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Council Meeting - July 9
Council will consider motions and approvals on key issues, including Councillor Davidson’s call for provincial action on salt pollution, with Lake Wilcox salt levels rising sharply. Agenda items also include $99,878 in grants to 26 cultural projects and several zoning and condo applications. There are also member motions for 2026 FIFA World Cup viewing events, heritage grant updates, Bond Lake and TRCA, and pickleball facilities.
4 days ago


Recap: Council Meeting - June 25
All agenda items were approved by Council including Councillor Davidson's motion to direct staff to explore the feasibility of banning fireworks. Approval to submit funding applications for sewer upgrades and tennis court improvements. Speed limits reductions and new parking rules proposed. Council endorsement for the York Region Food Charter to support local food access. Approval of heritage designations for six culturally significant properties.
Jun 25


Recap: Council Meeting - June 11
Richmond Hill’s economic mission to Hannover Messe 2025 showcased the city’s innovation strengths, attracting global interest and investment. Delepartnershi businesses and agencies.
Meanwhile, Richmond Hill’s 2025 property tax levy is set at $152.1M, with key tax policy updates including a 35% discount for new rental buildings and adjustments for low-income seniors. Councillor Davidson is proposing an earlier start time for Council Public Meetings to improve accessibility.
Jun 11


Recap: Council Meeting - May 28
Residents voiced concerns over traffic, parking, and neighborhood aesthetics, but council members, constrained by provincial policies, had limited power to oppose the proposed 15-story condominium at 107 Hall Street. Despite local opposition, the project was approved to avoid costly legal battles at the Ontario Land Tribunal. The meeting underscored the disconnect between community vision and development mandates, highlighting the challenges of balancing growth with resident
May 28


Recap: Council Meeting - May 14
Council meetings are vital for governance, with this motion requiring weekly in-person attendance, by Council Members allowing limited virtual participation. Richmond Hill introduces a site alteration permit for small developments under new Ontario legislation. Zoning amendments proposed for residential projects at Beech and Harris Avenues, and Bayview Avenue.
May 14


Recap: Council Meeting - April 23
Agenda includes reports on the City's use of X, the City's Commitment to Transparency and Accountability. Housing Accelerator Fund update.
Apr 23


Recap: Council Meeting - April 9
Agenda items include employment land protection, zoning approval for 262 Douglas and the pending items list for the current term of Council.
Apr 9


Recap: Council Meeting - March 26
Agenda items include suspending City use of X (Twitter), Dave Barrow Civic Square, Council remuneration and pet ownership bylaw
Mar 26


Recap: Council Meeting - Feb. 26
Agenda items include a Made in Canada procurement policy, commitment to Transparency and Accountability and blue box collection changes.
Feb 21


Recap: Council Meeting - Feb. 12
Agenda items include an update on the City’s progress on the 2024-2027 Strategic Plan and a single source contract with Bell Mobility.
Feb 7


Recap: Council Meeting - Jan. 22 - Virtual Only
Agenda items include an MOU with York University and a Municipal Servicing Capacity and Allocation Summary Update.
Jan 17


Recap: Council Meeting - Dec. 11
Agenda items include the tabling of the 2025 Budget, and additional residential units(ARUs) and four storey building heights within MTSAs.
Dec 2, 2024


Recap: Council Meeting - Nov. 27
Agenda items include the Provincial Planning Statement, 2025 traffic calming measures and speed limit reductions.
Nov 22, 2024


Recap: Council Meeting - Nov. 13
Agenda items include the stormwater management plan, an automated speed enforcement program and a housing needs assessment.
Nov 8, 2024


Recap: Council Meeting - Oct. 23
Agenda items include a revised proposal by Baif Dev. for Yonge/Bloomington area. Also a motion by to "Solve The Crisis".
Oct 18, 2024


Recap: Council Meeting - Oct. 9
On the agenda is an Official Plan Update, Mon Sheong Foundation development proposal and animal regulations by-laws.
Oct 4, 2024


Recap: Council Meeting - Sept. 25
Agenda Items include a request for direction for the 1 Cynthia proposal, and the Comprehensive Zoning By-law Strategic Direction Reports.
Sep 20, 2024


Recap: Council Meeting - Sept. 11
Agenda items include development charges, naming waterways using traditional First Nation names and crime trends.
Sep 6, 2024


Recap: Council Meeting - June 19
On the agenda are the Cultural Grants, Windrow Program Review and a number of amendment applications.
Jun 14, 2024


Recap: Council Meeting - June 5
Agenda items approved include updated Property and Clean Neighbourhoods By-laws, Lake Wilcox Boathouse and citizen appointment for COA.
Jun 12, 2024
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