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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

Newman Pond (Newman Ave. east of Pagoda Dr.) is not functioning properly and has been identified for rehabilitation and sediment removal. The Feasibility Study will assess the facility and explore options to restore and/or improve the pond. It is anticipated that the field investigations will begin late-May 2023 and are expected to continue into the fall as late as October 2023. Should you have any concerns or should you require any additional information, please contact Jowell Liang, Project Manager, Water Resources, by telephone at (905) 771-2507 or by email at jowell.liang@richmondhill.ca.

Richmond Hill Committee of the Whole Meeting Wednesday May 3, 2023 at 10am View Agenda here Watch Livestream here 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.

Richmond Hill Council Public Meeting Tuesday May 2 at 7:30pm View Agenda here Watch Livestream here There are two items coming forward that are situated in Ward 1. Additional details further below. A Zoning By-law Amendment application for a high density mixed use development that includes three 10 storey and three 11 storey residential buildings at 1200/1380 Stouffville Road (Islamic Centre property). A Zoning By-law Amendment application for 60 King Road (Greek Market) to recognize and permit the existing commercial, office and residential uses within the four existing buildings Agenda Items include: 3.4 SRPI.23.050 - Request for Comments - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Islamic Society of Regional Municipality of York - 1200 and 1380 Stouffville Road Request for comments regarding a Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit a high density mixed use development comprised of: three 11 storey residential buildings, three 10 storey residential buildings, one four storey mixed use building to contain residential and commercial uses a two storey institutional building which is to contain a private school and place of worship, a total of approximately 960 dwelling units and 1,055 parking spaces. Tune into the meeting the watch the Planner's presentation View all planning reports here 3.3 SRPI.23.040 - Request for Comments - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Greek Market Corner Ltd. - 60 King Road A request for comments for a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment application to recognize and permit the existing commercial, office and residential uses within the existing buildings. View reports here 3.2 SRPI-23-049 - Request for Comments - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications - Hall Street Development Corporation - 107 Hall Street A request for comments concerning proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning Bylaw Amendment applications to permit a high density residential development In 2015 the previous applicant proposed a medium density residential development with 22 townhouses however the requisite Site Plan Agreement was not executed. In Feb 2023 the current owner submitted Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications. The proposed development is to be comprised of two apartment buildings, 10 and 14 storeys in height connected by an 8 storey podium. The existing heritage designated dwelling (the Dr. Langstaff House)is proposed to be retained and relocated to the front of the property. View all planning 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.

Richmond Hill Council Meeting Wednesday April 26 at 10am View Agenda here Watch Livestream here All agenda items were unanimously approved by Council. All Committee of the Whole items below were moved by Council. One new Agenda item added: 15.3 Memorandum from Stephen Huycke, Director, Legislative Services/City Clerk, dated April 26, 2023, regarding the Appointment of an Integrity Commissioner Suzanne Craig will be appointed the new Integrity Commissioner She will be requested to undertake a comprehensive review of the Council Code of Conduct and report to Council on recommended improvements to the Code and Integrity Commissioner Procedures. View memo here ____ 11.7 SRPI.23.024 – 2022 Environment Strategy Progress Update Provide Council with the 2022 Greening the Hill, Environment Strategy implementation annual update. View reports 11.8 SRPI.23.043 – Request for Comments – Site Plan Application – Leslie Richmond Developments Limited - 11491 Leslie Street (south of 19th Ave) A request for comments concerning a Site Plan application to facilitate the construction of a medium density residential development to be comprised of 18 townhouse dwelling units View reports 11.9 SRPI.23.039 – Request for Approval – Zoning By-law Amendment Application – Bodrington Commercial Developments Limited - 13495 Bathurst Street (south of Humberland Dr.) A request to approve a Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit additional commercial and retail uses and to reduce the parking rate for the existing commercial plaza. View reports 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 Committee of the Whole Meeting Wednesday April 19 at 10am View Agenda here Watch Livestream here Agenda Items Include: 11.7 SRPI.23.024 – 2022 Environment Strategy Progress Update Provide Council with the 2022 Greening the Hill, Environment Strategy implementation annual update. View reports 11.8 SRPI.23.043 – Request for Comments – Site Plan Application – Leslie Richmond Developments Limited - 11491 Leslie Street (south of 19th Ave) A request for comments concerning a Site Plan application to facilitate the construction of a medium density residential development to be comprised of 18 townhouse dwelling units View reports 11.9 SRPI.23.039 – Request for Approval – Zoning By-law Amendment Application – Bodrington Commercial Developments Limited - 13495 Bathurst Street (south of Humberland Dr.) A request to approve a Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit additional commercial and retail uses and to reduce the parking rate for the existing commercial plaza. View reports 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 Meeting Wednesday April 12, 2023 at 10am View Agenda Here Watch Meeting Video Here All agenda items were unanimously approved by Council on consent Agenda Items Include: 15.2 SRCFS.23.022 Code of Conduct for Local Boards The purpose of this report is to recommend for adoption a Code of Conduct for Local Boards as required by the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25 The City of Richmond Hill has several local boards, both adjudicative and non-adjudicative. The Committee of Adjustment would be an example of an adjudicative local board, whereas a BIA would be an example of a non-adjudicative local board. Any individual, including members of the public, staff, and another member, who has reasonable grounds to believe that a member has contravened the Code of Conduct for Local Boards, may proceed with a complaint pursuant to the Integrity Commissioner Procedures. If the Integrity Commissioner finds that a member has contravened the Code of Conduct for Local Boards, the Integrity Commissioner may recommend and Council may impose one of the following penalties on that Member: (a) A reprimand; or (b) The suspension of the remuneration paid to that Member (if any) for a period of up to 90 days. Further, Council may impose other remedial actions recommended by the Integrity Commissioner that directly respond to the action or behaviour that is found by the Integrity Commissioner to have contravened the Code of Conduct for Local Boards. Members are subject to removal from the local board or removal as chair of the local board by Council. 15.3 Proclamation - Jewish Heritage Month in Richmond Hill - May 2023 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.

