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 (32 motions)
29 carried, 3 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the following item(s) be added to the agenda as a Time Sensitive/ Emergency Matter: a) Time Sensitive Closed Session matter to discuss personal matters of an identifiable individual and potential litigation. A recorded vote was taken: In favour: (5): Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli, Councillor Chan, Councillor Liu, Councillor Muench, Councillor Beros Opposed: (2): Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola, and Councillor West Absent: (2): Mayor Barrow, Councillor Cilevitz
Moved by Councillor Beros, seconded by Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli
Carried
In favour (5): Councillor Perrelli, Councillor Chan, Councillor Liu, Councillor Muench, Councillor Beros · Opposed (2): Councillor DiPaola, Councillor West
That the agenda be adopted as distributed by the Clerk with the following changes: a) Correspondence from Scott Thompson, 104 Baker Avenue, dated May 25, 2021, regarding Council Compensation - Remuneration when a Member of Council is Acting for an extended period of time - (Item 13.3); b) Correspondence from Liz Couture, DRAWDOWN Richmond Hill, dated May 25, 2021, regarding the Final Community Energy and Emissions Plan - (Item 13.9); c) Time Sensitive closed session matter to discuss personal matters of identifiable individual and potential litigation – (Item 15) d) Withdrawal of Item 13.3 (Staff Report SRCFS.21.022) and Item 16.1 (By-law 45-21). A recorded vote was taken: In favour: (4): Acting Mayor DiPaola, Councillor West, Councillor Chan, Councillor Cilevitz Opposed: (4): Councillor Liu, Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli, Councillor Muench, Councillor Beros May 26, 2021 C#27-21 Absent: (1): Mayor Barrow
Moved by Councillor West, seconded by Councillor Chan
That the agenda be adopted as distributed by the Clerk with the following changes: a) Correspondence from Scott Thompson, 104 Baker Avenue, dated May 25, 2021, regarding Council Compensation - Remuneration when a Member of Council is Acting for an extended period of time - (refer to Item 13.3); b) Correspondence from Liz Couture, DRAWDOWN Richmond Hill, dated May 25, 2021, regarding the Final Community Energy and Emissions Plan - (refer to Item 13.9); c) Time Sensitive closed session matter to discuss personal matters of identifiable individual and potential litigation.
Moved by Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli, seconded by Councillor Muench
Carried
That the minutes of Special Council Meeting C#20-21 held May 4, 2021 be adopted.
Moved by Councillor West, seconded by Councillor Cilevitz
Carried
That the minutes of Special Council Meeting C#21-21 held May 5, 2021 be adopted.
Moved by Councillor West, seconded by Councillor Cilevitz
Carried
That the minutes of Special Council Meeting C#22-21 held May 5, 2021 be adopted.
Moved by Councillor West, seconded by Councillor Cilevitz
Carried
That the minutes of Council Public Meeting C#23-21 held May 5, 2021 be adopted.
Moved by Councillor West, seconded by Councillor Cilevitz
Carried
That the minutes of Council Meeting C#24-21 held May 12, 2021 be adopted.
Moved by Councillor West, seconded by Councillor Cilevitz
Carried
a) That the presentation regarding Community Energy and Emissions Plan: Richmond Hill's Path to a Low Carbon Future, be received.
Moved by Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli, seconded by Councillor Beros
Carried Unanimously
a) That the minutes of the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting held January 21, 2021 be approved.
Moved by Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli, seconded by Councillor Muench
Carried
a) That the Heritage Permit Application to amend the approved Conservation Plan for 16 Bawden Drive, as described in Appendix C to staff report SRPI.21.046, be approved.
Moved by Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli, seconded by Councillor Muench
Carried
a) That a Heritage Grant in the amount of $5,000 be approved towards the cost of replacing six single-hung, round top windows for the Ontario Heritage Act Part IV designated structure located at 11225 Leslie Street, as outlined in staff report SRPI.21.042; b) That a Heritage Grant in the amount of $5,000 be approved towards the cost of repainting and repairing the exterior of the Ontario Heritage Act Part IV designated structure located at 9875 Leslie Street, as outlined in staff report SRPI.21.042; c) That a Heritage Grant in the amount of $2,700 be approved towards the cost of restoring front porch of the Ontario Heritage Act Part V designated structure located at 217 Gormley Road West, as outlined in staff report SPRI.21.042; d) That a Heritage Grant in the amount of $5,000 be approved towards the cost of restructuring the roof of the Ontario Heritage Act Part IV designated structure located at 16 Bawden Drive, as outlined in staff report SRPI.21.042; e) That a Heritage Grant in the amount of $5,000 be approved towards the cost of replacing the windows of the Ontario Heritage Act Part IV designated structure located at 32 Love Court, as outlined in staff report SPRI.21.042; f) That a Heritage Grant in the amount of $5,000 be approved towards the cost of repairing the foundations of the Ontario Heritage Act Part V designated structure located at 26 Gormley Court, as outlined in staff report SRPI.21.042; g) That a Heritage Grant in the amount of $2,300 be approved towards th
Moved by Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli, seconded by Councillor Muench
Carried
a) That City Heritage Staff be directed to conduct a review of the Heritage Richmond Hill Designation Sub-Committee's draft materials on the improvement of the process of listing properties in the Richmond Hill Heritage Register, and report back to the Committee.
