Council Meeting

That the agenda be adopted as distributed by the Clerk with the following additions: a) Delegation from Tak Amiri, on behalf of Zexin Inc., 21 Dunlop Street, #207, regarding the Comprehensive Zoning By-law Project (Item 14.1); b) Memorandum from Gus Galanis, Commissioner of Planning and Building Services, dated September 22, 2025, regarding Revisions to Proposed By-law 93-25 - Staff Report SRPBS.25.081 - Comprehensive Zoning By-law Project - (Item 15.7); c) Additional correspondence received regarding the Comprehensive Zoning By- law Project - City of Richmond Hill - (Item 15.8); d) By-law 93-25 - A By-law to regulate the use of lands and the location and use of buildings and structures within the City of Richmond Hill – (Item 18.9).

That the minutes of Council Public Meeting C#23-25 held September 9, 2025 be adopted.

That the minutes of Council Meeting C#24-25 held September 10, 2025 be adopted.

Tamas Hertel, Service Planning Manager, York Region Transit (YRT), provided introductory remarks on YRT’s 2026 transit initiatives. He outlined the Annual Transit Plan cycle, and highlighted service improvements implemented on Richmond Hill routes this year. He reviewed stakeholder and public engagement events held this year in Richmond Hill, feedback received that would inform the 2026 Annual Plan, and planned service improvements in 2026. T. Hertel also discussed the priority areas guiding the 2026–2030 Business Plan, system ridership trends, and the next steps in YRT’s transit planning process. a) That the presentation by Tamas Hertel, Service Planning Manager, York Region Transit (YRT), regarding 2026 Transit Initiatives, be received with thanks.

Suzanne Craig, Integrity Commissioner, presented the Annual Report of the City’s Integrity Commissioner to Council. She noted having received three informal complaints during the reporting period, all of which were dismissed, and reported on one formal complaint. She shared the results of her investigation, and presented recommendations, as outlined in her report titled “Formal Code of Conduct Complaint #122024 Investigation Report of Regional Council Member Joe DiPaola”, included as Agenda Item 15.4. S. Craig also noted the number of Code of Conduct inquiries received by her office, recommended an amendment to section 6.16 of the Integrity Commissioner’s procedures, as set out in the Annual Report, and provided an overview of the Municipal Accountability Act, 2025 (Bill 9). a) That the presentation by Suzanne Craig, Integrity Commissioner, regarding the Annual Report of the City's Integrity Commissioner, be received with thanks. September 24, 2025 C#26-25

a) That staff report SRCFS.25.036 regarding 2025 Year-End Operating Forecast be received for information purposes.

a) That staff report SRCFS.25.037 regarding 2026 Budget Survey Results be received for information purposes and for consideration by staff in the staff proposed 2026 Budget; September 24, 2025 C#26-25 b) That future annual online budget surveys commence in September, with results reviewed by staff and, where applicable, integrated into the proposed budget ahead of budget deliberations.

a) That the minutes of Heritage Richmond Hill meeting HRH#04-25 held June 5, 2025, be adopted.

a) That staff report SRCM.25.12 regarding Delegated Authority Summer Recess Accounting be received for information.

a) That the timing for Area Specific Development Charge payments for Subdivision File 19T-88001 Phase 2 be

a) That staff report SRCFS.25.035 regarding the 2026 Council and Committee Meeting Schedule be received; b) That the proposed 2026 Council and Committee meeting schedule as set out in Appendix ‘A’ to staff report SRCFS.25.035 be approved.

a) That staff report SRIES.25.006 regarding the Micromobility Strategy, be received; b) That the 2025 Micromobility Strategy, Attachment 1 to staff report SRIES.25.006, be adopted; c) That the Active Transportation and Micromobility By-law 90-25, Attachment 2 to staff report SRIES.25.006, be enacted; d) That the Commissioner of Infrastructure and Engineering Services be delegated authority to opt the City of Richmond Hill into Ontario’s E-Scooter Pilot Program to allow personal use e-scooters by contacting the Ministry of Transportation following the Active Transportation and Micromobility By-law 90-25 enactment, Attachment 2 to staff report SRIES.25.006; and e) That By-law 91-25, Attachment 3 to staff report SRIES.25.006, be enacted to amend the Administrative Penalty By-law 69-16 to September 24, 2025 C#26-25 include designated Active Transportation and Micromobility By-law violations; f) That staff be directed to explore how the City can best leverage boulevard areas on regional roads, and report back as part of the trail study on including additional infrastructure and/or safe shared pedestrian micromobility infrastructure.

