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 (18 motions)
17 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
a) That consideration of the Member Motion submitted by Mayor West regarding Strengthening Safety Measures Around Child-Centered Facilities, be added to the agenda as a Time Sensitive matter.
Moved by Mayor West
Carried Unanimously
That the agenda be adopted as distributed by the Clerk with the following additions: a) Additional correspondence received regarding the Comprehensive Zoning By- law Project - City of Richmond Hill - (Item 11.10); b) Correspondence received regarding the Micromobility Strategy – (Item 11.11); c) Correspondence received regarding the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By- law Amendment Applications - Norfolk Development Inc. for 162, 166, 170, 174, 178 and 182 Norfolk Avenue - (Item 11.12); d) Emergency/Time Sensitive Matters - Member Motion submitted by Mayor West regarding Strengthening Safety Measures Around Child-Centered Facilities – (Item 13.1).
Moved by Mayor West
Carried Unanimously
a) That the presentation by Frank Suppa, Director, Infrastructure Planning and Development Engineering, and Adam Rosenfield, WSP, regarding the Micromobility Strategy, be received with thanks.
Moved by Councillor Cilevitz
Carried Unanimously
a) That the minutes of Heritage Richmond Hill meeting HRH#04-25 held June 5, 2025, be adopted.
Moved by Mayor West
Carried Unanimously
a) That staff report SRCM.25.12 regarding Delegated Authority Summer Recess Accounting be received for information.
Moved by Mayor West
Carried Unanimously
a) That the timing for Area Specific Development Charge payments for Subdivision File 19T-88001 Phase 2 be
Moved by Mayor West
Deferred
a) That staff report SRCFS.25.035 regarding the 2026 Council and Committee Meeting Schedule be received; b) That the proposed 2026 Council and Committee meeting schedule as set out in Appendix ‘A’ to staff report SRCFS.25.035 be approved.
Moved by Mayor West
Carried Unanimously
That the main motion be amended by adding the following additional clause: f) That staff be directed to explore how the City can best leverage boulevard areas on regional roads, and report back as part of the trail study on including additional infrastructure and/or safe shared pedestrian micromobility infrastructure. Amendment
Moved by Mayor West
Carried Unanimously
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 the City of Richmond Hill into Ontario’s E- Scooter Pilot Program to allow personal use e-scooters by contacting the Ministry of Transportation following the Active Transportation and Micromobility By-law 90-25 enactment, Attachment 2 to staff report SRIES.25.006; and e) That By-law 91-25, Attachment 3 to staff report SRIES.25.006, be enacted to amend the Administrative Penalty By-law 69-16 to include designated Active Transportation and Micromobility By-law violations; f) That staff be directed to explore how the City can best leverage boulevard areas on regional roads, and report back as part of the trail study on including additional infrastructure and/or safe shared pedestrian micromobility infrastructure.
Moved by Councillor Shiu
Carried Unanimously
a) That staff report SRIES.25.010 regarding Authorization to Execute Agreements and Acquire Lands, Headford Landowners Group Inc., be received; b) That upon the written recommendation of the Commissioner of Infrastructure and Engineering Services, the Mayor and the Clerk be authorized to execute agreements with the Headford Landowners Group Inc. for the design and construction of Vogell Road including a bridge structure and municipal servicing; September 17, 2025 CW#12-25 c) That the acquisition of lands or easements required pursuant to a condition of an agreement with the Headford Landowners Group Inc., be authorized.
Moved by Mayor West
Carried Unanimously
a) That the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) be advised that Council does not support the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications submitted by Norfolk Development Inc. for lands known as Part of Lots 226 and 227, Registered Plan 2383, (Municipal Addresses: 162, 166, 170, 174, 178, and 182 Norfolk Avenue), City Files OPA-23-0002 and ZBLA-23- 0003, for the primary reasons outlined in staff report SRPBS.25.071; b) The appropriate City staff be directed to appear at the OLT as necessary in support of Council’s position concerning the subject applications.
