Council Meeting

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.

On the agenda are requests for comments for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments for 1501 19th Avenue and 11 Harris Avenue. At 1501 19th, the proposal includes thirteen three-storey townhouse units on a private condominium road. At 11 Harris, the plan is for a ten-storey mixed-use development featuring 119 residential units and commercial space.

Agenda highlights include a motion to require Council Members to attend meetings in person with limited remote options, starting Sept 3, 2025. Also up for discussion: a new permit process for small residential developments, zoning changes for new housing on Beech Ave and Bayview, and a motion to delay Richmond Hill’s Automated Speed Enforcement Program rollout to align with the Region’s timeline, targeting 2027.

The City’s 2024 Year-End Operating Results show a $1.84M surplus in the Operating Fund, with allocations to reserves. However, the Water & Wastewater Fund had a $2.43M deficit, covered by stabilization reserves. Strong tax penalties, aquatics revenue, and mild winter savings helped offset pressures like personnel costs and a CUPE strike. The 2026 Budget Strategy prioritizes affordability, infrastructure, and financial sustainability, with public input starting May 2025.

A request for an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment seeks approval for a 10-storey high-density apartment with 229 units and three levels of underground parking (309 spaces) at 13572 and 13586 Bayview Avenue. Concerns include height & density exceeding limits, conflicts with urban structure policies, environmental impacts, and lack of affordable housing. Other applications propose new residential developments and zoning amendments."

Agenda includes reports on the City's use of X, the City's Commitment to Transparency and Accountability. Housing Accelerator Fund update.

Agenda includes reports on the City's use of X, the City's Commitment to Transparency and Accountability. Housing Accelerator Fund update.

Agenda items include employment land protection, zoning approval for 262 Douglas and the pending items list for the current term of Council.

Agenda items include employment land protection, zoning approval for 262 Douglas and the pending items list for the current term of Council.

Agenda items include a 23 storey building at 24 Brookside and 29, 31, 33, 38 and 49 storey buildings between Brookside and Naughton.

Agenda items include suspending City use of X (Twitter), Dave Barrow Civic Square, Council remuneration and pet ownership bylaw

On the agenda is 2 semis at 99 Lucas and 15 townhouses at 112 Elgin Mills West.

Agenda items include suspending City use of X (Twitter), Dave Barrow Civic Square, Council remuneration and pet ownership bylaw changes.

Agenda items include a Made in Canada procurement policy, commitment to Transparency and Accountability and blue box collection changes.

On the agenda is three towers (12, 22 and 28 storeys) proposed for 45 & 51 Observatory Lane and the Comprehensive Zoning By-law Project.

Agenda items include City's efficiencies and cost savings, transitioning to new blue box program and launching the RH Centre zoning by-law.

Agenda items include an update on the City’s progress on the 2024-2027 Strategic Plan and a single source contract with Bell Mobility.

Agenda items include 9 single detach at Edgar/Scott, revised application requesting a 21 storey building instead of 10 storey at 9861 Yonge.

Agenda items include an update on the City’s progress on the 2024-2027 Strategic Plan and a single source contract with Bell Mobility.

Agenda items include an MOU with York University and a Municipal Servicing Capacity and Allocation Summary Update.