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 (51 motions)
46 carried, 5 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the following Item be added to the Agenda as a Time Sensitive matter: a) Member Motion - Councillor Shiu - Pause on Traffic Calming Measures on Springbrook Community.
Moved by Councillor Shiu, seconded by Councillor Liu
Carried
June 19, 2024 C#16-24 That the agenda be adopted as distributed by the Clerk with the following additions: a) Delegation by Jim Kotsopolous, JKO Planning Services Inc., regarding the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment Applications submitted by 802559 Ontario Limited for 11592 Yonge Street - (Item 15.5.10); b) Delegation by Adam Seif, on behalf of Sherry Taba, AA Group 288 Inc., 10288 Yonge Street, regarding the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment Applications submitted by 802559 Ontario Limited for 11592 Yonge Street - (Item 15.5.10); c) Delegation by Robert Salna, 64 Industrial Road, regarding the Notice of Intention to Designate 10217 Yonge Street - (Item 15.5.18.8); d) Delegation by John and Janet Sherman, 406 Roywood Crescent, Newmarket, regarding the Notice of Intention to Designate 12800 Yonge Street - (Item 15.5.18.12); e) Correspondence from by Michael Manett, MPLAN Inc., dated June 13, 2024, regarding the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment Applications submitted by 802559 Ontario Limited for 11592 Yonge Street - (Item 15.7); f) Member Motion - Mayor West - Remembering Flight PS-752 Memorial - Follow-up (as authorized by Council resolution waiving Section 5.4.4 of the Procedure By-law) - (Item 16.1); g) Time Sensitive Member Motion - Councillor Shiu - Pause on Traffic Calming Measures on Springbrook Community - (Item 17.1).
Moved by Councillor Cui, seconded by Councillor Cilevitz
Carried
That the minutes of Council Meeting C#14-24 held on June 5, 2024, be adopted.
Moved by Councillor Liu, seconded by Councillor Cui
Carried
That the minutes of Special Council Meeting C#15-24 held on June 12, 2024, be adopted.
Moved by Councillor Liu, seconded by Councillor Cui
Carried
a) That the minutes of Heritage Richmond Hill meeting HRH#04-24 held April 4, 2024, be adopted.
Moved by Councillor Cui, seconded by Councillor Davidson
Carried
a) That the minutes of Capital Sustainability Steering Committee meeting CSSC#04-24 held May 7, 2024 be adopted.
Moved by Councillor Cui, seconded by Councillor Davidson
Carried
a) That staff report SRCFS.24.023 regarding the 2025 Budget Engagement, be received for information purposes.
Moved by Councillor Cui, seconded by Councillor Davidson
Carried
a) That the Draft 2023 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements included in Appendix “A” to staff report SRCFS.24.024, be approved and published; b) That the Mayor and Treasurer be authorized to sign the Financial Statements; and c) That the 2023 Audited Richmond Hill Public Library Board Financial Statements (to be approved by the Library Board in June 2024) included in Appendix “B” to staff report SRCFS.24.024, be received for information purposes.
Moved by Councillor Cui, seconded by Councillor Davidson
Carried
a) That all capital projects listed in Appendix “A” to staff report SRCFS.24.020: i. Be closed; June 19, 2024 C#16-24 ii. Projects with a net surplus of $1.50 million be returned to sources as identified; and b) That Budget and Funding Adjustments in the net amount of $0.13 million returned to source as identified in Appendix “B” to staff report SRCFS.24.020, be approved; and c) That the Status of Capital Projects List in Appendix “F” to staff report SRCFS.24.020, be received.
Moved by Councillor Cui, seconded by Councillor Davidson
Carried
a) That the minutes of Richmond Hill Centre Advisory Committee meeting HCAC#01-23 held June 1, 2023 be adopted; and b) That the minutes of Richmond Hill Centre Advisory Committee meeting HCAC#01-24 held February 5, 2024 be adopted.
