Council Meeting

That the agenda be adopted as distributed by the Clerk with the following additions: a) Presentation by Patrick Lee, Director, Policy Planning, and Sybelle von Kursell, Manager, Policy Planning, regarding the Region of York's Draft Official Plan - (Item 11.1); b) Correspondence submitted by Maggie Bassani, Aird & Berlis LLP, dated March 18, 2022, regarding the Site Plan Application submitted by Urbacon Properties Limited for 10 Sofia Court - (Item 13.9); c) Memorandum from Kelvin Kwan, Commissioner of Planning and Infrastructure, dated March 18, 2022, regarding Alectra Utility Corporation letter dated March 17, 2022 and Richmond Hill City Council Motion (meeting on February 23, 2022) - (Item 13.10); d) Correspondence regarding the Region of York’s Draft Official Plan - (Item 13.11); e) Correspondence from Carla Worden, 1393 Bethesda Side Road, dated March 21, 2022, regarding the Member Motion submitted by Councillor Muench regarding Expanding Walkable Trails and Supporting Agriculture in the Greenbelt - (Item 13.12).

That the minutes of Council Public Meeting C#07-22 held on March 2, 2022, be adopted.

That the minutes of the Special Council Education and Training Workshop C#08-22 held on March 2, 2022, be adopted.

That the minutes of Council Meeting C#09-22 held on March 9, 2022, be adopted.

a) That taxes amounting to $21,169.04 be written off pursuant to the provisions of Section 357 of the Municipal Act, 2001; b) That taxes amounting to $2,076.89 be written off pursuant to the provisions of Section 358 of the Municipal Act, 2001; c) That applicable penalty and interest be adjusted accordingly; and d) That the Treasurer be directed to adjust the accounts receivable accordingly.

That the main motion be amended to add the following additional clause: “c) That the applicant be requested to commit in writing, for inclusion with the staff report

That the main motion be amended to add the following additional clause: “c) That the applicant be requested to provide information in writing, for inclusion with the staff report

a) That Staff Report SRPI.22.028 be received for information purposes; b) That staff be directed to report back to Council on April 27, 2022 or sooner regarding a proposed Section 37 Community Benefits Package for direction regarding revised Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal to permit a mixed use residential purpose built rental development on 9251 Yonge Street that includes, but not limited to, the following: 1. Funding/Construction of Multi-Use Path west of the CN Rail (as identified as Priority Route #1 in the Transportation Master Plan Update) 2. Funding/Construction of “Pop-Up/Interim park on City lands on Northern Heights Drive 3. Funding of the CN Rail Pedestrian Overpass (Bridge and Ramp) from 63 Observatory Lane to Richmond Hill David Dunlap Observatory Park 4. Funding of the Revitalization of Bridgeview Park (located northeast of the lands) c) That the applicant be requested to provide information in writing, for inclusion with the staff report

a) That staff report SRPI.22.030 be received for information purposes; b) That the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) be advised that Council supports the proposed development as illustrated on Maps 2, 3 and 4 of staff report SRPI.22.030; c) That appropriate City staff be directed to appear at the Ontario Land Tribunal as necessary in support of Council’s position concerning the subject Site Plan application. A recorded vote was taken: In favour: (9): Councillor Cilevitz, Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola, Councillor Liu, Councillor Sheppard, Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli, Councillor Muench, Councillor Beros, Councillor Chan, Mayor West Opposed: (0): None

That clause b) ii, of the main motion be amended to read as follows: “Amend Draft ROP policy 2.3.2.3 to require a minimum of 35% of residential units in each new development application located within a Regional Centre or MTSA [other than the MTSA 48 (the Gormley MTSA)] to be affordable, in response to the Region’s declared affordable housing crisis and to ensure that the Region’s target is achieved through the approval of applicable applications.” A recorded vote was taken: In favour: (7): Councillor Cilevitz, Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola, Councillor Liu, Mayor West, Councillor Chan, Councillor Sheppard, Councillor Muench Opposed: (2): Councillor Beros, Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli Motion to Amend

a) That Council receive staff report SRPI.22.036 regarding the Region of York’s Draft Official Plan; b) That City Council endorse the comments on the Region of York’s Draft Official Plan set out in SRPI.22.036, and in doing so, Council requests that prior to adoption, the Region: i. Amend Map 10 Rapid Transit Network by removing the proposed GO Station at Bayview and 19th Avenue and adding a proposed GO Station at Elgin Mills and Newkirk, to service residents and business March 23, 2022 C#11-22 along the Yonge Corridor, the Yonge and Bernard Key Development Area, and the Newkirk Business Park; and ii. Amend Draft ROP policy 2.3.2.3 to require a minimum of 35% of residential units in each new development application located within a Regional Centre or MTSA [other than the MTSA 48 (the Gormley MTSA)] to be affordable, in response to the Region’s declared affordable housing crisis and to ensure that the Region’s target is achieved through the approval of applicable applications. c) That York Region be advised of City Council’s support for the recommendations set out in Attachment A to staff report SRPI.22.036; and d) That City Clerk forward a copy of this report and its attachment to York Region and to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing as input to the Region’s Municipal Comprehensive Review. A recorded vote was taken on clause b) ii. of the Main Motion as Amended: In favour: (7): Councillor Cilevitz, Councillor Sheppard, Mayor West, Councillor Chan, Councillor Liu, C

