Council Meeting

That the agenda be adopted as distributed by the Clerk with the following additions/changes: a) SRPI.22.060 – Request for Approval – Zoning By-law Amendment Application – Elmway Developments Limited – 0 Lowther Avenue - City File D02-21022 - (Item 13.4); b) Additional By-law 69-22 - (Item 16.17); c) Correspondence received following the April 7, 2021 Council Public Meeting respecting the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications submitted by 607919 Ontario Limited for 8905 Bathurst Street - (Item 13.11); d) Correspondence regarding the Member Motion submitted by Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli - Yonge and Bloomington Park – (Item 13.12); e) Correspondence regarding the Member Motion submitted by Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli with respect to Green and Blue Bin Replacement – Free Home Delivery - (Item 13.13); f) Correspondence regarding the Member Motion submitted by Councillor Beros with respect to Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli’s Enviro Day Event Exemption from the Events Policy - (Item 13.14); June 8, 2022 C#25-22 g) Correspondence regarding the Member Motion submitted by Councillor Sheppard with respect to Compassionate Richmond Hill - (Item 13.15); h) Delegation from Sara Jamil regarding the Member Motion submitted by Councillor Sheppard with respect to Compassion Richmond Hill – (Item 12.1); i) Delegation from John Li regarding the Member Motion submitted by Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli - Yonge and Bloomington Park

That the minutes of Council Public Meeting C#21-22 held on May 18, 2022, be adopted.

June 8, 2022 C#25-22 That the minutes of Special Council Meeting C#22-22 held on May 24, 2022, be adopted.

That the minutes of Council Meeting C#23-22 held on May 25, 2022, be adopted.

That Council adopts the following recommendations of the Council Compensation Review Committee ("the Committee"): 1. That increases in compensation for members of the City of Richmond Hill Council for the 2022 to 2026 Term of Council should be aligned with increases provided to non-unionized City Staff, including an increase of 1.70% effective January 1, 2023, with an annual cap of up to 2.25% in subsequent years (effective date of the increases - January 1, 2024, January 1, 2025 and January 1, 2026); June 8, 2022 C#25-22 2. That the remuneration by-law or policies for Council include the following provision: a) A Member of Council who is appointed Acting Mayor for a consecutive period greater than one (1) month shall be entitled to receive the same remuneration payable to the Mayor, provided that any increase in remuneration shall only begin on the first day of the second month. For greater certainty, an Acting Mayor shall not receive the same remuneration as the Mayor for any service as Acting Mayor that is less than or equal to one (1) month in duration. 3. That the current benefits provided to members of the City of Richmond Hill Council be maintained without any adjustments; 4. A similar Committee to review and make recommendations regarding Council's compensation should be established in the year preceding the next municipal election year as was done for this review; 5. Future Committees should continue to be provided with relevant comparative compensation data (Appendi

a) That Staff Report SRCS.22.06 regarding the inclusion of Site Alteration By-law offences in the Administrative Monetary Penalty System be received; June 8, 2022 C#25-22 b) That By-law 34-22 (Attachment 1 to staff report SRCS.22.06) be enacted to amend the Site Alteration By-law 166-07 (Municipal Code Chapter 967) and facilitate enforcement and adjudication through the Administrative Monetary Penalty System; c) That By-law 35-22 (Attachment 2 to staff report SRCS.22.06) be enacted to amend Schedule ‘A’ of the Administrative Penalties By-law 69- 16, as amended, to include designated Site Alteration By-law offences; d) That the Yard Clearing, Draining and Filling By-law 218-90, as amended (Municipal Code Chapter 1022) be repealed.

a) That staff report SRCS.22.13 regarding the enactment of a new Park Use By-law be received; b) That the existing Park Use By-law 16-83, as amended, be repealed and Park Use By-law 19-22, attached as Attachment 1 to staff report SRCS.22.13, be enacted (and replace Chapter 942 of the City of Richmond Hill Municipal Code); c) That By-law 20-22 attached as Attachment 2 to staff report SRCS.22.13, be enacted to amend Schedule ‘A’ of the Administrative Penalties By-law 69-16, as amended, to include designated Park Use By- law offences and, d) That Staff continue to investigate the possibility of reinstating the Park Ambassador Program and request necessary funds through the Operating Budget process if it is determined that such a program is recommended.

