Council Meeting

That the agenda be adopted as distributed by the Clerk with the following additions: a) Delegation from Alexander Ruggieri, 143 Arista Gate, regarding Memorandum from Kelvin Kwan, Commissioner of Planning and infrastructure, dated May 20, 2022, regarding Richmond Hill City Council Motion of May 11, 2022 – (Item 12.1). b) Delegation from Billy Tung, KLM Planning Partners Inc., regarding Memorandum from Kelvin Kwan, Commissioner of Planning and infrastructure, dated May 20, 2022, regarding Richmond Hill City Council Motion of May 11, 2022 - (Item 12.2). c) Delegation from Giulio Bianchi, Principal, Sequoia Grove Homes, regarding Memorandum from Kelvin Kwan, Commissioner of Planning and infrastructure, dated May 20, 2022, regarding Richmond Hill City Council Motion of May 11, 2022 - (Item 12.3). d) Memorandum from Kelvin Kwan, Commissioner of Planning and infrastructure, dated May 20, 2022, regarding Richmond Hill City Council Motion of May 11, 2022 - Staff Report SRPI.22.045 – Request for Denial – Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications – Elgin House Properties Limited – 1000 Elgin Mills Road East – City Files D01-21005 and D02-21008 (Related File D06-21032) – (Item 13.11). e) Correspondence from Giulio Bianchi, Principal, Sequoia Grove Homes, dated May 24, 2022, regarding Memorandum from Kelvin Kwan, Commissioner of Planning and infrastructure, dated May 20, 2022, regarding Richmond Hill City Council Motion of May 11, 2022 – (Item 13.12).

That the minutes of Council Meeting C#20-22 held on May 11, 2022 be adopted.

a) That the Presentation from Michelle Hambly, Executive Director, and Andy Langer, Board Member, Hill House Hospice, regarding Hill House Hospice Expansion Plans be received with thanks; b) That Staff work with Hill House Hospice, concerning the Hospice’s expansion plans in the following key areas: (i) The provision of a long term lease on the City property currently utilized by Hill House Hospice, at 36 Wright Street, Richmond Hill, Ontario at a nominal rate; and (ii) Identification of any zoning or development constraints and the process(es) needed to facilitate the expansion of the Hospice from 3 beds to 10 – 12 beds; and c) That Staff report back to Council once a detailed review and analysis has been completed by the end of 2022. A recorded vote was taken: In favour: (8): Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola, Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli, Councillor Beros, Councillor Liu, Mayor West, Councillor Cilevitz, Councillor Chan, and Councillor Sheppard Opposed: (1): Councillor Muench

May 25, 2022 C#23-22 a) That the minutes of the Economic Development Committee meeting EDC#01-19 held June 12, 2019, be adopted.

a) That the minutes of the Heritage Richmond Hill meeting HRH#02-22 held March 1, 2022 be adopted.

a) That the Memorandum from Commissioner Kwan, Planning and Infrastructure, dated May 3, 2022 regarding the Proposed Prioritization of Action Plan for the Affordable Housing Strategy, be received; b) That the prioritization of action to implement the Affordable Housing Strategy, as outlined in the Memorandum from Commissioner Kwan, Planning and Infrastructure, dated May 3, 2022, and in Appendix A, be endorsed.

a) That the memorandum from Anthony Ierullo, Director, Richmond Hill Centre and Economic Development, dated May 16, 2022, regarding the City of Richmond Hill Investment Attraction Strategy be received; and, b) That the City of Richmond Hill Investment Attraction Strategy, attached as Appendix A to the memorandum from Anthony Ierullo, Director, Richmond Hill Centre and Economic Development, dated May 16, 2022, be endorsed.

a) That the proposed amendments to Designating By-law 290-98 as provided in SRPI.22.048 be approved; b) That the Clerk provide the owner of the designated property described in municipal By-law 290-98, written notice of the proposed amendment to correct the legal description and the description of the cultural heritage value or interest of the said property in accordance with section 30.1 of the Ontario Heritage Act; b) That, pending no objection from the owner during the 30-day post-notification period, the Amending By-law substantially in the form as set out in Appendix B to Staff Report SRPI.22.048 be adopted by Council; c) That the Clerk: i. provide a copy of the Amending By-law to the Ontario Heritage Trust; May 25, 2022 C#23-22 ii. cause the Amending By-law to be registered against the property; and, iii. update the Municipal Heritage Register, in accordance with the requirements of the Ontario Heritage Act.

a) That the Heritage Permit Application to install eavestroughs and downspouts on the building at 37 Chao Crescent, as described in Staff Report SRPI.22.052, be approved.

