Council Meeting

That the following matter be added to the agenda as a time sensitive matter: a) Time Sensitive Member Motion submitted by Mayor West to Respond to the Infrastructure Ontario (IO) High Tech Transit Oriented Community Plan (Issued December, 2021) - (Item 15.1). A recorded vote was taken: In favour: (5): Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola, Mayor West, Councillor Liu, Councillor Chan, Councillor Cilevitz Opposed: (3): Councillor Muench, Councillor Beros, Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli

That the agenda be adopted as distributed by the Clerk with the following additions: a) Correspondence from Councillor Greg Beros, Board Chair, and Darren Solomon, CEO, Richmond Hill Public Library, dated February 1, 2022, congratulating Mayor David West - (Item 13.16); b) Correspondence regarding the Member Motion submitted by Councillor Chan regarding Online Voting for the October 2022 Election - (Item 13.17); c) Correspondence from Allan Ramsay, Allan Ramsay Planning Associates Inc., dated February 7, 2022, regarding the Request for Endorsement: Official Plan Update Key Directions - (Item 13.18); d) SRPI.22.038 - Request for Direction - Alectra Utilities Corporation (AUC) Hydro Power Supply for Site Plan Application D06-19010 (Urbacon Properties Limited) - 10 Sofia Court - (Item 13.19); e) Additional By-law 33-22 - A By-Law to Assign Names to Certain Private Roads - (Item 16.8); f) Closed Session Item 17.1; g) Time Sensitive Member Motion submitted by Mayor West to Respond to the Infrastructure Ontario (IO) High Tech Transit Oriented Community Plan (Issued December, 2021) - (Item 15.1). A recorded vote was taken: In favour: (6): Councillor Cilevitz, Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola, Councillor Liu, Councillor Muench, Councillor Chan, Mayor West Opposed: (0): None Abstain: (1): Councillor Beros February 9, 2022 C#04-22 Absent: (1): Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli Main Motion

That the minutes of Council Public Meeting C#49-21 held on December 1, 2021 be adopted.

That the minutes of Council Meeting C#50-21 held on December 8, 2022 be adopted.

That the minutes of Special Council Meeting C#01-22 held on January 26, 2022 be adopted.

That the minutes of Special Council Meeting C#02-22 held on January 31, 2022 be adopted.

That Council reconsider its earlier decision and proceed to re-consider Identify Items for Separate Discussion (Item 8) and Adoption of Remainder Items (Item 9). A recorded vote was taken: In favour: (8): Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli, Mayor West, Councillor Beros, Councillor Liu, Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola, Councillor Cilevitz, Councillor Muench, Councillor Chan Opposed: (0): None Motion to Reconsider

a) That the presentation by Patrick Lee, Director, Policy Planning, and Sybelle von Kursell, Manager, Policy Planning, regarding the Request for Endorsement: Official Plan Update Key Directions, be received with thanks. A recorded vote was taken: In favour: (8): Councillor Chan, Councillor Beros, Mayor West, Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola, Councillor Liu, Councillor Cilevitz, Councillor Muench, Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli Opposed: (0): None

a) That the minutes of Youth Action Committee meetings held September 29, 2021; October 13, 2021; October 27, 2021; and November 10, 2021 be approved.

a) That the presentation from staff regarding the Official Plan Update, be received; b) That Council endorse the Official Plan Update next steps and public consultation as generally described in the presentation.

That the main motion be amended to include the following additional clause: “That upon request, staff be available to meet with additional stakeholders such as community groups, landowners and public agencies beyond the scheduled consultations for the OP Update.” Motion to Amend

a) That Staff Report SRPI.21.118 regarding the Official Plan Update Key Directions be received, and that Council refer all comments back to staff; b) That the Key Directions Report appended to Staff Report SRPI.21.118 as Attachment 1 be endorsed by City Council, and that staff utilize the key directions to guide the update to the City’s Official Plan in support of the City’s 2041 planning vision; c) That upon request, staff be available to meet with additional stakeholders such as community groups, landowners and public agencies beyond the scheduled consultations for the OP Update. February 9, 2022 C#04-22 A recorded vote was taken: In favour: (8): Councillor Chan, Councillor Beros, Mayor West, Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola, Councillor Liu, Councillor Cilevitz, Councillor Muench, Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli Opposed: (0): None Main Motion as Amended

a) That staff report SRPI.22.012 regarding Request for Endorsement: Official Plan Update Key Directions Report, Supplementary to SRPI.21.118, be received. A recorded vote was taken: In favour: (8): Councillor Chan, Councillor Beros, Mayor West, Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola, Councillor Liu, Councillor Cilevitz, Councillor Muench, Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli Opposed: (0): None

a) That staff report SRCM22.01 regarding Delegated Authority, Winter Recess and By-Election Recess Accounting, be received for information.

