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 (28 motions)
24 carried, 4 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the following matter be added to the agenda as a time sensitive matter: a) Time Sensitive Member Motion - Councillor Muench - Economic Development Opportunity. A recorded vote was taken: In favour: (5): Acting Mayor DiPaola, Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli, Councillor Beros, Councillor Muench, and Councillor Chan Opposed: (3): Councillor Liu, Councillor West, and Councillor Cilevitz
Moved by Councillor Muench, seconded by Acting Mayor DiPaola
That the agenda be adopted as distributed by the Clerk with the following additions: a) Delegation - Matt Bergman, Indigenous Action Richmond Hill Committee, regarding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Initiative and Richmond Hill Land Acknowledgement Statement – (Agenda Item 12.2) b) Correspondence from Paul Nolis, 49 Muirhead Crescent, dated October 21, 2021, regarding Muirhead Crescent and Stouffville Road Watermain and Sanitary Sewer Servicing - (Agenda Items 13.10 and 13.13) c) Correspondence from Carol Davidson, 25 Green Meadow Crescent, relating to the Member Motion submitted by Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli regarding Honouring Former Mayor Dave Barrow - (Agenda Item 13.15) October 27, 2021 C#43-21 d) Revised Member Motion - Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli - Honouring Former Mayor Dave Barrow – (Agenda Item 14.1) e) Time Sensitive Member Motion – Councillor Muench – Economic Development Opportunity – (Agenda Item 15.1)
Moved by Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli, seconded by Councillor Chan
Carried
That the minutes of Council Public Meeting C#39-21 held on October 6, 2021 be adopted.
Moved by Councillor West, seconded by Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli
Carried Unanimously
That the minutes of Council Meeting C#40-21 held on October 13, 2021 be adopted.
Moved by Councillor West, seconded by Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli
Carried Unanimously
a) That taxes amounting to $21,333.21 be written off pursuant to the provisions of Section 357 of the Municipal Act, 2001; b) That taxes amounting to $35,413.78 be written off pursuant to the provisions of Section 358 of the Municipal Act, 2001; i) That applicable penalty and interest be adjusted accordingly; and ii) That the Treasurer be directed to adjust the accounts receivable accordingly.
Moved by Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli, seconded by Councillor Chan
Carried
a) That staff report SRCFS.21.050 regarding the 2020 Status Report on the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan be received, and; b) That the 2020 Status Report on the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan be posted to the City’s website in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005.
Moved by Councillor Liu, seconded by Councillor West
Carried
October 27, 2021 C#43-21 a) That the Heritage Permit application to modify the storefront façade of 10155-10157 Yonge Street, as described in Appendix A to Staff Report SRPI.21.093, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Liu, seconded by Councillor West
Carried
a) That the minutes of the Official Plan Update Committee meeting OPUC#01-21 held January 19, 2021 be adopted.
Moved by Councillor Liu, seconded by Councillor West
Carried
a) That the minutes of Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting AAC#02- 21 held May 6, 2021 be adopted.
Moved by Councillor Liu, seconded by Councillor West
Carried
a) That the minutes of Heritage Richmond Hill meeting HRH#06-21 held September 14, 2021 be adopted.
Moved by Councillor Liu, seconded by Councillor West
Carried
a) That the 2022 Draft Capital Budget in the amount of $77,423,800 identified in Appendix “A” to staff report SRCFS.21.051 be approved; b) That the 2022 Draft Capital Budget recommended funding sources identified in Appendix “D” to staff report SRCFS.21.051 be approved; c) That the projects identified in the Projects Contingent on Grant Funding List in Appendix “B” to staff report SRCFS.21.051 be approved and funding allocated if grant funding becomes available; d) That the Capital Forecast in the amount of $516,488,500 attached as Appendix “F” and Appendix “G” to staff report SRCFS.21.051 be received for information; e) That draft By-Law 137-21, attached as Appendix “H” to staff report SRCFS.21.051, be
Moved by Councillor Liu, seconded by Councillor West
Referred
a) That staff report SRCFS.21.045 be received for information purposes; b) That for administration purposes, the following reserve funds realignment be approved, their existing by-laws be repealed, and their corresponding accounts be closed: i. Roads Repair and Replacement and Sidewalk Reserve Fund merged with Transportation Network Repair and Replacement Reserve Fund as they provide funding for transportation related assets; and October 27, 2021 C#43-21 ii. Indoor Recreation Development Charges Reserve Fund merged with Outdoor Development Charges Reserve Fund as these eligible services are now combined into one umbrella - Parks and Recreation Development Charges Reserve Fund per the Development Charges Act (DCA).