Moved by Councillor Cui, seconded by Councillor Davidson
Carried
a) That Staff Report SRCM.24.04 be received for information; b) That the draft Plan of Condominium application submitted by Metroview Developments (Westwood) Inc. for the lands known as Part of Lot 38, Concession 1, W.Y.S. (Municipal Address: 8888 Yonge Street), City File CON24-0005 (19CDM(R)-24005), be approved, subject to the following: June 19, 2024 C#16-24 i. that draft approval be subject to the conditions as set out in Appendix “A” to Staff Report SRCM.24.04; ii. that prior to draft approval being granted, the applicant pay the applicable processing fee in accordance with the City’s Tariff of Fees By-law; and, iii. that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Condominium Agreement
Moved by Councillor Cui, seconded by Councillor Davidson
Referred
a) That the current contract for the supply of wireless cellular services previously awarded non-competitively to Bell Mobility Inc. (“Bell Mobility”) be extended for an additional term, as required, to execute a new cellular services contract, up to a maximum of six (6) months, at a cost not exceeding $145,000 (exclusive of taxes) pursuant to Appendix “B” Part I, Section (c) of the Procurement By- law No. 113-16 as amended by By-law 141-20 to ensure compatibility with existing deployed technologies; b) That the Commissioner of Corporate and Financial Services be authorized to execute any necessary documentation to effect the contract.
Moved by Councillor Cui, seconded by Councillor Davidson
Carried
a) That the Community and Cultural Grant applications listed in Appendix “A” be received; and b) That Community and Cultural Grants totaling $59,564 be provided to the following community and cultural organizations, and individual artists: June 19, 2024 C#16-24 • Artists Co-Op Richmond Hill $1,500 • Canadian Asian Heritage Association $3,750 • Canadian Senior Cooperation Association $2,000 • Christos Damianos $1,478 • Dance Together $3,750 • Federation of Chinese Canadians in York Region $2,500 • Greg Chiykowski $996 • High Notes Avante Productions Inc. $3,750 • ICTC Youth Foundation $5,000 • Luminis Choir $5,000 • Oak Ridges Lions Club $2,500 • Odeiwin Foundation $3,750 • Origami Canada $675 • Richmond Hill Concert Band $1,415 • Richmond Hill Philharmonic Orchestra $2,500 • Rise Above GTA, $3,750 • Robin Hesse $4,500 • Salvation Army $750 • Sean Cisterna $5,000 • Shadowpath Theatre $5,000
Moved by Councillor Cui, seconded by Councillor Davidson
Carried
a) That Staff Report SRCS.24.12 which provides a comprehensive review of the City’s Windrow Program be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Cui, seconded by Councillor Davidson
Carried
a) That Staff Report SRIES.24.004 regarding Traffic Regulation Changes be received; b) That Council approve the speed limit, parking, and traffic control regulation changes outlined in Staff Report SRIES.24.003; c) That By-law 55-24 (Attachment 4) be enacted to amend the Parking Regulation By-law, as amended (Municipal Code Chapter 1116) in order to implement the recommended parking regulation changes; d) That By-law 56-24 (Attachment 5) 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; and e) That By-law 57-24 (Attachment 6) 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 Cui, seconded by Councillor Davidson
Carried
a) That SRIES.24.006 regarding the Pole-Mounted Radar Speed Message Board program be received. b) That the 30 priority locations identified in Attachment 1 of this report be approved for the Pole-Mounted Radar Speed Message Board Program for 2024/2025.
Moved by Councillor Cui, seconded by Councillor Davidson
Carried
a) That the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications submitted by Neuhaus Developments Limited for lands known as Lots 20 and 21, Registered Plan 2027 (Municipal Address: 9593 Bathurst Street), City Files D01-21004 and D02- 21007 be approved, subject to the following: (i) that the City’s Official Plan be amended to include site specific policies as outlined in Staff Report SRPBS.24.049; (ii) that the draft Official Plan Amendment 51 attached hereto as Appendix “B” be brought forward to the June 19, 2024 Council meeting for adoption; (iii) that the draft Zoning By-Law Amendment attached hereto as “Appendix C” rezone the subject lands from Second Density Residential (R2) Zone under Zoning By-law 2523, as amended, to Multiple Family Two (RM2) Zone under By-law 2523, as amended, with site-specific development standards to facilitate the development proposal as outlined in Staff Report SRPBS.24.049; (iv) that the draft amending Zoning By-law attached hereto as Appendix “C” be finalized to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Planning and Building Services and brought forward to the June 19, 2024 Council meeting for consideration and enactment; b) 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 amending Zoning By-law to implement the proposed development on the subject lands; and, c) That the authority to 20.88 persons equivalent of municipal servicing allo
