-law 140-90 (Municipal Code Chapter 973) be amended via approval of By-law 86-21, to permit 1.82 metre (6 foot) high decorative metal fencing with stone pillar support structures in the front yards of lots on Westwood Lane between 73 Westwood Lane and 108 Westwood Lane, and on Denham Drive.

a) That staff report SRCS.21.12 regarding amendments to the Refreshment Vehicle Licensing By-law be received; b) That By-law 89-21 (Attachment 1 to staff report SRCS.21.12) be enacted to amend the Refreshment Vehicle Licensing By-law 194-05 (Municipal Code Chapter 875).

a) That Council reconsider its decision that a portion of the non- competitive acquisition costs, previously awarded to SAP Canada Inc. for a total acquisition value of $1,678,000,exclusive of taxes, be awarded to Concur Technologies Inc., a corporation fully owned by SAP Canada Inc. This portion amounts to $257,000, exclusive of taxes; b) That Council reconsider its decision that a portion of the non- competitive acquisition costs, previously awarded to SAP Canada Inc. for a total acquisition value of $1,678,000, exclusive of taxes, be awarded to the same vendor, SAP Canada Inc. for a total of $1,421,000 exclusive of taxes; c) That Council reconsider its decision 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).

a) That the correspondence from Tina Cotrupi, 82 Wright Street, dated June 18, 2021, regarding the Member Motion submitted by Councillor Muench regarding Executive Staff Pay Increases, be received.

That the correspondence regarding the Member Motion submitted by Councillor Muench regarding Mayor Dave Barrow Return be received: a) Carol Davidson, 25 Green Meadow Crescent, dated June 21, 2021; b) Scott Thompson, 104 Baker Avenue, dated June 22, 2021.

a) That the correspondence from Sridhar Methuku, 257 Harris Avenue, dated June 22, 2021, regarding the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment and Revised Draft Plan of Subdivision Applications submitted by Country Wide Homes (Jefferson) Inc. and Giuseppina Brunetta for 30 Beech Avenue, 211, 223, 235, 251, 273, 291 and 305 Jefferson Sideroad, and 196, 210, 226, 234, 246, 260, 276 and 288 Harris Avenue, be received.

WHEREAS Richmond Hill residents expect their government to be open and transparent; WHEREAS the residents of Richmond Hill elect City Council to make decisions on their behalf as they can hold them accountable; WHEREAS many important decisions are presently being made by staff; WHEREAS many of these decisions including increased pay for executive staff are currently being made by the City Manager without the knowledge or final approval of Council; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that: a) The delegated authority to increase pay for City staff in positions at the Director level or above be brought to Council before approval; b) Any pay increases which have been awarded to staff at the Director or Commissioner level within the past 12 months be brought to the next Council meeting for review and possible action; c) A workshop for Council regarding pay increases, its policies and any implications take place within 6 months. A recorded vote was taken: In favour: (5): Councillor Muench, Councillor Chan, Councillor Liu, Councillor Beros, Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli Opposed: (3): Councillor West, Councillor Cilevitz, Acting Mayor DiPaola

WHEREAS at the February 24, 2021 Council meeting, Mayor Dave Barrow brought forward a time-sensitive motion asking Council for a medical leave of absence; June 23, 2021 C#32-21 WHEREAS Council granted Mayor Dave Barrow the extended leave of absence by passing a Resolution (Item 15.1) which was confirmed by Confirming By-law 29-21 (“Mayor Barrow’s Medical Leave of Absence Resolution”); WHEREAS it has been 4 months since the Mayor began his leave of absence; WHEREAS Mayor Dave Barrow has sent an email to Council stating that “The medical treatments I've been receiving have been going well and at this time I'm hopeful that I will be able to return to work at the end of the summer,” WHEREAS Mayor Dave Barrow was recently photographed by Metroland photographer Steve Somerville (Attachment 1) having breakfast at the 3 Coins Open Kitchen restaurant patio on June 11, the first day for patio reopening in the province; WHEREAS Mayor Dave Barrow looked in fine health and was very talkative according to Metroland photographer Steve Somerville, who saw and talked to the Mayor; WHEREAS rescinding Mayor Barrow’s Medical Leave of Absence Resolution would give Mayor Dave Barrow a further 3 months absence before needing to attend a Council meeting; WHEREAS a new By-law asking for a further medical leave of absence could be introduced should it be necessary; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the resolution granting Mayor Barrow Medical Leave of Absence, passed at the February 24, 2021 Council meeti

Whereas, The City of Richmond Hill (March 10, 2021), achieved international recognition for leadership in maintaining and growing its urban forests and named “the Tree City of the World”, one of only 15 cities in Canada (120 in the world) to receive this honour; and Whereas, The City of Richmond Hill has a strong foundation of urban forest management with many programs, by-laws & planting initiatives that help manage, protect and grow trees on public and private property and recently launched its first Urban Forest Management Plan (2020-2040), which strengthens our ability to preserve and enhance 2.6 million trees and shrubs; and Whereas, our urban canopy and forests beautify the scenery and also represent an important investment in our environment, human health and are vital to our overall quality of life; and Whereas, TD Economists estimate that urban trees are valued at about $700 per tree; and Whereas, our neighborhoods, especially in heavy tree canopy areas (Lake Wilcox, parks, and trail networks) have been plagued with a heavy concentration of Gypsy Moth infestation in 2021; and Whereas, each Gypsy Moth is capable of laying up to100,000 eggs each which will make the current infestation even worse in 2022 if action is not taken; and Whereas, the City of Richmond Hill last sprayed for the Gypsy Moth and Cankerworms in 2018 with success which provided temporary relief; and Whereas, our tree canopy MUST be protected with intervention; and Whereas, many municipalities have e

That the following By-laws be approved: By-law 32-21 - A By-law to Establish an Area Specific Development Charges By- law for the City of Richmond Hill (Bayview North East Development Area) By-law 33-21 - A By-law to Establish an Area Specific Development Charges By- law for the City of Richmond Hill (Headford - Excluding Storm Development Area) By-law 34-21 - A By-Law to Amend By-Law 47-19, being a By-law to Enact a City-Wide Development Charges By-Law for the City of Richmond Hill By-law 57-21 - A By-law to establish lands as public highway By-law 70-21 - A By-law to amend Schedule “A”, as amended, being Chapter 1126 of the City of Richmond Hill Municipal Code By-law 81-21 - A By-law to Amend By-law 2325-68, as amended, of the former Township of Markham and By-law 55-15, as amended, of The Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill By-law 86-21 - A By-Law to amend By-law 140-90 of the Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill for the regulation of the height and description of fences, being Chapter 973 of the Municipal Code June 23, 2021 C#32-21 By-law 89-21 - A By-Law to amend By-law 194-05 of the Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill for the licensing of refreshment vehicles, as amended, being Chapter 875 of the Municipal Code

That Council moved into closed session: a) To consider personal matters about identifiable individuals, including municipal or local board employees, with respect to the citizen appointment process for the Youth Action Committee pursuant to Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001; b) To consider matters related to the receiving of advice that is subject to: solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; and related to litigation affecting the municipality before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice - Divisional Court, Court File Nos. 196/19 and 1230/20 and Ontario Superior Court - Court File No. CV-19- 00139652-0000, The Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill et al. ats. Karen Cilevitz (Section 239(2)(e) and (f) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25). A recorded vote was taken: In favour: (4): Acting Mayor DiPaola, Councillor West, Councillor Liu, Councillor Chan Opposed: (2): Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli, Councillor Beros Absent: (2): Councillor Cilevitz, Councillor Muench