Moved by Councillor Liu, seconded by Councillor West
Carried
a) That staff report SRCFS.21.043, 2021 Operating Forecast Q3, be received for information purposes.
Moved by Councillor Liu, seconded by Councillor West
Carried
a) That taxes amounting to $4,260.60 be written off pursuant to the provisions of Section 354 of the Municipal Act, 2001; b) That applicable penalty and interest be adjusted accordingly; c) That the Treasurer be directed to adjust the applicable property tall roll accordingly.
Moved by Councillor Liu, seconded by Councillor West
Carried
a) That staff report SRCM. 21.10 be
Moved by Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli, seconded by Councillor Beros
Referred
a) That Council approve the resolution attached as Appendix 1 to SRCM.21.10 to affirm membership in UNESCO’s Coalition of Inclusive Municipalities, which reads as follows: Given that: 1. The Canadian Commission for UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) is calling on municipalities to join a Coalition of Inclusive Municipalities and to be part of UNESCO’s international Coalition launched in 2004; and 2. The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) endorses the Call for a Coalition of Inclusive Municipalities and encourages its members to join; and Whereas: 3. Municipal governments in Canada, along with other levels of government, have responsibilities under Canada’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms as well as federal, provincial and territorial human rights codes, and therefore have an important role to play in combating racism and discrimination and fostering equality and respect for all citizens; Be it resolved that: 4. The City of Richmond Hill agrees to join the Coalition of Inclusive Municipalities and, in joining the Coalition, endorses the Common Commitments and agrees to develop or adapt its own unique Plan of Action accordingly. October 27, 2021 C#43-21 5. These Common Commitments and the Municipality’s unique Plan of Action will be an integral part of the Municipality’s vision, strategies and policies. 6. In developing or adapting and implementing its own unique Plan of Action toward progressive realization of the Common Commitmen
Moved by Councillor West, seconded by Councillor Chan
a) That Staff Report SRPI.21.086, entitled “Ward 1 – Traffic Calming Review in Response to Resident Petition on Olde Bayview Avenue”, be received; October 27, 2021 C#43-21 b) That the request to make improvements to parking regulations, to make a change to the City’s speed regulation (reducing to 40 km/h), and install to signage and pavement markings on Olde Bayview Avenue, south of North Lake Road, as described in Staff Report SRPI.21.086, be approved; c) That By-law 131-21, Attachment 3 to Staff Report SRPI.21.086, be enacted to amend Schedule “A” and Schedule “B” of Municipal Code Chapter 1116 in order to amend parking regulations; d) That By-law 141-21, Attachment 4 to Staff Report SRPI.21.086, be enacted to amend Schedule “A” of Municipal Code Chapter 1126 in order to reduce the speed limit on Olde Bayview Avenue from North Lake Road to the south end of the cul-de-sac to 40 km/hour.
