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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.

Richmond Hill Council Meeting Wednesday February 8, 2023 at 9:30am Revised Agenda Agenda Items Include: 13.1 Approval of the 2023 Draft Capital Budget and 9 year Forecast 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 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) 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 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.

Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at 7:30pm Revised Meeting Agenda A request has been received from Bodrington Commercial Developments Limited to amend the Zoning By-law for 13495 Bathurst Street to expand the list of commercial and retail uses permitted in the existing commercial plaza and to reduce the parking rate for a shopping centre. More Info A request has been received from Playlearn Preschool Inc. to amend the Zoning By–law for 9741 Bayview Avenue to permit the addition of a centre for children with autism. More Info 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.

Virtual Public Information Centre - Tuesday, February 7 at 7pm Register here The City of Richmond Hill is updating its Transportation Master Plan to establish a future vision for all travel modes within the City to the year 2051. The plan will guide the future of the City's road, walking and cycling networks, including off-road trails, and update transportation and mobility policy to support how people get around the City. Hear from City staff on proposed improvements to the City’s transportation infrastructure and strategic direction on future transportation policy, as well as a brief summary of feedback collected from public consultation through the survey in fall 2022. Participate in virtual engagement activities to share their insights and experiences regarding transportation modes and recreational trails Learn about the next steps of the Transportation Master Plan Whether you walk, bike, take transit or drive, join us to provide feedback at the upcoming virtual public information centre to help the City plan improvements to its transportation future.

Monday January 30, 2023 at 1:30pm Meeting Agenda and Meeting Video A request for comments concerning the Province of Ontario’s Bill 23, the More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 and related initiatives. Recap Richmond Hill Council unanimously passed Mayor West's Member Motion below requesting a response from the Province regarding serious concerns outlined in this staff report regarding Bill 23, the More Homes Built Faster Act. Meeting Reports Report: SRPI.23.018 – Request for Comments – Bill 23, The More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 Attachment 1: Financial Impact of Bill 23 Attachment 2: Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 Staff will outline the legislative changes that impact land use planning considerations in Richmond Hill followed by the estimated financial impacts to the City. Impacts from Bill 23 changes to the planning system, tools and fees available to municipalities will affect Council Strategic Priorities. The City’s ability to ‘Balance Growth and Green’ and reinforce a sense of belonging unique to the City may be challenged with less tools to acquire parkland, conserve natural heritage features such as wetlands, secure sustainable design features in development, and promote urban design and heritage conservation. Although increased intensification in major transit station areas support ‘Getting Around the City’ through higher-order transit such as the subway, providing amenities and facilities to improve active transportation networks may be more difficult. The loss of revenue from exemptions or discounts for Development Charges, Cash-in-lieu of Parkland Dedication, and Community Benefit Charge payments will negatively impact our ability to invest in our growing community.