The Richmond Hill Record

Committee of the Whole

July 8, 2026

Who was there

Present (9): Godwin Chan, Karen Cilevitz, Simon Cui, Carol Davidson, Joe DiPaola, Castro Liu, Micheal Shiu, Scott Thompson, David West

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 (22 motions)

20 carried, 2 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: July 8, 2026 CW#10-26 a) Delegation by Paola Luchenski, 64 Baynards Lane, regarding the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision Applications submitted by Pinewalk Estates Inc. for 263 Oxford Street - (Item 10.1); b) Delegation by Chris Pereira, M. Behar Planning + Design Limited, regarding Policy Directions for the East Beaver Creek Secondary Plan - (Item 10.2); c) Delegation by Todd Trudelle, Goldberg Group, on behalf of T-York Holdings Ltd., OGO Developments Inc. and Crestpoint Real Estate (YCC) Inc., regarding Policy Directions for the East Beaver Creek Secondary Plan - (Item 10.3); d) Delegation by Vincent Ching, 9017 Leslie Street, regarding Policy Directions for the East Beaver Creek Secondary Plan - (Item 10.4); e) Delegation by Xiaoying Piao, Richmond Hill Pickleball Club, regarding the Richmond Green Revitalization Master Plan - (Item 10.5); f) Delegation by Carole Munro, Richmond Hill Pickleball Advocacy Group, regarding the Richmond Green Revitalization Master Plan - (Item 10.6); g) Delegation by Barri Ranieri, Richmond Hill Pickleball Advocacy Group, regarding the Richmond Green Revitalization Master Plan - (item 10.7); h) Delegation by Teresa Miotto, Richmond Hill Pickleball Club, regarding the Richmond Green Revitalization Master Plan - (Item 10.8); i) Delegation by Michael Bowcott, Richmond Hill Pickleball Club, regarding the Richmond Green Revitalization
Moved by Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola
Carried Unanimously
a) That the presentation by Lindsay Toth, Principal, Gladki Planning Associates Inc., regarding Policy Directions for the East Beaver Creek Secondary Plan, be received with thanks.
Moved by Mayor West
Carried Unanimously
a) That the minutes of the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting AAC#01-26 held April 16, 2026, be adopted.
Moved by Regional and Local Councillor Chan
Carried Unanimously
a) That the revised draft Plan of Subdivision application submitted by ELM 9700 YONGE LANDS LIMITED for lands known as 9700 Yonge Street, City File SUB-22-0010 be approved, subject to the following: i. That the revised draft Plan of Subdivision as depicted on Map 5 to staff report SRPBS.26.028 be draft approved subject to the conditions set out in Appendix “A” to staff report SRPBS.26.028; ii. That the City accept the delayed conveyance of Block 5 as depicted on Map 5 to staff report SRPBS.26.028 for the future Addison Street extension for a period of up to five (5) years as set out in Appendix “A” to staff report SRPBS.26.028; iii. That the City accept the delayed conveyance of Block 3 as depicted on Map 5 to staff report SRPBS.26.028 to satisfy the applicant’s Community Benefits Charge as an in-kind contribution for a period of up to five (5) years, as set out in staff report SRPBS.26.028; and, iv. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute all agreements and any related documentation necessary to implement the development proposal as set out in staff report SRPBS.26.028, upon the recommendation of the Commissioner of Planning and Building Services and/or the Commissioner of Infrastructure and Engineering Services and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
Moved by Regional and Local Councillor Chan
Carried Unanimously
a) That the Zoning By-law Amendment and draft Plan of Subdivision applications submitted by Pinewalk Estates Inc. for lands municipally known as 263 Oxford Street, City Files ZBLA-25-0011 and SUB-25-0003 be approved, subject to the following: July 8, 2026 CW#10-26 i. that the subject lands be rezoned from Second Density Residential (R2) Zone to Fourth Density Residential (R4) Zone under By-law 2523, as amended, with site-specific development standards and a Holding (H) Provision, as outlined in Appendix “A” to staff report SRPBS.26.031; ii. that the subject lands be rezoned from Neighbourhood One (N1) Zone to Neighbourhood Semi-Detached Two (NS2) Zone under By- law 93-25, as amended, with site-specific development standards and a Holding (H) Provision, as outlined in Appendix “B” to staff report SRPBS.26.031; iii. that the draft amending Zoning By-laws attached as Appendices “A” and “B” to staff report SRPBS.26.031 be finalized to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Planning and Building Services and brought to the July 15, 2026, Council meeting for consideration and enactment; iv. 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 Amendment to implement the proposed development on the subject lands; and, v. that the Plan of Subdivision as depicted on Map 6 to staff report SRPBS.26.031 be draft approved subject to the conditions set out in Appendix “C”