a) That the revised Zoning By-law Amendment and draft Plan of Subdivision applications submitted by 8608415 Canada Inc. JV c/o Metropole Developments Inc. for lands known as Lots L and N, and Part of Lots H, J and K, Plan 1916 (Municipal Addresses: 25, 45 and 61 Harris Avenue), City Files D02-17014 and D03-17004, 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 Multiple Residential One (RM1) Zone under By-law 235-97, as amended, and that the amending Zoning By-law establish site specific development standards as outlined in Staff Report SRPI.22.039; ii. that the draft amending Zoning By-law as set out in Appendix “B” be finalized to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Planning and Infrastructure; 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; iv. that prior to the final amending Zoning By-law being brought forward to Council for consideration and enactment, the applicant’s Site Plan application (City File D06-17039) be substantially completed to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Planning and Infrastructure and confirmation be received that the applicant has registered restrictions over the subject lands under Section 118 of the Land Titles Act; v. that the Plan of Subdivision as depicted

a) That staff report SRPI.22.040 regarding Request for Approval of a revised Street Naming Application submitted by Leslie Richmond Developments Ltd. for the lands known as Part of Lot 30, Concession 3, E.Y.S. (municipal address 1521 19th Avenue) be approved subject to the following: i. That the proposed private street name Violettes Lane (P) be approved in accordance with staff report SRPI.22.040; and, ii. That staff be directed to bring forward a by-law to a regularly scheduled Council meeting to implement the approval of the additional private street name in conjunction with the street names previously approved for the lands upon finalization of the development applications for the proposed residential development.

March 23, 2022 C#11-22 a) That Council endorse the City’s submission of an application to the Federal Ministry of Infrastructure and Communities Active Transportation Fund for the David Dunlap Observatory Park Pedestrian/Cyclist Bridge and Recreation Trails; b) That, should the grant application be successful, Council approve the City’s allocation of 40% ($2.12 million) of the $5.3 million eligible project cost, as well as $800,000 in ineligible costs, for a total City contribution of $2.92 million to be funded from the Parks and Recreation Development Charges Reserve Fund and Cash-in-lieu of Parkland Reserve Fund between 2022-2026, with in-year funding values to be determined.

a) That the 2021 Council and Committees Remuneration and Expenses report, inclusive of carryforward, be received for information purposes.

a) That May 1 to 31, 2022, be proclaimed as "GBS/CIDP Awareness Month" in the City of Richmond Hill.

a) That the correspondence submitted by Maggie Bassani, Aird & Berlis LLP, dated March 18, 2022, regarding the Site Plan Application submitted by Urbacon Properties Limited for 10 Sofia Court, be received.

That the main motion be amended to include the additional following clause: “b) That the City Clerk be directed to send correspondence to Member of Provincial Parliament Michael Parsa and the Ontario Energy Board, expressing Council’s disappointment with the process for approval of the Power Supply for Site Plan Application D06-19010 (Urbacon Properties Limited), and request MPP Parsa and the OEB to engage with the City, Members of Council, residents and Alectra Utilities on how to improve the process for installation of power supply that better takes into account the concerns of impacted residents.” A recorded vote was taken: In favour: (9): Councillor Cilevitz, Councillor Muench, Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola, Councillor Beros, Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli, Mayor West, Councillor Chan, Councillor Liu, Councillor Sheppard Opposed: (0): None Motion to Amend

That the main motion be amended to include the following additional clause: “c) That the City Clerk be directed to send correspondence to Alectra Utilities expressing Council’s request that AUC engage with the local Ward 3 Councillor and local residents that will be affected by the next phase of construction of the Power Supply along Leslie Street (from Princeton Avenue to Elgin Mills Rd) in a timely manner prior to construction.” A recorded vote was taken: In favour: (9): Councillor Cilevitz, Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli, Councillor Sheppard, Councillor Liu, Councillor Beros, Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola, Councillor Muench, Mayor West, Councillor Chan Opposed: (0): None Motion to Amend

a) That Council approve Option 4, as outlined in Staff Report SRPI.22.038 - Request for Direction - Alectra Utilities Corporation (AUC) Hydro Power Supply for Site Plan Application D06-19010 (Urbacon Properties Limited) - 10 Sofia Court, with all additional costs for implementation of Option 4 to be covered by AUC; b) That the City Clerk be directed to send correspondence to Member of Provincial Parliament Michael Parsa and the Ontario Energy Board, expressing Council’s disappointment with the process for approval of the Power Supply for Site Plan Application D06-19010 (Urbacon Properties Limited), and request MPP Parsa and the OEB to engage with the City, Members of Council, residents and Alectra Utilities on how to improve the process for installation of power supply that better takes into account the concerns of impacted residents; c) That the City Clerk be directed to send correspondence to Alectra Utilities expressing Council’s request that AUC engage with the local Ward 3 Councillor and local residents that will be affected by the next phase of construction of the Power Supply along Leslie Street (from Princeton Avenue to Elgin Mills Rd) in a timely manner prior to construction. A recorded vote was taken: In favour: (8): Councillor Cilevitz, Mayor West, Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola, Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli, Councillor Beros, Councillor Chan, Councillor Muench, Councillor Sheppard Opposed: (1): Councillor Liu Main Motion as Amended

