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The City of Richmond Hill will be conducting major maintenance works at Snively stormwater management facility located at Worthington Avenue and Snively Street. The works at the stormwater management facility are being conducted to remove accumulated sediment and correct component deficiencies. The stormwater facility works will help reduce erosion, improve water quality and will increase the protection of the natural environment. Construction is expected to begin June 14th and is expected to take approximately two months to complete. S

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.

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.

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

Get ready for an incredible summer at RHPL! Registration for July and August programs opens on June 5 at 9:30 a.m. Don't miss out on the fun! Check out our calendar for listings here

The purpose of this notice is to advise on the deferred construction timing to Spring 2024 and to clarify the key issues discussed during the Public Information Centre (PIC) in January 2023 and subsequent discussions with homeowners. It also provides an update on the proposed works on Rosegarden Crescent. More info here

York Region is making improvements to King Road from Yonge Street to Bond Crescent to improve the condition of the road and replace aging infrastructure, ensuring safe travel for all. More info

The City of Richmond Hill is undertaking the Driftwood Pond Stormwater Management Facility Feasibility Study to determine the best means of rehabilitating the facility. Driftwood Pond is not functioning as designed and has been identified for assessment and rehabilitation. The study will evaluate a range of alternatives to determine the best solution to restore or improve the function of the facility. Multiple field investigations are needed to determine the current condition of the facility.

The work will include a new playground, shade structure, asphalt pathway, lighting, site furniture, rain gardens and naturalized planting with a variety of new trees and shrubs. Construction is anticipated to be completed by Spring 2024, weather permitting. More info here

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.

Virtual Public Meeting Thursday June 1, 2023 from 6 to 8pm Register here The City is undertaking the detailed design for the reconstruction of Blackforest Drive and Acorn Road. The scope of work includes removal of ditches and culverts, boulevard regrading, pavement reconstruction, new curb and gutter, new sidewalks, watermain replacement, new storm sewer system, sanitary sewer replacement/repair and streetlight upgrade. Construction is scheduled to start in Spring 2024, pending Council approval. Residents are welcome to view the preliminary design and submit comments using the Road Design Comment Form by June 9, 2023.