Council Meeting

That the agenda be amended by removing Item 13.2. A recorded vote was taken: In favour: (2): Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli, and Councillor Beros Opposed: (6): Acting Mayor DiPaola, Councillor Muench, Councillor Liu, Councillor West, Councillor Cilevitz, and Councillor Chan

That agenda Item 13.2 be

a) That the minutes of Council Meeting C#35-21 held on September 13, 2021 be adopted.

a) That the minutes of Council Meeting C#36-21 held on September 22, 2021 be adopted.

a) That the minutes of Council Public Meeting C#37-21 held on September 22, 2021 be adopted.

a) That Council endorse the City’s submission of applications to the Community Building Fund (Ontario Trillium Foundation) and Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund (Infrastructure Canada) for several eligible capital projects as described in SRCM.21.11; b) That should the City’s Community Building Fund grant application be successful, Council approve that the funding sources allocated to the project in the 2022 Capital Budget be reduced by the grant amount received; October 13, 2021 C#40-21 c) That should the City’s Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund grants be successful, Council approve the City’s allocation of: a. Mill Pond Park Revitalization Project (Phase 1) – With the total current value of the project at $11,024,000, and the grant being for up to 40% of costs, that the City’s (60%) portion be funded from the Development Charges Outdoor Recreation Reserve Fund, the Cash-in-Lieu of Parkland Reserve Fund and the Water Quality Protection Reserve Fund. b. Humber Flats Remediation Project – With the total current value of the project at $2,965,000, and the grant being for up to 40% of costs, that the City’s (60%) portion be funded from the Water Quality Protection Reserve Fund.

Whereas Councillor events have always been subject to guidelines and required to be funded entirely by Councillors through sponsorship or other external means; Whereas there is an outstanding total balance of $139,623.30 resulting from Regional Councillor Perrelli’s Enviro Day event; Whereas if this outstanding payment is not reimbursed to the City by Regional Councillor Perrelli, the net impact of this on the City operating budget will be $83,914.35 (if the revenue of $55,709.00 is applied to the Councillor’s Enviro Day Events) from taxpayer dollars if reimbursement does not occur from Regional Councillor Perrelli; Therefore be it resolved that Council requires Regional Councillor Perrelli to provide full reimbursement to the City for the Enviro Day event such that no taxpayer dollars will be used to cover the amount owing of $139,623.30. A recorded vote was taken: In favour: (6): Acting Mayor DiPaola, Councillor Muench, Councillor Liu, Councillor West, Councillor Cilevitz, and Councillor Chan October 13, 2021 C#40-21 Opposed: (2): Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli, and Councillor Beros

a) That the theatre manager be authorized to submit an application to the Canada Arts Presentation Fund for a total of $225,000.00 to be used towards presenting the 2022/2023, 2023/2024 and the 2024/2025, 2025/2026 seasons at the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts; b) That the theatre manager be authorized to act as the contact person for the Canada Arts Presentation Fund throughout the 2022/2023, 2023/2024 and the 2024/2025, 2025/2026 application process; and c) That the theatre manager be authorized to sign all contracts and reports pertaining to the Canada Arts Presentation Fund grant for the 2022/2023, 2023/2024 and the 2024/2025, 2025/2026 seasons.

WHEREAS, Richmond Hill along with all of York Region does not have direct access to a water distribution source which unfortunately requires our storm water to be managed by transporting via sewers to lake Ontario, which is a safety concern, a very expensive process for maintenance and replacement that is an unfunded liability to the city; and WHEREAS, Permeable pavement and its qualified related systems can be made using recycled materials, which puts less pressure on the environment to produce materials to build pavements and driveways. There are new techniques that allow manufacturers to use the byproducts, such as slag cement from iron manufacturers, to make concrete that can be used as a component of the green pavement. This helps in reducing landfill space as well; October 13, 2021 C#40-21 WHEREAS, Permeable pavement and its qualified related systems is a pavement type with a porous surface that is composed of concrete, open pore pavers or asphalt with an underlying stone reservoir; and WHEREAS, Permeable pavement and its qualified related systems can allow water to run through it rather than accumulate on it or run off of it; and WHEREAS, Permeable pavers and its qualified related systems act as a natural filter and clears the water of pollutants which is environmentally friendly; and WHEREAS, Permeable pavement and its qualified related systems is commonly used in parking lots, sidewalks, low-traffic areas and driveways throughout North America, Canada and has install

a) That staff report SRPI.21.065 be received for information purposes.