a) That staff report SRIES.25.010 regarding Authorization to Execute Agreements and Acquire Lands, Headford Landowners Group Inc., be received; b) That upon the written recommendation of the Commissioner of Infrastructure and Engineering Services, the Mayor and the Clerk be authorized to execute agreements with the Headford Landowners Group Inc. for the design and construction of Vogell Road including a bridge structure and municipal servicing; c) That the acquisition of lands or easements required pursuant to a condition of an agreement with the Headford Landowners Group Inc., be authorized.

a) That the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) be advised that Council does not support the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications submitted by Norfolk Development Inc. for lands known as Part of Lots 226 and 227, Registered Plan 2383, September 24, 2025 C#26-25 (Municipal Addresses: 162, 166, 170, 174, 178, and 182 Norfolk Avenue), City Files OPA-23-0002 and ZBLA-23-0003, for the primary reasons outlined in staff report SRPBS.25.071; b) The appropriate City staff be directed to appear at the OLT as necessary in support of Council’s position concerning the subject applications.

a) That the City initiated Comprehensive Zoning By-law, City Files MZBA-23-0001 and MZBA-25-0001 to implement a Zoning By-law regarding the following “Areas Affected by the Comprehensive Zoning By-law”: Centres and Corridors (Richmond Hill Centre, Yonge Street and Carrville/16th Avenue Key Development Area, Yonge Street and Bernard Avenue Key Development Area, Village Local Centre, Newkirk Local Centre, Oak Ridges Local Centre, Local Development Areas, Regional Mixed-Use Corridors, and Local Mixed-Use Corridor), Neighbourhood (including the North Leslie Secondary Plan and West Gormley Secondary Plan Areas), Greenway System (Oak Ridges Moraine Natural Core, Oak Ridges Moraine Natural Linkage, Oak Ridges Moraine Countryside, Greenbelt Plan Protected Countryside, Natural Core, Natural Linkage, Countryside, Parkway Belt West and Major Urban Open Space), Utility Corridor, and Leslie Street Institutional Area, save and except lands that are excluded from the by-law as shown on Schedule “A” and “A1” to the draft Comprehensive Zoning By-law 93-25, in accordance with the recommendations outlined in Staff Report SRPBS.25.081, be approved as follows: i) that upon the enactment of Comprehensive Zoning By-law 93-25, Council repeal the former Zoning By-laws applicable to the “Areas Affected by the Comprehensive Zoning By- law”; September 24, 2025 C#26-25 ii) that upon the enactment of Comprehensive Zoning By-law 93-25, Council repeal By-law 30-25 and direct the City Solicitor, or his desig

That the following correspondence regarding the Comprehensive Zoning By-law Project for the City of Richmond Hill, be received: 1. Nick Pileggi, Macaulay Shiomi Howson Ltd., on behalf of 1 Cynthia Crescent, dated September 2, 2025. 2. Nick Pileggi, Macaulay Shiomi Howson Ltd., on behalf of S&A Developments Limited, dated September 2, 2025. 3. Nick Pileggi, Macaulay Shiomi Howson Ltd., on behalf of Times 1128 Inc. and 1863106 Ontario Inc., dated September 2, 2025. 4. Nick Pileggi, Macaulay Shiomi Howson Ltd., on behalf of Weins Auto Group, dated September 2, 2025. 5. Nick Pileggi, Macaulay Shiomi Howson Ltd., on behalf of White Owl Properties Limited, dated September 2, 2025. September 24, 2025 C#26-25 6. Christine Fandrich, MHBC Planning Urban Design & Landscape Architecture, on behalf of TransCanada PipeLines Limited, dated September 3, 2025. 7. Jeffrey Streisfield, Landlaw, on behalf of Robert Salna, dated September 4, 2025. 8. Grant Uyeyama and Madison Van West, KLM Planning Partners Inc., on behalf of Islamic Society of Regional Municipality of York, dated September 9, 2025. 9. Bill Tam, KLM Planning Partners Inc., on behalf of Earlglen Investments Inc., dated September 9, 2025. 10. Bill Tam, KLM Planning Partners Inc., on behalf of DG Group Inc., dated September 9, 2025.

