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We want to show our love and appreciation for front gardens that help beautify our community! Residents are invited to nominate their favourite Richmond Hill front gardens for recognition. You can nominate your friends, family, neighbours or even your own front garden. This year, the judging portion of the front garden recognition program has been discontinued. Instead, the program is going back to its roots and will focus on encouraging a higher level of participation across the community. All nominated properties will receive a recognition sign to proudly display in the front garden. Complete this form to nominate your favourites until July 7.

Participate in the development of the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan and make sure your voice is heard! Register for a community open house and/or complete the online survey today. Virtual Community Open House – Friday, June 23, 12 p.m. In-person Community Open House – Tuesday, June 27, 6:30 p.m. at Elgin Barrow Arena, Richmond Hill Room Register here: http://RichmondHill.ca/StrategicPlan

We Want Your Input! Thursday July 20, 2023 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm The City of Richmond Hill has initiated an update to the Urban Master Environmental Servicing Plan (UMESP) in support of the City’s Official Plan. The study and is intended to verify and update the proposed municipal water and wastewater infrastructure improvements required to support the City’s planned growth and intensification. The Public Information Centre will provide an information/progress update and serve as an opportunity for the public to provide comments / feedback. If you have any comments or questions regarding the Master Plan, or would like to provide suggestions or comments about this study, please contact: Jeff Walters at jeff.walters@richmondhill.ca

Council Meeting Wednesday July 12, 2023 at 10am Revised Meeting Agenda View the Committee of the Whole Agenda to read full staff reports Watch Meetings here Note: Next Committee of the Whole meeting will be September 6th and the next Council Meeting will be September 13th. All agenda items were passed unanimously by council except for the following two contentious items: The motion to pause the David Dunlap Observatory Park 16 pickleball courts to allow time to monitor the impact of the outdoor pickleball facility improvements being made between 2022 and 2024 did pass. In favour - West, Chan, DiPaola, Davidson, Thompson, Cui, Cilevitz Against - Shiu, Liu Approval of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications - Sabella Ridge Estates Inc. - 10684 and 10692 Yonge Street In favour - West, Chan, DiPaola, Davidson, Thompson, Cilevitz Against - Liu, Cui, Shiu

Committee of the Whole Meeting Wednesday July 5, 2023 at 10am View revised agenda here to read full staff reports Watch meeting here

Richmond Hill Council Meeting Wednesday June 28, 2023 at 10am View revised agenda here Watch the meeting video here Meeting Recap All agenda items were approved by council. Note: The 2022 to 2023 Season Winter Maintenance Review motion was amended to include a request that Staff report back in advance of next year's operating budget process with a comprehensive review of the windrow program.

Budget Committee of the Whole Meeting Tuesday June 27, 2023 at 1:30pm View agenda here Watch meeting here

Richmond Hill Committee of the Whole Meeting Wednesday June 21, 2023 at 10am View Agenda here Watch meeting here

Richmond Hill Council Public Meeting Tuesday June 20 at 7:30pm View Agenda here This Council Public Meeting is a follow-up to the June 7th Official Plan Update Open House. Staff will receive comments from Council members and the public on the Draft Official Plan Amendments for the following key growth areas: Yonge and Carrville/ 16th Avenue Key Development Area Village Local Centre Newkirk Local Centre Oak Ridges Local Centre (Ward 1) - View Staff Report Note: The Oak Ridges Local Centre is the last presentation on the agenda. Each staff presentation is 10 minutes long. The staff presentations will review the proposed Vision for each Centre; Proposed Land Use Permissions; Proposed Density, Height and Built Form permissions; Proposed Public Realm elements in each Centre; and Alignment of the Draft OPAs with the Official Plan Update Pillars More info: Presentations from the June 7th Open House Richmond Hill Official Plan Update site How to attend Council Meetings and Provide Comments City facilities located at 225 East Beaver Creek Road Richmond Hill, are open to the public to attend Council and Committee meetings. The public can observe meetings of Council and Committees by attending in person or by viewing the livestream of the open session part of these meetings which can be accessed on the City’s YouTube page. Public Comments: The public may submit written correspondence regarding agenda matters by email to clerks@richmondhill.ca. Written correspondence must be submitted by 12 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Comments submitted will be provided to all Members of Council, considered as public information and noted in the public record. Delegations: No prior registration is required to make an in-person Delegation, but is encouraged. Prior registration is required should the public intend to make an electronic delegation by video conference or telephone. Applications to appear as a delegation must be submitted by 12 p.m. on the day of the meeting by email to clerks@richmondhill.ca or by using the online application form found here. The Office of the Clerk will provide instructions on appearing as a delegation.

Richmond Hill Council Meeting Wednesday June 14, 2023 at 10am View revised agenda for complete details of the staff reports View Meeting Video here All agenda items were approved by Council with the exception of the Election Sign Bylaw which was referred back to staff for some additional work.

An Open House is scheduled for Wednesday, June 7, 2023, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the McConaghy Seniors' Centre, 10100 Yonge St., Richmond Hill The City of Richmond Hill is updating the current Official Plan to guide land use and development. This update will continue to help transform our suburban communities into a more vibrant, complete community that serves the needs of all residents, businesses and visitors in Richmond Hill. At this open house, you will learn about these proposed Official Plan Amendments: OPA 18.5 - Yonge and Carrville/ 16th Avenue Key Development Area OPA 18.6 - Village Local Centre OPA 18.7 – Newkirk Local Centre OPA 18.8 – Oak Ridges Local Centre Registration for this open house at Richmondhill.ca/OPUpdate for this meeting is encouraged. More information about the Official Plan Update here

If so attend the City Plan Open House on Wednesday June 7th. 7pm to 9pm McConaghy Centre, 10100 Yonge Street. Register today at RichmondHill.ca/OPUpdate. Come learn about future development in the city’s key growth areas: - Oak Ridges Local Centre (Ward 1) - Yonge and Carrville/ 16th Avenue Key Development Area - Village Local Centre - Newkirk Local Centre