Council Meeting

That the agenda be adopted as distributed by the Clerk.

That the minutes of Council Public Meeting C#07-26 held on April 22, 2026, be adopted.

That the minutes of the Official Plan Update Committee meeting OPUC#02-25 held October 7, 2025, be adopted.

That the minutes of Committee of the Whole meeting CW#06-26 held May 6, 2026, be approved as circulated and the following recommendations approved:

a) That the minutes of the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting AAC#03-25 held June 19, 2025, be adopted.

a) That staff report SRCFS.26.011 regarding Amendment to the Infrastructure Funding Policy be received; b) That the updated Infrastructure Funding Policy attached as Appendix “A” to staff report SRCFS.26.011 be approved; and c) That the Infrastructure Funding Policy be declared an Administrative Policy under the 2025 Policy Development Framework.

a) That staff report SRCS.26.03 regarding the Blue Box Transition Update and Next Steps, be received; b) That all new multi-residential developments requesting municipal waste collection after January 1, 2026, be required to procure private recycling collection services at their own cost; until they become eligible for collection by producers in 2031; c) That Council delegate authority to the Mayor and Clerk upon recommendation of the Commissioner of Community Services to sign York Region’s Cost Sharing Agreement and any related documents.

a) That Staff Report SRIES.26.009 regarding the Request for In- Year Budget Increase for the Unity Park Revitalization and Construction Project, be received; b) That Council authorize and increase the amount of the City’s capital project Unity Park Revitalization Construction project, account P/001133.06, by $700,000; c) That staff proceed with the award of the construction contract to the lowest compliant bidder.

a) That the Zoning By-law Amendment and draft Plan of Subdivision applications submitted by Melnic (Bathurst TH) Inc. for lands municipally known as 13049 Bathurst Street, City Files ZBLA- 24-0008 and SUB-24-0002 be approved, subject to the following: i) that the subject lands be rezoned from Single Detached Six (R6) Zone to Multiple Residential One (RM1) Zone under By-law 313-96 as amended, with site-specific development standards as outlined in Appendix “A” to Staff Report SRPBS.26.021; ii) that the Neighbourhood Mixed Use (NMU) Zone under By- law 93-25 as amended, be amended with site specific development standards as outlined in Appendix “B” to Staff Report SRPBS.26.021; iii) that the draft amending Zoning By-laws attached hereto as Appendices “A” and “B” be finalized to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Planning and Building Services and brought forward the May 13, 2026 Council meeting for enactment; iv) 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 Amendment to implement the proposed development on the subject lands; and, v) that the draft Plan of Subdivision as depicted on Map 7 to Staff Report SRPBS.26.021 be draft approved subject to the conditions set out in Appendix “C” to Staff Report SRPBS.26.021.

That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Weins Canada Inc. for lands municipally known as 0 Gamble Road and legally described as Part of Lot 56, Concession 1, W.Y.S., City File D02-22007 be approved, subject to the following: i) that the subject lands be rezoned from Agricultural (A) Zone to General Commercial (C2) Zone, Environmental Protection Area Two (EPA2) Zone and Open Space (O) Zone under By-law 235-97, as amended, and establish site- specific development standards as outlined in Appendix “A” to Staff Report SRPBS.26.025; ii) that a portion of the subject lands be rezoned from Open Space (O) Zone to General Commercial (C2) Zone under By-law 235-97, as amended, as outlined in Appendix “A” to Staff Report SRPBS.26.025; iii) that a portion of the subject lands be rezoned from Regional Mixed Use Corridor Two (RMU-COR2) Zone to Greenway Natural Linkage (GNL) Zone under By-law 93-25, as amended, and establish site-specific development standards as outlined in Appendix “B” to Staff Report SRPBS.26.025; iv) that a portion of the subject lands be rezoned from Greenway Natural Linkage (GNL) Zone to Regional Mixed Use Corridor Two (RMU-COR2) Zone under By-law 93-25, as amended, as outlined in Appendix “B” to Staff Report SRPBS.26.025; v) that the enactment of the draft amending Zoning By-laws attached as Appendices “A” and “B” be held in abeyance until such time as the owner/applicant formally withdraws their Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) appeal (Case Number May 13