February 9, 2022 C#04-22 a) That staff report SRCFS.22.003 regarding Declaration of Vacancy in the Office of Ward 4 Councillor, be received; b) That Council, pursuant to the requirements of Section 262(1) Municipal Act, 2001, declares the Office of Ward 4 Councillor of the City of Richmond Hill to be vacant as a result of David West’s election to the Office of Mayor on January 24, 2022.

a) That staff report SRCFS.22.004 regarding Options to fill the Vacancy in the Office of Ward 4 Councillor, be received; b) That the vacancy in the Office of Ward 4 Councillor be filled by appointing any qualified individual to fill the vacancy; c) That the Clerk be directed to schedule a Hybrid Special Council meeting for the purpose of appointing a qualified individual to fill the vacancy in the Office of Ward 4 Councillor in accordance with the “Procedures to Appoint an Individual to Fill a Vacancy” (the “Procedures”); d) The Clerk be authorized to make any necessary adjustments to the Procedures appointment meetings procedures as a result of the meeting being held as a fully electronic or hybrid in-person/electronic meeting (in accordance with Article 12 of the Procedure By-law 74-12), provided that the Clerk shall communicate any such changes to Council and applicants prior to the meeting. A recorded vote was taken: In favour: (8): Councillor Cilevitz, Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola, Councillor Liu, Councillor Muench, Councillor Chan, Mayor West Opposed: (0): None Absent: (0): Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli, Councillor Beros

a) That staff report SRCFS.22.002 regarding Semi Annual Report, Non Competitive Acquisitions, be received for information purposes only.

a) That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a servicing agreement with 1430518 Ontario Limited for the installation of municipal servicing related to site plan D06-16091, upon the written recommendation of the Commissioner of Planning and Regulatory Services.

a) That, upon the written recommendation from the Commissioner of Planning and Infrastructure, the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an Amending Servicing Agreement with Tralee Development Inc. to revise municipal servicing and land conveyance obligations to reflect current development plans and OMB minutes of settlement.

February 9, 2022 C#04-22 a) That the City contribution towards the construction of the external stormwater management pond retrofit works required under the subdivision agreement with King South Developments Inc. for Subdivision File 19T-07008, be increased to $997,679.21; b) That the source of funding for this City contribution be the Oak Ridges Overall Area Specific Development Charge Reserve; c) That, upon the written recommendation from the Commissioner of Planning and Infrastructure, the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an amending Subdivision Agreement with King South Developments Inc. to revise the City contribution towards the construction of the external stormwater management pond retrofit works associated with Subdivision File 19T-07008.

a) That staff report SRPI.22.014 regarding Summary Report of 2021 Municipal Infrastructure Assumptions under Delegated Authority, be received for information purposes.

a) That staff report SRPI.22.015 regarding Request for Approval, Terms of Reference for the Affordable Housing Strategy Implementation Committee, be received; b) That Council approve the Terms of Reference provided in Attachment 'A' to staff report SRPI.22.015 in relation to a new Implementation Committee; c) That the Clerk’s Office be directed to advertise for the non-Council members of the Implementation Committee; February 9, 2022 C#04-22 d) That Council appoint members for this Implementation Committee at a future meeting of Council.

a) That the correspondence from Jeff Dennis, Director Development, Mount Pleasant Group of Cemeteries, dated January 13, 2022, regarding a Request for Notice of Decision for Elgin Mills Cemetery Proposed Niche Building Expansion located at 1591 Elgin Mills Road East, be received; b) That Richmond Hill City Council find the request to construct a two‐ storey columbarium contemplated in Building Permit Application #2021‐ 51191, at the Elgin Mills Cemetery located at 1591 Elgin Mills Road East is in the public interest and approve the application under the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002 and Ontario Regulation 30/11 (the “Act and Regulations”); c) That Richmond Hill City Council direct the City Clerk publish notice of City Council's decision in the request above in accordance with the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002; d) That Richmond Hill City Council direct that the City Clerk provide notice of City Council's decision in the recommendation above to the Registrar and to the applicant under the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002. A recorded vote was taken: In favour: (7): Councillor Cilevitz, Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola, Councillor Chan, Councillor West, Councillor Liu, Councillor Beros, Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli Opposed: (1): Councillor Muench

a) That February 22, 2022, be proclaimed as "World Thinking Day" in the City of Richmond Hill.

a) That the correspondence from Councillor Greg Beros, Board Chair, and Darren Solomon, CEO, Richmond Hill Public Library, dated February 1, 2022, congratulating Mayor David West, be received.

