Council Meeting

That the agenda be adopted as distributed by the Clerk.

That the minutes of Council Meeting C#10-25 held April 23, 2025, be adopted.

That the minutes of Council Public Meeting C#11-25 held April 29, 2025, be adopted.

a) That the presentation by Altaf Stationwala, President and CEO, Mackenzie Health, regarding an Update on Mackenzie Health Operations and Plans for Future Growth, be received with thanks. b) That Council express its appreciation to Altaf Stationwala for his service to Mackenzie Health, wished him well in his future role with Unity Health, and welcomed Mary Agnus Wilson to the community.

a) That the minutes of the Affordable Housing Strategy Implementation Committee meeting AHSIC#03-24 held on December 13, 2024, be adopted.

a) That the 2024 Operating Results be received for information purposes; b) That the 2024 Operating Budget carryforward items of $255,000 listed in Appendix “B” to staff report SRCFS.25.018 be approved and

a) That taxes amounting to $53,245.75 be written off pursuant to the provisions of Section 357 of the Municipal Act, 2001; b) That taxes amounting to $789.39 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.

a) That the minutes of the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting AAC#01-25 held February 20, 2025, be adopted.

a) That staff report SRIES.25.008 be received; b) That strictly for the purposes of Zoning By-law 190-11, the Commissioner of Infrastructure and Engineering Services shall be considered the successor office of the Commissioner of Planning and Building Services, to confirm that municipal services are available for buildings or structures in accordance with the provisions of Zoning By-law 109-11; c) That Site Alteration By-law 47-25, attached as Attachment 1, to staff report SRIES.25.008 be enacted and replace Chapter 967 of the City of Richmond Hill Municipal Code; d) That Bylaw 166-07 and all amendments thereto be repealed; e) That the Mayor and Clerk are authorized to execute development agreements with registered owner(s) of lands subject to a site alteration permit which are required to demonstrate adequate municipal servicing under the provisions of Zoning By-law 109-11 and adequate grading and drainage conditions for a site alteration permit processed under Site Alteration By-law 47-25 (Municipal Code Chapter 967), upon the recommendation of the Commissioner of Infrastructure and Engineering Services; f) That Council authorize the acquisition of those lands and/or easements required pursuant to a condition of a development agreement entered into with a registered property owner to satisfy requirements of Zoning By-law 109-11 or Site Alteration By-law 47- 25 (Municipal Code Chapter 967); g) That By-law 70-25, attached as Attachment 1 to the Memorandum from Staff regarding

a) That the Zoning By-law Amendment and draft Plan of Subdivision applications submitted by Jefferson Heights Estates Limited for the lands known as Part of Lots 54 to 57, Plan 1916, and Lot 1, Plan 65M-2071 (Municipal Addresses: 12, 24 and 36 Beech Avenue, 319 Harris Avenue), City Files D02-18014 and D03- 18007 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 Semi-Detached One (RD1) Zone, Multiple Residential One (RM1) Zone, Open Space (O) Zone and Environmental Protection Area One (EPA1) 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 SRPBS.25.031; ii. that the draft amending Zoning By-law attached hereto as Appendix “B” be finalized to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Planning and Building Services and be brought forward to the May 14, 2025 Council meeting for enactment; 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 the Plan of Subdivision as depicted on Map 7 to Staff Report SRPBS.25.031 be draft approved subject to the conditions set out in Appendix “C” to this report; and, May 14, 2025 C#13-25 v. that prior to draft approval being granted, the applicant pay the applicable proc

a) That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Peter An Dung and Ling Huang Chun for lands known as Lot 3, Registered Plan 4007 (Municipal Address: 11198 Bayview Avenue), City File: ZBLA-24-0004, be approved, subject to the following: i. that the lands be rezoned from Rural Residential One (RR1) Zone under By-law 2325-68, as amended, to Residential Single Family Six (R6) Zone and Flood (F) Zone under By- law 184-87, as amended, and that the amending Zoning By- law establish site specific standards as outlined in Appendix “B” to Staff Report SRPBS.25.047; ii. that the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached hereto as Appendix “B” be finalized to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Planning and Building Services and be brought forward to the May 14, 2025 Council meeting for consideration and enactment; and, 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.

a) That the Memorandum from the Commissioner of Infrastructure and Engineering Services, dated May 2, 2025, be received.

Whereas the City of Richmond Hill and Council value transparency, professionalism, and effective governance; and Whereas regular Council and Committee of the Whole meetings provide a critical forum for civic engagement, decision-making, and leadership; and Whereas the City’s annual meeting schedule, posted each December, includes 18 Council meetings and 18 Committee of the Whole meetings — typically one meeting per week — with a two-month summer recess and no scheduled meetings during that period; and Whereas the advantages of in-person meetings include: • Enhanced Engagement and Communication: Facilitating clearer dialogue, stronger interpersonal connections among Members and with the public, and allowing for protests and in-person demonstrations of support; and • Improved Accountability and Professionalism: Encouraging presence, focus, and commitment to municipal business; and • More Focused Discussions: Reducing distractions and improving the quality of debate and decision-making; and • Stronger Relationships and Team Building: Building rapport among Council Members, staff, and the public through informal discussions and cooperative interactions before and after meetings; and • Strengthened Community Connections: Demonstrating commitment to the community and fostering shared responsibility through face- to-face civic responsibility; and May 14, 2025 C#13-25 Whereas this policy reinforces the City of Richmond Hill and Council’s commitment to accountability, effective govern

That the following By-laws be approved: By-law 37-25 - A By-law to Amend By-law 235-97, as amended, and By-law 128- 04, as amended, of The Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill By-law 47-25 - A By-law to regulate site alterations within the City of Richmond Hill and to repeal By-law 166-07 By-law 50-25 - A By-law to Amend By-law 2325-68, as amended, of the former Township of Markham, and By-law 184-87, as amended, of The Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill May 14, 2025 C#13-25 By-law 59-25 - A By-law to Assign a Name to a Certain Private Road By-law 70-25 - A By-law to amend By-law 69-16 of the City of Richmond Hill

That By-law 72-25, A By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at this meeting, be passed.

That the meeting be adjourned.

That the minutes of the Budget Committee of the Whole meeting BCW#01-25 held May 6, 2025, be adopted and the following recommendations be approved: 15.2.1 SRCFS.25.018 - Year-End Operating Results as of December 31, 2024 - (BCW Item 5.1) Moved by: Councillor Cui Seconded by: Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola a) That the 2024 Operating Results be received for information purposes; b) That the 2024 Operating Budget carryforward items of $255,000 listed in Appendix “B” to staff report SRCFS.25.018 be approved and

That staff report SRCFS.25.020 regarding 2024 Investment Portfolio Results be received for information purposes.