a) That the revised Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Yonge Ridge Developments Inc. for lands known as Part of Lots 1, 2 and 3, Plan 226 (Municipal Addresses: 13351 and 13359 Yonge Street), City File D02-17044, be approved, subject to the following: (i) that the subject lands be rezoned from General Commercial One (GC1) Zone under By-law 365-86, as amended, to Multiple Residential One (RM1) Zone under By-law 313-96, as amended, and that the amending Zoning By-law establish site specific development standards as outlined in Staff Report SRPI.21.094; (ii) that prior to the amending Zoning By-law being brought forward to a Council meeting for consideration and enactment, the applicant’s Site Plan application (City File D06-19028) be substantially completed to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Planning and Infrastructure; October 13, 2021 C#40-21 (iii) that pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, Council deem that no further notice be required with respect to any necessary modifications to the draft Zoning By-law to implement the proposed development on the subject lands; b) That the authority to assign 149.5 persons equivalent of servicing allocation to the proposed development to be constructed on the subject lands be delegated to the Commissioner of Planning and Infrastructure subject to the criteria in the City’s Interim Growth Management Strategy, and that the assigned servicing allocation be released in accordance with the provisions of By-law 1

a) That Council approves a Community Improvement Plan Façade Improvement, Landscaping, and Signage grant and Building Renovation grant application submitted by Mehdi Amini for improvements to 10144, 10146, and 10148 Yonge Street in the amount not to exceed $72,500, as outlined in SRPI.21.090 and pending the issuance of the necessary permits from the Building Division; b) That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the grant agreement to provide the funding identified in Recommendation (a), upon the recommendation of the Commissioner of Planning and Infrastructure; c) That should the ownership of the property change prior to the completion of the proposed improvements, the Council delegate authority to the Commissioner of Planning and Infrastructure to enter into a CIP agreement with the new owner as per section 6.2.5 of the CIP and as outlined in the grant agreement; d) That Council authorize the Director of Financial Services and Treasurer to issue a cheque(s) to disburse the funding to the applicant after it is determined the project has satisfied all requirements. October 13, 2021 C#40-21

a) That the revised Official Plan Amendment application submitted by Deergate Holdings Inc. for the lands known as Part of Lot 31, Concession 2, E.Y.S. (Municipal Address: 11546 Leslie Street), City File D01-18005, be approved, subject to the following: (i) that Policy 9.6.3.3 (a) of the North Leslie Secondary Plan be amended to add residential uses as permitted uses on the subject lands, as outlined in Staff Report SRPI.21.081; and, (ii) that the Official Plan Amendment be forward to a future Council meeting for consideration and adoption.

a) That the revised Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Elaheh Vaez Fakhri and Behrooz Sabaghpoor Fard for lands known as Lots 1 and 2, Plan 4635 (Municipal Addresses: 274 Kerrybrook Drive and 282 Richmond Street), City File D02-20019, be approved, subject to the following: (i) that the current zoning of the subject lands, being Residential Second Density (R2) Zone under By-law 66-71, as amended, be further amended to implement the site specific exceptions as outlined in Staff Report SRPI.21.076; and, (ii) that the amending Zoning By-law be brought forward to a future Council meeting for consideration and enactment.

That the following correspondence regarding options to fill the vacancy in the Office of the Mayor, be received: a) Paula Windsor, 253 McConvey Drive, dated September 27, 2021; b) Anne Moss, 105 Neighbourly Lane, dated September 28, 2021; c) Beth James, 420 Kerrybrook Drive, dated September 28, 2021; d) Rob Cummins, 22 Schomberg Road, dated September 28, 2021; e) Deb Thompson, 49 Blackforest Drive, dated September 28, 2021; f) Gary Thompson, 49 Blackforest Drive, dated September 28, 2021; g) Tammy Chan, 100 Cedar Avenue, dated September 28, 2021; h) Betty Wong, 57 Briggs Avenue, dated September 29, 2021; i) Kathleen Crosbie, 4 Drumern Crescent, dated September 30, 2021; j) Frances Spatafora, 35 Rosegarden Crescent, dated October 4, 2021.