Moved by Councillor Cilevitz
Carried
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 Centre, Oak Ridges Local Centre, Local Development Areas, Regional Mixed-Use Corridors, and Local Mixed-Use Corridor), Neighbourhood (including the North Leslie Secondary Plan and West Gormley Secondary Plan Areas), Greenway System (Oak Ridges Moraine Natural Core, Oak Ridges Moraine Natural Linkage, Oak Ridges Moraine Countryside, Greenbelt Plan Protected Countryside, Natural Core, Natural Linkage, Countryside, Parkway Belt West and Major Urban Open Space), Employment Lands September 17, 2025 CW#12-25 (Employment Area and Employment Corridor), Utility Corridor, and Leslie Street Institutional Area, save and except lands that are excluded from the by-law as shown on Schedule “A” and “A1” to the draft Comprehensive Zoning By-law 93-25, in accordance with the recommendations outlined in Staff Report SRPBS.25.081, be approved as follows: i) that upon the enactment of Comprehensive Zoning By-law 93-25, Council repeal the former Zoning By-laws applicable to the “Areas Affected by the Comprehensive Zoning By-law”; ii) that upon the enactment of Comprehensive Zoning By-law 93- 25, Council r
Moved by Councillor Davidson
Carried Unanimously
That the following correspondence regarding the Comprehensive Zoning By-law Project for the City of Richmond Hill, be received: 1. Nick Pileggi, Macaulay Shiomi Howson Ltd., on behalf of 1 Cynthia Crescent, dated September 2, 2025. 2. Nick Pileggi, Macaulay Shiomi Howson Ltd., on behalf of S&A Developments Limited, dated September 2, 2025. 3. Nick Pileggi, Macaulay Shiomi Howson Ltd., on behalf of Times 1128 Inc. and 1863106 Ontario Inc., dated September 2, 2025. September 17, 2025 CW#12-25 4. Nick Pileggi, Macaulay Shiomi Howson Ltd., on behalf of Weins Auto Group, dated September 2, 2025. 5. Nick Pileggi, Macaulay Shiomi Howson Ltd., on behalf of White Owl Properties Limited, dated September 2, 2025. 6. Christine Fandrich, MHBC Planning Urban Design & Landscape Architecture, on behalf of TransCanada PipeLines Limited, dated September 3, 2025. 7. Jeffrey Streisfield, Landlaw, on behalf of Robert Salna, dated September 4, 2025. 8. Grant Uyeyama and Madison Van West, KLM Planning Partners Inc., on behalf of Islamic Society of Regional Municipality of York, dated September 9, 2025. 9. Bill Tam, KLM Planning Partners Inc., on behalf of Earlglen Investments Inc., dated September 9, 2025. 10. Bill Tam, KLM Planning Partners Inc., on behalf of DG Group Inc., dated September 9, 2025.
Moved by Mayor West
Carried Unanimously
That the following correspondence regarding the Comprehensive Zoning By-law Project for the City of Richmond Hill, be received: 1. Lincoln Lo, Malone Given Parsons Ltd., on behalf of Sabella Ridge Estates Inc., Streamgrove Developments Inc., and Worthington Ridge Developments Inc. (Treasure Hill), dated September 10, 2025. 2. Lincoln Lo, Malone Given Parsons Ltd., on behalf of Golden Ambra Highrise Inc., Campo Ridge and Parioli Peak Estates Inc. (Greenpark), dated September 10, 2025. 3. Adam Layton, Goldberg Group, on behalf of Wycliffe Village Inc., dated September 11, 2025. 4. Adam Layton, Goldberg Group, on behalf of 2747883 Ontario Inc. and 2753502 Ontario Inc., dated September 11, 2025. September 17, 2025 CW#12-25 5. Adam Layton, Goldberg Group, on behalf of 2593000 Ontario Ltd., dated September 11, 2025. 6. Adam Layton, Goldberg Group, on behalf of Laurier Homes (Richmond Hill) Inc., dated September 11, 2025. 7. Adam Layton, Goldberg Group, on behalf of Yonge Ridge Developments Inc., dated September 11, 2025. 8. Adam Layton, Goldberg Group, on behalf of Yongehurst Developments Inc., dated September 11, 2025. 9. Adam Layton, Goldberg Group, on behalf of Leslie View Developments 11580 Inc., dated September 11, 2025. 10. Adam Layton, Goldberg Group, on behalf of Country Wide (Jefferson) Inc., and Giuseppina Brunetto, dated September 11, 2025. 11. Adam Layton, Goldberg Group, on behalf of Country Wide Homes (Jefferson) Inc., dated September 11, 2025. 12. Adam Layton, Goldbe
Moved by Mayor West
Carried Unanimously
That the following correspondence regarding the Micromobility Strategy, be received: 1. Jeffrey Streisfield, Landlaw, dated September 16, 2025.
Moved by Mayor West
Carried Unanimously
That the following correspondence regarding the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications - Norfolk Development Inc. for 162, 166, 170, 174, 178 and 182 Norfolk Avenue, be received: 1. Michael Theodores, 481 Major Mackenzie Drive East, dated September 16, 2025.
Moved by Mayor West
Carried Unanimously
Whereas the City of Richmond Hill continues to mourn the devastating loss of a child and the injuries suffered by others as a result of the recent crash at First Roots Daycare; and Whereas the safety and protection of children is of the highest priority for parents, caregivers, and our community as a whole; and Whereas childcare centers, schools, and playgrounds are gathering places that require enhanced safety measures to prevent future tragedies and protect our most vulnerable residents; and Whereas the community has overwhelmingly advocated for positive safety changes in the wake of this tragedy, including a petition with more than 500 signatories; and Whereas municipalities do not have the legislative authority to compel childcare operators to install safety measures to prevent vehicle incursions, and must rely on the provincial government and its legislative tools to enact such changes; and Whereas Richmond Hill Council has called for and appreciates the actions taken by the provincial government to strengthen safety requirements for September 17, 2025 CW#12-25 child-centered facilities and similar facilities, including measures to mitigate the risk of vehicle incursions into vulnerable areas. Therefore, be it resolved that: 1. Council direct Mayor West to write a follow-up letter to the Honourable Paul Calandra, Minister of Education, expressing Council’s support for the proposed actions taken to date and urging quick, effective, and appropriate measures to further redu