Moved by Councillor Cui
Carried Unanimously
a) That staff report SRPBS.26.036 regarding the Policy Directions for the East Beaver Creek Secondary Plan, be received for information purposes; b) That the East Beaver Creek Secondary Plan Policy Directions Report, attached as Attachment 1 to staff report SRPBS.26.036, be endorsed by Council; and, c) That all comments be
Moved by Councillor Shiu
Referred
a) That the revised Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications submitted by Yonge MCD Inc. for lands municipally known as 0, 11014, 11034, 11044 and 11076 Yonge Street, 0, 47 and 59 Brookside Road, and 12 and 24 Naughton Drive, City Files OPA-24-0007, ZBLA-24-0013, be approved, subject to the following: i. That the Official Plan be amended to include the site-specific policies as outlined in Staff Report SRPBS.26.040; ii. That the draft Official Plan Amendment 65 attached hereto as Appendix “B” be finalized to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Planning and Building Services and brought forward to the July 15, 2026 Council meeting for adoption; iii. That the subject lands be rezoned from “Residential Semi- Detached or Duplex Two (RD2) Zone”, “Residential Multiple Family Two (RM2) Zone” and “Park (P) Zone” to “Residential Multiple Family One (RM1) Zone”, “Residential Multiple Family Two (RM2) Zone” and “Park (P) Zone” under By-law 190-87, as amended with site-specific development standards, as outlined in Appendix “B” to Staff Report SRPBS.26.040; iv. That the subject lands be zoned “Neighbourhood Apartment (NA) Zone”, “Neighbourhood Townhouse One (NT1) Zone”, Neighbourhood Townhouse Two (NT2) Zone” and “Greenway Natural Core (GNC) Zone” under By-law 93-25, as amended with site-specific development standards, as outlined in Appendix “C” to Staff Report SRPBS.26.040; v. That the draft amending Zoning By-laws attached hereto as Appendices “B” and “C” b
Moved by Councillor Cui
Carried Unanimously
a) That the Draft Plan of Condominium application submitted by Times 1128 Inc., municipally known as 11280 Leslie Street, City File: CON-26- 0004, be draft approved, subject to the following: i. that draft approval be subject to the conditions as set out in Appendix “A” to staff report SRPBS.26.043; and, ii. that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Condominium Agreement
Moved by Regional and Local Councillor Chan
Referred
a) That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Elenora Krimus for lands municipally known as 70 Arnold Crescent, City File: ZBLA-25-0006 be approved, subject to the following: i. that the subject lands be rezoned from Residential First Density (R1) Zone to Residential Second Density (R2) Zone under By-law 66-71, as amended, and establish site-specific development July 8, 2026 CW#10-26 standards as outlined in Appendix “A” to staff report SRPBS.26.044; ii. that the subject lands be rezoned from Neighbourhood One (N1) Zone to Neighbourhood Two (N2) Zone under By-law 93-25, as amended, as outlined in Appendix “B” to staff rReport SRPBS.26.044; iii. that the draft amending Zoning By-laws attached as Appendices “A” and “B” to staff report SRPBS.26.044 be finalized to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Planning and Building Services and brought forward to the July 15, 2026, Council meeting for consideration and enactment; and, iv. 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 Amendment to implement the proposed development on the subject lands.
Moved by Regional and Local Councillor Chan
Carried Unanimously
a) That staff report SRPBS.26.047 regarding the Richmond Green Revitalization Master Plan be received; and, b) That Council approve the Richmond Green Revitalization Master Plan attached as Attachment "A" to staff report SRPBS.26.047.
