Committee of the Whole Meeting - November 5
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Committee of the Whole Meeting Wednesday November 5, 2025 at 9:30am
Meeting Agenda: Revised Meeting Agenda
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Agenda Items Include:
A request for approval concerning a Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit a medium density residential development comprised of 16 townhouse.
The site will be rezoned from R3 (single detached) to RM1 (townhouse) with site-specific standards, and also amended under the City’s new Comprehensive Zoning By-law 93-25.
The proposal meets the Official Plan’s Neighbourhood designation, allowing medium-density housing (up to 50 units/ha) and fits with nearby developments along Elgin Mills Road.
Public concerns about traffic, density, and compatibility led to design changes, improved layout, added sidewalk, better setbacks, and safer access. Staff say all technical issues have been addressed.
Recommendation: Planning staff support the rezoning, saying the project aligns with City policies, provides compatible infill housing, and supports Richmond Hill’s goal of a livable, sustainable community.
Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) save lives during sudden cardiac arrests, but only if people can find them fast. The AED Foundation Ontario keeps a public registry to help first responders and residents locate nearby AEDs in an emergency.
Many Richmond Hill businesses and community spaces already have AEDs, but some aren’t yet registered. The Motion is calling on all local establishments to register their AEDs at www.aedfoundationontario.ca and join a community-wide effort to improve emergency response.
The motion also asks that the city launch a public awareness campaign and work with the AED Foundation Ontario to keep the city’s AED registry up to date, ensuring that when seconds count, help is close at hand.
Public Comments:
The public may submit written correspondence regarding agenda items by email to clerks@richmondhill.ca. Written correspondence must be submitted by 12 p.m. (noon) one business day before the meeting. Comments submitted will be provided to all Members of Council, are considered as public information and will be included on the public agenda posted to the City’s website.
Delegations:
Any person who wishes to speak to Council on agenda items must pre-register with the Office of the Clerk by 12 p.m. (noon) one business day before the meeting. Applications to appear as a delegation can be submitted by email to clerks@richmondhill.ca or by using the on-line application form. Delegations can be in person, or electronically by video conference or telephone. The Office of the Clerk will provide instructions on appearing as a delegation.
