The Richmond Hill Record

Council Meeting

May 27, 2026

Who was there

Present (9): Godwin Chan, Karen Cilevitz, Simon Cui, Carol Davidson, Joe DiPaola, Castro Liu, Micheal Shiu, Scott Thompson, David West

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (23 motions)

21 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the agenda be adopted as distributed by the Clerk with the following additions: a) Delegation by Jo Fox, SFCT Richmond Hill, regarding the Radio- Communication and Broadcasting Antenna System Application Public Consultation Application submitted for 1124 Elgin Mills Road East - (Item 14.2); b) Delegation by Michael Theodores, 481 Major Mackenzie Drive East, regarding the Revised Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications submitted by Norfolk Development Inc. for 162, 166, 170, 174, 178, and 182 Norfolk Avenue - (Item 14.3); c) Correspondence received regarding Traffic Regulation Changes - (Item 15.5); d) Correspondence received regarding the Revised Official Plan and Zoning By- law Amendment Applications submitted by Norfolk Development Inc. for 162, 166, 170, 174, 178, and 182 Norfolk Avenue - (Item 15.6); May 27, 2026 C#09-26 e) Delegation by Mike Lesychyn, 11 Baynards Lane, regarding Traffic Regulation Changes - (Item 14.4).
Moved by Councillor Cilevitz, seconded by Councillor Liu
Carried
That the minutes of Council Meeting C#08-26 held on May 13, 2026, be adopted.
Moved by Councillor Davidson, seconded by Councillor Shiu
Carried
a) That the presentation by Carmine Stumpo, President and CEO, Mackenzie Health, regarding their annual update on hospital operations and growth plans at Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital and Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital, be received with thanks.
Moved by Regional and Local Councillor Chan, seconded by Councillor Davidson
Carried Unanimously
a) That the 2025 Operating Results be received for information purposes; b) That the 2025 Operating Budget carryforward items of $190,600 listed in Appendix “B” to staff report SRCFS.26.009 be approved and
Moved by Councillor Liu, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried
a) That staff report SRCFS.26.015 regarding 2025 Investment Portfolio Results, be received for information purposes; and b) That the updated Investment Policy be approved as provided in Appendix “D” to staff report SRCFS.26.015.
Moved by Councillor Liu, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried
a) That staff report SRCFS.26.013 regarding 2025 Reserve and Reserve Fund Status be received for information purposes; and b) That the Winter Snow Removal Reserve established in 1993 be closed and By-law 391-93 repealed.
Moved by Councillor Liu, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried
a) That staff report SRCFS.26.012 regarding 2025 Development Charges, Cash in Lieu of Parkland and Community Benefits Charge Reserve Funds Statement, be received; b) That the 2025 Development Charges, Cash in Lieu of Parkland and Community Benefits Charge Reserve Funds Statement be made available to the public on the City of Richmond Hill website as outlined in staff report SRCFS.26.012; and May 27, 2026 C#09-26 c) That a copy of the 2025 Development Charges, Cash in Lieu of Parkland and Community Benefits Charge Reserve Funds Statement be submitted to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing.
Moved by Councillor Liu, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried
a) That staff report SRCM.26.09 regarding 2025 Grant Portfolio Update, be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Liu, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried
a) That staff report SRCFS.26.016 regarding 2026 Final Levy By- Law and Tax Rates be received; b) That By-law 46-26 be enacted in the form of the draft By-law attached as Appendix “A” to staff report SRCFS.26.016, amended to reflect five installments on August 4, September 1, October 1, November 2, and December 1, 2026 for residential property owners under the Pre-authorized Debit Program for Taxes, to establish and adopt tax rates for 2026 on the assessment in each property class; c) 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; d) That the Treasurer be provided delegated authority to adjust billing and collection of taxes, special assessments, defaulted fines May 27, 2026 C#09-26 and fees including the tax installment due dates for residential and non-residential properties in the event of a postal service disruption.
Moved by Councillor Liu, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried
