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Richmond Hill Committee of the Whole Meeting Wednesday June 7, 2023 at 10am View Agenda here Watch Livestream here Agenda Items Include: 11.1 SRCM.23.008 – Request for Direction – Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications – Gates of Bayview Inc. – 0 Oneida Crescent To request direction regarding revised Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications to permit a high density residential development to be comprised of four apartment buildings and one amenity building. Staff recommend that the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) be advised that Council supports the revised development proposal as outlined in Report SRCM.23.008 . City staff have maintained ongoing communications with the applicant to encourage a further revised development proposal that would be well-designed, in keeping with the City’s Official Plan, and conform to the Secondary Plan. In April 2023, staff received the revised development proposal that brings the development in conformity with the Secondary Plan as adopted. View all reports here 11.2 SRCFS.23.028 – Public Conduct and Complaints Policy The Ontario Ombudsman recommends that municipalities adopt policies regarding the conduct of members of the public, and how municipalities will address complaints from the public. Staff recommend that Council adopts the proposed Public Conduct and Complaints Policy in response to this recommendation. View report and policy here 11.5 SRCS.23.11 – 2023 Community and Cultural Grant Program Staff’s analysis of the 2023 Community and Cultural Grant Program applications and recommendations for approval by Council. The Community and Cultural Program Grant Budget is $65,000. Based on review of the 49 applications received, the review committee is recommending that 17 of the 49 applications receive funding with the total value of $64,640. View reports and recommendations 11.6 SRCS.23.14 - Sign By-law Amendments for Digital Displays, Highway and Election Signs Review of Digital Signs, Election Signs and Highway Signs was initiated in December 2022. View Staff reports here Proposed Election Sign Amendments A portable sign Only located on private property with owner permission (erection of signs on City property including parks and boulevards is not permitted) Be no larger than 0.36 metres squared in sign area, Not exceed one sign per candidate per property Note: Provincial, or Federal legislation may take precedence of the City’s Sign By-law in regulation of provincial and federal election signs. Proposed Highway and Billboard Sign Amendments Considering the community feedback, it is not recommend that billboard signs be permitted to the by-law at this time. It is proposed that Highway Signs can be internally or externally lit and contain Digital Display components in conformity with already established regulations within the Sign By-law, provided there is no residentially-zoned property between the sign and the highway. It is recommended that the Sign By-law be amended to recognize that highway signs are regulated by the province. 11.9 SRPI.23.055 - City of Richmond Hill 2023 State of Infrastructure Report The purpose of this report is to provide an update on the status of the City’s assets through the attached 2023 State of Infrastructure Report. It underscores the importance of continued investments that will be required to maintain the City’s growing inventory of assets in a state of good repair and manage the existing backlog of infrastructure needs. The City’s updated asset information, along with the previously identified backlog of infrastructure needs and the growth in asset inventories over time, will require additional funding, which will be further identified through the development of capital projects for the 2024 Capital Budget. View reports here How to attend Council Meetings and Provide Comments City facilities 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 prior to 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 prior to 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. Public Forum: Any person who wishes to speak to Council on a matter not on the agenda must pre-register with the Office of the Clerk by 12 p.m. (noon) one business day before the meeting . Persons wanting to address Council during the Public Forum portion of the meeting must register by sending an email to clerks@richmondhill.ca or by using the online application form found here . Public Forum participation can be in-person, or electronically by video conference or telephone. A maximum of five persons will be allowed to register for the Public Forum on a first come first serve basis.

Richmond Hill Council Public Meeting Tuesday June 6 at 7:30pm View Agenda here Watch Livestream here Agenda Items include: 3.1 SRPI.23.060 - Request for Comments - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - 802559 Ontario Limited - 11592 Yonge Street A request for comments concerning a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit the construction of an automobile dealership and related parking area. The easterly portion of the subject lands are zoned General Commercial (GC) Zone which permits a wide range of commercial uses, including automobile dealerships. The westerly portion of the subject lands are zoned Agricultural (A) which permits agricultural and agricultural-related uses but does not permit the proposed automobile dealership. Accordingly, the applicant is seeking Council’s approval to rezone the westerly portion of the lands to GC zone. View reports here 3.2 SRPI.23.062 – Request for Comments – Zoning By-law Amendment Application – Marina Shcolyar and 2814845 Ontario Inc. – 94 and 96 Church Street South A request for comments concerning a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment application to facilitate a proposed five-storey residential building to be comprised of 36 apartment dwelling units. The lands presently support two residential buildings, one multi-unit residential building and the other a single detached dwelling as well as several existing accessory structures which are proposed to be demolished. The proposed development contemplates the construction of a 5 storey residential condominium building, with the integration of a portion of the existing heritage dwelling (96 Church Street South). The development is designed with ground level vehicle and bicycle parking and loading area with one level of underground parking. The proposal includes an outdoor play area on the ground level and rooftop amenity areas on the fourth level, and indoor amenity space within the front portion of the existing heritage building. Additionally, each unit is designed to have its own balcony. View reports here How to attend Council Meetings and Provide Comments City facilities 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.

