The Richmond Hill Record

Council Meeting

June 10, 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 (21 motions)

18 carried, 3 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) Public Forum by Joyce Fox, SFCT Richmond Hill, regarding the decision of Council in relation to the Radio-Communication and Broadcasting Antenna System Application for 1124 Elgin Mills Road East - (Item 4.2); b) Correspondence received regarding the Events Strategy - (Item 15.5).
Moved by Councillor Shiu, seconded by Councillor Cui
Carried
That the minutes of Council Meeting C#09-26 held on May 27, 2026, be adopted.
Moved by Councillor Davidson, seconded by Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola
Carried
a) That the revised Draft 2025 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements included in Appendix “A” to the Memorandum of Gigi Li, Director of Financial Services/Treasurer, dated June 2, 2026, be approved and published; b) That the Mayor and Treasurer be authorized to sign the Financial Statements; and c) That the Draft 2025 Audited Richmond Hill Public Library Board Financial Statements (to be approved by the Library Board in May 2026) included in Appendix “B” to staff report SRCFS.26.017, be received for information purposes.
Moved by Councillor Davidson, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried
a) That the memorandum from Gigi Li, Director of Financial Services and Treasurer, dated June 10, 2026, regarding Revised Audited Financial Statements, be received.
Moved by Councillor Davidson, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried
June 10, 2026 C#09-26 a) That staff report SRCS.26.04 regarding Community and Cultural Grant Program, be received; b) That Community and Cultural Grants totaling $99,985 be provided to the following community and cultural organizations, and individual artists: 1. Caterina Ichkhanian, $2,600.00 2. Community and Home Assistance for Seniors (CHATS), $5,000.00 3. Dance Together Project, $5,000.00 4. Greg Chiykowski, $760.00 5. Howard Wong, $2,500.00 6. ICTC Youth Foundation, $5,000.00 7. International Psychology Association of Canada, $3,650.00 8. Inventor Academy, $5,000.00 9. Learning Disabilities Association of York-Simcoe, $4,800.00 10. Luminis Choir, $5,000.00 11. Mastermind Dragon Robotics, $4,500.00 12. Play Forever, $5,000.00 13. Richmond Hill Group of Artists, $2,500.00 14. Richmond Hill Philharmonic Orchestra, $3,000.00 15. Richmond Hill Winter Carnival, $5,000.00 16. Robin Hesse, $4,675.00 17. Sean Cisterna, $2,500.00 18. Shadowpath Theatre, $5,000.00 19. The Village of Richmond Hill Business Improvement Area, $5,000.00 20. The World Path, $500.00 21. Toronto Asian Art Museum, $5,000.00 22. UPlus Toastmasters Inc., $2,500.00 June 10, 2026 C#09-26 23. Victory Chess Club, $5,000.00 24. York Region Educational Services, $2,500.00 25. York Region Food Network, $5,000.00 26. York South Family Network, $3,000.00
Moved by Councillor Liu, seconded by Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola
Carried
a) That staff report SRCS.26.06 regarding Events Strategy, be received; b) That the Events Strategy attached to staff report SRCS.26.06 as Appendix 1, be endorsed; c) That all comments on the proposed new City Events be
Moved by Councillor Thompson, seconded by Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola
Referred
a) That staff report SRCS.26.07 regarding Fireworks By-law Key Findings and Directions, be received; June 10, 2026 C#09-26 b) That all comments on the key directions and draft Fireworks By- law be
Moved by Councillor Davidson, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Referred
a) That staff report SRIE.26.010 regarding Authorization to Execute Servicing Agreement for the 16th Avenue Sanitary Crossing within Subdivision File 19T-15009, be received; b) That upon the written recommendation of the Commissioner of Infrastructure and Engineering Services, the Mayor and the Clerk be authorized to execute a servicing agreement with 2233721 Ontario Inc. for the design and construction of a municipal sanitary sewer within 16th Avenue and within Subdivision File 19T-15009; c) That the acquisition of lands or easements required pursuant to a condition of a servicing agreement with 2233721 Ontario Inc., be authorized.
Moved by Councillor Davidson, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried
a) That Staff Report SRPBS.26.022, regarding Resilient Richmond Hill Program Progress Report be received, and that all comments be
Moved by Councillor Davidson, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Referred
a) That staff report SRPBS.26.023 regarding the Home Energy Retrofit Financing Program Feasibility Study be received; b) That staff be directed to develop an Education and Outreach Plan for home energy retrofits as outlined in staff report SRPBS.26.023, with funding for implementation to be requested through the annual budget process, as necessary; and c) That staff be directed to continue to explore opportunities for collaboration at the Regional and/or Municipal level for a home retrofit financing program.
Moved by Councillor Davidson, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried
