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Committee of the Whole Meeting - April 1

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Council Meeting Wednesday April 1, 2026 at 9:30am


Chairs and microphones in a meeting room with Richmond Hill sign on the wall. Text says "Meetings" on a blue banner.

Meeting Agenda: Meeting Agenda

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Agenda Items Include:

  • The City is asking Council to approve an extra $4.5 million for the Dave Barrow Civic Square project.

  • The project has grown from a simple park into a fully programmed civic space designed for events and year-round community use.

  • The design is now more detailed, revealing higher and more accurate costs

  • New features have been added (stage, AV/LED screens, lighting, signage, storage, Wi-Fi, etc.)

How it will be paid for:

  • $1M from Development Charges

  • $3.5M from Parkland Reserve funds


  • The City’s new comprehensive zoning by-law (93-25) has been appealed by multiple parties and is now being reviewed by the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT).

  • There are 22 appeals to the new by-law, plus earlier appeals to a related by-law it replaced.

The City needs direction to defend and potentially refine its new zoning rules at the tribunal, while working toward resolving appeals through legal action or settlement.

Map of Richmond Green Revitalized Master Plan, showing ball diamonds, picnic areas, sports centers, pathways, and upgrades in a park setting.
 Richmond Green Revitalized Master Plan Concept

  • The City is presenting a draft plan to upgrade and modernize Richmond Green, its largest park, and is asking for public feedback before finalizing it.

Key proposed changes:

  • A new 12-court, year-round pickleball facility (Phase 1)

  • New and upgraded sports areas (soccer, volleyball, skatepark, fitness)

  • Enhanced event spaces, gardens, and public gathering areas

  • Better trails, entrances, and wayfinding

  • More trees, shade, and environmentally sustainable landscaping

  • Improved lighting, infrastructure, and amenities

Cost:

  • First phases are estimated at about $12.1 million, higher than previously planned.

Next steps:

  • A 30-day public comment period

  • Final plan expected later in 2026


This motions calls for a coordinated, multi-level law enforcement response with funding support to better prevent and respond to antisemitic hate and violence.


This motion asks staff to study whether disc golf could be introduced in Richmond Hill parks. Staff would report back with recommendations, including whether to try a pilot project by September 2026.


This motion proposes investing in 5 additional surveillance cameras, at a cost of $20,000 each, to help deter crime and improve community safety, with police deciding where they are most needed.

How to Share Your Feedback

If you have questions or concerns regarding any meeting agenda items, you are encouraged to share your thoughts.


You can send your written comments about agenda items by emailing clerks@richmondhill.ca. Please submit your comments must be submitted by 12 p.m. (noon) one business day before the meeting. All comments will be shared with Members of Council, treated as public information, and will be included on the public agenda posted to the City’s website.


Speaking at the Meeting

If you would like to speak to Council about an item that is on the meeting agenda, you must register in advance with the Office of the Clerk. Registration is due by 12 pm (noon) one business day before the meeting.


You can register by emailing clerks@richmondhill.ca or by using the on-line application form. You may speak in person, by video, or by phone. The Clerk’s Office will send you instructions on how to participate.

 
 
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