June 8, 2022 C#25-22 a) That the revised Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Elmway Developments Limited for lands known as Lots 1184 and 1185, Plan 133 (Municipal Address: 0 Lowther Avenue), City File D02-21022, be approved, subject to the following: i. that the subject lands be rezoned to Semi-Detached One (RD1) Zone under By-law 313-96, as amended, with site specific provisions as set out in Appendix “B” to Staff Report SRPI.22.060; ii. that By-law 69-22 be brought forward for consideration and enactment at the June 8, 2022 Council meeting; and, b) That 6.3 persons equivalent of servicing allocation (2 semi-detached dwelling units) 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 the proposed draft Plan of Condominium application submitted by East Beaver Creek Holdings Inc. for lands known as Block 2, Plan 65M- 2202 (Municipal Address: 2 East Beaver Creek Road) City File D05-21004 (19CDM(R)-21004), be draft approved, subject to the following: (i) that draft approval be subject to the conditions as set out in Appendix A to staff report SRPI.22.065; (ii) that prior to draft approval being granted, the applicant pay the applicable processing fees in accordance with the City’s Tariff of Fees By-law; and, (iii) that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a Condominium Agreement, as may be required,

a) That the following 18 locations be approved for the installation of pole- mounted speed radar board signs as part of the annual Radar Message Board program: (i) Regatta Avenue, from Yonge Street to Blackforest Drive; (ii) Coons Road, from Aubrietia Court to Cynthia Crescent; (iii) Kingshill Road, from Grovewood Street to Selleck Drive; (iv) Church Street South, from Major Mackenzie Drive East to Roseview Avenue; (v) Devonsleigh Boulevard, from Luba Avenue to Summicrest Drive/Swan Court; (vi) Crosby Avenue, from Newkirk Road to Neal Drive; (vii) Strathearn Avenue, from 16th Avenue to Boake Trail; (viii) Redstone Road, from Princeton Avenue to Toporowski Avenue; (ix) Spadina Road, from 16th Avenue to Boake Trail; (x) Ellsworth Avenue, from Regent Street to Regent Street; (xi) Shaftsbury Avenue, from Sweet Water Crescent to Springer Drive/Sweet Water Crescent; (xii) Rollinghill Road, from Jack Ashton Avenue to Richvalley Crescent; (xiii) Spruce Avenue, from Avenue Road to Yonge Street; (xiv) Edgar Avenue, from Pearson Avenue to Yonge Street; (xv) Garden Avenue, from Fairview Avenue/Pearson Avenue to Yonge Street; (xvi) High Tech Road, from Red Maple Road to Silver Linden Drive; June 8, 2022 C#25-22 (xvii) Briggs Avenue, from Queens College Drive/Genuine Lane to Lisa Crescent/Trinity Crescent; (xviii) Bantry Avenue, from Melville Street/Sibley Street to Red Maple Road.

a) That Council approve the speed limit, parking and traffic control regulation changes outlined in Staff Report SRPI.22.023, entitled Traffic Regulation Changes (Speed Limit, Parking and Traffic Control); b) That By-law 57-22 (Appendix 7 to Staff Report SRPI.22.023) be enacted to amend Schedule ‘A’ of Municipal Code Chapter 1126 in order to reduce the speed limit on a number of City of Richmond Hill roads to 40 km/h; c) That York Regional Police be advised of the new reduced posted speed limits and be requested to provide enforcement along the roads as resources permit; d) That By-law 58-22 (Appendix 8 to Staff Report SRPI.22.023) be enacted to amend Schedule ‘A’, Schedule ‘B’ and Schedule ‘G’ of Municipal Code Chapter 1116 in order to implement the changes to parking regulations outlined in Staff Report SRPI.22.023; e) That By-law 59-22 (Appendix 9 to Staff Report SRPI.22.023) be enacted to amend Schedule ‘A’ of Municipal Code Chapter 1128 in order to implement the changes to intersection traffic control outlined in Staff Report SRPI.22.023.

