Council Meeting

That the agenda be adopted as distributed by the Clerk with the following changes: a) Delegation received by Sam Balsamo, Condor Properties, regarding Item 13.3; b) Delegation received by Nickta Jowhari, 34 Chadwick Crescent, regarding Item 13.6 -

That the minutes of Council Public Meeting C#31-21 held on June 16, 2021 be adopted.

That the minutes of Council Meeting C#32-21 held on June 23, 2021 be adopted.

July 7, 2021 C#33-21 That the minutes of the Budget Committee of the Whole meeting BCW#03-21 held June 22, 2021 be adopted as circulated and the following recommendations be approved:

a) That this overview of the 2020 operating results be received for information purposes; b) That the 2020 Operating Budget carryforward items listed in Appendix “B” be approved; c) That the 2020 Operating Fund deficit of $1,553,200 be fully funded from Safe Restart Agreement monies; and d) That the surplus allocation measures for the Water, Wastewater & Stormwater Fund detailed in Appendix “C” be approved.

a) That staff report SRCFS.21.028 regarding the 2020 Investment Portfolio results be received for information purposes; and b) That the updated Investment Policy be approved as provided in Appendix “D”.

a) That Council receive staff report SRCFS.21.034 regarding the 2020 Development Charges, Cash in Lieu of Parkland and Section July 7, 2021 C#33-21 37 Community Benefits Reserve Funds Statement, for information purposes; and b) That the 2020 Development Charges, Cash in Lieu of Parkland and Section 37 Community Benefits Reserve Funds Statement be made available to the public on the City of Richmond Hill website as outlined in the report.

a) That staff report regarding the 2021 Operating Forecast Q2 be received for information purposes.

a) That the amended fees for Public Works Operations set out in By-law 67-21 (Appendix “B”) be adopted. b) That the proposed fees set out in By-law No. 68-21 (Appendix “F”) be adopted. c) That Council delegate authority to the Treasurer to amend the fees and enact a new By-Law to amend By-Law 68-21 for: i) Fees related to contracted municipal services to reflect updated pricing obtained through competitive bids; ii) Subsequent nominal increases to Recreation & Culture fees, to account for operational cost increases to adjust to the Covid-19 pandemic guidelines set forth by the Province of Ontario, to a maximum increase of 5%, where higher increases must be approved by Council. d) That the proposed fees be subject to an additional convenience fee in line with charges incurred, for online payments where applicable. July 7, 2021 C#33-21

That the minutes of the Audit Committee A#01-21 held June 29, 2021 be adopted as circulated and the following recommendations be approved:

a) That the Report from Grant Thornton LLP, dated June 8, 2021, regarding the Communication of Audit Strategy and Results for the year ended December 31, 2020, be received.

a) That the 2020 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements included in Appendix “A” to Staff Report SRCFS.21.033, be approved and published; b) That the Mayor and the Treasurer be authorized to sign the Financial Statements; c) That the 2020 Audited Richmond Hill Public Library Board Financial Statements (to be approved by the Library Board in June 2021) included in Appendix “B” to Staff Report SRCFS.21.033, be received for information purposes.

a) That the revised Zoning By-law Amendment and draft Plan of Subdivision applications submitted by Country Wide Homes (Jefferson) Inc. and Giuseppina Brunetto for lands known as Lots 1 to 5, Plan 9597 and Lots 11, 15 to 18, 20 to 24, 27 and 28, Plan 1916 (municipal addresses: 30 Beech Avenue, 211, 223, 235, 251, 273, 291 and 305 Jefferson Sideroad and 196, 210, 226, 234, 246, 260, 276 and 288 Harris Avenue), City Files D02-20017, D03-14008 and D03-16002, be approved, subject to the following: i. that a portion of the subject lands be rezoned from Single Detached Four (R4) Zone, Single Detached Six (R6) Zone and Semi-Detached One (RD1) Zone to Single Detached Two (R2) Zone, Single Detached Three (R3) Zone and Single Detached Six (R6) 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.21.067; ii. that the revised and consolidated Plan of Subdivision as depicted on Map 8 to staff report SRPI.21.067 be draft approved subject to the conditions set out in Appendix “C” to this report; and b) That the original assignment of servicing allocation to the subject lands be repealed and that 532.06 persons equivalent of servicing allocation (111 single detached dwellings, 12 semi-detached dwellings and 35 street townhouse dwellings) be assigned to the subject lands, to be released by the Commissioner of Planning and Infrastructure in accordance with the provisions of By-law 109-11, as ame

a) That the Semi Annual Report regarding Non Competitive Acquisitions be received for information purposes only.

