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The City is undertaking the detailed design for the reconstruction of Schomberg Road and Aubrey Avenue. City staff and consultants will be in your area to undertake field investigations. In order to complete the data collection, City consultants may need to briefly enter upon your property to locate existing features. This action is necessary to ensure that all ground surface details are accurately identified for the design. The City is seeking information from the homeowners on any known locations of private sump pump and/or storm drain outlets. Please kindly fill out the Sump Pump Questionnaire and return it to the City by Friday, March 22, 2024.

The City is undertaking the detailed design for the reconstruction of Coons Road (Yonge St. to Humberland Dr.). City staff and consultants will be in your area to undertake field investigations. In order to complete the data collection, City consultants may need to briefly enter upon your property to locate existing features. This action is necessary to ensure that all ground surface details are accurately identified for the design. The City is seeking information from the homeowners on any known locations of private sump pump and/or storm drain outlets. Please kindly fill out the Sump Pump Questionnaire and return it to the City by Friday, March 15, 2024.

The City of Richmond Hill has completed a study to determine the best way to rehabilitate the culverts under Schomberg Road and improve river and wetland conditions in the area. The preferred solution includes the following: Replacement of the twin 3 metre diameter corrugated metal pipe culverts with twin 4.5 metre concrete culverts. Minor grading works to direct low water flows to the south culvert and have the north culvert be used for higher flows to minimize sediment build up. Once approved, construction will take place at the same time as the Schomberg Road reconstruction. Detailed design of that project is scheduled to take place in 2024.

Have you joined the Oak Ridges Neighbourhood Watch? Neighbourhood Watch is a program to help neighbours watch out for neighbours. It aims to get citizens involved in discouraging and preventing crime at the local level. The ultimate success of Neighbourhood Watch depends largely on a commitment to cooperation between area residents and the police - and more importantly, between residents themselves. Want to learn more? Join us on Sunday January 28th at the Oak Ridges Community Centre from 2 to 4pm. Drop by for some light refreshments and learn all about the Oak Ridges Neighbourhood Watch Program.

Council Meeting Wednesday December 13, 2023 at 10am >> Revised Meeting agenda >> Watch meeting video Recap: All agenda items were unanimously approved by Council including the 2024 Capital and Operating Budget.

The City’s consultant (CIMA Canada Inc.) and subconsultant (Drone Services Canada Inc.) will be on site in December 2023/January 2024 (weather dependent) to conduct a drone survey of the area between Blyth Street and Gallacher Avenue, as indicated in the map. The purpose of the drone survey is to gather existing site grading information and confirm the existing swale condition within the City’s easement. Access to private properties will not be required for the drone survey.

Budget Committee of the Whole Tuesday December 5, 2023 at 1:30pm >> Revised Meeting Agenda >> Meeting Minutes >> Watch Meeting Video Draft 2024 Budget Book (operating budget begins on page 20) Agenda items include: 2024 Draft Operating Budget (Part 2) Staff will make the following presentations: 2024 Draft Operating Budget - Corporate and Financial Services 2024 Draft Operating Budget - Financial Services and Treasurer 2024 Draft Operating Budget - Richmond Hill Public Library 2024 Draft Operating Budget - Village of Richmond Hill Business Improvement Area Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Management Budgets Staff has provided a list of possible decisions that BCW Committee Members could make beyond the proposed 2024 Draft Operating Budget to reduce the tax rate increase. See report here The City’s 2024 Draft Operating Budget proposes a budget increase of $6,087,200 to be raised through an increase in property taxation (4.76% tax rate increase). The taxation revenue budget is presented below. The average single, detached residential property in Richmond Hill remains at $1.146 million for 2024, same as the prior year, and this property would see an annual impact of $96.54 on the municipal portion of the tax bill as a result of the proposed budget increase. In addition, the average residential property owner will see an increase on their tax bill of approximately $30.42 attributed to the Capital Asset Sustainability Levy. Public Comments: The public may submit written correspondence regarding agenda items by email to clerks@richmondhill.ca. Written correspondence must be submitted by 12 p.m. (noon) one business day before the meeting. Comments submitted will be provided to all Members of Council, are considered as public information and will be included on the public agenda posted to the City's website. Delegations: Any person who wishes to speak to Council on agenda items must pre-register with the Office of the Clerk by 12 p.m. (noon) one business day before the meeting. Applications to appear as a delegation can be submitted by email to clerks@richmondhill.ca or by using the on-line application form found on Richmondhill.ca. Delegations can be in person, or electronically by video conference or telephone. The Office of the Clerk will provide instructions on appearing as a delegation.

