The Richmond Hill Record

Committee of the Whole

May 20, 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 (10 motions)

9 carried, 1 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 and changes: a) Delegation by Cheyenne Zierler, Shared Tower Inc., regarding the Radio- Communication and Broadcasting Antenna System Application Public Consultation Application submitted for 1124 Elgin Mills Road East - (Item 10.1); b) Revised Recommendation to Staff Report SRCFS.26.016 - 2026 Final Levy By-Law and Tax Rates - (refer to Item 11.1); May 20, 2026 CW#07-26 c) Correspondence received regarding the Revised Official Plan and Zoning By- law Amendment Applications submitted by Norfolk Development Inc. for 162, 166, 170, 174, 178, and 182 Norfolk Avenue - (Item 11.6).
Moved by Councillor Cilevitz
Carried Unanimously
a) That the presentation by Bob Levesque, Director, Infrastructure Delivery, and David Baldesarra, Manager, Corporate Asset Management, regarding the 2026 Asset Management Progress Report, be received with thanks.
Moved by Councillor Davidson
Carried Unanimously
a) That staff report SRCFS.26.016 regarding 2026 Final Levy By-Law and Tax Rates be received; b) That By-law 46-26 be enacted in the form of the draft By-law attached as Appendix “A” to staff report SRCFS.26.016, amended to reflect five installments on August 4, September 1, October 1, November 2, and December 1, 2026 for residential property owners under the Pre- authorized Debit Program for Taxes, to establish and adopt tax rates for 2026 on the assessment in each property class; c) That the billing and collection of taxes, special assessments, defaulted fines and fees including the tax installment due dates for residential and non-residential properties be authorized; May 20, 2026 CW#07-26 d) That the Treasurer be provided delegated authority to adjust billing and collection of taxes, special assessments, defaulted fines and fees including the tax installment due dates for residential and non-residential properties in the event of a postal service disruption.
Moved by Councillor Liu
Carried Unanimously
a) That staff report SRIES.26.003 regarding Traffic Regulation Changes, be received; b) That Council approve the speed limit, parking, stopping and turn restriction regulation changes outlined in staff report SRIES.26.003; c) That proposed By-law 26-26, attached as Attachment 6 to staff report SRIES.26.003, be enacted to amend the Speed Restrictions - Roads By- law, as amended (Municipal Code Chapter 1126) in order to reduce the speed limit on the identified roads to 40 km/h; d) That proposed By-law 27-26, attached as Attachment 7 to staff report SRIES.26.003, be enacted to amend the Parking Regulation By-law, as amended (Municipal Code Chapter 1116) in order to implement the recommended parking and stopping regulation changes; e) That proposed By-law 28-26, attached as Attachment 8 to staff report SRIES.26.003, be enacted to amend the Intersection Control By-law, as amended (Municipal Code Chapter 1128) in order to implement the recommended intersection control changes; and f) That proposed By-Law 29-26, attached as Attachment 9 to staff report SRIES.26.003, be enacted to amend the U-Turn Prohibition Regulation By-law, as amended (Municipal Code Chapter 1135) in order to implement the recommended changes to U-turn prohibitions.
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Carried Unanimously
a) That staff report SRIES.26.006 regarding the 2026 Asset Management Progress Report be received; May 20, 2026 CW#07-26 b) That the City’s 2026 Asset Management Progress Report, attached as Attachment 1 to staff report SRIES.26.006, be received for information; c) That the City Clerk circulate this report to the Ontario Ministry of Infrastructure.
Moved by Regional and Local Councillor Chan
Carried Unanimously
a) That staff report SRPBS.26.024 regarding an application for public consultation related to the construction of a proposed radio- communication and broadcasting antenna system submitted by Shared Tower Inc. for the lands municipally known as 1124 Elgin Mills Road East, City File TELE-25-0001, be
Moved by Councillor Liu
Referred
a) That staff report SRPBS.26.030 regarding the proposed Revised Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications submitted by Norfolk Development Inc. for 162, 166, 170, 174, 178, and 182 Norfolk Avenue. be received for information purposes only; b) That the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) be advised that Council supports the revised development proposal submitted by Norfolk Development Inc. for lands municipally known as 162, 166, 170, 174, 178, and 182 Norfolk Avenue, City Files OPA-23-0002 and ZBLA-23-0003, for the primary reasons outlined in SRPBS.26.030, subject to the following: i. that the OLT be requested to withhold the issuance of its Final Order with respect to the related Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments until such time as the City advises the Tribunal that May 20, 2026 CW#07-26 the implementing Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments have been finalized to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Planning and Building Services. c) That upon the recommendation of the Commissioner of Planning and Building Services, the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to enter into any necessary Minutes of Settlement or further agreements or documentation with respect to the applicant’s development proposal; d) That appropriate City staff be directed to appear at the Ontario Land Tribunal as necessary in support of Council’s position concerning the subject applications.
Moved by Councillor Liu
Carried Unanimously
That the correspondence regarding the Revised Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications submitted by Norfolk Development Inc. for 162, 166, 170, 174, 178, and 182 Norfolk Avenue, be received as follows: 1. Michael Theodores, 481 Major Mackenzie Drive East, received May 19, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Liu
Carried Unanimously
Whereas, Canada is strengthened by its cultural diversity, and the contributions of Chinese Canadians have been integral to the social, economic, and cultural fabric of the nation; Whereas, Chinese Canadians have played a significant role in the development of Canada, including contributions to the building of the Canadian Pacific Railway, entrepreneurship, public service, and community leadership; May 20, 2026 CW#07-26 Whereas, Chinese Canadians have faced historical injustices, including the Chinese Head Tax and the Chinese Exclusion Act, and continue to demonstrate resilience and commitment to building an inclusive Canada; Whereas, recognizing and celebrating the heritage, culture, and contributions of Chinese Canadians promotes greater understanding, inclusion, and unity across all communities in Canada; Whereas, other cultural heritage months have been established to recognize and celebrate the contributions of diverse communities across Canada; Whereas, Chinese organizations across Canada and United Against Hate Canada have urged Parliament to enact a Canadian Chinese Heritage Month and called on municipalities to voice their support, Therefore be it resolved that: 1. Richmond Hill Council recognizes the contributions of the Chinese community to the success and growth to the City of Richmond Hill, Ontario and Canada; 2. Richmond Hill Council proclaims February as Chinese Heritage Month; 3. The City of Richmond Hill Council urge Parliament to enact a Bill recognizing Can
Moved by Mayor West
Carried Unanimously
That the meeting be adjourned.
Moved by Councillor Cilevitz
Carried Unanimously

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