May 27, 2026 C#09-26 That clause d) of the main motion be amended to read as follows: “d) That proposed By-law 27-26 regarding Parking Regulation By- law, as amended (Municipal Code Chapter 1116), be
Moved by Councillor Cui, seconded by Councillor Shiu
Referred
That clause d) of the main motion be amended to read as follows: “d) That proposed By-law 27-26 regarding Parking Regulation By- law, as amended (Municipal Code Chapter 1116), be
Moved by Councillor Shiu, seconded by Regional and Local Councillor Chan
Referred
a) That staff report SRIES.26.003 regarding Traffic Regulation Changes, be received; b) That Council approve the speed limit, parking, stopping and turn restriction regulation changes outlined in staff report SRIES.26.003; c) That proposed By-law 26-26, attached as Attachment 6 to staff report SRIES.26.003, be enacted to amend the Speed Restrictions - Roads By-law, as amended (Municipal Code Chapter 1126) in order to reduce the speed limit on the identified roads to 40 km/h; d) That proposed By-law 27-26, attached as Attachment 7 to staff report SRIES.26.003, be enacted to amend the Parking Regulation By-law, as amended (Municipal Code Chapter 1116) in order to May 27, 2026 C#09-26 implement the recommended parking and stopping regulation changes; e) That proposed By-law 28-26, attached as Attachment 8 to staff report SRIES.26.003, be enacted to amend the Intersection Control By-law, as amended (Municipal Code Chapter 1128) in order to implement the recommended intersection control changes; and f) That proposed By-Law 29-26, attached as Attachment 9 to staff report SRIES.26.003, be enacted to amend the U-Turn Prohibition Regulation By-law, as amended (Municipal Code Chapter 1135) in order to implement the recommended changes to U-turn prohibitions.
Moved by Councillor Cui, seconded by Councillor Cilevitz
Carried Unanimously
a) That staff report SRIES.26.006 regarding the 2026 Asset Management Progress Report be received; b) That the City’s 2026 Asset Management Progress Report, attached as Attachment 1 to staff report SRIES.26.006, be received for information; c) That the City Clerk circulate this report to the Ontario Ministry of Infrastructure.
Moved by Councillor Liu, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried
a) That staff report SRPBS.26.030 regarding the proposed Revised Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications submitted May 27, 2026 C#09-26 by Norfolk Development Inc. for 162, 166, 170, 174, 178, and 182 Norfolk Avenue. be received for information purposes only; b) That the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) be advised that Council supports the revised development proposal submitted by Norfolk Development Inc. for lands municipally known as 162, 166, 170, 174, 178, and 182 Norfolk Avenue, City Files OPA-23-0002 and ZBLA-23-0003, for the primary reasons outlined in SRPBS.26.030, subject to the following: i. that the OLT be requested to withhold the issuance of its Final Order with respect to the related Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments until such time as the City advises the Tribunal that the implementing Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments have been finalized to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Planning and Building Services. c) That upon the recommendation of the Commissioner of Planning and Building Services, the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to enter into any necessary Minutes of Settlement or further agreements or documentation with respect to the applicant’s development proposal; d) That appropriate City staff be directed to appear at the Ontario Land Tribunal as necessary in support of Council’s position concerning the subject applications. A recorded vote was taken: In favour: (9): Councillor Cilevitz, Councillor Cui, Regional and
Moved by Councillor Cilevitz, seconded by Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola
Carried
In favour (9): Councillor Cilevitz, Councillor Cui, Councillor Chan, Councillor Liu, Councillor Davidson, Mayor West, Councillor Thompson, Councillor DiPaola, Councillor Shiu
That the correspondence regarding the Revised Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications submitted by Norfolk Development Inc. for 162, 166, 170, 174, 178, and 182 Norfolk Avenue, be received as follows: 1. Michael Theodores, 481 Major Mackenzie Drive East, received May 19, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Liu, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried
