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The scope of work includes road excavation, removal of roadside ditches and driveway culverts, new asphalt pavement, new curb and gutter, driveway re-grading and paving, new sidewalks, new storm sewer and catch basins, watermain replacement, sanitary upgrades, and streetlight improvements. Construction Schedule Utility relocations by the utility companies are currently on-going and are expected to be completed in June 2024 (weather dependent). Following the completion of utility relocations, the City’s construction is scheduled to commence in June 2024 and is projected to be substantially completed by late 2025. The road reconstruction will be undertaken in phases as outlined below: June 2024 to Late 2024 – Blackforest Drive and Acorn Road Reconstruction including base asphalt paving, and sanitary sewer work on Rosegarden Crescent December 2024 to Spring 2025 – Winter shutdown Spring 2025 to Late 2025 – Rosegarden Crescent Reconstruction, top asphalt paving on all roads, and site restoration Reminders As part of the road reconstruction, the existing roadside ditches will be filled in. All private buried drain pipes (e.g. sump pump or roof drains) that currently discharge into the existing ditches within the City’s property or boulevard must be disconnected, and modified to discharge onto the lawn and drain overland within the private property by the homeowner prior to the road reconstruction. Private gardens and underground systems (e.g. heated driveways) located within the City’s property or boulevard may be impacted by the proposed construction work. The City will not be responsible for any damages to the privately-owned items that are within the City’s property.

Committee of the Whole Meeting Wednesday May 15, 2024 at 9:30am >> Revised Meeting Agenda >> Watch Meeting Video Recap: All agenda items were moved to the May 22nd Council Meeting.

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We’ve analyzed First Quarter figures (January, February, March) from 2015 to 2024: Housing Starts: These numbers have fluctuated significantly over the years. The lowest recorded start was 41 in 2016/Q1, while the highest was 635 in 2021/Q1. Houses Under Construction: Consistently, the number of houses under construction has exceeded both housing starts and completions. This suggests ongoing development and growth in the area. Completions: Interestingly, they show the lowest figures, indicating that not all started projects are completed immediately. Trends: The years 2018 to 2020 witnessed the largest percentage decreases in total dwellings built compared to the previous Q1. Encouraging to see that the first quarter of 2024 already has 211 housing starts compared to Q1 2023 which saw 120 starts. Definitions (CMHC) Housing start Defined as the beginning of construction work on a building. This is usually when the concrete has been poured for the whole of the footing around the structure or an equivalent stage where a basement will not be part of the structure. Under Construction Refers to the number of units under construction at the end of the period shown and takes into account certain adjustments which are necessary for various reasons. For example, after a start on a dwelling has commenced construction may cease, or a structure, when completed, may contain more or fewer dwelling units than were reported at start. Completion Defined as the stage at which all the proposed construction work on a dwelling unit has been performed, although under some circumstances a dwelling may be counted as completed where up to 10% of the proposed work remains to be done.

Council Meeting Wednesday May 8, 2024 at 9:30am >> Revised Meeting agenda (view staff reports here) >> Watch meeting video Recap: All agenda items were approved by Council. The Integrity Commissioner presented a comprehensive annual report that was then received by Council. Council also approved the recommendation to combine the Council Code of Conduct and Code of Conduct for Local Boards into a single Code of Conduct. There was considerable discussion regarding the proposed development at 9700 Yonge after which it was approved unanimously. The revised agenda included a memorandum regarding City's responses to Bill 185, Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024 which was approved on consent.

