The Richmond Hill Record

Council Meeting

October 9, 2024

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 (24 motions)

23 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

a) That the Member Motion submitted by Mayor West regarding Reconsideration of Council’s September 25, 2024 Decision regarding SRCFS.24.037, Recommendations for Capital Sustainability Steering Committee to Inform the 2025 Capital Budget and Forecast, be added to the agenda as a Time Sensitive Matter.
Moved by Councillor Cilevitz, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried Unanimously
That the agenda be adopted as distributed by the Clerk with the following additions: a) Delegation by Whinney Wong, 9017 Leslie Street, regarding the Completion of Comprehensive Official Plan Update and Secondary Plan Approach - (Item 14.1); b) Delegation by Dennis Ngai, 9017 Leslie Street, Unit 806, regarding the Completion of Comprehensive Official Plan Update and Secondary Plan Approach - (Item 14.2); c) Delegation by Bill Chong, 9015 Leslie Street, regarding the Completion of Comprehensive Official Plan Update and Secondary Plan Approach - (Item 14.3); d) Delegation by Lawrence Lee, YRSCC 972, 9015 Leslie Street, regarding the Completion of Comprehensive Official Plan Update and Secondary Plan Approach - (Item 14.4); e) Delegation by Cliff Chu, 9015 Leslie Street, regarding the Completion of Comprehensive Official Plan Update and Secondary Plan Approach - (Item 14.5); f) Delegation by Vincent Ching, YRSCC 972 and 1088, 9017 Leslie Street, regarding Completion of Comprehensive Official Plan Update and Secondary Plan - (Item 14.6); g) Memorandum from Gus Galanis, Commissioner of Planning and Building Services, dated October 9, 2024, regarding Potential Implications of Excluding 600 and 650 Highway 7 East and 9005 Leslie Street from the Comprehensive Official Plan Update and East Beaver Creek/Hwy 7 Secondary Plan Processes- (Item 15.5); h) Correspondence from Vincent Ching, dated October 8, 2024, on behalf of York Region Standard Condominium Corporation 972 and 1008, regardi
Moved by Councillor Cilevitz, seconded by Councillor Cui
Carried
That the minutes of Council Public Meeting C#19-24 held on September 24, 2024 be adopted.
Moved by Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola, seconded by Councillor Cui
Carried
That the minutes of Council Meeting C#20-24 held on September 25, 2024 be adopted.
Moved by Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola, seconded by Councillor Cui
Carried
a) That the presentation by Gigi Li, Director, Financial Services and Treasurer, regarding the 2024 Year End Operating Forecast be received; and October 9, 2024 C#22-24 b) That SRCFS.24.039 – 2024 Year End Operating Forecast be received for information purposes.
Moved by Councillor Cilevitz, seconded by Councillor Davidson
Carried
a) That the presentation by Gigi, Director, Financial Services and Treasurer, regarding the Tariff of Fees Update be received; b) That staff report SRCFS.24.038 regarding the Tariff of Fees Update, be received; and c) That draft By-law 121-24, attached as Appendix 'D' to staff report SRCFS.24.038, be brought forward to the October 9, 2024 Council meeting for consideration and enactment.
Moved by Councillor Thompson, seconded by Councillor Cilevitz
Carried
a) That the presentation by Gigi Li, Director, Financial Services and Treasurer, regarding the 2025 Budget Survey Results be received; b) That staff report SRCFS.24.044 – 2025 Budget Survey Results be received for information purposes and for consideration in the upcoming staff proposed 2025 Budget; and c) That any future budget engagements continue with an online survey to solicit feedback, in addition to promoting the budget and its overall process through various digital and social media channels.
Moved by Councillor Cilevitz, seconded by Councillor Davidson
Carried
a) That Council endorse the City’s submission of applications to the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF) for the following: i) Stream 1 application for Repair and Rehabilitation Projects – Lake Wilcox Park Playground and Splash Pad Resurfacing Project; and ii) Stream 2 application for New Builds – Brickworks Park Revitalization Project; b) That should one or both of the City’s Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund grant applications be successful, Council approve: i) That the Lake Wilcox Park Playground and Splash Pad Resurfacing Project proceed with a $395,700 budget, with approximately $197,850 to be funded from the Provincial CSRIF, and the remaining City portion to be funded from appropriate funding sources, as determined by the Treasurer; ii) That the Brickworks Park Revitalization Project proceed with a $2,000,000 budget, with approximately $1,000,000 to be funded from the Provincial CSRIF, and the remaining City portion to be funded from appropriate funding sources, as determined by the Treasurer.