As you know Bell installed Fibe in Ward 1 last summer and fall leaving behind areas with grass torn up and replaced by dirt. City Staff have informed me that Bell and their contractor RB Somerville have recently begun spring restorations in Ward 1 as the weather has become more favorable for this work. Through the permit held by the City, all work from the winter months must be restored by the end of May. In the coming days to weeks residents can expect to see restoration crews out repairing all boulevard damage from this Bell work.

Giving bees and other insects a chance to pollinate May is a key month for bees and other pollinators that rely on plants blooming in early spring such as dandelions, violets and clover. To help preserve habitats for bees, butterflies and other pollinators, York Region has implemented a No Mow May pilot project and will not mow the grass on six selected locations in the Regional right of ways in the City of Richmond Hill during the month of May. Signs will be posted at each of the locations. Grass will be mowed along the fence line and sidewalk to ensure sight lines are clear, but the centre areas of the locations will not be cut. Please do not throw garbage in the No Mow May sites. Working in partnership with the City of Richmond Hill, six sites have been selected in the regional right of ways because they have wide boulevards and staff will be able to maintain clear sight lines. The six locations are:

Richmond Hill Council Meeting Wednesday May 24, 2023 at 10am View Agenda here View Meeting video here All agenda items were approved unanimously by council All agenda items from the Committee of the Whole are moved to this Council meeting. Agenda Items Include: 11.2 SRPI.23.057 - Request for Comments - Site Plan Application - Montagna Capital (BT) Inc. - 1577 to 1621 Major Mackenzie Drive East The applicant is seeking approval of its Site Plan application to permit a medium density residential development which is to be comprised of 150 stacked back-to-back townhouse dwelling units. That the subject lands be classified as a Class 4 Area as defined by the Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks in its to address Stationary Noise. (noise from the Ministry of Transportation Road Maintenance Depot located to the northeast of the subject lands) A “Class 4 Area” classification would allow for development and intensification in areas impacted by existing stationary noise sources that have higher sound level limits than Class 1, 2 and 3 Areas, typically associated with residential areas. Engineering staff has advised that they are in agreement with the conclusions of the Study indicating no objections to the Class 4 Area classification request View report here 11.3 SRPI.23.064 - Bayview Avenue - 16th Avenue to Highway 7 Streetscape Corner Enhancements To seek Council’s endorsement of the streetscape enhancement design proposed at Bayview Avenue, 16th Avenue to Highway 7, and to direct staff to proceed with York Region’s Municipal Streetscape Partnership Program (MSPP) application for the cost sharing of the enhancement work. View report here 11.5 SRCFS.23.017 - 2023 Final Levy By-Law and Tax Rates The purpose of this report is to adopt tax rates for the 2023 tax levies and to authorize the billing and collection of taxes, special assessments and fees. This report also sets the tax installment due dates for both residential and non-residential properties. View report here 12.1 Member Motion - Mayor West - Government of Ontario to Expedite Regulations Affecting Housing Supply Crisis That Richmond Hill Council requests the province to expedite the regulatory procedures on governance, finance, planning and building policies as soon as possible so that municipalities have some certainty and ability to meet their housing targets and solve the housing supply crisis. View motion here 12.2 Member Motion - Mayor West - Funding for Increased Data Capacity That Richmond Hill Council request the province provide funding for municipalities, in particular those with housing targets assigned, to increase capacity in data management, collaboration and sharing and that the province work with staff in each municipality to develop an open and transparent data sharing mode. View motion here How to attend Council Meetings and Provide Comments City facilities 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 prior to 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 prior to 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. Public Forum: Any person who wishes to speak to Council on a matter not on the agenda must pre-register with the Office of the Clerk by 12 p.m. (noon) one business day before the meeting . Persons wanting to address Council during the Public Forum portion of the meeting must register by sending an email to clerks@richmondhill.ca or by using the online application form found here . Public Forum participation can be in-person, or electronically by video conference or telephone. A maximum of five persons will be allowed to register for the Public Forum on a first come first serve basis.

Have Your Say! We're updating our Sign By-law and want to hear your thoughts on the use of election signs and highway signs. Take our short survey today! Take survey here: http://RichmondHill.ca/Bylaw Survey for the Sign By-law closes May 17.