Moved by Mayor West
Carried Unanimously
a) That staff report SRPBS.26.048 regarding the Request for Direction, Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications submitted by Major Mack Maple Inc. for 539 to 563 Major Mackenzie Drive East and 148 to 158 Maple Avenue, City Files OPA-23-0010 and ZBLA-23-0014, be received; July 8, 2026 CW#10-26 b) That the Ontario Land Tribunal be advised that Council does not support the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications submitted by Major Mack Maple Inc. for lands municipally known as 539 to 563 Major Mackenzie Drive East and 148 to 158 Maple Avenue, City Files OPA-23-0010 and ZBLA-23-0014, for the primary reasons outlined in staff report SRPBS.26.048; c) That the appropriate City staff be directed to appear at the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of Council’s position concerning the subject applications, including participating in any potential mediation; and, d) That Council direct the City Solicitor to retain external consultants as deemed necessary to support Council’s position in any proceedings before the Ontario Land Tribunal in relation to the applications and related appeals. A recorded vote was taken: In favour: (9): Councillor Cilevitz, Councillor Thompson, Regional and Local Councillor Chan, Councillor Cui, Councillor Shiu, Councillor Davidson, Mayor West, Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola, Councillor Liu Opposed: (0): None Motion
Moved by Councillor Cilevitz
Carried
In favour (9): Councillor Cilevitz, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Chan, Councillor Cui, Councillor Shiu, Councillor Davidson, Mayor West, Councillor DiPaola, Councillor Liu
a) That staff report SRCS.26.05 regarding Agreement between the City of Richmond Hill and York Region District School Board, be received; b) That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a license agreement between the City of Richmond Hill and the York Region District School Board for the Brickworks Park and Lake Wilcox Public School sites, upon the recommendation of the Commissioner of Community Services.
Moved by Regional and Local Councillor Chan
Carried Unanimously
That the correspondence regarding the proposed Revisions to Draft Plan of Subdivision submitted by Elm 9700 Yonge Lands Limited for 9700 Yonge Street, be received as follows: 1. Anna and Paul Del Bianco, 28 Josie Drive, dated May 2, 2024 and May 14, 2024. 2. Marco and Sandra Di Carlantonio, 45 May Avenue, dated September 7, 2024.
Moved by Regional and Local Councillor Chan
Carried Unanimously
That the correspondence regarding the proposed Revised Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision Applications submitted by Yonge MCD Inc. for 0, 11014, 11034, 11044 and 11076 Yonge Street, 0, 47 and 59 Brookside Road, and 12 and 24 Naughton Drive, be received as follows: 1. Sherry Zhang, 234 Rothbuy Road, dated June 25, 2026.
Moved by Regional and Local Councillor Chan
Carried Unanimously
That the correspondence regarding the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications submitted by Major Mack Maple Inc. for 539 to 563 Major Mackenzie Drive East and 148 to 158 Maple Avenue, be received as follows: July 8, 2026 CW#10-26 1. Frank Fujs, 170 Sussex Avenue, dated August 9, 2024. 2. Oksana Latchaev, 88 Beaverton Road South, dated August 20, 2024. 3. Farhoosh Pouryosefi Kermani and Azam Dejpassand, 64 Beaverton Road South, dated June 27, 2026.
Moved by Regional and Local Councillor Chan
Carried Unanimously
That the additional correspondence regarding the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications submitted by Major Mack Maple Inc. for 539 to 563 Major Mackenzie Drive East and 148 to 158 Maple Avenue, be received as follows: 1. Dennis and Lillian Langfried, 169 Maple Avenue, dated July 1, 2026. 2. Ulf and Stacy Boehlau, 153 Sussex Avenue, dated July 7, 2026.
Moved by Regional and Local Councillor Chan
Carried Unanimously
That the additional correspondence regarding the proposed Revised Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision Applications submitted by Yonge MCD Inc. for 0, 11014, 11034, 11044 and 11076 Yonge Street, 0, 47 and 59 Brookside Road, and 12 and 24 Naughton Drive, be received as follows: 1. Shen Pan, 141 Alamo Heights Drive, dated July 2, 2026. July 8, 2026 CW#10-26 2. John Li, 206 Brookside Road, dated July 7, 2026. 3. Tim Tucci, 153 Brookside Road, dated July 7, 2026.