Moved by Councillor Cilevitz, seconded by Councillor Davidson
Carried
a) That Staff Report SRPBS.24.101 with respect to the development proposal by Mon Sheong Foundation for the lands known as Block 5, Registered Plan 65M-4807 (Municipal October 9, 2024 C#22-24 Addresses 187 and 189 Vogell Road), City File SP-24-0018, be received; and, b) That upon the written recommendation of the Commissioner of Planning and Building Services, the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a Development Agreement and any further agreements or documentation as may be necessary between the City of Richmond Hill and Mon Sheong Foundation under Section 47 (4.4) of the Planning Act for the subject lands.
Moved by Councillor Cilevitz, seconded by Councillor Davidson
Carried
a) That staff report SRCFS.24.028 regarding Renewal and Support Services with GHD Digital to sustain the City Website be received; b) That the sole source renewal of the City website (RichmondHill.ca) hosting license, maintenance and support be awarded non-competitively to GHD Digital (Canada) Limited for a contract duration of an initial term of two (2) years which may be extended for up to three (3) one (1) year optional terms, and a cost not exceeding $279,300 exclusive of taxes, pursuant to Appendix “B” Part I, Section (c) of the Procurement By-law No. 113-16 in order to ensure compatibility with existing GHD Digital (Canada) Limited software used and maintained by the City of Richmond Hill staff; and c) 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 Councillor Cilevitz, seconded by Councillor Davidson
Carried
October 9, 2024 C#22-24 a) That Staff Report SRCFS.24.041 regarding the 2025 Council and Committee Meeting Schedule be received; and b) That the proposed 2025 Council and Committee meeting schedule as set out in Appendix ‘A’ to staff report SRCFS.24.041 be approved.
Moved by Councillor Cilevitz, seconded by Councillor Davidson
Carried
a) That staff report SRCS.24.13 regarding the City’s Animal Regulation By-laws be received; b) That all comments on the key directions and draft Responsible Pet Ownership and Animal Regulation By-law be
Moved by Councillor Cilevitz, seconded by Councillor Davidson
Referred
a) That the correspondence from Kathleen Wong, 169 Parkston Court, dated September 27, 2024, regarding Animal Regulation By- laws Review Key Findings and Directions, be received.
Moved by Councillor Cilevitz, seconded by Councillor Davidson
Carried
a) That staff report SRPBS.24.078 be
Moved by Mayor West, seconded by Councillor Davidson
Carried
In favour (8): Councillor Cilevitz, Councillor DiPaola, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Cui, Mayor West, Councillor Liu, Councillor Davidson, Councillor Chan · Opposed (1): Councillor Shiu
a) That the correspondence from Vincent Ching, dated September 30, 2024, on behalf of York Region Standard Condominium Corporation 972 and 1008, regarding Completion of Comprehensive Official Plan Update and Secondary Plan Approach, be received.
Moved by Councillor Cilevitz, seconded by Councillor Davidson
Carried
October 9, 2024 C#22-24 a) That the Memorandum from Gus Galanis, Commissioner of Planning and Building Services, dated October 9, 2024, regarding Potential Implications of Excluding 600 and 650 Highway 7 East and 9005 Leslie Street from the Comprehensive Official Plan Update and East Beaver Creek/Hwy 7 Secondary Plan Processes, be received.
Moved by Councillor Cilevitz, seconded by Councillor Davidson
Carried
a) That the correspondence from Vincent Ching, dated October 8, 2024, on behalf of York Region Standard Condominium Corporation 972 and 1008, regarding Completion of Comprehensive Official Plan Update and Secondary Plan Approach, be received.
Moved by Councillor Cilevitz, seconded by Councillor Davidson
Carried
Whereas, Council at its meeting on September 25, 2024 adopted a resolution in respect to Item 15.1.1 [SRCFS.24.037 - Recommendations for Capital Sustainability Steering Committee to Inform the 2025 Capital Budget and Forecast - (CSSC Item 6.1)]; Whereas, Council did not pass the following additional recommendation from the Capital Sustainability Steering Committee (“CSSC”): October 9, 2024 C#22-24 “That the Capital Sustainability Steering Committee approve the following staff recommendations: i) the timing of the key Indoor Recreation and Parks projects as set out in SRCFS.24.037” Whereas, not adopting the recommendation of the CSSC would have serious financial implications for the City and would likely impose