2022 Q4 November 15 - December 31, 2022 Richmond Hill is committed to being transparent and accountable. Members' of Council year-to-date expenditure details are published on a quarterly basis. All of the Council Members' expense reports are posted on the City website here. View Councillor Davidson's 2022 Q4 Expense Report below:

The good news is it shouldn't be so bad this year. From early May to mid-July - Remove caterpillars using burlap traps. Starting April 3, residents can pick up a free burlap kit at the Operations Centre (1200 Elgin Mills Rd. E) during regular business hours, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. while quantities last. The spongy moth is a non-native insect found throughout southern Ontario that feeds on a variety of tree species such as oak, birch and maple. They eat leaves, which can cause trees to lose some or all of their canopy, however, long-term effects can be reduced and prevented through management techniques. Southern Ontario, including Richmond Hill has been experiencing a spongy moth outbreak since 2019. Outbreaks typically last 3 to 4 years. Recent York Region survey results indicate that the impacts of spongy moth are expected to be minimal this year. As a result, the City will continue to monitor trees on public property, but no city-wide management activities are planned. Residents are encouraged to continue monitoring the trees on their property for any signs of infestation and take action if necessary. Educational resources and more information can be found on the City’s website at RichmondHill.ca/SpongyMoth

Council Meeting Wednesday March 29, 2023 at 10am Revised Agenda View meeting video here All agenda items were approved unanimously by Council. Additional Agenda item: 14.1 Member Motion - Regional and Local Councillor Chan - Sunset Clause as part of Site-Specific Zoning By-law Amendments Whereas Council approved the City’s 2031 Municipal Housing Target Pledge at a Special Council Meeting held on March 21, 2023 that demonstrates Richmond Hill’s commitment to collaborate with the Ontario Government and stakeholders to work towards achievement of the assigned target of 27,000 new residential housing units by 2031; Whereas Richmond Hill had an approximately 11,000 approved housing units for which applications for building permits had not been received to date; Whereas Council is committed to undertaking initiatives under which the City has control of to help accelerate housing supply to help meet the target set out in Richmond Hill’s Housing Target Pledge; Now Therefore Be It Resolved: That staff be directed to review the feasibility to include sunset clauses in site-specific zoning bylaw amendments and report back at an appropriate time that aligns with the process improvements in building permit process. Agenda items coming forward from the Committee of the Whole meeting include: 13.1.3 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 13.1.4 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 13.1.5 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 13.1.6 SRCFS.23.012 - 2022 Council and Committee Remuneration and Expenses View full report here 13.1.10 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 13.1.12 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.

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 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.