That the following correspondence regarding the Member Motion submitted by Councillor Chan regarding Online Voting for the October 2022 Election be received: 1. Sigmund Lee, 20 Hamills Crescent, dated February 3, 2022. 2. David and Pamela Zalanyi, 110 Lacewood Drive, dated February 3, 2022. 3. Natalie Bourré, 68 Larratt Lane, dated February 3, 2022. 4. Tina Lucia, 37 Wicker Drive, dated February 3, 2022. 5. Steve Hwung, 39 Settlement Crescent, dated February 3, 2022. 6. Daniel Tse, 91 Peninsula Crescent, dated February 3, 2022. 7. Sharon Chisholm, 81 Shaftsbury Ave, dated February 3, 2022. February 9, 2022 C#04-22 8. Kimberly and Timothy Burke, 126 Red Cardinal Trail, dated February 3, 2022. 9. Jane and Glen Wile, 33 Mayvern Crescent, dated February 3, 2022. 10. Debbie Goldman, 244 McConvey Drive, dated February 3, 2022. 11. Linda Keith, 25 Bloomgate Crescent, dated February 3, 2022. 12. Patricia Russell, 7-255 Shaftsbury Avenue, dated February 3, 2022. 13. Susan Heim, 7 Amaryllis Avenue, dated February 3, 2022. 14. Connor Marois, 108 Long Point Drive, dated February 3, 2022. 15. Shamma Meek, resident of Richmond Hill, dated February 3, 2022. 16. Greg Gardiner, 11 Carousel Crescent, dated February 3, 2022. 17. Henry Chong, 2 Kingsborough Street, dated February 3, 2022. 18. Gabriella Adiwinata, 107 Squire Drive, dated February 3, 2022. 19. Margaret Millson, 25 Rosegarden Crescent, dated February 3, 2022. 20. Carl Visentin, 2 Stancroft Drive, dated February 3, 2022. 21. Audrey

That the following correspondence regarding the Request for Endorsement: Official Plan Update Key Directions be received: 1. Allan Ramsay, Allan Ramsay Planning Associates Inc., dated February 7, 2022. 2. Lauren Capilongo, Malone Given Parsons Ltd., dated February 7, 2022.

a) That consideration of staff report SRPI.22.038 be

Whereas Fatemeh Anvari, a new Grade 3 teacher at Chelsea Elementary School teacher in Quebec was removed from her classroom teaching post in Quebec for wearing a Hijab; Whereas her actions removal was done in violation of Quebec’s Bill 21; And whereas Bill 21 contravenes Sections (a) and (b) of the Fundamental Freedoms section of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms: (a) freedom of conscience and religion; (b) freedom of thought, belief, opinion and expression, including freedom of the press and other media of communication; Whereas the Ontario Big City Mayor’s Caucus unanimously passed a motion affirming their position that Bill 21 does not uphold equality of all citizens, regardless of their religious affiliation, as stated in the Charter, and calls on the Parliament of Canada, both government and opposition, to challenge Bill 21 at the Supreme Court; Whereas the City of Richmond Hill is a vibrant, multicultural city and strongly supports and embraces diversity, inclusivity and its cultural heritage; Therefore be it resolved that: The City of Richmond Hill opposes Bill 21 as discriminatory in nature as it undermines the Fundamental Freedoms of Canadians enshrined in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. A recorded vote was taken: In favour: (6): Councillor Cilevitz, Mayor West, Councillor Chan, Councillor Liu, Councillor Muench, Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola Opposed: (0): None Absent: (2): Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli, Councillor Beros