That the following correspondence regarding the Region of York's Draft Official Plan be received: 1. Kauser Taslim, 83 Meadowsweet Lane, dated March 21, 2022. March 23, 2022 C#11-22 2. Niazul Alam, 83 Meadowsweet Lane, dated March 21, 2022. 3. Shirley Barrett, 6 Penny Place, dated March 21, 2022. 4. David Ma, 33 Coons Road, dated March 21, 2022. 5. Andriy Yefremov, 3 Coates Crescent, dated March 21, 2022. 6. Deb Thompson, 49 Blackforest Drive, dated March 21, 2022. 7. Olena Yefremov, 3 Coates Crescent, dated March 21, 2022. 8. Gary Thompson, 49 Blackforest Drive, dated March 21, 2022. 9. James Fisher, 21 Beaufort Hills Road, dated March 21, 2022. 10. Ehsan Haghi, 34 Bloomfield Trail, dated March 21, 2022. 11. Yi Fun Lung, 52 Fitzwilliam Avenue, dated March 21, 2022. 12. Juan Carlos Buitrago, 37 Worthington Avenue, dated March 21, 2022. 13. M. Elena Smith, 10 Cheval Court, dated March 21, 2022. 14. Luis Fernandes, 10 Grovepark Street, dated March 21, 2022. 15. Kathrine Mabley, 300 Douglas Road, dated March 21, 2022. 16. Jerry and Anny Verhovsek, 4 Bishopsbridge Crescent, dated March 21, 2022. 17. Steve Jeffrey, 39 Craigleith Crescent, dated March 21, 2022. 18. Mehdi Ceizar, 35 Coons Road, dated March 21, 2022. 19. Ping Hu, 16 Craigieith Crescent, dated March 21, 2022. 20. Feifei Zhu, 26 Sundew Lane, dated March 21, 2022. 21. Justin Park, 10 Bishopsbridge Crescent, dated March 22, 2022. 22. Denise and Pat Burns, 38 Bishopsbridge Crescent, dated March 22, 2022. 23. Roger Rotilio

a) That the correspondence from Carla Worden, 1393 Bethesda Side Road, dated March 21, 2022, regarding the Member Motion submitted by Councillor Muench regarding Expanding Walkable Trails and Supporting Agriculture in the Greenbelt, be received.

Whereas, the protection of the Oak Ridges Moraine buffer areas & the Greenbelt are very important long term priorities for the people and Council of Richmond Hill requiring action; Whereas, Richmond Hill Council passed a motion on April 14, 2021 to review the opportunity to expand walking trails in Richmond Hill, while supporting expanding farming and Agriculture as part of the York Region’s Municipal Comprehensive Review (MCR) process; and Whereas, Richmond Hill Council’s approved April 14 2021 motion was intended to achieve more walkable trails for Richmond Hill and was approved in a pandemic period which had residents utilizing walking and trails more; and Whereas, York Region has a deadline for comments to its 30 year draft MCR by March 31, 2022, (plan until 2051) making this a time sensitive motion; and Whereas, the City of Richmond Hill strives in its official and working plans to create walkable, complete, connected, culturally vibrant neighbourhoods, and have directed staff on its March 9, 2022 parks key direction plan to expand active and passive recreation; and March 23, 2022 C#11-22 Whereas, unofficial digital apps have been created directing people on their cell phones to the Jefferson Forest Trail without qualified trail validation, which has led to injuries requiring emergency services support on the Jefferson trail over the past year; and Whereas, the Town of Whitchurch – Stouffville has passed motions for reclassification of lands to allow for urban municipal

a) That agenda Item 14.2, Member Motion submitted by Councillor Muench regarding Real Estate Open House Signs, be

That the following By-laws be approved: By-law 11-22 - A By-law to Amend By-law 55-15, as amended, of the Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill By-law 54-22 - A By-Law to amend Procedure By-law 74-12, as amended

a) That By-law 50-22, being a By-law to Appoint a Treasurer and to repeal By-laws 146-09 and 94-10, (attached as Attachment “A” to confidential closed session staff report SRCFS.22.010) be and is hereby passed; b) That By-law 51-21, being a By-law to Appoint a Deputy Treasurer and to repeal By-law 73-15, (attached as Attachment “B” to confidential closed session staff report SRCFS.22.010) be and is hereby passed. A recorded vote was taken: In favour: (8): Councillor Cilevitz, Councillor Beros, Councillor Sheppard, Mayor West, Councillor Liu, Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola, Councillor Chan, Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli Opposed: (0): None Absent: (1): Councillor Muench

That By-law 56-22, A By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at this meeting, be passed.

That the meeting be adjourned.