Moved by Councillor Cui, seconded by Councillor Davidson
Carried
a) That the draft Plan of Condominium application submitted by Richmond Hill Holdings Ltd. for the lands known as Block 3, Registered Plan 65M-4114 (Municipal Address: 130 Performance Drive), City File CON-23-0002 be approved, subject to the following: (i) the conditions of draft approval as set out in Appendix “A” to Staff Report SRPBS.24.050; (ii) that prior to draft approval being granted, the applicant pay the applicable processing fees in accordance with the City’s Tariff of Fees By-law; and, (iii) that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Condominium Agreement
Moved by Councillor Cui, seconded by Councillor Davidson
Referred
a) That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by 802559 Ontario Limited for lands known as Part of Lot 56, Concession 1, W.Y.S. (Municipal Address: 11592 Yonge Street), City File ZBLA-23-0007, be approved, subject to the following: June 19, 2024 C#16-24 (i) that Zoning By-law Amendment 71-24 to remove the Holding (H) provision attached hereto as Appendix “B” be enacted at the June 19, 2024 Council meeting; b) That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by 802559 Ontario Limited for lands known as Part of Lot 56, Concession 1, W.Y.S. and Block 283, Registered Plan 65M-3465 (Municipal Address: 11592 Yonge Street), City File ZBLA-23-0004 be approved, subject to the following: (i) a portion of the subject lands be rezoned from “Agriculture (A) Zone” under By-law 2523, as amended, to “General Commercial (GC) Zone” and “Open Space (OS) Zone” under By-law 235-97, as amended, with site specific development standards to facilitate the development proposal as outlined in Staff Report SRPBS.24.068; (ii) that the amending Zoning By-law be brought forward to a future Council meeting for consideration and enactment; and, (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 amending Zoning By-law to implement the proposed development on the subject lands.
Moved by Councillor Cui, seconded by Councillor Cilevitz
Carried
a) That the draft Plan of Condominium applications submitted by Leslie Richmond Developments Limited for the lands known as Block 1 and Block 3, Registered Plan 65M-4762 (Municipal Address: 1521 19th Avenue), City Files CON-24-0003 and CON-24- 0004, be approved, subject to the following: June 19, 2024 C#16-24 (i) the conditions of draft plan approval as set out in Appendices “A” and “B” to Staff Report SRPBS.24.070; (ii) that prior to draft approval being granted, the applicant pay the applicable processing fees in accordance with the City’s Tariff of Fees By-law; and, (iii) that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Condominium Agreement
Moved by Councillor Cui, seconded by Councillor Davidson
Referred
a) That the Zoning By-law Amendment and draft Plan of Subdivision applications submitted by Weldrick West Developments 20-26 Inc., Weldrick West Developments 24-28 Inc., Weldrick West Developments 30 Inc., for the lands known as Lots 62, 63 and 64 and Part of Lots 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, Plan 1923 (Municipal Addresses: 20, 24, 26, 28 and 30 Weldrick Road), City Files D02-18028 and D03-18014, be approved subject to the following: (i) that the subject lands be rezoned from Third Density Residential (R3) Zone to Multiple Residential One (RM1) Zone and Open Space (OS) Zone under By-law 2523 as amended, with site specific development standards to facilitate the development proposal as outlined in Staff Report SRPI.24.071; (ii) that prior to the amending Zoning By-law being brought forward to a Council meeting for consideration and enactment, confirmation be received that the applicant has registered restrictions over the subject lands under Section 118 of the Land Titles Act to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Planning and Building Services; June 19, 2024 C#16-24 (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; (iv) that the Plan of Subdivision as depicted on Map 6 to Staff Report SRPBS.24.071 be draft approved, subject to the conditions as set out in Appendix “C” hereto; (v) that prior to draf
Moved by Councillor Cui, seconded by Councillor Davidson
Carried
a) That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Sridhar Methuku for lands known as Lot 51, Registered Plan 1916 (Municipal Address: 257 Harris Avenue), City File ZBLA-24-0001, be approved, subject to the following: (i) that the subject lands be rezoned from Urban (UR) Zone under By-law 128-04, as amended to Semi-Detached One (RD1) Zone and Environment Protection Area Two (EPA2) Zone under By-law 235-97, as amended, as outlined in Staff Report SRPBS.24.072; (ii) that the amending Zoning By-law be brought forward to the June 19, 2024 Council meeting for enactment; and, June 19, 2024 C#16-24 (iii) that pursuant to Section 34(18) 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.