Moved by Councillor Liu, seconded by Councillor West
Carried
a) That staff report SRPI.21.098 regarding Muirhead Crescent and Stouffville Road Watermain and Sanitary Sewer Servicing, be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Beros, seconded by Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli
Carried
a) That Staff Report SRPI.21.099 with respect to the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Hillcrest Holdings Inc. and Montez Hillcrest Inc. for the lands known as Block N, Plan M-1436 (Municipal Address: 9350 Yonge Street), City File D02-20026, be approved; b) That the amending Zoning By-law be brought forward to the October 27, 2021 Council Meeting for consideration and enactment; October 27, 2021 C#43-21 c) That all comments concerning the applicant’s related Site Plan application (City File D06-20055) be
Moved by Councillor Liu, seconded by Councillor West
Referred
a) That the revised Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Shahla Siavash Pour for lands known as Part of Lot 25, Plan 2300 (Municipal Address: 112 Hunt Avenue), City File D02-18035, be approved, subject to the following: (i) that the subject lands be rezoned from Residential Second Density (R2) Zone to Residential Third Density (R3) Zone under By-law 66-71, as amended, and that the amending Zoning By-law establish site specific development standards as outlined in Staff Report SRPI.21.100; (ii) that the amending Zoning By-law be brought forward to a future Council meeting for consideration and enactment.
Moved by Councillor Liu, seconded by Councillor West
Carried
a) That the correspondence from Paul Nolis, 49 Muirhead Crescent, dated October 20, 2021, regarding Muirhead Crescent and Stouffville Road Watermain and Sanitary Sewer Servicing, be received.
Moved by Councillor Liu, seconded by Councillor West
Carried
a) That the correspondence from Paul Nolis, 49 Muirhead Crescent, dated October 21, 2021, regarding Muirhead Crescent and Stouffville Road Watermain and Sanitary Sewer Servicing, be received.
Moved by Councillor Liu, seconded by Councillor West
Carried
a) That the correspondence from Carol Davidson, 25 Green Meadow Crescent, dated October 24, 2021, relating to the Member Motion submitted by Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli, regarding Honouring Former Mayor Dave Barrow, be received.
Moved by Councillor Liu, seconded by Councillor West
Carried
Whereas the City of Toronto have named their square Nathan Phillips Square and the former North York have named their square Mel Lastman Square after their distinguished Mayors; and Whereas Dave Barrow has served Richmond Hill with honour for most of his adult life starting in 1978; and Whereas Dave has served the residents in multiple portfolios including as a member of, Richmond Hill Council, York Regional Council, Chair of York Regional Police, Board of Governors of Mackenzie Health, Toronto Regional Conservation Authority, Planning Committee Chair, as well as, Richmond Hill Winter Carnival and Terry Fox Run for cancer; and October 27, 2021 C#43-21 Whereas Dave was heavily involved in delivering major projects such as the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, the Richmond Hill Sports Centre, the Beaver Creek Business Park and the revitalization of the Downtown Business District, all of which helped shape the future of Richmond Hill; and Whereas Dave helped guide Richmond Hill from a population of approximately 25,000 in 1978 to a thriving City of over 200,000 today; and Whereas Dave was born in Richmond Hill and worked for the betterment of his home town all of his life; and Whereas Dave has attained the highest form of recognition from the residents when they elected him as Mayor on multiple occasions; and Whereas Mayors of distinction have been recognized by other municipalities through having their squares named after them; Therefore be it resolved that the City
Moved by Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli, seconded by Councillor Beros
Carried Unanimously
That consideration of the Time Sensitive Member Motion submitted by Councillor Muench regarding Economic Development Opportunity, be
Moved by Councillor Beros, seconded by Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli
Deferred
That the following By-laws be approved: 16.1 By-law 131-21 - A By-law to amend Chapter 1116 of the City of Richmond Hill Municipal Code, being By-law 402-89, as amended, relating to parking regulation 16.2 By-law 135-21 - A By-law to Amend By-law 39-71, as amended, of The Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill 16.3 By-law 137-21 - A By-Law to adopt the 2022 Capital Budget 16.4 By-law 141-21 - A By-law to amend Schedule "A", as amended, being Chapter 1126 of the City of Richmond Hill Municipal Code, relating to the Speed of Motor Vehicles
Moved by Councillor Chan, seconded by Councillor West
Carried
That By-law 150-21, A By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at this meeting, be passed.
Moved by Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli, seconded by Councillor Cilevitz
Carried
That the meeting be adjourned.
Moved by Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli, seconded by Councillor Cilevitz