a) That Staff Report SRCS.21.13 regarding LDD (European gypsy moth) Management Options and Recommendations, be received; b) That staff be directed to continue current LDD moth management methods already underway including egg mass removals, TreeAzin® injections of select trees, manual spread of NPV virus, watering during dry periods, street sweeping, monitoring and public education; c) That staff be directed to include a budget request of $109,000 for consideration as part of the 2022 operating budget to support new and/or expanded LDD moth management methods including expanded manual removal of egg masses, distribution of resident burlap trap kits, expanded street and sidewalk sweeping and expanded public education resources. July 7, 2021 C#33-21

a) That Council endorse the City’s submission of an application to the Federal Ministry of Infrastructure and Communities Green and Inclusive Community Building Program funding program for energy-saving capital improvements at the Central Library; and b) That, should the grant application be successful, Council approve the City’s allocation of 20% of the Central Library capital improvement project cost, not to exceed $600,000 to be funded from the Federal Gas Tax Reserve Fund between 2021-2026, with in-year funding values to be determined.

a) That the Zoning By-law Amendment and draft Plan of Subdivision applications submitted by 20 Maple Grove Ltd. for the lands known as Part of Lots 114, 115, 116, 150, 151 and 152, Plan 202 (Municipal Address: 20 Maple Grove Avenue), City Files D02-20003 and D03-20001, be approved, subject to the following: (i) that the subject lands be rezoned from Residential Urban (RU) Zone under By-law 1275, as amended, and Single Detached Five (R5) Zone under By-law 313-96, as amended, to Single Detached Five (R5) Zone under By-law 313-96, as amended, with site specific exceptions as set out in Appendix “B” to Staff Report SRPI.21.077; (ii) that the amending Zoning By-law be brought forward to the July 7, 2021 Council meeting for consideration and enactment; July 7, 2021 C#33-21 (iii) that the Plan of Subdivision as depicted on Map 5 to Staff Report SRPI.21.077 to be draft approved, subject to the conditions as set out in Appendix “C”; (iv) 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 105-20; b) That Site Plan Control By-law 137-09, as amended, be further amended to include the subject lands within a Site Plan Control Area for the purposes of securing the applicant’s sustainability commitments, and that said by-law be brought forward to Council for consideration and enactment; and, c) That 45.63 persons equivalent of servicing allocation be assigned to the subject lands, to be released by t

a) That the Zoning By-law Amendment and draft Plan of Subdivision applications submitted by Zonix Developments Inc. for the lands known as Part of Lot 149, Plan 202 (Municipal Address: 47 Elm Grove Avenue), City Files D02-20008 and D03-20004, be approved, subject to the following: (i) that the subject lands be rezoned from Residential Urban (RU) Zone under By-law 1275, as amended, to Single Detached Five (R5) Zone under By-law 313-96, as amended, with site specific exceptions as set out in Appendix “B” to Staff Report SRPI.21.078; (ii) that the amending Zoning By-law be brought forward to the July 7, 2021 Council meeting for consideration and enactment; July 7, 2021 C#33-21 (iii) that the Plan of Subdivision as depicted on Map 5 to Staff Report SRPI.21.078 to be draft approved, subject to the conditions as set out in Appendix “C”; (iv) 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 105-20; b) That Site Plan Control By-law 137-09, as amended, be further amended to include the subject lands within a Site Plan Control Area for the purposes of securing the applicant’s sustainability commitments, and that said by-law be brought forward to Council for consideration and enactment; and, c) That 10.53 persons equivalent of servicing allocation be assigned to the subject lands, to be released by the Commissioner of Planning and Infrastructure in accordance with By-law 109-11, as amended.