Moved by Councillor Cui, seconded by Councillor Davidson
Carried
a) That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by 2575563 Ontario Inc. for lands known as Lots 59 and 86, and Part of Lots 57, 58, 87 and 88, Registered Plan 1883 (Municipal Addresses: 152, 160, 166, 172 and 178 Major Mackenzie Drive East and 123 Ruggles Avenue), City File D02-19017, be approved, subject to the following: (i) that the subject lands be rezoned from Residential Multiple Third Density (RM3) Zone to Residential Multiple Second Density (RM2) Zone under By-law 66-71, as amended, with site specific development standards as outlined in Staff Report SRPBS.24.073; (ii) that the amending Zoning By-law be brought forward to the June 19 Council meeting for consideration and enactment; and, (iii) that pursuant to Section 34(18) 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 Council assign 80.01 persons equivalent of municipal servicing allocation to the proposed development to be constructed on the subject lands, to be released by the Commissioner of Planning and Building Services in accordance with By-law 109-11, as amended.
Moved by Councillor Cui, seconded by Councillor Davidson
Carried
a) That Council assign 780.74 persons equivalent of servicing allocation to the first phase of development to be constructed on the lands known as Part of Lot 27, Concession 2, E.Y.S. (Municipal Address: 10971 Bayview Avenue), City File D03-03006, to be released in accordance with the City’s Interim Growth Management Strategy and in accordance with By-law 109-11, as amended; b) That Council assign 37.28 persons equivalent of additional servicing allocation to the first phase of development to be constructed on the lands known as Part of Lot 28, Concession 2, E.Y.S. (Municipal Address: 11061 Bayview Avenue), City File D03- 12013, to be released in accordance with the City’s Interim Growth Management Strategy and in accordance with By-law 109-11, as amended; and, c) That Council revoke any unused servicing allocation for which building permits have not been issued two (2) years from the date of allocation assignment, in accordance with the City’s Interim Policy for Allocating Sanitary Sewer Capacity, as amended.
Moved by Councillor Cui, seconded by Councillor Davidson
Carried
a) That Council assign 213.75 persons equivalent of additional servicing allocation to the first phase of development for the proposed medium density residential blocks to be constructed on the lands known as Part of Lot 31, Concession 2, E.Y.S. (Municipal Address: 11546 Leslie Street), City Files D06-22041 and D06- 22042, to be released in accordance with the City’s Interim Growth June 19, 2024 C#16-24 Management Strategy and in accordance with By-law 109-11, as amended; b) That Council assign 559.64 persons equivalent of servicing allocation to the second and third phases of development to be constructed on the lands known as Part of Lot 31, Concession 2, E.Y.S. (Municipal Address: 11546 Leslie Street), City File D03- 03013, to be released in accordance with the City’s Interim Growth Management Strategy and in accordance with By-law 109-11, as amended; and, c) That Council revoke any unused servicing allocation for which building permits have not been issued two (2) years from the date of allocation assignment, in accordance with the City’s Interim Policy for Allocating Sanitary Sewer Capacity, as amended.
Moved by Councillor Cui, seconded by Councillor Davidson
Carried
That the following correspondence regarding the proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications for 9593 Bathurst Street, be received as follows: 1. Haohan Li, 3 Jodphur Lane, dated July 12, 2021. 2. Rui You, 9601 Bathurst Street, dated July 14, 2021.