That the following correspondence regarding the Comprehensive Zoning By-law Project for the City of Richmond Hill, be received: 1. Lincoln Lo, Malone Given Parsons Ltd., on behalf of Sabella Ridge Estates Inc., Streamgrove Developments Inc., and Worthington Ridge Developments Inc. (Treasure Hill), dated September 10, 2025. 2. Lincoln Lo, Malone Given Parsons Ltd., on behalf of Golden Ambra Highrise Inc., Campo Ridge and Parioli Peak Estates Inc. (Greenpark), dated September 10, 2025. 3. Adam Layton, Goldberg Group, on behalf of Wycliffe Village Inc., dated September 11, 2025. 4. Adam Layton, Goldberg Group, on behalf of 2747883 Ontario Inc. and 2753502 Ontario Inc., dated September 11, 2025. September 24, 2025 C#26-25 5. Adam Layton, Goldberg Group, on behalf of 2593000 Ontario Ltd., dated September 11, 2025. 6. Adam Layton, Goldberg Group, on behalf of Laurier Homes (Richmond Hill) Inc., dated September 11, 2025. 7. Adam Layton, Goldberg Group, on behalf of Yonge Ridge Developments Inc., dated September 11, 2025. 8. Adam Layton, Goldberg Group, on behalf of Yongehurst Developments Inc., dated September 11, 2025. 9. Adam Layton, Goldberg Group, on behalf of Leslie View Developments 11580 Inc., dated September 11, 2025. 10. Adam Layton, Goldberg Group, on behalf of Country Wide (Jefferson) Inc., and Giuseppina Brunetto, dated September 11, 2025. 11. Adam Layton, Goldberg Group, on behalf of Country Wide Homes (Jefferson) Inc., dated September 11, 2025. 12. Adam Layton, Goldber

That the following correspondence regarding the Micromobility Strategy, be received: 1. Jeffrey Streisfield, Landlaw, dated September 16, 2025. September 24, 2025 C#26-25

That the following correspondence regarding the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications - Norfolk Development Inc. for 162, 166, 170, 174, 178 and 182 Norfolk Avenue, be received: 1. Michael Theodores, 481 Major Mackenzie Drive East, dated September 16, 2025.

Whereas the City of Richmond Hill continues to mourn the devastating loss of a child and the injuries suffered by others as a result of the recent crash at First Roots Daycare; and Whereas the safety and protection of children is of the highest priority for parents, caregivers, and our community as a whole; and Whereas childcare centers, schools, and playgrounds are gathering places that require enhanced safety measures to prevent future tragedies and protect our most vulnerable residents; and Whereas the community has overwhelmingly advocated for positive safety changes in the wake of this tragedy, including a petition with more than 500 signatories; and Whereas municipalities do not have the legislative authority to compel childcare operators to install safety measures to prevent September 24, 2025 C#26-25 vehicle incursions, and must rely on the provincial government and its legislative tools to enact such changes; and Whereas Richmond Hill Council has called for and appreciates the actions taken by the provincial government to strengthen safety requirements for child-centered facilities and similar facilities, including measures to mitigate the risk of vehicle incursions into vulnerable areas. Therefore, be it resolved that: 1. Council direct Mayor West to write a follow-up letter to the Honourable Paul Calandra, Minister of Education, expressing Council’s support for the proposed actions taken to date and urging quick, effective, and appropriate measures to further reduc

a) That the investigation report from Suzanne Craig, Integrity Commissioner, dated July 7, 2025, titled “Formal Code of Conduct Complaint #122024 Investigation Report of Regional Council Member Joe DiPaola " be received; and b) That staff be directed to prepare and report back on a draft Council Office staffing and access policy. A recorded vote was taken on Item 15.3 clauses a) and b) and Item 15.4 clauses a) and b): In favour (9): Councillor Davidson, Regional and Local Councillor Chan, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Shiu, Councillor Cui, Mayor West, Councillor Cilevitz, Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola, Councillor Liu Opposed (0): None Item 15.3 clauses a) and b) and Item 15.4 clauses a) and b)

a) That the Memorandum from Paolo Masaro, Commissioner of Infrastructure and Engineering Services, dated September 19, 2025, regarding Response to Committee of the Whole - Staff Report SRIES.25.006 - Micromobility Strategy, be received for information purposes.