a) That the Zoning By-Law Amendment and draft Plan of Subdivision applications submitted by 2867515 Ontario Inc. for lands municipally known as 282 and 292 Elgin Mills Road West, City Files D02-19018 and SUB-22-0004, be approved, subject to the following: i. that the subject lands be rezoned from “Residential Single Family Eight (R8) Zone” to “Residential Multiple Family One (RM1) Zone” with site-specific development standards under By-law 190-87, as amended, as outlined in Appendix “A” to Staff Report SRPBS.26.029; ii. that the “Neighbourhood Mixed Use (NMU) Zone” under Zoning By-law 93-25, as amended, be further amended to establish site-specific development standards for the subject June 10, 2026 C#09-26 lands, as outlined in Appendix “B” to Staff Report SRPBS.26.029; iii. that the draft amending Zoning By-laws attached hereto as Appendices “A” and “B” be finalized to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Planning and Building Services and brought forward to the June 10, 2026, Council meeting for consideration and enactment; iv. that pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, Council deem that no further notice be required with respect to any necessary modifications to the draft Zoning By-law Amendments to implement the proposed development on the subject lands. v. that the Plan of Subdivision as depicted on Map 6 be draft approved subject to the conditions as outlined in Appendix “C” to Staff Report SRPBS.26.029; and, vi. that prior to draft approval being granted,
Moved by Councillor Cui, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried
That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by 2717632 Ontario Ltd. for lands municipally known as 491 Elgin Mills Road West, City File ZBLA-25-0016 be approved, subject to the following: i. that the subject lands be rezoned from Single Family Six (R6) Zone to Fourth Density Residential (R4) Zone under By-law 2523, as amended, and establish site-specific development standards as outlined in Appendix “A” to Staff Report SRPBS.26.032; June 10, 2026 C#09-26 ii. that the Neighbourhood Mixed Use (NMU) Zone of Zoning By-law 93-25, as amended, be further amended to establish site-specific development standards for the subject lands, as outlined in Appendix “B” to Staff Report SRPBS.26.032; iii. that the draft amending Zoning By-laws attached hereto as Appendix “A” and “B” be finalized to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Planning and Building Services and brought forward to the June 10, 2026, Council meeting for consideration and enactment; and, iv. that pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, Council deem that no further notice be required with respect to any necessary modifications to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment to implement the proposed development on the subject lands.
Moved by Councillor Davidson, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried
a) That staff report SRCFS.26.018 regarding Member of Council Expense Policy Update, be received; and b) That the updated Member of Council Expense Policy in Appendix A, to Staff Report SRCFS.26.018, to take effect on January 1, 2027, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Davidson, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried
a) That a contract for the provision of water meter supply, installation, maintenance and reading be awarded non- competitively to Neptune Technology Group Canada Co. pursuant to section 10.3 b) v) of the Procurement By-law 76-25; June 10, 2026 C#09-26 b) That the contract award be for an acquisition value not exceeding $4,700,000 exclusive of H.S.T., pursuant to and for a term of two years, commencing January 1, 2027, and ending December 31, 2028; and c) That the Commissioner of Corporate and Financial Services be authorized to execute any necessary documentation to effect the contract.
Moved by Councillor Davidson, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried
That the following correspondence regarding the proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivisions Applications submitted by 2867515 Ontario Inc. for 282 and 292 Elgin Mills Road West, be received: 1. James Bruce Rhodes, 3 Tollbar Court, dated June 2, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Davidson, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried
That the following correspondence regarding the Fireworks By-law Review Key Findings and Directions, be received: 1. Pat Pollock, Mayvern Area Residents Group, 67 Drumern Crescent, dated June 2, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Davidson, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried
a) That the memorandum from Stephen M.A. Huycke, Director, Legislative Services/City Clerk, dated June 10, 2026, regarding the July 7, 2026 Special Council Meeting be received; and b) That Council, pursuant to Article 3.3 of the Procedure By-law 125-23, as amended, apply the Public Participation rules in Article 8, Paragraph 8.8 of the Procedure By-law to the July 7, 2026 Special Council Meeting, notwithstanding any requirements of Paragraph 6.1.6 to the contrary.
Moved by Councillor Davidson, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried
That the following correspondence regarding the Events Strategy, be received: 1. Nimisha Raja, York-Durham Plant Based Treaty team, dated June 8, 2026. 2. Sheri-Anne Harrison, Shared Abundance, dated June 8, 2026. 3. Elizabeth Liu, Climate Ac-on Richmond Hill, dated June 8, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Davidson, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried
That the following By-laws be approved: By-law 42-26 - A By-Law to Amend By-law 190-87, as amended, of The Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill By-law 43-26 - A By-Law to Amend By-law 93-25, as amended, of The Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill By-law 57-26 - A By-law to Amend By-law 2523, as amended, of the former Township of Vaughan By-law 58-26 - A By-law to Amend By-law 93-25, as amended, of The Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill
Moved by Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola, seconded by Councillor Thompson
Carried
That By-law 62-26, A By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at this meeting, be passed.
Moved by Councillor Cui, seconded by Councillor Shiu
Carried
That the meeting be adjourned.
Moved by Councillor Thompson, seconded by Councillor Shiu
Carried

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