The Richmond Hill Record

Committee of the Whole

November 5, 2025

Who was there

Present (10): Godwin Chan, Karen Cilevitz, Simon Cui, Carol Davidson, Joe DiPaola, S. Huycke, 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 (7 motions)

7 carried, 0 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: a) Correspondence received regarding the Member Motion submitted by Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola with respect to Mandatory Registration of AEDs with AED Foundation Ontario - (Item 11.3); and b) Delegation - Roberta Scott, AED Foundation Ontario, related to the Member Motion submitted by Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola regarding Mandatory Registration of AEDs with AED Foundation Ontario - (Item 10.1).
Moved by Mayor West
Carried
a) That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Yangping Bao and Yanpy Development Inc. for the lands municipally known as 181 and 187 Elgin Mills Road West, City File D02-20013 (Related City File D06-21080) be approved, subject to the following: i. that the subject lands be rezoned from “Third Density Residential (R3) Zone” under Zoning By-law 2523, as amended, to “Residential Multiple Family One (RM1) Zone”, and that the amending Zoning By-law establish site-specific development standards as outlined in Appendix “B” to Staff Report SRPBS.25.073; ii. that “Neighbourhood Mixed Use (NMU) Zone” of By-law 93-25, as amended, be further amended with site-specific development November 5, 2025 CW#15-25 standards, as outlined in Appendix “C” to Staff Report SRPBS.25.073; iii. that the draft amending Zoning By-laws attached hereto as Appendices “B” and “C” be finalized to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Planning and Building Services and be brought forward to November 26, 2025 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 amending Zoning By-laws to implement the proposed development on the subject lands.
Moved by Mayor West
Carried
a) That the subject lands be classified as a Class 4 Area as defined by the Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks in its “Environmental Noise Guideline – Stationary and Transportation Sources – Approval and Planning (NPC-300)” to address Stationary Noise.
Moved by Mayor West
Carried
a) That the following correspondence regarding the Member Motion submitted by Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola with respect to Mandatory Registration of AEDs with AED Foundation Ontario, be received: 1. Sigmund Lee, 20 Hamills Crescent, dated October 31, 2025.
Moved by Mayor West
Carried
a) That the Member Motion submitted by Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola regarding Registration of AEDs with AED Foundation Ontario, be
Moved by Councillor Liu
Carried
In favour (8): Councillor DiPaola, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Liu, Councillor Davidson, Councillor Chan, Councillor Shiu, Councillor Cilevitz, Councillor Cui
Whereas sudden cardiac arrest is a leading cause of death in Canada, and timely access to an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) can significantly increase survival rates; Whereas the City of Richmond Hill has installed AEDs in various municipal facilities to enhance public safety and emergency preparedness; Whereas the AED Foundation Ontario (www.aedfoundationontario.ca) is the official provincial registry for AEDs, providing a centralized and accessible database for emergency responders and the public; Whereas registering AEDs with the AED Foundation Ontario ensures that emergency services can locate and access AEDs quickly during critical incidents, thereby improving response times and outcomes; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That: 1. All City-owned properties and facilities equipped with AEDs be required to register their devices with the AED Foundation Ontario at www.aedfoundationontario.ca; 2. The City of Richmond Hill promote AED awareness and registration through its communication channels, encouraging private businesses and community organizations to register their AEDs as well. A recorded vote was taken: In favour: (8): Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Liu, Councillor Davidson, Regional and Local Councillor Chan, Councillor Shiu, Councillor Cilevitz, Councillor Cui Opposed: (0): None Absent: (1): Mayor West November 5, 2025 CW#15-25 Main Motion
Moved by Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola
Carried Unanimously
That the meeting be adjourned.
Moved by Councillor Davidson
Carried

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