Moved by Councillor Cui, seconded by Councillor Davidson
Carried
June 19, 2024 C#16-24 a) That staff report SRPBS.24.056 regarding Notice of Intention to Designate 27 Church Street North be received; b) That City Council state its intention to designate the property at 27 Church Street North under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance, and in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 27 Church Street North, attached as Attachment A to staff report SRPBS.24.056; c) That staff be directed to publish and serve Council’s Notice of Intention to Designate as per the requirements of the Ontario Heritage Act; d) That if there are no objections to the designation in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, that staff be directed to place a designation by-law before Council at a future Council meeting for adoption; e) That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Councillor Cui, seconded by Councillor Davidson
Carried
a) That staff report SRPBS.24.057 regarding Notice of Intention to Designate 9835 Leslie Street be received; b) That City Council state its intention to designate the property at 9835 Leslie Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance, and in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 9835 Leslie Street, attached as Attachment A to staff report SRPBS.24.057; June 19, 2024 C#16-24 c) That staff be directed to publish and serve Council’s Notice of Intention to Designate as per the requirements of the Ontario Heritage Act; d) That if there are no objections to the designation in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, that staff be directed to place a designation by-law before Council at a future Council meeting for adoption; e) That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Councillor Cui, seconded by Councillor Davidson
Carried
a) That staff report SRPBS.24.058 regarding Notice of Intention to Designate 9853 Leslie Street be received; b) That City Council state its intention to designate the property at 9853 Leslie Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance, and in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 9853 Leslie Street, attached as Attachment A to staff report SRPBS.24.058; c) That staff be directed to publish and serve Council’s Notice of Intention to Designate as per the requirements of the Ontario Heritage Act; d) That if there are no objections to the designation in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, that staff be directed to place a designation by-law before Council at a future Council meeting for adoption; e) That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution. June 19, 2024 C#16-24
Moved by Councillor Cui, seconded by Councillor Davidson
Carried
a) That staff report SRPBS.24.059 regarding Notice of Intention to Designate 13561 Leslie Street be received; b) That City Council state its intention to designate the property at 13561 Leslie Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance, and in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 13561 Leslie Street, attached as Attachment A to staff report SRPBS.24.059; c) That staff be directed to publish and serve Council’s Notice of Intention to Designate as per the requirements of the Ontario Heritage Act; d) That if there are no objections to the designation in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, that staff be directed to place a designation by-law before Council at a future Council meeting for adoption; e) That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Councillor Cui, seconded by Councillor Davidson
Carried
a) That staff report SRPBS.24.060 regarding Notice of Intention to Designate 165 Richmond Street be received; June 19, 2024 C#16-24 b) That City Council state its intention to designate the property at 165 Richmond Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance, and in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 165 Richmond Street, attached as Attachment A to staff report SRPBS.24.060; c) That staff be directed to publish and serve Council’s Notice of Intention to Designate as per the requirements of the Ontario Heritage Act; d) That if there are no objections to the designation in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, that staff be directed to place a designation by-law before Council at a future Council meeting for adoption; e) That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Councillor Cui, seconded by Councillor Davidson
Carried
a) That staff report SRPBS.24.061 regarding Notice of Intention to Designate 10039 Yonge Street be received; b) That City Council state its intention to designate the property at 10039 Yonge Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance, and in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 10039 Yonge Street, attached as Attachment A to staff report SRPBS.24.061; c) That staff be directed to publish and serve Council’s Notice of Intention to Designate as per the requirements of the Ontario Heritage Act; June 19, 2024 C#16-24 d) That if there are no objections to the designation in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, that staff be directed to place a designation by-law before Council at a future Council meeting for adoption; e) That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Councillor Cui, seconded by Councillor Davidson
Carried
a) That staff report SRPBS.24.062 regarding Notice of Intention to Designate 10094 and 10096 Yonge Street be received; b) That City Council state its intention to designate the property at 10094 and 10096 Yonge Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance, and in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 10094 and 10096 Yonge Street, attached as Attachment A to SRPBS.24.062; c) That staff be directed to publish and serve Council’s Notice of Intention to Designate as per the requirements of the Ontario Heritage Act; d) That if there are no objections to the designation in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, that staff be directed to place a designation by-law before Council at a future Council meeting for adoption; e) That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Councillor Cui, seconded by Councillor Davidson