That the correspondence regarding Clarification on Regional and Local Councillor Enviro Day Event Exemption, be received: a) Sigmund Lee, 20 Hamills Crescent, dated October 7, 2021; b) Chris Herriott, 3 Sanderson Crescent, dated October 7, 2021; c) Mike Gurski, 159 Avenue Road, dated October 7, 2021; d) Russell Newman, 144 Douglas Road, dated October 7, 2021; e) Magdalena Strzelecka, 20 Harding Boulevard West, dated October 7, 2021; October 13, 2021 C#40-21 f) Otto Wevers, 40 Drumern Crescent, dated October 7, 2021; g) Sharon Chisholm, 81 Shaftsbury Avenue, dated October 8, 2021; h) Kelly Levson, 23-38 Hunt Avenue, dated October 8, 2021; i) Farid Sadeghi, 67 Snowy Meadow Avenue, dated October 8, 2021; j) Izabel Scovino, 25 Lilley Court, dated October 8, 2021; k) Ron Gibson, 46 Mayvern Crescent, dated October 11, 2021; l) Lawrence Raifman, 1017-39 Oneida Crescent, dated October 11, 2021; m) Pat Pollock, 67 Drumern Crescent, dated October 11, 2021; n) Lynda Muir, 5 Lillooet Crescent, dated October 11, 2021; o) Marian Nalley, 249 Major Mackenzie Drive East, dated October 11, 2021; p) Mary Anne Stelling, 36 Sanderson Crescent, dated October 11, 2021; q) Mike Shukster, 404 Easy Street, dated October 11, 2021; r) Stephen Cockle, 159 Stephen Street, dated October 12, 2021; s) Glenn Shukster, 40 Baif Boulevard, dated October 11 and 12, 2021; t) Deb Thompson, 49 Blackforest Drive, dated October 12, 2021; u) Yoke Wong, 53 Summitcrest Drive, dated October 12, 2021; v) Lily Ramyar, 71 Dr

That the correspondence regarding Response to January 27, 2021 Member Motion - Permeable Pavement Solutions to Address Climate October 13, 2021 C#40-21 Change, Secondary Suites and Stormwater Management for Driveways, Sidewalks and Parking Lots, be received. a) Ellise Gasner, L.I.D. Permeable Paving, dated October 11, 2021; b) Walter Hermann, Hydro Pavers, dated October 12, 2021.

That the correspondence regarding the Member Motion submitted by Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli with respect to Improving Windrow Services, be received: a) Magdalena Strzelecka, 20 Harding Boulevard West, dated October 7, 2021.

That the additional correspondence regarding Options to Fill the Vacancy in the Office of the Mayor, be received: a) Sigmund Lee, 20 Hamills Crescent, dated October 7, 2021; b) Lily Ramyar, 71 Drumern Crescent, dated October 11, 2021.

October 13, 2021 C#40-21 Whereas automated external defibrillators (AED) are portable, life-saving devices designed to treat people experiencing sudden cardiac arrest; and Whereas the Central York Girls Hockey Association (CYGHA), through their “She Shoots…She Saves” campaign, raised money to place lifesaving AEDs and outdoor SaveStations in their communities; and Whereas the campaign’s inspiration came from a fellow CYGHA Panther, Raychel Gilles, who performed CPR and used an AED on her friend’s father at a hockey game and saved his life; and Whereas CYGHA has already donated outdoor SaveStations and AEDs to Newmarket, Aurora and Bradford West Gwillimbury; and Whereas through Councillor Perrelli’s support of the CYGHA, they have decided to place an outdoor SaveStation and AED at Lake Wilcox Park; and Whereas staff have already met and consulted with Action First Aid to install Richmond Hill’s first outdoor SaveStation and AED, as well as, consulted on electrical work and maintenance of AEDs; and Whereas staff have advised that because we currently do not have any AED units in our parks, this request would be considered a new level of service and must be brought forward to Council; Now Therefore Be It Resolved: That the Council of the City of Richmond Hill approve and authorize staff to take all steps necessary to install the outdoor SaveStation and AED.

Whereas the Windrow Program has been a tremendous success; and Whereas Council is always striving to improve service levels; and Whereas although there have only been a handful of residents wishing to opt out of the program for valid reasons; Now Therefore Be It Resolved: October 13, 2021 C#40-21 That staff be directed to implement a system using snow stakes (tall thin poled you insert in the ground to identify edges that become covered by winter snowfall), known as driveway markers, to identify homes which want to opt out of windrow snow clearing.

Whereas, a discussion regarding an identifiable individual or individuals within the organization of the City of Richmond Hill is required; and Whereas, the protection of the individual or individuals privacy is of the utmost importance to the City of Richmond Hill; and Whereas, the Municipal Act permits Council to discuss personal matters about identifiable individuals in a closed session meeting in order to protect the individual or individuals privacy, Whereas, the Municipal Act also permits Council to discuss and employee and labour relations in a closed session meeting. Now Therefore Be It Resolved: That Council approve resolving into a closed session meeting to discuss personal matters of an identifiable individuals, and employee and labour relations, at the October 13th, 2021 Council meeting, in respect to a confidential Members Motion of Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli distributed by the City Clerk.