significant debt if the decision is not reconsidered.; and Whereas, pursuant to Paragraph 5.6.13(c) of the Procedure By-law 125- 23, there shall be further discussion on a resolution of Council within one (1) year of that meeting without first passing a Motion to Reconsider. Now Therefore Be It Resolved: That pursuant to paragraph 5.1.13 of the Procedure By-law 125-23, Council reconsider its decision made at the September 25, 2024 Council Meeting regarding staff report SRCFS.24.037, Recommendations for Capital Sustainability Steering Committee to Inform the 2025 Capital Budget and Forecast (Agenda Item 15.1.1). A recorded vote was taken: In favour: (7): Councillor Cui, Councillor Cilevitz, Councillor Thompson, Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola, Regional and Local Co
Moved by Councillor Cilevitz, seconded by Councillor Davidson
Carried
In favour (7): Councillor Cui, Councillor Cilevitz, Councillor Thompson, Councillor DiPaola, Councillor Chan, Councillor Davidson, Mayor West · Opposed (1): Councillor Liu
a) That Council amend its resolution in respect to SRCFS.24.037, Recommendations for Capital Sustainability Steering Committee to Inform the 2025 Capital Budget and Forecast (Agenda Item 15.1.1), by adding the following additional clause b) vii. to the resolution: “vii. Revise the timing of the key Indoor Recreation and Parks projects as set out in SRCFS.24.037.” October 9, 2024 C#22-24 b) That the City Clerk be directed to include the complete resolution in respect to SRCFS.24.037, as amended by clause a) of this motion, in the October 9, 2024 Council minutes for ease of reference. A recorded vote was taken: In favour: (8): Councillor Cilevitz, Councillor Davidson, Councillor Thompson, Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola, Mayor West, Councillor Cui, Councillor Shiu, Regional and Local Councillor Chan Opposed: (1): Councillor Liu
Moved by Councillor Cilevitz, seconded by Councillor Cui
Carried
In favour (8): Councillor Cilevitz, Councillor Davidson, Councillor Thompson, Councillor DiPaola, Mayor West, Councillor Cui, Councillor Shiu, Councillor Chan · Opposed (1): Councillor Liu
That the following By-laws be approved: By-law 94-24 - A By-Law to Authorize the Designation of 27 Church Street North (Drs. Rolph and Lillian Langstaff House) Under the Ontario Heritage Act By-law 95-24 - A By-Law to Authorize the Designation of 9835 Leslie Street (William Munro House) Under the Ontario Heritage Act By-law 96-24 - A By-Law to Authorize the Designation of 9853 Leslie Street (Patrick and John Kelly House) Under the Ontario Heritage Act By-law 97-24 - A By-Law to Authorize the Designation of 13561 Leslie Street (Forester House) Under the Ontario Heritage Act By-law 98-24 - A By-Law to Designate 165 Richmond Street (James Freek House) Under the Ontario Heritage Act By-law 99-24 - A By-Law to Authorize the Designation of 10039 Yonge Street (Maxwell-Stanford House) Under the Ontario Heritage Act By-law 100-24 - A By-Law to Authorize the Designation of 10094 and 10096 Yonge Street (Jerry Smith Building) Under the Ontario Heritage Act By-law 101-24 - A By-Law to Authorize the Designation of 10217 Yonge Street (John Coulter Tailor Shop) Under the Ontario Heritage Act By-law 102-24 - A By-Law to Authorize the Designation of 10231 Yonge Street (Hume House) Under the Ontario Heritage Act By-law 103-24 - A By-Law to Authorize the Designation of 10239 Yonge Street (Hart House) Under the Ontario Heritage Act By-law 104-24 - A By-Law to Authorize the Designation of 12261 Yonge Street (Frank Legge House) Under the Ontario Heritage Act By-law 121-24 - A By-Law to authorize Fe
Moved by Regional and Local Councillor Chan, seconded by Councillor Cui
Carried Unanimously
That Council move into Closed Session: a) To consider personal matters about identifiable individuals, including municipal or local board employees, with respect to appointing a representative to the Richmond Hill Public Library Board for the remainder of the 2022 to 2026 Term of Council, pursuant to Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001.
Moved by Councillor Cui, seconded by Councillor Davidson
Carried
a) That Shelly Wu be appointed to the Richmond Hill Public Library Board for the remainder of the 2022-2026 Term of Council.
Moved by Councillor Davidson, seconded by Councillor Liu
Carried Unanimously
October 9, 2024 C#22-24 That By-law 132-24, A By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at this meeting, be passed.
Moved by Councillor Cui, seconded by Councillor Cilevitz
Carried Unanimously
That the meeting be adjourned.
Moved by Councillor Liu, seconded by Councillor Davidson
Carried Unanimously

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