Carried
a) That staff report SRPBS.24.063 regarding Notice of Intention to Designate 10217 Yonge Street be received; b) That City Council state its intention to designate the property at 10217 Yonge Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance, and in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 10217 Yonge Street, attached as Attachment A to staff report SRPBS.24.063; c) That staff be directed to publish and serve Council’s Notice of Intention to Designate as per the requirements of the Ontario Heritage Act; d) That if there are no objections to the designation in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, that staff be directed to place a designation by-law before Council at a future Council meeting for adoption; e) That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Councillor Cilevitz, seconded by Councillor Davidson
Carried Unanimously
a) That staff report SRPBS.24.064 regarding Notice of Intention to Designate 10231 Yonge Street be received; June 19, 2024 C#16-24 b) That City Council state its intention to designate the property at 10231 Yonge Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance, and in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 10231 Yonge Street, attached as Attachment A to staff report SRPBS.24.064; c) That staff be directed to publish and serve Council’s Notice of Intention to Designate as per the requirements of the Ontario Heritage Act; d) That if there are no objections to the designation in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, that staff be directed to place a designation by-law before Council at a future Council meeting for adoption; e) That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Councillor Cui, seconded by Councillor Davidson
Carried
a) That staff report SRPBS.24.065 regarding Notice of Intention to Designate 10239 Yonge Street be received; b) That City Council state its intention to designate the property at 10239 Yonge Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance, and in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 10239 Yonge Street, attached as Attachment A to staff report SRPBS.24.065; c) That staff be directed to publish and serve Council’s Notice of Intention to Designate as per the requirements of the Ontario Heritage Act; June 19, 2024 C#16-24 d) That if there are no objections to the designation in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, that staff be directed to place a designation by-law before Council at a future Council meeting for adoption; e) That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Councillor Cui, seconded by Councillor Davidson
Carried
a) That staff report SRPBS.24.066 regarding Notice of Intention to Designate 12261 Yonge Street be received; b) That City Council state its intention to designate the property at 12261 Yonge Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance, and in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 12261 Yonge Street, attached as Attachment A to staff report SRPBS.24.066; c) That staff be directed to publish and serve Council’s Notice of Intention to Designate as per the requirements of the Ontario Heritage Act; d) That if there are no objections to the designation in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, that staff be directed to place a designation by-law before Council at a future Council meeting for adoption; e) That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Councillor Cui, seconded by Councillor Davidson
Carried
a) That Item 15.5.18.12, SRPBS.24.067 - Notice of Intention to Designate 12800 Yonge Street - City File D12-07513 - (CW Item 11.18.12), be
Moved by Councillor Cilevitz, seconded by Councillor Davidson
Referred
a) That the verbal update by Pamela Vega, Urban Design/Heritage Planner, regarding Bill 200 and June 19, 2024 C#16-24 Proposed Amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act, be received.
Moved by Councillor Cui, seconded by Councillor Davidson
Carried
a) That the correspondence from Robert Salna, 10217 Yonge Street, dated June 11, 2024, regarding Notice of Intention to Designate 10217 Yonge Street, be received.
Moved by Councillor Cui, seconded by Councillor Davidson
Carried
a) That the correspondence from James Counter, Counter & Mitchell Barristers and Solicitors, 12800 Yonge Street, regarding Notice of Intention to Designate 12800 Yonge Street, be received.
Moved by Councillor Cui, seconded by Councillor Davidson
Carried
a) That the correspondence from by Robert Salna, 10217 and 10225 Yonge Street, dated June 6, 2024, regarding Notice of Intention to Designate 10217 Yonge Street, be received.
Moved by Councillor Cui, seconded by Councillor Davidson
Carried
a) That the correspondence from by Michael Manett, MPLAN Inc., dated June 13, 2024, regarding the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment Applications submitted by 802559 Ontario Limited for 11592 Yonge Street, be received.
Moved by Councillor Cui, seconded by Councillor Davidson
Carried