Whereas, Canada is strengthened by its cultural diversity, and the contributions of Chinese Canadians have been integral to the social, economic, and cultural fabric of the nation; Whereas, Chinese Canadians have played a significant role in the development of Canada, including contributions to the building of the Canadian Pacific Railway, entrepreneurship, public service, and community leadership; Whereas, Chinese Canadians have faced historical injustices, including the Chinese Head Tax and the Chinese Exclusion Act, and continue to demonstrate resilience and commitment to building an inclusive Canada; Whereas, recognizing and celebrating the heritage, culture, and contributions of Chinese Canadians promotes greater understanding, inclusion, and unity across all communities in Canada; Whereas, other cultural heritage months have been established to recognize and celebrate the contributions of diverse communities across Canada; May 27, 2026 C#09-26 Whereas, Chinese organizations across Canada and United Against Hate Canada have urged Parliament to enact a Canadian Chinese Heritage Month and called on municipalities to voice their support, Therefore be it resolved that: 1. Richmond Hill Council recognizes the contributions of the Chinese community to the success and growth to the City of Richmond Hill, Ontario and Canada; 2. Richmond Hill Council proclaims February as Chinese Heritage Month; 3. The City of Richmond Hill Council urge Parliament to enact a Bill recognizing Cana
Moved by Councillor Liu, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried
a) That staff report SRPBS.26.024 regarding an application for public consultation related to the construction of a proposed radio- communication and broadcasting antenna system submitted by Shared Tower Inc. for the lands municipally known as 1124 Elgin Mills Road East, City File TELE-25-0001, be received. A recorded vote was taken: In favour: (7): Councillor Liu, Councillor Shiu, Regional and Local Councillor Chan, Councillor Cilevitz, Councillor Davidson, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Cui Opposed: (2): Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola, Mayor West Motion
Moved by Councillor Liu, seconded by Regional and Local Councillor Chan
Carried
In favour (7): Councillor Liu, Councillor Shiu, Councillor Chan, Councillor Cilevitz, Councillor Davidson, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Cui · Opposed (2): Councillor DiPaola, Mayor West
a) That the correspondence from Marvin Rotrand, United Against Hate Canada, dated May 19, 2026, regarding the Member Motion submitted by Mayor West regarding Urging Parliament to enact a Canadian Chinese Heritage Month, be received.
Moved by Councillor Liu, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried
That the correspondence regarding Traffic Regulation Changes, be received as follows: 1. Leo Pan, 17 Red Oak Drive, dated May 23, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Liu, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried
That the correspondence regarding the Revised Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications submitted by Norfolk Development Inc. for 162, 166, 170, 174, 178, and 182 Norfolk Avenue, be received as follows: 1. Michael Theodores, 481 Major Mackenzie Drive East, received May 26, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Liu, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried
That the following By-laws be approved: By-law 26-26 - A By-Law to amend Schedule “A”, as amended, being Chapter 1126 of the City of Richmond Hill Municipal Code, relating to the Speed of Motor Vehicles By-law 27-26 - A By-law to amend Chapter 1116 of the City of Richmond Hill Municipal Code, being by-law 402-89, as amended, relating to parking regulation By-law 28-26 - A By-Law to amend Schedule “A”, as amended, being Chapter 1128 of the City of Richmond Hill Municipal Code, relating to the erection of stop signs By-law 29-26 - A By-Law to amend Chapter 1135 of the City of Richmond Hill Municipal Code, relating to U-turn prohibitions By-law 46-26 - A By-Law to provide for the levy and collection of the sums required by The Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill for 2026 and to provide for the mailing of notices demanding payment of taxes for 2026
Moved by Councillor Davidson, seconded by Councillor Liu
Carried
That By-law 56-26, A By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at this meeting, be passed.
Moved by Councillor Davidson, seconded by Councillor Shiu
Carried
That the meeting be adjourned.
Moved by Councillor Thompson, seconded by Councillor Liu
Carried

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