Special Council Meeting

That the agenda be adopted as distributed by the Clerk.

WHEREAS the Government of Ontario introduced Bill 23, the More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 (Bill 23) on October 25, 2022 and it received Royal Assent on November 28, 2022. WHEREAS the purpose of Bill 23 is to introduce significant changes to the existing development approval process in Ontario with the goal of facilitating the construction of 1.5 million new homes Province-wide over the next 10 years. WHEREAS the Ontario Big City Mayor’s Caucus; Association of Municipalities of Ontario; York Region; Richmond Hill Council, among others have repeatedly expressed serious concerns with Bill 23 to the Province through Minister Clark. WHEREAS it is clear that housing affordability and shortage of supply are impacting municipalities across Ontario. Solutions to these problems require collaboration with many stakeholders and all levels of government. WHEREAS Richmond Hill Council and City staff have been committed to this important work and continue to demonstrate willingness to work collaboratively and effectively with all stakeholders and levels of government to help increase housing affordability and supply for our residents. January 30, 2023 C#04-23 WHEREAS Prior to Bill 23, the City had already implemented similar measures such as the Housing Affordability Strategy, zoning permissions for additional residential units, an update to the City’s Parks Plan and Parkland Dedication By-law, and discounts for non-profit housing development. WHEREAS Richmond Hill has 11,000 approved res

That the following correspondence regarding Bill 23, The More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022, be received: January 30, 2023 C#04-23 1. Howard Doughty, 10 Cheval Court, dated January 24, 2023. 2. Mike Gurski, 159 Avenue Road, received January 27, 2023.

That By-law 28-23, A By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at this meeting, be passed.

That the meeting be adjourned.