a) That a Heritage Grant in the amount of $5,000 be approved towards the cost of replacing seven windows and two exterior doors for the Ontario Heritage Act Part V designated structure located at 11 Station Road, as outlined in SRPI.22.056; b) That a Heritage Grant in the amount of $5,000 be approved towards the cost of repairing and repainting the fascia, frieze, and window frames for the Ontario Heritage Act Part IV designated structure located at 37 Chao Crescent, as outlined in SPRI.22.056; c) That a Heritage Grant in the amount of $5,000 be approved towards the cost of reinforcing the structural support for the Ontario Heritage Act Part IV designated structure located at 16 Bawden Drive, as outlined in SRPI.22.056; d) That a Heritage Grant in the amount of $5,000 be approved towards the cost of replacing the front door in a period-appropriate style, two additional exterior doors and one window for the Ontario Heritage Act Part V designated structure located at 106 Gormley Road West, as outlined in SRPI.22.056; May 25, 2022 C#23-22 e) That a Heritage Grant in the amount of $5,000 be approved towards the cost of repairing the foundation of the Ontario Heritage Act Part V designated structure located at 26 Gormley Court, as outlined in SRPI.22.056; and, f) That a Heritage Grant in the amount of $3,400 be approved towards the cost of tuckpointing and repairing the foundation of the Ontario Heritage Act Part V structure located at 49 Gormley Road East.

a) That the City Clerk be directed to undertake the process to stop up and close that portion of unimproved Palmer Avenue described as Part of Palmer Avenue and Part of One Foot Reserve, Plan 2383 and Part of Palmer Avenue, Plan 3801, designated as Part 3, Plan 65R-31305, and bring forward a by-law to City Council; and b) That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute all documents required on behalf of the City for the purposes of granting necessary easements to various utility companies over the road allowance to be closed and that the City Solicitor be authorized to complete the transaction on behalf of the City.

a) That the revised Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Elmway Developments Limited for lands known as Lot 1183, Plan 133 (Municipal Address: 0 Lowther Avenue), City File D02-21021, be approved, subject to the following: May 25, 2022 C#23-22 i. that the subject lands be rezoned to Single Detached Two (R2) Zone under By-law 313-96, as amended, with site specific provisions as set out in Appendix “B” to Staff Report SRPI.22.059; ii. that the amending Zoning By-law be brought forward to a future Council meeting for consideration and enactment; b) That Council authorize the acceptance of a daylighting triangle to be conveyed to the City, free of all costs, objects, structures and encumbrances, to establish a standard daylighting triangle (4.5 metres by 4.5 metres) adjoining the subject lands at the intersection of the existing rights-of-way of Lowther Avenue and Merton Street; and, c) That 3.51 persons equivalent of servicing allocation (1 single detached dwelling) 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 SRPI.22.032 be received, and that all comments be

That the following new clauses be added to the main motion: g) That staff be directed to open a competition to Richmond Hill residents to design the Yonge Street and Garden Avenue Gateway Lighting Feature and for designs to be presented to Council at the September 14, 2022 Council meeting and that a nominal prize be provided to the selected designer. h) That the parameters of the competition be cleared with the City’s Legal Staff Motion to Amend

a) That the Richmond Hill Age-Friendly Community Needs Assessment, attached as Appendix A to SRCM.22.03, be received. b) That the terms of reference for the Age-Friendly Community Council be approved as outlined in Appendix B to SRCM.22.03 with the addition to include an additional Member of Council; c) That the Recreation and Culture Division be directed to recruit for the initial membership of the Age-Friendly Community Council to begin their term after the 2022 Municipal Election.

a) That By-law 73-22 be enacted in the form of the draft By-law attached to SRCFS.22.016 to establish and adopt tax rates for 2022 on the assessment in each property class, and May 25, 2022 C#23-22 b) That the billing and collection of taxes, special assessments, defaulted fines and fees including the tax installment due dates for residential and non-residential properties be authorized.

a) That the Memorandum from the Commissioner of Planning and Infrastructure dated May 20, 2022 with respect to a Council Motion of May 11, 2022 in relation to SRPI.22.045, being a Request for Denial of Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications submitted by Elgin House Properties Limited for lands known as Part of Lots 26 and 27, Concession 2, E.Y.S. (Municipal Address: 1000 Elgin Mills Road East), City Files D01-21005 and D02-21008, be received for information purposes; and, b) That the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications submitted by Elgin House Properties Limited for lands known as Part of Lots 26 and 27, Concession 2, E.Y.S. (Municipal Address: 1000 Elgin Mills Road East), City Files D01-21005 and D02-21008, be approved, subject to the following: i. that an Official Plan Amendment and an amending Zoning By- law be prepared and forwarded to a future meeting of Council for adoption and enactment; ii. that a financial contribution of $172,850 be secured as a community benefit pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act, to be directed towards the implementation of pickleball courts at Richmond Green Park in accordance with the recommendations of Staff Report SRPI.22.049; May 25, 2022 C#23-22 iii. that a Rent-to-Own Program be implemented and secured for a minimum of 20 units on the subject lands to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Planning and Infrastructure; c) That 107.12 persons equivalent of additional servicing al

a) That the correspondence from Giulio Bianchi, Principal, Sequoia Grove Homes, dated May 24, 2022, regarding Memorandum from Kelvin Kwan, Commissioner of Planning and infrastructure, dated May 20, 2022, regarding Richmond Hill City Council Motion of May 11, 2022, be received.

By-law 73-22 - A By-law to provide for the levy and collection of the sums required by The Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill for 2022 and to provide for the mailing of notices demanding payment of taxes for 2022.

That By-law 84-22, A By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at this meeting, be passed.

That the meeting be adjourned.

That the minutes of Council Public Meeting C#19-22 held on May 4, 2022 be adopted.