Moved by Regional and Local Councillor Chan
Carried Unanimously
That the correspondence regarding Policy Directions for the East Beaver Creek Secondary Plan, be received as follows: 1. Todd Trudelle, Goldberg Group, on behalf of T-York Holdings Ltd. (157-165 York Boulevard), dated July 6, 2026. 2. Todd Trudelle, Goldberg Group, on behalf of OGO Developments Inc. (0 Norman Bethune Avenue), dated July 6, 2026. 3. Todd Trudelle, Goldberg Group, on behalf of Crestpoint Real Estate (YCC) Inc. (100-140 and 115 York Blvd), dated July 6, 2026. 4. Vincent Ching, 9017 Leslie Street, on behalf of the Board of Directors of YRSCC 972 and YRSCC 1008, dated July 6, 2026. 5. Lauren Capilongo, Malone Given Parsons Ltd., planning consultant to Parkway Hotels and Convention Centre Inc., dated July 7, 2026.
Moved by Regional and Local Councillor Chan
Carried Unanimously
That the correspondence regarding the Richmond Green Revitalization Master Plan, be received as follows: 1. Robert Livingstone, 98 Arten Avenue, dated July 7, 2026.
Moved by Regional and Local Councillor Chan
Carried Unanimously
Whereas York Region has emerged as a major location for data centre development, with a growing concentration of existing, approved, under- construction and proposed facilities that will create additional demands on regional and provincial infrastructure systems; and Whereas data centres are an important part of Ontario's digital economy and can support investment, innovation, employment growth and the advancement of artificial intelligence and cloud computing technologies; and Whereas York Region and its local municipalities are planning for significant residential and employment growth in support of Provincial housing and economic development objectives, and depend on adequate infrastructure capacity to accommodate that growth; and Whereas York Region is responsible for long-term planning and investment in water, wastewater, transportation and growth-related infrastructure, and local municipalities rely on Regional growth forecasts and servicing assumptions when preparing municipal master plans, planning for future residential and employment growth, and making long- term infrastructure investment decisions; and Whereas data centres require significant amounts of electricity and, depending on their design and cooling technologies, may also create substantial demands on water and wastewater infrastructure, making it important to understand whether these demands have been incorporated into regional servicing forecasts, master plans and long-term infrastructure planning assumpt
Moved by Councillor Davidson
Carried Unanimously
Whereas, the Voice of the Vedas Cultural Sabha Inc. (“Voice of the Vedas”) are proposing to incorporate energy retrofits to their place of worship and community centre building and are seeking a grant from Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) to support their project; Whereas, FCM Community Buildings Retrofit Initiative – Impact Retrofit Capital Projects requires applicants to provide confirmation of municipal support through a Council resolution; and Whereas, the Voice of the Vedas initiative seeks to advance cultural engagement and community programming in a manner that aligns with environmental sustainability, education, and community well-being objectives; and Whereas, the City of Richmond Hill’s Community Energy and Emissions Plan (CEEP) supports initiatives such as energy retrofits to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and contributes to the achievement of Richmond Hill’s strategic goals; and; Now Therefore Be It Resolved: That Council for the City of Richmond Hill hereby supports Voice of the Vedas’s submission for FCM grant funding to support their proposal to incorporate energy retrofits to their place of worship and community centre building; and That this resolution is non-binding in nature and does not commit the City of Richmond Hill to any financial contribution, resource allocation, or ongoing obligation related to the initiative.
Moved by Mayor West
Carried Unanimously
That the meeting be adjourned.
Moved by Mayor West
Carried Unanimously

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