a) That Staff Report SRPBS.26.026, be received; b) That the Ontario Land Tribunal be advised that Council does not support the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications submitted by Parkway Hotels and Convention Centre Inc. for lands known as Part of Blocks 1 and 7, Registered Plan 65M-2287 and Part of Lot 11, Concession 3, E.Y.S., City Files OPA- 23-0003 and ZBLA-25-0018, for the primary reasons outlined in Staff Report SRPBS.26.026; c) That appropriate City staff and external consultants be directed to appear at the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of Council’s position concerning the subject appeals, including participating in OLT mediation. d) That Council direct the City Solicitor to retain such external consultants as the City Solicitor considers necessary to support May 13, 2026 C#08-26 Council’s position in any proceedings before the Ontario Land Tribunal in relation to the applications and related appeals; and, e) That City staff continue discussions with the applicants towards a potential resolution of the outstanding appeals and the submission of a revised development proposal that is supportable and represents good planning.

a) That the Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendment applications submitted by Cor-Lots Developments Ltd. for lands municipally known as 11 Headdon Gate, City Files OPA-25-0003 and ZBLA-25-0005, be approved, subject to the following: i) that the Official Plan be amended to permit a private school use with one (1) access point on the subject lands, as outlined in Appendix “A” to Staff Report SRPBS.26.027; ii) that the “Local Commercial (C2) Zone” under By-law 273- 82, as amended, be further amended to permit a private school use with site-specific development standards, as outlined in Appendix “B” to Staff Report SRPBS.26.027; iii) that the “Neighbourhood Mixed Use (NMU) Zone” under by-law 93-25, as amended, be further amended with site- specific development standards, as outlined in Appendix “C” to Staff Report SRPBS.26.027; iv) that the draft Official Plan Amendment attached hereto as Appendix “A” be finalized to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Planning and Building Services and brought forward to the May 13, 2026 Council meeting for consideration and adoption; May 13, 2026 C#08-26 v) that the draft amending Zoning By-laws attached hereto as Appendices “B” and “C” be finalized to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Planning and Building Services and brought forward to the May 13, 2026 Council meeting for consideration and enactment; and, vi) that pursuant to Section 17(22) and Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, Council deem that no further notice be required wi

That the following correspondence regarding the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendment Applications submitted by Parkway Hotels and Convention Centre Inc. for 600, 650 and 670 Highway 7 East and 9005 Leslie Street, be received: 1. Raymond Lefaive, 807-33 Weldrick Road East, dated May 3, 2026. 2. Vincent Ching, Director, YRSCC 972 and YRSCC 1008, 9017 Leslie Street, dated May 4, 2026.

Whereas, we in Canada uphold our Charter of Rights and Freedoms, acknowledging the inherent rights and freedoms of all Canadian citizens; May 13, 2026 C#08-26 Whereas, the month of June has been proclaimed Pride Month across Canada, including York Region, for at least the past 25 years; Whereas, York Region is home to over 1.2 million people with an estimated 120,000 2SLGBTQ+ identifying residents; Whereas, Richmond Hill proudly upholds its Council-approved Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Policy; Whereas, Pride Month is not only a time of vibrant celebration but also a crucial opportunity to raise awareness of 2SLGBTQ+ issues; Whereas, since 2021, hate-motivated incidents directed towards Canada's 2SLGBTQ+ population have increased by 64% (Statistics, Canada 2021); Whereas, York Region municipalities have made significant strides in supporting York Pride events and initiatives, including the annual Pride Parade held every June in Newmarket; Whereas, the City of Richmond Hill has immense potential to demonstrate its commitment to 2SLGBTQ+ education and support across the region; and Whereas, by raising the Pride Flag at Richmond Hill's Community Flagpoles located outside City Hall for the duration of the month of June, Richmond Hill exhibits its strong message of support and inclusion to all identifying 2SLGBTQ+ people and their allies; and Whereas, the Council approved Community Flag Raisings and Flag Protocol Policy currently only permits flags to be flown on a Communi

