Council Meeting

That the agenda be adopted as distributed by the Clerk.

That the minutes of Council Public Meeting C#14-25 held on May 27, 2025 be adopted.

That the minutes of Council Meeting C#15-25 held on May 28, 2025 be adopted.

a) That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Golden Ambra Highrise Inc. to remove the Holding (H) provisions applicable to lands known as Part of Lot 52, Concession 1, W.Y.S. (Municipal Address: 10920 Yonge Street), City File D02-19016, be approved and that the Zoning By-law Amendments attached hereto as Appendices “A” and “B” be brought forward to the June 11, 2025 Council meeting for enactment.

a) That staff report SRCM.25.08 regarding the Economic Development Mission to Hannover Messe, be received.

a) That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute any and all documents as may be required to implement the conveyance of an easement as shown as Part 1 on Draft Reference Plan prepared by J. D. Barnes Limited dated April 22, 2025 being Reference No. 25- 12-073-00 to Enbridge Gas Inc. upon the written recommendation of the City Manager.

a) That By-law 56-25 be enacted in the form of the draft By-law attached to SRCFS.25.023 to establish and adopt tax rates for 2025 on the assessment in each property class staff report SRCFS.25.023 be received; 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; and c) That the Treasurer be provided delegated authority to adjust billing and collection of taxes, special assessments, defaulted fines and fees including the tax installment due dates for residential and non-residential properties in the event of a postal service disruption.

Whereas, Council Public Meetings are intended to allow residents to voice concerns, ask questions, and provide feedback on planning applications and zoning changes; and Whereas, lengthy meetings with packed agendas can stretch late into the evening, making it harder for residents to participate and adding strain on Richmond Hill staff and attendees. Now Therefore Be It Resolved: That the start times of Council Public Meetings for Planning Matters under Article 8 of the Procedure By-law be changed to 6:00 p.m. effective September 1, 2025; and That the City Clerk be directed to place a by-law to make the necessary amendments to the Procedure By-law to reflect the change to the Council Public Meeting start time to 6:00 p.m.

That the following By-laws be approved: By-law 56-25 - A By-Law to provide for the levy and collection of the sums required by The Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill for 2025 and to provide for the mailing of notices demanding payment of taxes for 2025 By-law 58-25 - A By-Law to Amend By-law 111-17, as amended, of The Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill June 11, 2025 C#17-25 By-law 69-25 - A By-Law to assume aboveground and belowground municipal services By-law 71-25 - A By-Law to Amend By-law 30-25, as amended, of The Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill By-law 73-25 - A By-law to Designate 297 Richmond Street (the William Innes House) under the Ontario Heritage Act

That By-law 78-25, A By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at this meeting, be passed.

That the meeting be adjourned.