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Richmond Hill Council Meeting Wednesday February 22, 2023 Revised Agenda Meeting Video & Meeting Minutes All agenda items were unanimously approved by council. Agenda items include: 13.9 SRCFS.23.013 - 2023 Operating Budget Update Approval of the Operating Budget with a 3.72% Property Tax increase In 2016, MPAC released New Current Property Value Assessments (CVA) which were phased-in over the next 4 taxation years, 2017 through to 2020. The next scheduled assessment update was to be performed in 2020, however, in light of the financial challenges that households were facing from the evolving Covid-19 situation, the Province had postponed the 2020 update. The update was deferred in 2021, 2022 and will continue to be postponed in 2023. 13.4.2 SRCFS.23.005 - Municipal Elections Campaign Contribution Rebate Program Council is not approving a Municipal Elections Campaign Rebate Program mentioning that it's a lot of work to maintain and may not give the desired outcome 13.4.3 SRCFS.23.010 - Reinstatement of Community Bulletin Board in the Liberal Newspaper Approval to reinstate a bi-weekly, half page Bulletin Board in the Liberal 13.5 SRPI.23.011 – Request for Comments – Site Plan Application – Metroview Developments (Elmwood) Inc. – 9929, 9935 and 9939 Yonge Street and 186 and 188 Church Street South the purpose of this report is to seek comments from Council with respect to the applicant’s revised Site Plan application to permit a 21-storey high-density, mixed use development to be comprised of approximately 269 dwelling units 13.7 SRPI.23.013 – Request for Direction – Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications – Hillcrest Holdings Inc. and Montez Hillcrest Inc. – 9350 Yonge Street The purpose of this report is to seek Council’s direction with respect to the applicant’s revised development proposal to permit the construction of a high density mixed use residential/commercial development to be comprised of two rental apartment buildings with heights of 26 and 30 storeys and to direct City staff to appear at the March 6, 2023 OLT in support of Council’s position That the Ontario Land Tribunal be advised that Council supports the revised Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications submitted by Hillcrest Holdings Inc. and Montez Hillcrest Inc. 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.

Tuesday February 28, 2023 at 1:30pm Meeting Agenda SRCM.23.02 - Richmond Hill Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Strategy and Action Plan Development The purpose of this meeting is to provide background on the development of the City of Richmond Hill’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Strategy and Action Plan, and to present feedback prior to the March 22, 2023 Committee of the Whole meeting where the final report will be presented. 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.

Committee of the Whole Wednesday March 1, 2023 at 10am Revised Agenda Meeting Video & Meeting Minutes Council has reinstated Committee of the Whole meetings beginning March 1st. COW meetings are a less formal, discussion-oriented meeting with the same members of Council. Generally, matters are discussed at the Committee of the Whole level first, then given final approval at the subsequent Council meeting. 11.1 SRPI.23.008 – Draft Town Park Master Plan The purpose of this staff report is to present the Draft Town Park Master Plan and to outline the public consultation process that will be followed to obtain input on the Draft Master Plan document. 11.2 SRPI.23.023 – Request for Direction – Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications – 4Q Commercial WP Inc. – 11160 and 11172 Yonge Street A revised development proposal to permit the construction of a high density mixed-use residential/commercial development to be comprised of 3 apartment buildings (29, 27 and 7 storeys in height) on its landholdings. The proposed development would provide for a total of 666 apartment dwelling units, and 757 parking spaces within three levels of underground parking Staff recommends that the Ontario Land Tribunal be advised that Council does not support the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications 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.

Richmond Hill Council Meeting Wednesday March 8, 2023 at 10am Agenda Watch meeting here now or later ALL AGENDA ITEMS WERE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED BY COUNCIL. Agenda Items include: 13.2 Minutes - Committee of the Whole meeting CW#01-23 held March 1, 2023 That the minutes of Committee of the Whole meeting CW#01-23 held March 1, 2023 be adopted as circulated and the following recommendations be approved: SRPI.23.008 - Draft Town Park Master Plan - (CW Item 11.1) SRPI.23.023 - Request for Direction - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications - 4Q Commercial WP Inc. - 11160 and 11172 Yonge Street - City Files D01-20013 and D06-20025 - OLT Case Number OLT-22-003759 - (CW Item 11.2) SRPI.23.022 - Request for Approval - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Playlearn Preschool Inc. - 9741 Bayview Avenue - City File ZBLA-22-0021 (Related File D06-23002) - (CW Item 11.4) - (Proposed By-law 33-23) 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.