June 8, 2022 C#25-22 a) That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by 2051984 Alberta Ltd. for the lands known as Lot 23, Plan 2300 (Municipal Address: 170 Lucas Street), City File D02-20002, be approved, subject to the following: (i) that the subject lands be rezoned from Residential Second Density (R2) Zone to Residential Multiple First Density (RM1) Zone under By-law 66-71, as amended, and that the amending Zoning By-law establish site specific development standards as outlined in Staff Report SRPI.22.031; (ii) that the amending Zoning By-law be brought forward to a future Council meeting for consideration and enactment; and, b) That 2.79 persons equivalent of additional servicing allocation 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 the proposed name “William Duncan Park” be approved in principle for the site described in staff report SRPI.22.053; b) That the proposed name “William Duncan Park” be advertised on the City’s website with request for public comments in accordance with the City’s Policy for Naming and Renaming Parks, Open Space and Recreational Facilities; and c) That staff report back to Council regarding public comments on the proposed “William Duncan Park” name and with a final recommendation for naming the site.

That the following correspondence regarding the Member Motion submitted by Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli with respect to Yonge and Bloomington Park, be received: Majid Zohari, Richmond Hill resident, received June 3, 2022; 1. Sharon Chisholm, 81 Shaftsbury Avenue, dated June 4, 2022; 2. Sigmund Lee, 20 Hamills Crescent, dated June 6, 2022; 3. Cris Sturino, 108-3 Ellsmere Street, dated June 7, 2022; 4. Alex Yeung, Richmond Hill resident, dated June 7, 2022; 5. Jay Lennox, 413 Tareyton Road, dated June 7, 2022.

That the following Correspondence regarding Member Motion submitted by Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli with respect to Green and Blue Bin Replacement - Free Home Delivery, be received: June 8, 2022 C#25-22 1. Kathrine Mabley, 300 Douglas Road, dated June 6, 2022; 2. Kristi Kanitz, 100 Fern Valley Crescent, dated June 6, 2022; 3. Heather Sirrs, 49 Springhead Gardens, dated June 6, 2022; 4. Cris Sturino, 108-3 Ellsmere Street, dated June 7, 2022; 5. Jay Lennox, 413 Tareyton Road, dated June 7, 2022; 6. Richmond Hill resident, dated June 7, 2022.

That the following correspondence regarding the Member Motion submitted by Councillor Beros with respect to Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli's Enviro Day Event Exemption from the Events Policy, be received: 1. Sheri Rosati, 143 Shadow Falls Drive, dated June 3 and 6, 2022; 2. Katherine Beckwith, 20 Church Street North, dated June 4, 2022; 3. Jack Ponte, 16 Painted Rock Avenue, dated June 4, 2022; 4. Daniela Tanel-Gonzales, 25-6 Leonard Street, dated June 4, 2022; 5. Sharon Chisholm, 81 Shaftsbury Avenue, dated June 4, 2022; 6. Steve Raskin, 57 Park Crescent, dated June 4, 2022; 7. Ron Cabak, 19 Beaufort Hills Road, dated June 4, 2022; 8. Sean Cisterna, 33 Craigleigh Crescent, dated June 5, 2022; 9. Gilles Phillippe, 139 Marsi Road, dated June 5, 2022; 10. Farid Sadeghi, 67 Snowy Meadow Avenue, dated June 5, 2022; 11. Cris Sturino, 108-3 Ellesmere Street, dated June 5, 2022; 12. Adrian Mihail, 78 Woodhaven Crescent, dated May 5, 2022; June 8, 2022 C#25-22 13. Jim File, 10 Stave Crescent, dated June 6, 2022; 14. Kathrine Mabley, 300 Douglas Road, dated June 6, 2022; 15. Kirsti Kanitz, 100 Fern Valley Crescent, dated June 6, 2022; 16. Jack Cazes, 346 Brookside Road, dated June 6, 2022; 17. Hal and Sue Botnick, 59 Glenayr Road, dated June 6, 2022; 18. Lorna Allen, 77 Westbury Court, dated June 6, 2022; 19. Kelly Levson, 23-38 Hunt Avenue, dated June 6, 2022; 20. Janet File, 10 Stave Crescent, dated June 6, 2022; 21. Linda Herriott, 3 Sanderson Crescent, dated June 6, 2022;