a) That the revised Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications submitted by Leslie Elgin Developments Inc. for the lands known as Block 284, Plan 65M-4571 (Municipal Address: 0 McCague Avenue), City Files D01-20002 and D02-20007, be approved, subject to the following: i. that Policy 9.6.3.2(j) of the North Leslie Secondary Plan be amended to add residential uses on the subject lands, as outlined in Staff Report SRPI.21.070; ii. that the Official Plan Amendment be adopted at the July 7, 2021 Council meeting; iii. that the subject lands be rezoned from Mixed Use Three (MU3) Zone to Mixed Use One (MU1) Zone under By-law 55- 15, as amended, and that the amending Zoning By-law July 7, 2021 C#33-21 establish site specific development standards as outlined in Staff Report SRPI.21.070; iv. that prior to the amending Zoning By-law being brought forward to a Council meeting for consideration and enactment, the applicant’s Site Plan application (City File D06-20054) 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 Lands Titles Act; v. 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; b) That all comments concerning t

a) That staff report SRPI.21.052 regarding Request for Endorsement of Affordable Housing Strategy be received; b) That Council endorse the Affordable Housing Strategy, attached as Appendix A to staff report SRPI.21.052. A recorded vote was taken: In favour: (4): Acting Mayor DiPaola, Councillor West, Councillor Cilevitz, and Councillor Chan Opposed: (4): Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli, Councillor Beros, Councillor Muench, and Councillor Liu

July 7, 2021 C#33-21 a) That the individuals as listed in Appendix ‘A’ to confidential Closed Session staff report SRCFS.21.035 (As considered in the Closed Session portion of the Council meeting held on June 23, 2021), be appointed as Core Members and Ambassador Members of the Youth Action Committee for the term September 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022; b) That the names listed in Appendix 'A' to confidential Closed Session staff report SRCFS.21.035, be publicly disclosed upon adoption of this resolution.

That the following correspondence regarding the Affordable Housing Strategy be received: a) Jordana Ross, Director, Development, Oxford Properties, dated June 14, 2021; b) Daryl Chong, President and CEO, Greater Toronto Apartment Association, dated June 16, 2021; c) Courtney Hilbig, 3 Kevi Crescent, dated June 24, 2021; d) Michael Manett, MPlan, dated July 5, 2021; e) Danielle Chin, Director of Policy and Advocacy, BILD, dated July 7, 2021.

a) That the correspondence from Gloria Marsh, York Region Environmental Alliance, dated July 4, 2021, regarding LDD (European gypsy moth) Management Options and Recommendations, be received.

That the correspondence received regarding the proposed Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Site Plan Applications submitted by Leslie Elgin Developments Inc. for 0 McCague Avenue, be received. a) Glenn Steplock, 93 Sapphire Drive, dated July 5, 2021; b) C. Worden, 1393 Bethesda Sideroad, dated July 6, 2021.

That the memorandum from Kelvin Kwan, Commissioner of Planning and Infrastructure, dated July 7, 2021, regarding Staff Report SRPI.21.067 - Request for Approval for the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment and Revised Draft Plan of Subdivision applications submitted by Country Wide Homes (Jefferson) Inc. and Giuseppina Brunetto for 30 Beech Avenue, 211, 223, 235, 251, 273, 291 and 305 Jefferson Sideroad, and 196, 210, 226, 234, 246, 260, 276 and 288 Harris Avenue, be received.