That the Member Motion submitted by Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola regarding Development Charges Deferral for Non-Luxury Rental Buildings, be

Whereas individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities often experience a significant reduction in structured supports and programming upon reaching adulthood, particularly after the age of 21; and Whereas many of these individuals remain reliant on aging parents or caregivers, creating growing concern among families regarding long-term housing, care, and quality of life; and Whereas the Province of Ontario has, over time, transitioned away from large institutional models of care toward more community-based and inclusive approaches for individuals with developmental disabilities; and Whereas while these changes have improved opportunities for inclusion and independence, the current system of supports is often delivered across multiple programs and providers and may not fully address the long-term need for integrated living environments that combine housing, supports, and meaningful daily participation; and Whereas there is an increasing need for innovative, sustainable, and inclusive models of care that support independence, dignity, and community integration for adults with developmental disabilities; and May 13, 2026 C#08-26 Whereas opportunities may exist to explore models that provide safe and supportive living environments for adults with developmental disabilities while also offering structured, voluntary, and supported participation in day-to-day activities that foster a sense of purpose, skill development, and social connection; and Whereas such models,

Whereas York Region's 2016 Transportation Master Plan recommended eliminating the level crossing, allowing road traffic to pass over or under train traffic on Elgin Mills Road at the Canadian National Railway (CNR) corridor - Richmond Hill GO Rail line crossing; Whereas the current grade crossings pose potential safety risks facing both drivers and pedestrians along this stretch of Elgin Mills Road East, and result in traffic lineups while trains are crossing on the tracks, hindering the flow of traffic, particularly at morning and afternoon rush hours; Whereas York Region project team has worked very closely with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, as well as staff from the City of Richmond Hill to carry out hydraulic modelling for numerous mitigation alternative in the past year, and received clearance from TRCA in October 2025 to proceed to the detailed design phase of the project; Whereas York Region has amended and completed the Final Environmental Study Report (ESR) and preliminary design to include the flood mitigation, and the Capital Project TR88193 is currently undergoing detailed design phase; Whereas development charges are the single largest source of funding the capital projects of York Region, and development charges collections are forecasted to be lower as a result of deferrals and slower housing market activity, thus leading to adjustments to Capital Projects in the 10- year plan such as reduced budget allocations and delayed timing for constructi

That the following By-laws be approved: 18.1 By-law 32-26 - A By-law to Amend By-law 313-96, as amended, of The Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill 18.2 By-law 33-26 - A By-law 93-25, as amended, of The Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill 18.3 By-law 34-26 - A By-law to Adopt Amendment 64 to the Richmond Hill Official Plan 18.4 By-law 35-26 - A By-law to Amend By-law 273-82, as amended, of The Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill 18.5 By-law 36-26 - A By-law to Amend By-law 93-25, as amended, of The Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill 18.6 By-law 38-26 - A By-law to Appoint Deputy Treasurers and to Repeal By- law 91-24 18.7 By-law 47-26 - A By-law to assume aboveground and belowground municipal services; assume lands as public highway; establish lands as public highway 18.8 By-law 50-26 - A By-Law to amend the Public Participation Rules in Procedure By-law 125-23 18.9 By-law 51-26 - A By-law to Amend By-law 2523, as amended, of the former Township of Vaughan and By-law 235-97, as amended, of The Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill May 13, 2026 C#08-26 18.10 By-law 52-26 - A By-law to Amend By-law 93-25, as amended, of The Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill

That By-law 54-26, A By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at this meeting, be passed.

That the meeting be adjourned.