September 24, 2025 C#26-25 That the following correspondence regarding the Comprehensive Zoning By-law Project for the City of Richmond Hill, be received: 1. Eileen P.K. Costello, Aird & Berlis LLP, on behalf of 2705785 Ontario Limited, dated September 16, 2025. 2. Alex Lusty, Davies Howe LLP, on behalf of 37 residents of Mon Sheong Court, dated September 16, 2025. 3. Jenna Thibault, Weston Consulting, on behalf of Leadbond Development Inc., dated September 16, 2025. 4. Chief Taynar Simpson, Alderville First Nation, dated September 16, 2025. 5. Katarzyna Sliwa, Dentons Canada LLP, on behalf of DIV (Beaver Creek) Limited, dated September 16, 2025. 6. Angela Sciberras, Macaulay Shiomi Howson Limited, on behalf of 1001178728 Ontario Limited and 1001178791 Ontario Limited, dated September 16, 2025. 7. Daniel Teichman, Overland LLP, on behalf of Yonge Sixteen Inc., dated September 16, 2025. 8. Bryanne Robinson, Weston Consulting, on behalf of Devon Lane Construction Limited, dated September 16, 2025.

a) That the Memorandum from Gus Galanis, Commissioner of Planning and Building Services, dated September 22, 2025, regarding Revisions to Proposed By-law 93-25 - Staff Report SRPBS.25.081 - Comprehensive Zoning By-law, be received; and, b) That any reference to Employment Lands in the recommendation section of Staff Report SRPBS.25.081 be deleted.

That the following correspondence regarding the Comprehensive Zoning By-law Project for the City of Richmond Hill, be received: 1. Chris Pereira, M. Behar Planning & Design Limited, on behalf of 10794 Yonge Holding Inc., dated September 18, 2025. 2. Jenna Thibault, Weston Consulting, on behalf of Leadbond Development Inc, dated September 23, 2025. 3. Nick Pileggi, Macaulay Shiomi Howson Ltd., on behalf of the owner of 1 Cynthia Crescent, dated September 23, 2025 4. Nick Pileggi, Macaulay Shiomi Howson Ltd., on behalf S&A Developments Limited, dated September 23, 2025. 5. Nick Pileggi, Macaulay Shiomi Howson Ltd., on behalf of Times 1128 Inc. and 1863106 Ontario Inc., dated September 23, 2025. 6. Neil M. Smiley, Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP, on behalf of Weins Auto Group, dated September 23, 2025. 7. Nick Pileggi, Macaulay Shiomi Howson Ltd., on behalf of White Owl Properties Limited, dated September 23, 2025. 8. Tak Amiri, on behalf of Zexin Inc., dated September 23, 2025. 9. Bryanne Robinson, Weston Consulting, on behalf of Devon Lane Construction Limted, dated September 23, 2025.

That Council move into Closed Session: a) To consider matters related to the receiving of advice that is subject to: solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; and related to litigation affecting the municipality regarding the construction of the Oak Ridges Community Centre, Aquicon Construction Co. Ltd. et al ats. The Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill, Court File No. CV-21-00667419-0000, (Section 239(2)(e) and (f) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O; 2001, c. 25).

That By-law 112-25, A By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at this meeting, be passed.

That the meeting be adjourned.

That the following By-laws be approved: By-law 90-25 - A By-law to provide for the Use, Regulation, Protection, and Governance of Active Transportation and Micromobility Devices with the City of Richmond Hill By-law 91-25 - A By-law to amend By-law 69-16, being the City of Richmond Hill Administrative Penalty By-law By-law 92-25 - A By-law to Assume Belowground Municipal Services By-law 96-25 - A By-law to Remove Certain Lands from Part Lot Control By-law 97-25 - A By-law to Remove Certain Lands from Part Lot Control By-law 98-25 - A By-law to Remove Certain Lands from Part Lot Control By-law 99-25 - A By-law to Remove Certain Lands from Part Lot Control By-law 111-25 - A By-law to Establish Lands as Public Highway By-law 93-25 - A By-law to regulate the use of lands and the location and use of buildings and structures within the City of Richmond Hill