WHEREAS The City of Richmond Hill promotes outdoor activity and recreation this winter with three outdoor public skating facilities and those facilities are so popular they are over capacity; and WHEREAS members of the public have communicated to and with members of council for more outdoor recreational ice locations; and WHEREAS the City of Richmond Hill issued a public statement on January 4, 2021 to advise everyone to stay off the lakes, rivers, ponds and stormwater ponds as the ice may not be safe; and WHEREAS Richmond Hill had at least 1 serious storm water pond safety incident in 2020; and WHEREAS outdoor ice skating and hockey is a proud Canadian way of life and enjoyed embraced by the young, old and families; and WHEREAS we are in a COVID time where outdoor recreational is a must; and WHEREAS many municipalities including Brampton, London, Toronto, Innisfil and Cobourg have prioritized, engaged, advocated and promoted outdoor public skating; including during our COVID period. THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: 1. Staff investigate and prepare a report for Council to expand our outdoor ice recreation stock by creating a list for recreation skating with the appropriate budget. This list and budget must also take into consideration, logistics and protocols for at least 1 additional outdoor ice recreation in each of the 6 Richmond Hill Wards for the 2022 / 2023 winter period by July 1, 2022; and 2. Staff and members of Council communicate to members of the Richmond Hill co

That Council reconsider its June 9, 2021 decision not to authorize the use of Internet Voting for municipal elections. A recorded vote was taken: In favour: (6): Mayor West, Councillor Liu, Councillor Chan, Councillor Cilevitz, Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli, Councillor Beros Opposed: (2): Councillor Muench, Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola Motion to Reconsider

WHEREAS the City of Richmond Hill had conducted the School Board Trustee By-election in October 2020 with online voting exclusively without any incidents; WHEREAS the City of Richmond Hill has completed the Mayoral By- election in January 2022 with online voting along with in-person voting; WHEREAS 93% of voters who casted their ballots in the Mayoral By- election chose to vote online between January 18 and January 24, 2022; WHEREAS the overall turnout rate at 32% in the Mayoral By-election in January 2022 exceeds that of the 2018 municipal election at 26%; WHEREAS it is desirable to have a higher turnout rate among voters for the 2022 municipal election to be held in October 2022; WHEREAS online voting has been demonstrated as the preferred choice of voters in Richmond Hill and helped to result in an increase of turnout rate as it provides a fast, convenient and secure way for voters to cast their ballots at any time without travelling to voting centres; WHEREAS the City elections team has shown to be capable of conducting online voting competently and effectively in the School Board Trustee By-election in October 2020 and the Mayoral By-election in January 2022; February 9, 2022 C#04-22 WHEREAS it is deemed advisable to demonstrate Council’s commitment to promote a higher turnout rate among voters at municipal elections in support of higher levels of voters’ participation in the democratic process; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 1) That Council authorize, pursuant to Se

Whereas, Infrastructure Ontario (“IO”), an agency of the Provincial Government, issued the Province’s plan for the High Tech Transit Oriented Community (“TOC”) in December, 2021; and Whereas, the City of Richmond Hill has identified four key areas of concern with the IO High Tech TOC plan, specifically: February 9, 2022 C#04-22 a. The densities and total population proposed for the High Tech TOC are markedly higher than outlined in the draft RH Centre Secondary Plan (IO High Tech TOC plan anticipates 35,300 to 36,700 residents within the TOC boundary, while the draft Richmond Hill Centre Secondary Plan anticipates 17,700 residents; b. The lack of alignment with the draft Richmond Hill Centre Secondary Plan vision for mix of use within the High Tech TOC area; c. The lack of a transparent and fulsome consultation process with Council and residents; and d. The lack of a financial framework to support the High Tech TOC. and, Whereas, the public input received by IO on the High Tech TOC plan, during the December, 2021 public consultation period, reflected many of the same issues as the City has noted above; and Whereas, the City of Richmond Hill has been in on-going discussions with IO concerning the IO High Tech TOC plan issues but, to date, there are key issues yet to be resolved; and Whereas, the Province is indicating that it is prepared to move to the issuance of a Ministerial MZO by March, 2022 in order to gain certainty for zoning for the High Tech TOC. Now Therefore Be It

That the following By-laws be approved: Bylaw 1-22 - A By-law to assume aboveground and belowground municipal services; assume lands as public highway; and establish lands as public highway Bylaw 9-22 - A By-law to assume aboveground and belowground municipal services By-law 10-22 - A By-law to assume aboveground and belowground municipal services; assume lands as public highway; and establish lands as public highway By-law 16-22 - A By-law to Permanently Stop-up and Close a portion of Aida Place, Part of Aida Place, Plan M-807, designated as Parts 1 – 4, Plan 65R- 39646, Richmond Hill By-law 33-22 - A By-Law to Assign Names to Certain Private Roads

That Council move into Closed Session: a) To consider personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; and labour relations or employee negotiations, pursuant to Sections 239(2)(b) and (d) of the Municipal Act, 2001.

That By-law 32-22, A By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at this meeting, be passed.

That the meeting be adjourned.