Moved by Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli, seconded by Councillor Muench
Carried
a) That draft By-law 45-21, Attachment A to staff report SRCFS.21.022, not be enacted. b) That the City Clerk be directed to send a communication on behalf of Council to Mayor Dave Barrow requesting him to convey his intention to either retire or give a date for his return in time for his response to be reported out through the June 9th Council meeting. A recorded vote was taken: In favour: (8): Councillor Muench, Acting Mayor DiPaola, Councillor West, Councillor Beros, Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli, Councillor Chan, Councillor Liu, Councillor Cilevitz Opposed: (0): None Absent: (1): Mayor Barrow
Moved by Councillor Muench, seconded by Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli
Carried
In favour (8): Councillor Muench, Mayor DiPaola, Councillor West, Councillor Beros, Councillor Perrelli, Councillor Chan, Councillor Liu, Councillor Cilevitz
a) That the draft Plan of Condominium application submitted by Leslie Elgin Developments Inc. for lands known as Block 52, Plan 65M-4558 May 26, 2021 C#27-21 (Municipal Address: 0 Leslie Street), City File D05-20009, be draft approved, subject to the following: (i) that draft approval be subject to the conditions as set out in Appendix “A” to SRPI.21.045; (ii) that prior to draft approval being granted, the applicant pay the applicable processing fee in accordance with the City’s Tariff of Fees By-law 105-20; and, (iii) that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Condominium Agreement
Moved by Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli, seconded by Councillor Muench
Referred
a) That in accordance with the provisions of Subsection 45(1.4) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended, Vomano Valley Developments Inc. is hereby permitted to submit a Minor Variance application to the Committee of Adjustment in order to seek relief from the provisions of Zoning By-law 313-96, as amended by By-law 125- 20, prior to the second anniversary of the day on which the by-law was amended.
Moved by Councillor Muench, seconded by Councillor West
Carried
a) That SRPI.21.059 be received and that the request made by Frank Di Liso and Mary Di Liso to deregister the Site Plan Agreement made between The Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill and Ajmal Farid May 26, 2021 C#27-21 Ahmad for lands known as Part of Lot 9, Plan 5509 (Municipal Address: 10 Long Hill Drive), City File D06-17047, be approved; and, b) That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a Termination Agreement with Frank Di Liso and Mary Di Liso upon written recommendation of the Commissioner of Planning and Infrastructure.
Moved by Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli, seconded by Councillor Muench
Carried
a) That the revised Zoning By-law Amendment and draft Plan of Subdivision applications submitted by Carval Homes (Shaver) Inc. for lands known as Part of Lots 29 and 30, Plan 202 (Municipal Addresses: 234 to 252 King Road, 1 Parker Avenue and 2 and 4 Shaver Street), City Files D02-18031 and D03-18016, be approved, subject to the following: (i) that the subject lands be rezoned from General Commercial One (GC1) Zone under By-law 434-88, as amended, Commercial (C) Zone and Residential Urban (RU) Zone under By-law 1275, as amended, to Multiple Residential One (RM1) Zone under By-law 313-96, as amended, and that the amending Zoning By-laws establish site specific development standards as outlined in Staff Report SRPI.21.060; (ii) that the amending Zoning By-law for the proposed street townhouse component of the applicant’s development proposal be brought forward to a future Council meeting for consideration and enactment; (iii) that prior to the amending Zoning By-law for the proposed back- to-back and block townhouse component of the applicant’s development proposal being brought forward to a future Council meeting for consideration and enactment, the applicant’s Site Plan application (File D06-20038) be substantially completed to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Planning and May 26, 2021 C#27-21 Infrastructure, and confirmation be received that the applicant has registered restrictions over the subject lands under Section 118 of the Land Titles Act where the proposed ten
Moved by Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli, seconded by Councillor Muench
Referred
a) That the approved 2020 capital project for design be closed based on the results from the petitions received which did not meet the required community support in accordance with Ontario Regulation 586/06, as amended, Local Improvement Charges - Priority Lien Status; May 26, 2021 C#27-21 b) That the Capital Project accountable closed and the remaining funds returned to source as part of the 2021 Capital Status process; c) That Staff provide notice back to the community regarding the results of the petitions and closure of the project.
