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King Road paving (May 12-16) will impact traffic. A virtual open house (May 12) will cover zoning in sensitive areas. Council is reviewing servicing allocation rules and zoning changes for new developments. Short-term rental regulations are under review for October 2025. Council debated in-person attendance and speed camera delays. Upcoming events include Doors Open, a plant sale, and a heritage exhibit. Business tax relief is available from April to June.

To complete final paving, traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction on King Road, west of Yonge Street, to the intersection. From Monday, May 12 to Friday, May 16, 2025, three lanes will be reduced to two lanes at all times for construction. Access remains open for emergency services and driveways. Signs will guide travellers. This work is part of improvements to King Road, expected to finish in summer 2025. Weather may affect schedules. York Region will provid

Planned Road Closure: Rosegarden Crescent will be closed for approximately 20 meters from May to September 2025 due to reconstruction work. This closure ensures safe construction but will restrict through traffic. Local residents will generally have driveway access, except in the active construction zone. The contractor will provide advance notice if driveway access is affected.

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.

York Regional Police (YRP) offers a Community Safety Data Portal where residents can explore crime trends and locations through interactive maps and dashboards. Crime trends in Richmond Hill show a mixed picture—while robbery, motor vehicle theft, and homicide have decreased, assaults and sexual violations have risen. A sharp increase in commercial break-ins highlights security vulnerabilities.

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.