Richmond Hill Committee of the Whole Meeting Wednesday May 17, 2023 at 10am View Agenda here Watch Livestream here Agenda Items Include: 11.2 SRPI.23.057 - Request for Comments - Site Plan Application - Montagna Capital (BT) Inc. - 1577 to 1621 Major Mackenzie Drive East The applicant is seeking approval of its Site Plan application to permit a medium density residential development which is to be comprised of 150 stacked back-to-back townhouse dwelling units. That the subject lands be classified as a Class 4 Area as defined by the Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks in its to address Stationary Noise. (noise from the Ministry of Transportation Road Maintenance Depot located to the northeast of the subject lands) A “Class 4 Area” classification would allow for development and intensification in areas impacted by existing stationary noise sources that have higher sound level limits than Class 1, 2 and 3 Areas, typically associated with residential areas. Engineering staff has advised that they are in agreement with the conclusions of the Study indicating no objections to the Class 4 Area classification request View report here 11.3 SRPI.23.064 - Bayview Avenue - 16th Avenue to Highway 7 Streetscape Corner Enhancements To seek Council’s endorsement of the streetscape enhancement design proposed at Bayview Avenue, 16th Avenue to Highway 7, and to direct staff to proceed with York Region’s Municipal Streetscape Partnership Program (MSPP) application for the cost sharing of the enhancement work. View report here 11.5 SRCFS.23.017 - 2023 Final Levy By-Law and Tax Rates The purpose of this report is to adopt tax rates for the 2023 tax levies and to authorize the billing and collection of taxes, special assessments and fees. This report also sets the tax installment due dates for both residential and non-residential properties. View report here 12.1 Member Motion - Mayor West - Government of Ontario to Expedite Regulations Affecting Housing Supply Crisis That Richmond Hill Council requests the province to expedite the regulatory procedures on governance, finance, planning and building policies as soon as possible so that municipalities have some certainty and ability to meet their housing targets and solve the housing supply crisis. View motion here 12.2 Member Motion - Mayor West - Funding for Increased Data Capacity That Richmond Hill Council request the province provide funding for municipalities, in particular those with housing targets assigned, to increase capacity in data management, collaboration and sharing and that the province work with staff in each municipality to develop an open and transparent data sharing mode. View motion here How to attend Council Meetings and Provide Comments City facilities 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 prior to 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 prior to 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. Public Forum: Any person who wishes to speak to Council on a matter not on the agenda must pre-register with the Office of the Clerk by 12 p.m. (noon) one business day before the meeting . Persons wanting to address Council during the Public Forum portion of the meeting must register by sending an email to clerks@richmondhill.ca or by using the online application form found here . Public Forum participation can be in-person, or electronically by video conference or telephone. A maximum of five persons will be allowed to register for the Public Forum on a first come first serve basis.

Richmond Hill Council Public Meeting Tuesday May 16 at 7:30pm View Agenda here Watch Livestream here 3.1 SRPI.23.052 – Request for Comments – Minor Zoning By-law Amendment Application - 229 Rumble Avenue A request for comments concerning a proposed Minor Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit a second floor addition to an existing single detached dwelling View reports here 3.2 SRPI.23.047 – Request for Comments – Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications - 162, 166, 170, 174, 178 and 182 Norfolk Avenue To permit the construction of a high density residential development to be comprised of two towers (14 and 16 storey in height) connected by a 6 storey podium, containing a total of 406 dwelling units with three levels of underground parking. The applicant’s Official Plan Amendment application seeks to amend the policies of the Local Development Area (LDA) designation applicable to the subject lands in order to permit the following: an increase in permitted density from 2.0 FSI to 5.4 FSI; an increase in the maximum permitted building height from 3 to 16 storeys abutting the Neighbourhood designation; an increase in the maximum permitted building height from 15 to 16 storeys within the Local Development Area; and, an increase in the maximum permitted base building height from 4 storeys to 6 storeys. View reports here 3.3 SRPI.23.044 – Request for Comments – Official Plan Amendment Application – Parkway Hotels and Convention Centre Inc., 650 Hwy 7 East Inc., and 9005 Leslie Street Inc. - 600 and 650 Hwy 7 and 9005 Leslie Street To permit a high density mixed-use residential/commercial development on its land holdings. The proposed development is to be comprised of: nine towers ranging in height from 35 to 42 storeys with some of the towers on six storey podia and a total of 3,460 dwelling units . an expansion to the existing hotel operations, a conference centre area expansion and new commercial/retail space. A 0.4 hectare (0.99 acre) strata park is proposed internal to the site with a ‘breezeway’ connecting to Leslie Street. The existing office building, retail mall, conference centre, and Sheraton hotel are proposed to remain. Parking is proposed within 6 levels of shared underground parking which is to span the entirety of the subject lands. Proposed Parking Spaces: 4,921 At the February 26, 2020 meeting Council approved the request to remove these lands from the Region’s Employment Area designation subsequently they are now designated Community Area under the Regional Official Plan. Community Area permits a full range and mix of urban uses which are intended to accommodate a significant portion of planned growth within the Region The Key Directions Report identifies the East Beaver Creek and Highway 7 area where the subject lands are located as an emerging Local Centre. Lands are located along a Regional Corridor which are intended to serve as locations for the highest densities and mix of uses, as determined by the local municipality, with consideration for local community context and character Lands are with a MTSAs which intended to support a range and mix of land uses, supporting higher density, mixed-use and transit-oriented development. View reports here How to attend Council Meetings and Provide Comments City facilities 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.

