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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.

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.

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.

You can help give Richmond Hill a spring cleaning during Clean Up, Green Up Weeks! From April 21 to May 5, residents, businesses, community groups and schools are encouraged to come together to help pick up litter that has accumulated over the winter months in parks, trails, on boulevards and in open spaces. Choose a greenspace in need of a cleaning in your neighbourhood such as a park, trail, boulevard or other public space and register below. The City will provide registered groups with gloves, garbage and recycling bags, and arrange for collection of the filled bags. Registration Registration is now open! Fill out and submit the online registration form at the link below. Clean Up, Green Up Weeks Registration Form Registration closes on Monday, April 10 at 11:59 p.m. More Info & Clean Up FAQs For litter ‘hotspot’ suggestions, please email wastemgmt@richmondhill.ca.

Invasive species management that will be taking place in the Old Colony Road area of the Oak Ridges Corridor Conservation Reserve. Urban Forest Associates (UFORA) has worked with York Region schools, the Richmond Hill Rotary Club, the Richmond Hill Garden and Horticultural Society and TRCA since 2009 to complete habitat restoration plantings in a portion of the Oak Ridges Corridor Conservation Reserve lands north and south of Old Colony Road. Over the coming weeks Urban Forest Associates (UFORA) intends to undertake the management of woody invasive species (European buckthorn, tatarian honeysuckle, winged euonymus, multiflora rose and Manitoba maple) to further enhance the lands. UFORA is undertaking this work with TRCA’s support, which aligns with TRCA’s Invasive Species Management Strategy. Using licensed applicators these species will be cut or girdled and the stem treated with herbicide (Garlon RTU – PCP # 29334) following all applicable legislation. Standard regulatory signage will be installed in the area of treatment before it occurs, and will be removed once management efforts have been completed. Restoration plantings will occur in the coming seasons in the area of work to further improve the site’s biodiversity.

Wednesday February 15, 2023 at 7:30pm Revised Agenda 3.1 SRPI.23.015 – Request for Comments – Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications – Elm 9700 Yonge LP – 9700 Yonge Street The proposed development (block 1) is to be comprised of two purpose-built rental apartment buildings 18 and 24 storeys in height with an 8 storey podium. The applicant has also submitted an associated draft Plan of Subdivision to create 2 development blocks (blocks 1 & 3) and a block (block 2)for the extension of Addison Street. Staff notes that a related draft Plan of Subdivision application has been submitted but is not subject to the statutory public meeting notice requirements in accordance with Bill 23 Based on a preliminary review of the proposed development relative to the Regional Mixed Use Corridor designation policies of the Plan, the proposed residential and commercial uses would be permitted within the Regional Mixed Use Corridor designation in a high-rise mixed use building format. However, the development as currently proposed would not conform to the applicable height and density policies of the Plan the proposed tower heights of 18 and 24 storeys and podium height of 8 storeys exceed the maximum permitted building height of 15 storeys and podium height of 4 storeys permitted within the Regional Mixed Use Corridor designation the proposed density of 4.2 FSI exceeds the maximum permitted density of 2.5 FSI within the Regional Mixed Use Corridor designation; 3.2 SRPI.23.014 – Request for Comments – Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications – Gil Shcolyar and Maria Shcolyar – 16 and 20 Centre Street West to facilitate a 6 storey residential building containing a total of 27 dwelling units and one level of underground parking the applicant’s proposal is considered a high density residential development, which is not a permitted use in the Village District of Downtown Local Centre the proposed building height exceeds the maximum height of 5 storeys permitted within the Downtown Local Centre designation 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.

Budget Committee of the Whole Wednesday February 14, 2023 at 1:30pm Revised Agenda This is a continuation of the Budget meeting held on February 7th. 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. 4.4 Member Motion - Regional and Local Councillor Chan - Public Consultation on Budget That staff are requested to report back on a budget consultation plan for the 2024 Budget process, including the use of an online budget tool/survey before summer recess in 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.

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.