Whereas, on February 7, 2024, Council passed a motion directing staff to explore locations and possible design for a location to memorialize all victims of Flight PS-752; and, Whereas, since that date The Association of Families of PS-752 and the Office of the Mayor and City staff have met and explored several options and narrowed the site selection to a single option; and, Whereas, Unity Park is an existing park which is adjacent to Town Park and has been developed using a theme of unity in keeping with an occasion of the Canada 125 naming; and, Whereas, this park and its theme would serve as an ideal location for such a memorial where all victims of this tragedy may be remembered and act as a common location for the families of Flight PS-752 and the community at large to reflect on the themes for which this park memorial is to be designed; and, Whereas, during the discussions that have taken place so far it has been generally agreed that the City will cover the costs of the design and landscaping elements of the memorial, and that funding for other elements including the provision of public art may be funded by other orders of June 19, 2024 C#16-24 government and this will be finalized through negotiations with funding partners; Now Therefore Be it Resolved: 1. That Council endorse the inclusion of the Flight PS-752 Memorial in Unity Park; 2. That staff be directed to continue working with the Association of Families of PS-752 to complete a concept design for a fitting memo
Moved by Mayor West, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried Unanimously
Whereas, the Traffic Safety and Operations Strategy (TSOS) is a comprehensive set of traffic policies aimed at benefiting neighborhood communities by addressing traffic issues; June 19, 2024 C#16-24 Whereas, the Springbrook neighborhood was only notified of the Council approval date of March 27 one day prior, without being informed of the Public Information Centre date of February 29; Whereas, an additional meeting was held with the Springbrook neighbors and relevant staff, but the implementation of TSOS had already commenced, rendering the meeting ineffective as a genuine public consultation; Whereas, full consultation with the neighbors prior to the implementation of TSOS is essential to ensure alignment with the interests and benefits of the entire neighboring community; Whereas, the traffic calming measures under the TSOS were implemented based on evidence and traffic studies, yet no relevant traffic study report has been made available to the public despite repeated requests from the neighbors; Whereas, a petition to put the calming measures on hold was signed by over 80% of the residents; Whereas, the Council meeting on June 19, 2024, is the last meeting before the summer recess, and city implementation work is set to continue until the next Council meeting on September 4, 2024, leaving no opportunity to follow the normal procedure; and Now Therefore Be It Resolved: That the implementation of the Traffic Safety and Operations Strategy's calming measures on Springbrook D
Moved by Councillor Shiu, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Lost
In favour (2): Councillor Shiu, Councillor Liu · Opposed (7): Councillor Cilevitz, Mayor West, Councillor DiPaola, Councillor Davidson, Councillor Cui, Councillor Chan, Councillor Thompson
That the following By-laws be approved: 18.1 By-law 54-24 - A By-law to Amend By-law 128-04, as amended, and By- law 235-97, as amended, of The Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill 18.2 By-Law 55-24 - 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 18.3 By-Law 56-24 - 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 18.4 By-Law 57-24 - A By-law to amend Chapter 1135 of the City of Richmond Hill Municipal Code, relating to U-turn prohibitions 18.5 By-law 88-24 - A By-Law to assume aboveground and belowground municipal services; assume lands as public highway; establish lands as public highway - (listed on agenda as By-law 65-24) 18.6 By-law 66-24 - A By-law to Amend By-law 2523 of the City of Richmond Hill 18.7 By-law 69-24 - A By-law to Adopt Amendment 51 to the Richmond Hill Official Plan 18.8 By-law 71-24 - A By-law to Amend By-law 235-97, as amended, of The Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill 18.9 By-law 75-24 - A By-law to Amend By-law 128-04 and By-law 235-97, as amended, of The Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill 18.10 By-law 76-24 - A By-law to Amend By-law 66-71, as amended, of The Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill 18.11 By-law 78-24 - A By-law to Adopt Amendment 28 to the Richmond Hill Official Plan 18.12 By-law 79-24 - A By-law to Adopt Amendment 54 to the R
Moved by Regional and Local Councillor Chan, seconded by Councillor Cui
Carried
That Council move into Closed Session: a) To consider matters relating to the security of the property of the municipality with respect to the City's cyber security measures, pursuant to Section 239(2)(a) of the Municipal Act, 2001; b) To consider matters relating to labour relations or employee negotiations with respect to the 2023 Richmond Hill Professional Fire Fighters Association (RHPFFS) Local 1957 Negotiations, pursuant to Section 239(2)(d) of the Municipal Act, 2001; c) To consider personal matters about identifiable individuals, including municipal or local board employees, with respect to the membership of the Board of Management of the Village of Richmond Hill Business Improvement Area (BIA) for the remainder of the 2022 to 2026 Term of Council, pursuant to Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001.
Moved by Councillor Liu, seconded by Councillor Cui
Carried
a) That Council ratify the Memorandum of Settlement, dated May 31, 2024, between the City of Richmond Hill and Richmond Hill Professional Fire Fighters Association Local 1957.
Moved by Regional and Local Councillor Chan, seconded by Councillor Davidson
Carried Unanimously
a) That, as recommended by Village of Richmond Hill Business Improvement Area Board of Management at its Meeting held on June 13, 2024, Ileana Martino and Atoussa Sakhapour, be appointed Directors of the Village of Richmond Hill Business Improvement Area Board of Management for the remainder of the current Term of Council.
Moved by Councillor Thompson, seconded by Councillor Cui
Carried Unanimously
That By-law 86-24, A By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at this meeting, be passed.
Moved by Councillor Cilevitz, seconded by Councillor Cui
Carried
That the meeting be adjourned.
Moved by Councillor Thompson, seconded by Councillor Davidson