The housing crisis in Richmond Hill from 1990 to 2023 was influenced by several factors. Let’s explore some of the key contributors: Population and Income Growth: As the population grew, so did the demand for housing. Simultaneously, rising incomes allowed more people to enter the housing market, increasing competition for available homes. Increased Urbanization: Urbanization led to higher demand for housing in Richmond Hill. As more people moved to the area, the existing housing stock struggled to keep up with the influx of residents. Evolving Household Structures: Changes in household structures, such as smaller families or single-person households, affected housing needs. The mismatch between available housing types and evolving family dynamics contributed to the crisis. Interest Rates and Mortgage Resets: Interest rates and mortgage dynamics played a significant role. Mortgage resets in the early 2020s put financial pressure on consumers, impacting their ability to afford housing. Affordability Issues: Richmond Hill faced affordability challenges due to a high proportion of both owner and tenant households experiencing affordability issues. Many potential homebuyers were priced out of the market. Fifty years in the making of Ontario’s housing crisis - a timeline Read More: Source: https://housingrightscanada.com/fifty-years-in-the-making-of-ontarios-housing-crisis-a-timeline/ Housing Completions Comparison: When analyzing housing completions over the decades, we observe similar fluctuations in both Markham and Vaughan. These fluctuations indicate that the housing market dynamics have followed comparable patterns in these two cities. Population Size: Markham and Vaughan boast considerably larger populations than Richmond Hill. The higher population density in Markham and Vaughan contributes to the demand for housing. Richmond Hill in 2022: Surprisingly, in 2022, Richmond Hill had more housing completions (1117) than Markham (1028) and nearly as many as Vaughan (1161). Vaughan’s Notable Increase: The significant surge in housing completions in Vaughan since 2017 can be attributed to the development of the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre (VMC). The VMC, which includes a subway extension, has spurred residential construction and attracted new residents. Vaughan has witnessed remarkable growth in apartment buildings with more than five storeys (a staggering 40% increase). This trend surpasses regional, provincial, and national averages, reflecting the city’s evolving urban landscape. This could be an indication of what to expect in the future once the Richmond Hill Centre and the Yonge subway extension are completed.

This overview provides insight into the significant housing issues that have influenced the living conditions of Ontarians. Affordable Housing Crisis: Ontario has been experiencing an affordable housing crisis for the past five decades, primarily due to reduced government investment. Impact on Low-Income Individuals: Lower income individuals are disproportionately affected, struggling with high rents and little savings for emergencies or debt repayment. Exacerbation by COVID-19: The pandemic has intensified the crisis, increasing financial pressure on lower income households. Government Response: The timeline highlights how government actions over the last 50 years have addressed housing issues, though it’s not exhaustive of all challenges and responses. Source: https://housingrightscanada.com/fifty-years-in-the-making-of-ontarios-housing-crisis-a-timeline/

Council Public Meeting Tuesday May 7 at 7pm >> Meeting Agenda >> Watch Meeting On the Agenda: Request for Comments – Zoning By-law Amendment Application – Sridhar Methuku - 257 Harris Avenue A proposed Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit the construction of a residential development to be comprised of six (6) semi-detached dwelling units The lands currently support one (1) single detached dwelling that is proposed to be demolished An approved residential development to permit six (6) semi-detached dwelling units at 229 Harris Avenue, located immediately to the east of the subject lands, was approved by Council in November 2021. The lands are also within the Harris Beech Infill Study Area and are identified Settlement Area View reports here 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 on-line application form found on Richmondhill.ca. The Office of the Clerk will provide instructions on appearing as a delegation.

Committee of the Whole Meeting Wednesday May 1, 2024 at 9:30am >> Revised Meeting Agenda >> Watch Meeting video Recap: All agenda items were moved to the May 8th Council Meeting. A number of delegates spoke in opposition to the development proposal for 9700 Yonge Street. Because this development is in the Major Transit Station Area, adheres to provincial policies and will provide much needed rental and affordable housing hence Council Members did indicate their approval.