Moved by Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli, seconded by Councillor Muench
Carried
That the motion be amended by adding the following clause: “d) That staff be directed to report back to Council at least every two years on the quantifiable outcomes of the implementation of the final Community Energy and Emissions Plan.” A recorded vote was taken: In favour: (8): Councillor Muench, Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli, Councillor Beros, Acting Mayor DiPaola, Councillor Cilevitz, Councillor West, Councillor Chan, Councillor Liu Opposed: (0): None Absent: (1): Mayor Barrow Motion to Amend
Moved by Councillor Muench, seconded by Councillor Beros
Carried
In favour (8): Councillor Muench, Councillor Perrelli, Councillor Beros, Mayor DiPaola, Councillor Cilevitz, Councillor West, Councillor Chan, Councillor Liu
May 26, 2021 C#27-21 a) That Council receive staff report SRPI.21.056 regarding Final Community Energy and Emissions Plan; b) That Council approve the attached final Community Energy and Emissions Plan; and c) That Council endorse the attached Climate Change Toolkit. d) That staff be directed to report back to Council at least every two years on the quantifiable outcomes of the implementation of the final Community Energy and Emissions Plan. Main Motion as Amended
Moved by Councillor Muench, seconded by Councillor West
Carried Unanimously
a) That the sole source acquisition of SAP software licenses, maintenance and support be awarded non-competitively to SAP Canada Inc. for a contract duration of three (3) years and a cost not exceeding $1,678,000, exclusive of taxes, pursuant to Appendix “B” Part I, Section (c) of the Procurement By-law 113-16 in order to ensure compatibility with existing SAP software used and maintained by the City of Richmond Hill staff; b) That the Commissioner of Corporate and Financial Services, and upon the recommendations of the Chief Information Officer, be authorized to execute any necessary documentation to effect the contract(s).
Moved by Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli, seconded by Councillor Muench
Carried
a) That the special charges allocated to each lot as set out and certified in Schedule “A” Local Improvement Roll, to draft By-law 47-21, attached as Appendix ‘A’ to SRCFS.21.018 for the reconstruction of Doncrest Road, 57 metres south of Palace Court to Highway 7 be authorized; May 26, 2021 C#27-21 b) That properties exempt from property taxation continue to be liable for special charges relating to Local Improvement Projects; c) That the Local Improvement rate be set at $154.05 per meter frontage for lump sum payments or an annual payment of $16.26 per meter frontage per year paid over ten (10) years; and d) That draft By-law 47-21 be enacted.
Moved by Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli, seconded by Councillor Muench
Carried
a) That the special charges allocated to each lot as set out and certified in Schedule “A” Local Improvement Roll, to draft By-law 48-21, attached as Appendix ‘A’ to SRCFS.21.019 for the reconstruction of Montiel Road, Driscoll Road to Laverock Avenue be authorized; b) That properties exempt from property taxation continue to be liable for special charges relating to Local Improvement Projects; c) That the Local Improvement rate be set at $158.70 per meter frontage for lump sum payments or an annual payment of $16.75 per meter frontage per year paid over ten (10) years; and d) That draft By-law 48-21 be enacted.
Moved by Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli, seconded by Councillor Muench
Carried
a) That the special charges allocated to each lot as set out and certified in Schedule “A” Local Improvement Roll, to draft By-law 49-21, attached as Appendix ‘A’ to SRCFS.21.020 for the reconstruction of Tampico Road, Driscoll Road to Laverock Avenue be authorized; May 26, 2021 C#27-21 b) That properties exempt from property taxation continue to be liable for special charges relating to Local Improvement Projects; c) That the Local Improvement rate be set at $158.70 per meter frontage for lump sum payments or an annual payment of $16.75 per meter frontage per year paid over ten (10) years; and d) That draft By-law 49-21 be enacted.
Moved by Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli, seconded by Councillor Muench
Carried
a) That proposed By-law 53-21 be enacted in the form of the draft By-law attached to SRCFS.21.017 to establish and adopt tax rates for 2021 on the assessment in each property class, and 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.
Moved by Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli, seconded by Councillor Muench
Carried
a) That August 1, 2021 be proclaimed Emancipation Day in the City of Richmond Hill.
Moved by Councillor West, seconded by Councillor Beros
Carried Unanimously
a) That the correspondence from Scott Thompson, 104 Baker Avenue, dated May 25, 2021, regarding Council Compensation Remuneration - when a Member of Council is Acting for an extended period of time, be received. May 26, 2021 C#27-21
Moved by Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli, seconded by Councillor Muench
Carried
a) That the correspondence from Liz Couture, DRAWDOWN Richmond Hill, dated May 25, 2021, regarding the Final Community Energy and Emissions Plan, be received.
Moved by Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli, seconded by Councillor Muench
Carried
By-law 47-21 - A By-Law to adopt the Local Improvement Roll for Doncrest Road, 57 metres south of Palace Court to Highway 7 Local Improvement Project By-law 48-21 - A By-Law to adopt the Local Improvement Roll for Montiel Road, Driscoll Road to Laverock Avenue Local Improvement Project Bylaw 49-21 - A By-Law to adopt the Local Improvement Roll for Tampico Road, Driscoll Road to Laverock Avenue Local Improvement Project By-law 53-21 - A By-Law to provide for the levy and collection of the sums required by The Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill for 2021 and to provide for the mailing of notices demanding payment of taxes for 2021 By-law 60-21 - A By-law to Assign Names to Certain Private Roads
Moved by Councillor Chan, seconded by Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli
Carried
That By-law 73-21, A By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at this meeting, be passed.
Moved by Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli, seconded by Councillor West
Carried
That the meeting be adjourned.
Moved by Councillor Beros, seconded by Councillor Liu