Whereas, the Richmond Hill Cenotaph is of vital importance to the City of Richmond Hill and explains how the cenotaph came to be, local military history, and additional insight on the wars Canadians have partaken in; October 13, 2021 C#40-21 Whereas, the Cenotaph has major restoration needs that affects it’s appearance, safety and accessibility to residents; Whereas, restoration needs such as increased greenery, flood lighting at night to enhance visibility, ramp widening and braille addition to plaques are some examples of the changes needed in order to restore and maintain the cenotaph; Now Therefore Be It Resolved: That city staff be directed to work with the Richmond Hill Legion on cenotaph restoration and potential expansion, for a report back to Council on final options; and That a budget of $20,000 be set aside from the community enhancement reserve fund for this project. That staff be authorized to apply for any grants or other funding that could support the potential restoration and expansion of the cenotaph.

That the following By-laws be approved: By-law 85-21 - A By-law to Remove Certain Lands from Part Lot Control By-law 87-21- A By-law to Remove Certain Lands from Part Lot Control Bylaw 97-21 - A By-law to assume aboveground and belowground municipal services; assume lands as public highway; and establish lands as public highway Bylaw 98-21 - A By-law to assume aboveground and belowground municipal services; assume lands as public highway and establish lands as public highway By-law 99-21 - A By-law to assume aboveground and belowground municipal services; assume lands as public highway; and establish lands as public highway By-law 115-21 - A By-law to Remove Certain Lands from Part Lot Control By-law 116-21 - A By-law to Remove Certain Lands from Part Lot Control October 13, 2021 C#40-21 By-law 124-21 - A By-law to Remove Certain Lands from Part Lot Control By-law 125-21 - A By-law to Remove Certain Lands from Part Lot Control By-law 126-21 - A By-law to Remove Certain Lands from Part Lot Control By-law 127-21 - A By-law to Remove Certain Lands from Part Lot Control By-law 128-21 - A By-law to Remove Certain Lands from Part Lot Control

That By-law 132-21 - A By-Law requiring a By-election to be held to fill the vacancy in the Office of Mayor, be approved. A recorded vote was taken: In favour: (5): Councillor West, Councillor Beros, Councillor Chan, Councillor Liu, and Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli Opposed: (3): Councillor Muench, Councillor Cilevitz, and Acting Mayor DiPaola

That By-law 133-21 - A By-Law to authorize the use of alternative voting methods, namely internet voting (also known as online voting), for the By-election being held in the City of Richmond Hill to fill the vacancy in the Office of Mayor, be approved. A recorded vote was taken: In favour: (7): Councillor Cilevitz, Acting Mayor DiPaola, Councillor West, Councillor Beros, Councillor Chan, Councillor Liu, and Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli Opposed: (1): Councillor Muench

a) That Council approve the appointment of Bryan Burbidge as the Fire Chief in accordance with subsection 6 (1) of the Fire Protection and Prevention Act., S.O. 1997, C-21, Sch.A, as amended, effective September 27, 2021; and b) That draft By-law 130-21 be approved and deemed to have come into effect nunc pro tunc on October 12, 2021.

October 13, 2021 C#40-21 That By-law 142-21, A By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at this meeting, be passed.

That the meeting be adjourned.

That the agenda be adopted as distributed by the Clerk, with the following additions: a) Public Forum – Mardi Frise – 96 Windermere Crescent; b) Delegation by Carol Davidson, 25 Green Meadow Crescent, regarding Clarification on Regional and Local Councillor Enviro Day Event Exemption (refer to Item 13.2); c) Delegation by Sherry Zhang, 234 Rothbury Road, regarding Clarification on Regional and Local Councillor Enviro Day Event Exemption (refer to Item 13.2); d) Delegation by John Li, 206 Brookside Road, regarding Options to fill the Vacancy in the Office of the Mayor and Clarification on Regional and Local Councillor Enviro Day Event Exemption (refer to Item 13.2, 13.9 and 16.13); e) Delegation by Walter Hermann, hydroPAVERS, regarding Response to January 27, 2021 - Member Motion - Permeable Pavement Solutions to Address Climate Change, Secondary Suites and Stormwater Management for Driveways, Sidewalks and Parking Lots - (refer to Item 13.4); f) Delegation by Katrysha Gellis, Action First Aid, regarding the Member Motion submitted by Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli with respect to Outdoor SaveStation and Automated External Defibrillator Installation at Lake Wilcox Park – (refer to Item 14.1); g) Delegation by Ross Toms, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 375, regarding the Member Motion submitted by Councillor Beros with respect to Richmond Hill Cenotaph Restoration - (refer to Item 14.4); h) Correspondence received rega

That the minutes of Special Council Meeting C#38-21 held on September 29, 2021 be adopted.

That Council move into closed session: a) To consider personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, and labour relations or employee negotiations, with respect to the appointment of a Fire Chief (Section 239(2)(b)and (d) of the Municipal Act, 2001); b) To consider personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, and labour relations or employee negotiations, with respect to a confidential member motion (Section 239(2)(b)and (d) of the Municipal Act, 2001).