That the following correspondence regarding the Member Motion submitted by Councillor Sheppard with respect to Compassionate Richmond Hill, be received: 1. Shishir Lakhani, 73 Hillhurst Drive, dated June 6, 2022; 2. Peter Dennis, 7 Ashdown Crescent, dated June 6, 2022; 3. Marj Andre, 2 Lucy Drive, dated June 6, 2022; 4. Heather Skoll, 139 Libby Boulevard, dated June 6, 2022; 5. Diana Li, 48 Caymus Street, dated June 6, 2022; 6. Eleanor Silverberg, 215-20 Harding Boulevard, dated June 7, 2022.

Whereas, Richmond Green Park was built in 2005 (17 years ago); Whereas, Richmond Green is the jewel and epicenter of the City; Whereas, safety should be the first priority for all residents and park patrons; Whereas, The Richmond Green Sports Centre and Park has the following features: • 26,000 sq. ft. indoor Richmond Green Sports Centre; June 8, 2022 C#25-22 • Seasonal Indoor Sports Dome; • State-of-the-art skateboarding park; • Seasonal Bocce Courts - Now Open for 2022; • 250m landscaped inline skating trail, turned into an outdoor ice skating trail during the winter; • Boynton House Art Exhibition Space; • Richmond Green Heritage Walk, self-guided tour through Richmond Hill's Legacy of Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow; • Tom Graham Arena Complex with two ice pads; • Water play park with splash pad; • An agricultural barn and paddock; • A soccer league; • Three outdoor soccer fields (one junior and two senior fields); • Seven ball diamonds (three baseball and four softball diamonds); • An outdoor basketball court; • An outdoor Amphitheatre that seats up to 300 people; • Picnic areas and shelters. Whereas, Richmond Green holds many events each year that attract thousands of people, such as Canada Day celebrations and fireworks, Ribfest, Arts and Craft shows, Picnics and cultural festivals; Whereas, Richmond Green holds many events each year that attract thousands of people, such as Canada Day celebrations and fireworks, Ribfest, Arts and Craft shows, Picnics and cultural festiv

Whereas Richmond Hill has grown into a thriving city with a population of over 200,000 and growing exponentially; and Whereas the hallmark of a great city is a destination park i.e., New York’s Central Park and Toronto’s High Park; and Whereas; Nothing enriches a resident’s quality of life more than an extensive network of parks and trails; and Whereas the City of Richmond Hill missed a rare opportunity to create a destination park when it failed to purchase the 189-acre David Dunlap Observatory Lands which has subsequently been developed into a cookie – cutter subdivision; and Whereas residents led by Councillor Greg Beros sent the owner of the site at Yonge & Bloomington a strong “NO” message when he proposed an unreasonable plan; and Whereas the developer has proposed a new plan; and Whereas the City of Richmond Hill has $70 million available for Parks acquisitions; and June 8, 2022 C#25-22 Whereas it has become increasingly difficult to secure land suitable for parks purposes, especially parcels as large as the one at Yonge & Bloomington; and Whereas purchasing this property and using it for Parks purposes would be a wise investment both monetarily and in terms of our resident’s well- being; Whereas a Yonge & Bloomington Park would make a grand entrance to the City of Richmond Hill; and Whereas 1,503 or 91% of the residents who responded to my survey voted yes to purchasing the site Therefore be it resolved that Richmond Hill Council direct the Acting City Manager and the

That consideration of the Member Motion submitted by Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli with respect to Green and Blue Bin Replacement - Free Delivery, be

A recorded vote was taken on Clause 1.): In favour: (2): Councillor Muench, Councillor Beros Opposed: (6): Councillor Sheppard, Councillor Cilevitz, Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola, Councillor Chan, Mayor West, Councillor Liu Conflict (1): Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli

That the Member Motion submitted by Councillor Sheppard regarding Compassionate Richmond Hill, and all comments made by Council in respect to the Member Motion, be