Committee of the Whole Wednesday March 22, 2023 at 10am Revised Agenda Watch the meeting here Council has reinstated Committee of the Whole (COW) meetings beginning March 1st. COW meetings are less formal, discussion-oriented meetings with the same members of Council. Generally, matters are discussed at the Committee of the Whole level first, then given final approval at the subsequent Council meeting. Agenda items include: 11.3 SRCM.23.03 - Richmond Hill Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Strategy and Action Plan to present Council with the City of Richmond Hill’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Strategy and Action Plan, including a list of short, medium and long-term recommendations that have been developed in consultation with staff, Members of Council, and the broader Richmond Hill community. View reports here 11.4 SRCM.23.04 – Richmond Hill Land Acknowledgement approve the Land Acknowledgment statement developed by Shared Path Consultation Initiative. We are gathering on lands that have been home to First Nations Peoples from time immemorial. We acknowledge that what we now call Richmond Hill is on the Treaty Lands and Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the Mississauga and Chippewa Nations of the Williams Treaty. We also recognize that we are on part of the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and the Huron Wendat. We would also like to acknowledge all First Nation, Inuit and Métis peoples from across North America, also known as Turtle Island, who now reside in the City of Richmond Hill. We are committed to rebuilding constructive and cooperative relationships View Staff report here 11.5 SRCM.23.05 – Request for Direction – Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications – Metroview Developments (GARDEN) Inc. - 8700 and 8710 Yonge Street to seek Council’s direction with respect to the applicant’s revised development proposal and to direct City staff to appear at the OLT in support of Council’s position concerning the subject applications. View full reports here 11.6 SRCFS.23.012 - 2022 Council and Committee Remuneration and Expenses View full report here 11.10 SRPI.23.030 – Request for Approval – Zoning By-law Amendment Application – Farhad Fani-Molky and Parivash Kalantari – 53 Sunset Beach Road A request for approval concerning a Zoning By-law Amendment application to facilitate the construction of a two-storey single detached dwelling. View full reports here 12.1 Member Motion - Mayor West - Bird Friendly City and World Migratory Bird Day That Council endorse the City’s efforts to be a certified Bird Friendly City through Nature Canada View full 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.

Tuesday March 21, 2023 at 7:30pm Revised Agenda Watch meeting livestream here Request for Comments A revised request has been received from 101 Bloomington Development Inc. to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law for 101 Bloomington Road (Oak Ridges). The revised Official Plan Amendment application proposes to amend the Neighbourhood policies of the City’s Official Plan to permit a 12 storey residential building with 153 dwelling units and 206 parking spaces. View the Staff report here Surrounding land uses include natural heritage lands Briar Nine Park and Reserve to the west and south, and to the east is a vacant remnant block which contains a portion of a woodlot. Beyond that remnant parcel is an existing low density residential neighbourhood (Grovepark Street). The applicant’s Official Plan Amendment application seeks to amend the policies of the Neighbourhood designation in order to: include a site specific exception within the Neighbourhood designation to permit a high density residential use; permit a density of 3.5 FSI, a gross floor area of 13,475.2 square metres and 153 dwelling units; increase the maximum permitted building height from 4 storeys to 12 storeys; and, permit reductions to the minimum vegetation protection zones. Comments from Planning Staff's Preliminary review include: the proposed high-rise, high density residential use on the portion of the lands within the Neighbourhood designation would not be permitted, nor angular plane policies of the City's Official Plan York Region has advised that the subject lands are located within the Urban Area and are designated Community Area; however, they are not located in an area planned for significant levels of intensification or within a strategic growth area. In this regard, the Region advises that it appears the proposed development does not conform to the Regional Official Plan. the proposed density of 373.17 units per hectare (153 units per acre) greatly exceeds the maximum permitted density of 50 units per hectare within the Neighourhood designation the proposed building height of 12 storeys greatly exceeds the maximum height of 4 storeys permitted for lands fronting on arterial roads within the Neighbourhood designation Background: In November 2019, the City received and deemed complete Zoning By-law Amendment and draft Plan of Subdivision applications to permit a medium density residential development comprised of 18 townhouse dwelling units on the subject lands. This Official Plan Amendment application and revised Zoning By-law Amendment application proposing a high density residential development to be comprised of a 12 storey apartment building were received on December 2, 2022. 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.

Learning from Evidence and Best Practice - Presentation by Carolyn Whitzman, Expert Advisor, Housing Assessment Resource Tools (HART) Presented to the York Region Housing Affordability Task Force on March 23, 2023 The Housing Assessment Resource Tools (HART) project is working with governments, housing providers, and advocates across Canada to improve how we measure and address housing need, towards the national goal of “progressively realizing the right to adequate housing”. This article at Bradfordtoday.ca summarizes the presentation and Dr. Whitzman's comments at the meeting. The region will be participating in the HART project, including mapping out the region’s available land inventory. The project aims to work with governments and housing providers to improve how they measure and address housing needs. The core housing need figure is based on 2016 data and leaves out several key categories, like the homeless. Current measures of housing needs are flawed, with “affordable housing” lacking clear and consistent definitions across different organizations. Whitzman offered policy proposals like banning or restricting the size of new single-family homes, eliminating minimum parking restrictions and promoting more density for affordable housing. Planning policies, utilizing land inventory and pooling community resources are all ways local municipalities can drive more effective housing. Whitzman also suggested that with municipalities unfairly burdened with costs, they should focus less on development charges that can shift prices to renters and homeowners and more on property tax, which she said is a form of wealth tax that does not currently recognize “windfall gains in home values.” "There’s progressive income tax, we should be looking at luxury home taxes.” "Property taxes on low-income households should continue to be deferred, she added and recaptured when a home is sold." View full meeting presentation here Below are some key slides from the presentation:

Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at 7:30pm York Region is developing a multi-year Traveller Safety Plan and we are seeking public input to help promote road safety. More info and Registration

Richmond Hill Council Meeting Wednesday February 8, 2023 at 9:30am Revised Agenda View Meeting Video Recap: All motions passed unanimously. Former Premier Kathleen Wynne spoke about the importance of endorsing Bill 5 - Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act, 2022. Council fully supported endorsing Bill 5. A number of residents also delegated with concerns about the development application for 2 high-rise building at Birchall. Council hopes that the developer and City can come to a satisfactory compromise. Meanwhile Council did approve for Staff to appear at the OLT for this application. Agenda Items Include: 13.1 Approval of the 2023 Draft Capital Budget and 9 year Forecast - Passed Unanimously 13.2 SRPI.23.001 - Request for Direction - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications - Leslie Elgin Developments Inc. - 0 John Birchall Road - Passed Unanimously The proposed development is to be comprised of two apartment buildings of 27 and 31 storeys in height connected by a four storey podium, with a total of 617 apartment dwelling units and 33 townhouse dwelling units A significant number of comments and concerns respecting the applicant’s development proposal have been raised by members of Council and the public since the submission of these development applications, including at a Neighbourhood Residents Meeting, at the statutory Council Public Meeting and through written correspondence filed with the City. On June 28, 2022, the applicant appealed its Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) The applicant has not filed a revised proposal or development applications in response to the comments and concerns raised by Council, internal departments, external agencies or members of the public. Accordingly, the purpose of this report is to seek Council’s direction with respect to the applicant’s original development proposal and to direct appropriate City staff and any necessary external consultants to appear at the OLT in support of Council’s position concerning the subject applications. 13.6 SRPI.23.016 - Traffic Regulation Changes (Speed Limit, Parking, Traffic Control and Turning Restrictions) - Passed Unanimously To seek Council approval for changes to speed limit, parking, traffic control and turning restriction regulations on various City streets 14.1 Member Motion - Mayor West - Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act, 2022 - Passed Unanimously That Richmond Hill Council endorses Bill 5 - Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act, 2022 which would require the Code of Conduct for municipal Councillors and members of local boards to include a requirement to comply with workplace violence and harassment policies and permit municipalities and local boards to direct the Integrity Commissioner to apply to the court to vacate a member’s seat if the Commissioner’s inquiry determines that the member has contravened this requirement. Former Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne is delegating on behalf of The Women of Ontario say No, regarding the Member Motion submitted by Mayor West 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.

Richmond Hill Centre Secondary Plan Public Information Session Thursday February 9, 2023 at 6:30pm Virtual public meeting (via Zoom) Register today at RichmondHill.ca/RHCentre The City of Richmond Hill is currently undertaking the Richmond Hill Centre Secondary Plan study to develop the planning framework that will guide growth in the Richmond Hill Centre area over time. On October 28, 2021, the draft Secondary Plan policies and the accompanying background studies were presented at a Council Public Meeting for consideration. Since the public meeting, several new and emerging provincial legislations were introduced that have an impact to the RHC area. These will need to be considered in the context of the Richmond Hill Centre prior to finalizing the draft Secondary Plan in the second quarter (Q2) of 2023. On February 9, 2023 the City of Richmond Hill and the study’s consulting team, led by Urban Strategies Inc., will be hosting a virtual Public Information Session to provide a status update on the Secondary Plan; present an overview of how recent provincial legislation will impact the Secondary Plan project; and to give an opportunity for the community to ask questions. For more information Contact Clement Chong, Project Manager, Richmond Hill Centre Secondary Plan at clement.chong@richmondhill.ca.

Budget Committee of the Whole Wednesday February 7, 2023 at 1:30pm Revised Agenda 4.1 SRCFS.23.007 - 2023 Draft Operating Budget The 2023 Operating Budget will be considered at the February 7 and 14 Budget Committee of the Whole meetings. 4.3 SRCFS.23.005 – Municipal Elections Campaign Contribution Rebate Program To respond to the Council resolution adopted on November 23, 2022, requiring staff to provide options for the establishment of a Municipal Elections Campaign Contribution Rebate Program. 4.4 SRCFS.23.010 – Reinstatement of Community Bulletin Board in the Liberal Newspaper The purpose of this report is to respond to Council’s November 23, 2022 direction to report back on the reinstatement of a community bulletin page in the Liberal newspaper as well as outline the City’s current approach to advertising City initiatives. 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.

We're taking steps to become an Age-Friendly Community! Your ideas and perspectives are an important part of accomplishing this. Join a Community Round Table Session – Phase one is starting! We would love to hear your thoughts on how to make Richmond Hill an Age-Friendly Community. Join one of our sessions: Virtual Session: Monday, February 6 - 7-8:15 p.m. Register Here In-Person Session: Tuesday, February 7 - 9:30-11 a.m. Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, Plaza Suite Register Here Take our Age-Friendly Community Survey This type of community allows people of all ages to participate in activities that keep everyone healthy and included in community life. Full details at RichmondHill.ca/AgeFriendly.