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The in-person open house will take place at the Oak Ridges Library at 34 Regatta Ave (Rooms 1 and 2) on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 from 6 pm to 8 pm. Registration is not required. This display material and other project information will be found at: http://www.richmondhill.ca/HumberFlatsEA.

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.

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

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.

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:

We are revitalizing Raccoon Park including new playground, tennis court, pathways, tree planting, and site furniture. Construction is scheduled to begin shortly and be completed Fall 2023, weather permitting.

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.

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

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.

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.

In preparation for the reconstruction of Rosemary Avenue which is scheduled to start in Summer 2023, some of the existing trees within the boulevard of Rosemary Avenue on the City’s Right of Way will need to be removed as they will be in conflict with the boulevard re-grading work. The project involves the removal of only three trees that are over 100mm in diameter. However, we will ensure that Urban Forestry only cuts down these trees after an ecologist has reviewed the area for any risks of bird nesting. As a compensation plan, we will be planting four new trees. City’s Urban Forestry will be on site in early May 2023 to perform the tree removal on Rosemary Avenue, weather permitting.