WHEREAS Richmond Hill was incorporated on June 18, 1872 as a village and the first Council Meeting of the Village of Richmond Hill was officially held on January 1, 1873; WHEREAS the Village of Richmond Hill received approval from the Province of Ontario to elevate to Town status in 1956, and the municipality named as the Town of Richmond Hill became effective on January 1, 1957; WHEREAS the Town of Richmond Hill was renamed as the City of Richmond Hill in April 2019, following Council’s decision to change the title of the municipality in March 2019; WHEREAS Richmond Hill celebrated its 125th anniversary in 1998 with street banners and community events, and launched celebration of its 140th anniversary in 2013 with a specially-designed logo and unveiling of outdoor arts at the streets in the historic village core of the Town; WHEREAS Richmond Hill will enter its 150th anniversary of the establishment as a village on June 18, 2022, and the official incorporation on January 1, 2023; WHEREAS it is deemed advisable to celebrate the milestone of the municipality established as a community and demonstrate Council’s commitment to promote a Strong Sense of Belonging, one of Council’s Strategic Priorities for 2020-2022, and support the vision that Richmond Hill is where people come together to build our community; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: a) Staff, in collaboration with Richmond Hill Library staff, be directed to report to Council by the end of November 2021 regarding a prop

WHEREAS, a discussion regarding an identifiable individual or individuals within the organization of the City of Richmond Hill is required; and WHEREAS, the protection of the individual or individuals privacy is of the utmost importance to the City of Richmond Hill; and WHEREAS, the Municipal Act permits Council to discuss personal matters about identifiable individuals in a closed session meeting in order to protect the individual or individuals privacy NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That Council approve resolving into a closed session meeting to discuss personal matters of an identifiable individuals at the July 7th, 2021 Council meeting.

That the following By-laws be approved: 16.1 By-law 67-21 - A By-law to Amend By-law 105-20, being a by-law to authorize fees or charges for certain services (Tariff of Fee By-Law) 16.2 By-law 68-21 - A By-law to authorize fees or charges for certain services (Tariff of Fees By-law) 16.3 By-law 78-21 - A By-law to Amend By-law 313-96, as amended, of The Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill and By-law 1275, as amended, of the former Township of King 16.4 By-law 79-21 - A By-law to Amend By-law 313-96, as amended, of The Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill and By-law 1275, as amended, of the former Township of King July 7, 2021 C#33-21 16.5 By-law 80-21 - A By-law to adopt Amendment 27 to the Richmond Hill Official Plan 16.6 By-law 83-21 - A By-law to Amend By-law 2523, as amended, of The Corporation of the former Township of Vaughan 16.7 By-law 88-21 - A By-law to Amend By-law 235-97, as amended, of The Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill 16.8 By-law 91-21 - A By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of Council at its meeting held June 23, 2021 16.9 By-law 92-21 - A By-law to Remove Certain Lands from Part Lot Control 16.10 By-law 93-21 - A By-law to Remove Certain Lands from Part Lot Control

That Council move into closed session: a) To consider matters related to labour relations or employee negotiations with respect to 2020 CUPE Local 905, Richmond Hill Negotiations (Section 239(2)(d) of the Municipal Act, 2001). b) To consider matters related to labour relations or employee negotiations with respect to a presentation on Executive Compensation as directed by Council on June 23, 2021 (Section 239(2)(d) of the Municipal Act, 2001). c) To consider a personal matters about identifiable individuals, including municipal or local board employees with respect to a Members Motion of Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli pursuant to Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001.

a) That Council ratify the Memorandum of Settlement between the Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (“CUPE”), attached as Appendix 1 to staff report SRCFS.21.036, containing the negotiated changes to the Collective Agreement, which includes an annual increase in salaries of 1.25% effective April 1, 2020 and April 1, 2021; 1.6% on April 1, 2022 and 2% on April 1, 2023.

That By-law 94-21, A By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at this meeting, be passed.

That the meeting be adjourned.

That the non-competitive software upgrade and renewal of proprietary software Renewal Capital Asset Planning Process (ReCAPP) title be awarded to VFA Canada Corporation, a subsidiary of The Gordian Group, Inc., for a term of five (5) years, and a cost not exceeding $271,000, exclusive of taxes, pursuant to Appendix “B” Part I, Section (c) of Procurement By-law No. 113-16 in order to ensure compatibility with existing VFA software used and maintained by the staff of the City of Richmond Hill. b) That the Commissioner of Corporate and Financial Services be authorized to execute any and all necessary documentation to affect the contract.