WHEREAS, the principle of compassion lies at the heart of all ethical and spiritual traditions, calling on us to treat all others as we wish to be treated ourselves, with respect, equity and an understanding of each other’s strengths and struggles; and WHEREAS, it is necessary to both public and private life to recognize the contributions of our diverse cultures and backgrounds to the overall fabric of life in Richmond Hill and to foster a community of inclusion and togetherness, and; June 8, 2022 C#25-22 WHEREAS, the City of Richmond Hill, home to many diverse cultures, religions, sexual orientations and ethnicities is committed to building an inclusive and caring community, encouraging a positive appreciation of our City’s diversity, and cultivating an informed empathy for others; and WHEREAS, the City of Richmond Hill works to take compassionate action in areas such as governance, community building, social entrepreneurship, economic development and civic engagement; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The City of Richmond Hill hereby affirms the tenants of the Charter for Compassion and commits to restoring compassion in our society, and hereby formalizes its commitment to encouraging our City’s diversity and cultivating an informed empathy of others. And the City of Richmond Hill hereby commits to the rejection of any practice that breeds hatred, violence, intolerance and disdain, on basis of one’s creed, race, gender or sexuality, national origin, religion, culture, colo

16.1 By-law 17-22 - A By-law to Adopt Amendment 32 to the Richmond Hill Official Plan June 8, 2022 C#25-22 16.2 By-law 19-22 - A By-law to provide for Use, Regulation, Protection and Governance of Public Parks within the City of Richmond Hill 16.3 By-law 20-22 - A By-law to Amend By-law 69-16 of the City of Richmond Hill 16.4 By-law 34-22 - A By-law to Amend By-law 166-07 as amended, being Chapter 967 of the Municipal Code of the Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill for the regulation of Dumping, Fill and Site Alteration within the city of Richmond Hill 16.5 By-law 35-22 - A By-law to Amend various By-laws of the City to extend the system administrative penalties established in By-law 69-16 to contraventions of non-parking by-laws 16.6 By-law 40-22 - A By-law to assume aboveground and belowground municipal services 16.7 By-law 57-22 - 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 16.8 By-law 58-22 - 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 16.9 By-law 59-22 - 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 16.10 By-law 68-22 - A By-law to Amend By-law 313-96, as amended, of The Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill and By-law 986, as amended of the former Township of King 16

That the following By-law be approved: 16.17 By-law 69-22 - A By-law to Amend By-law 313-96, as amended, of The Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill and By-law 986, as amended, of the former Township of King

That Council consider to move into closed session: a) To consider advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose regarding Special Council resolution dated May 5, 2021 Staff Report SRCM.21.05 (Enviro Day Event Exemption), (Section 239(2)(f) of the Municipal Act, 2001).

That By-law 92-22, A By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at this meeting, be passed.

That the meeting be adjourned.

That the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications submitted by 607919 Ontario Limited for lands known as Part of Lot 38, Concession 1, W.Y.S. (Municipal Address: 8905 Bathurst Street), City Files D01-20012 and D02-20024, be approved, subject to the following: i. that the City’s Official Plan be amended to include site specific policies as outlined in Staff Report SRPI.22.072; ii. that Official Plan Amendment 33 attached as Appendix “B” to staff report SRPI.22.072, be adopted at the June 8, 2022 Council meeting, and subsequently forwarded to York Region for approval; iii. that the subject lands be rezoned from Agricultural (A) Zone under By- law 2523, as amended, to Multiple Residential Ten (RM10) Zone under By-law 2523, as amended, with site specific development standards to facilitate the development proposal as outlined in Staff Report SRPI.22.072; iv. that the Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Appendix “C” to staff report SRPI.22.072,be enacted at the June 8, 2022 Council meeting; b) that Council approve the Section 37 Community Benefits package as outlined in Staff Report SRPI.22.072; c) that in accordance with the provisions of Subsection 45(1.4) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as amended, that the owner of the subject lands is hereby permitted to submit a Minor Variance application to the Committee of Adjustment in order to seek relief from the provisions of the Zoning By-law Amendment, if

That the following correspondence, regarding the proposed applications submitted by 607919 Ontario Limited for 8905 Bathurst Street, be received. 1. Jordan Kalpin, Chairman, The Preserve Thornhill Woods Ratepayers Association, dated March 22, 2021; 2. Gatzios Planning and Development Consultants, dated July 12, 2021.