Discover the Story Behind Every Door This year we’re celebrating Richmond Hill’s 150th anniversary! May 13, 2023 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Doors Open Richmond Hill is an event that supports cultural sites in the community to open their doors to everyone. This free event is part of Doors Open Ontario, launched in 2002 by the Ontario Heritage Trust. This year is a reason to celebrate! We are offering Doors Open Richmond Hill for the first time in three years and we are celebrating Richmond Hill’s 150th birthday! Let’s reunite, reconnect and celebrate all that makes us proud to call Richmond Hill home. Details here: https://www.richmondhill.ca/en/find-or-learn-about/Doors-Open-Richmond-Hill.aspx

The in-person public sale will include Perennials, Annuals, Tropicals, Succulents, Herbs and Vegetables. Signs will identify plants that are Native and Pollinator-friendly. Plants will primarily be from a member-tended Greenhouse in Richmond Hill, and from the gardens of our members.

Richmond Hill Council Meeting Wednesday May 10, 2023 at 10am View Revised Agenda here Watch Meeting video here All items were unanimously approved by council. On the agenda are all items moved at the Committee of the Whole meeting (see more details further below). Agenda Items Include: 11.3 SRCS.23.04 - Indoor Turf Facilities To propose a pause on the Indoor Turf Feasibility Study that is currently underway due to new information acquired since the Council direction provided on September 14, 2022. Why? The Recreation Plan recommends a Needs Assessment for Indoor Turf Local Soccer Clubs support Investigation of Alternative Options Bill 23 changes warrant a detailed funding source evaluation Knowledge gained through the Feasibility Study RFP Process staff have learned that a dome over the west field (with an associated clubhouse and additional parking) could cost in the order of $10 to 15 million and a permanent steel structure could be in the $25 to 30 million range. York Region School Boards have expressed interest in partnerships View Staff report 11.5 SRCS.22.03 - Indigenous Action Committee – 1 Year Pilot Project To report back to Council on the 1 year pilot of waiving facility rental fees for events hosted by the Indigenous Action Committee. Recommendation(s): To ensure that all Indigenous groups have equal opportunity to host events in Richmond Hill, it is recommended that park, multi-purpose room and gymnasium bookings fees be waived for all Indigenous groups moving forward. That the City provide in-kind promotions and equipment rentals to Indigenous groups wishing to host community events in partnership with the City on dates of national significance. View Staff reports here 11.7 SRPI.23.048 – Request for Comments - Comprehensive Zoning By-law Project The purpose of this report is to provide an overview of the work program, key deliverables, associated timelines and next steps with respect to the City of Richmond Hill’s Comprehensive Zoning By-law Project View Staff report here 11.8 SRCM.23.06 - Richmond Hill Centre Secondary Plan (Official Plan Amendment 41) The purpose of this report is to present the Richmond Hill Centre Secondary Plan to Council for adoption. The RHCSP is the result of an extensive public and stakeholder engagement and consultation process. This process included three Public Open House meetings, four Special Council Meetings, a Statutory Council Public Meeting and a Public Information Session The Richmond Hill Centre Secondary Plan presents a vision, principles and development framework for an exciting new transit oriented urban community and regional destination with a mix of land uses that is focused around two subway stations and an integrated transit hub. The Staff report contains a final version of the Richmond Hill Centre Secondary Plan which includes modifications arising from: Provincial, Regional and municipal policy updates Stakeholder and Public comments Council direction View reports and the updated secondary plan here 11.10 SRCFS.23.026 - Richmond Hill’s 2023-2027 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan The purpose of this report is to present the Draft 2023-2027 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan to Council for approval and to make the 2023-2027 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan available to the public View report and the Accessibility Plan here How to attend Council Meetings and Provide Comments City facilities 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 prior to 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 prior to 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. Public Forum: Any person who wishes to speak to Council on a matter not on the agenda must pre-register with the Office of the Clerk by 12 p.m. (noon) one business day before the meeting . Persons wanting to address Council during the Public Forum portion of the meeting must register by sending an email to clerks@richmondhill.ca or by using the online application form found here . Public Forum participation can be in-person, or electronically by video conference or telephone. A maximum of five persons will be allowed to register for the Public Forum on a first come first serve basis.

We want to raise awareness about the benefits of rain gardens and residents are invited to help us create a public education program. Drop by the Open House on May 13th at the Central Library to explore activities and share ideas. Details at http://RichmondHill.ca/RainGarden