The City, through its contractor, Forest Contractors Ltd. will be resurfacing the following streets as part of the Road Rehabilitation Program: Bloomfield Trail from Bloomington Road to Coons Road (Oak Ridges) Worthington Avenue from Lorridge Street to Long Point Drive (Oak Ridges) Woodriver Street from Bayview Avenue to Cedarhurst Drive/Bilbermar Drive Rose Branch Drive from Woodriver Street to 115 Rose Branch Drive Cougar Court from Rose Branch Drive to End Taylor Mills Drive North from Taylor Mills Drive South to Kerswell Drive Sussex Avenue from Centre Street East to Major Mackenzie Drive East Newkirk Road from Centre Street East to Major Mackenzie Drive East Coventry Court from Dunlop Street to End Clarendon Drive (NL) from Greenhill Avenue to Boake Trail Mayfair Court from Clarendon Drive to End Boake Trail from Clarendon Drive to Headford Avenue Delevan Court from Boake Trail to End Marsh Street from O’Connor Crescent to Don Head Village Boulevard Weldrick Road West from Yonge Street to 62 Weldrick Road West Armanches Street from Cambridge Crescent to Denham Drive Cambridge Crescent from Cheshire Place to Garden Avenue Edgar Avenue from Yonge Street to 47 Edgar Avenue Valleymede Drive from Horizon Court/Meadowcliffe Avenue to Blackmore Avenue East Beaver Creek Road from East Wilmot Street to 135 East Beaver Creek Road York Boulevard from East Beaver Creek Road to End Work is expected to begin on or about May 13, 2024 and continue until October 31, 2024. During various phases of construction, there will be lane restrictions imposed, with partial driveway entrance closures and disruption to areas within the City-owned municipal right-of-way. Every effort will be made to minimize any inconvenience to our residents. However, residents are advised to exercise caution around construction activities and equipment. Should you have any underground sprinkler systems at or near the work zones, please identify the sprinkler heads (with flags). We will attempt to mitigate any potential damage during construction. Please note that the City will take no responsibility for damage to personal property placed within the City-owned municipal right-of-way or boulevard. The owner of the encroaching property will be fully responsible for their property damage. We thank you in advance for your cooperation and patience during the various phases of this project. Should you have any questions, please contact Access Richmond Hill at 905-771-8800 or access@richmondhill.ca.

Please visit the Community Safety Data Portal for more information about these crimes and their locations using the Community Safety Map. You can also learn more about crime trends affecting your municipality using the Crime Trend Dashboards. Most importantly, review the crime prevention information by clicking on the Resources link at the top of the portal to learn how you can help keep our community safe! Visit the Portal here: https://community-safety-portal-datayrp.hub.arcgis.com/

Municipalities are created by the province, and are sometimes called creatures of the province. Municipalities are given all of their powers and authority to act by the province. As a senior level of government, the province establishes the ground rules for land use planning in Ontario through the Planning Act . The Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing has the responsibility for overseeing and enforcing the provisions of the Planning Act. As such, the Ministry is the primary contact for advice and information on land use planning issues. The Ministry ensures that municipalities, in carrying out their responsibilities under the Act, have regard to matters of provincial interest. The responsibility for long-term planning in Ontario is shared between the province and municipalities. The province sets the ground rules and directions for land use planning through the Planning Act and the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS). In certain parts of the province, provincial plans provide more detailed and geographically-specific policies to meet certain objectives, such as managing growth, or protecting agricultural lands and the natural environment. Examples of geography-specific regional plans include the: Greenbelt Plan Niagara Escarpment Plan (NEP) Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan (ORMCP) A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe These plans work together with the PPS, and generally take precedence over the PPS in the geographic areas where they apply. While decisions are required to be “consistent with” the PPS, the standard for complying with these provincial plans is more stringent, and municipal decisions are required to “conform” or “not conflict” with the policies in these plans. A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe  (A Place to Grow) was established to provide a framework for growth management in the Greater Golden Horseshoe region centered around the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA). It includes population and employment forecasts and policies for intensification, compact built form, transit and transportation. The policies of the plans provide guidance to municipalities on the appropriate locations and characteristics of growth within their settlement areas. The Greenbelt Plan is issued under the Greenbelt Act, 2005 and provides policy coverage primarily for the protected countryside area by identifying and providing permanent protection to areas where urbanization should not occur. The plan provides policies for permanent agricultural and environment protection in the protected countryside area, supporting an agricultural and rural economy while also providing for a range of recreation, tourism and cultural opportunities. The Greenbelt Plan also includes an urban river valley designation to allow for Greenbelt protections to be provided within urban areas. The Greenbelt Act, 2005 provides for the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan and Niagara Escarpment Plan to continue to apply within their areas and stipulates that the total land area of the Greenbelt area is not to be reduced in size. The Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan (ORMCP): The Oak Ridges Moraine extends 160 km from the Trent River in the east to the Niagara Escarpment in the west and has a concentration of environmental, geological and hydrological features. It is the regional north-south watershed divide, and the source and location of the headwaters for most major watercourses in south-central Ontario. The ORMCP, approved as Minister’s regulation Ontario Regulation140/02 under the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Act, 2001, is an ecologically-based plan that provides direction for land use and resource management in the 190,000 hectares of land and water in the Moraine. Source: The Ontario municipal councillor’s guide