Committee of the Whole Meeting Wednesday December 6, 2023 at 10am >> Revised Agenda (read all staff reports here) >> Meeting Minutes >> Watch Meeting Video Part 1 & Part 2 Recap: All agenda items were moved to the December 13th Council Meeting.

Special Council Meeting Wednesday November 29, 2023 at 10am >> View Revised Agenda >> Meeting Minutes >> Watch Meeting Video Recap: After much debate both OPAs were adopted by council. On the Agenda: Request for Approval – OPA 18.5 Yonge and Carrville/16th Avenue Key Development Area Update since the November 1st, 2023 Committee of the Whole and November 8th, 2023 Council Meetings. As a result of the feedback received, changes are proposed to OPA 18.5 from the previous draft version that was released for consultation in May 2023 and which was presented to Council at the statutory Council Public Meeting on June 20, 2023 and recommended for adoption on November 1st, 2023. Overall, the majority of the recommended changes described herein are technical and minor in nature and do not propose substantial modifications to what was presented in the draft OPA to Council at the June 20th CPM. Staff considered comments raised by Council and the public at the Committee of the Whole meeting, and a “Questions and Answers” table is provided here to help clarify certain matters. View Staff reports Request for Approval – OPA 18.6 Village Local Centre Update since the November 1st, 2023 Committee of the Whole and November 8th, 2023 Council Meetings . As per Council’s direction, Staff undertook additional consultation with landowners who provided correspondence and comments to Council at the November 1st Committee of the Whole and November 8th Council meetings. Staff note that no additional changes to OPA 18.6 are proposed as a result of those meetings and from what was recommended to Council at the November 8th Council Meeting. View Staff reports Public Comments: The public may submit written correspondence regarding agenda items by email to clerks@richmondhill.ca. Written correspondence must be submitted by 12 p.m. (noon) one business day before the meeting. Comments submitted will be provided to all Members of Council, are considered as public information and will be included on the public agenda posted to the City's website. Delegations: Any person who wishes to speak to Council on agenda items must pre-register with the Office of the Clerk by 12 p.m. (noon) one business day before the meeting. Applications to appear as a delegation can be submitted by email to clerks@richmondhill.ca or by using the on-line application form found on Richmondhill.ca. Delegations can be in person, or electronically by video conference or telephone. The Office of the Clerk will provide instructions on appearing as a delegation.

Budget Committee of the Whole Tuesday November 28, 2023 at 1:30pm >> Revised Meeting Agenda >> Meeting Minutes >> Watch Meeting Video Draft 2024 Budget Book (operating budget begins on page 20) Agenda items include: 2024 Draft Operating Budget (Part 1) Staff will make the following presentations: 2024 Draft Operating Budget Overview 2024 Draft Operating Budget - Office of the City Manager 2024 Draft Operating Budget - Planning and Building Services 2024 Draft Operating Budget - Community Services Department Staff has provided a list of possible decisions that BCW Committee Members could make beyond the proposed 2024 Draft Operating Budget to reduce the tax rate increase. See report here The City’s 2024 Draft Operating Budget proposes a budget increase of $6,087,200 to be raised through an increase in property taxation (4.76% tax rate increase). The taxation revenue budget is presented below. The average single, detached residential property in Richmond Hill remains at $1.146 million for 2024, same as the prior year, and this property would see an annual impact of $96.54 on the municipal portion of the tax bill as a result of the proposed budget increase. In addition, the average residential property owner will see an increase on their tax bill of approximately $30.42 attributed to the Capital Asset Sustainability Levy. Public Comments: The public may submit written correspondence regarding agenda items by email to clerks@richmondhill.ca. Written correspondence must be submitted by 12 p.m. (noon) one business day before the meeting. Comments submitted will be provided to all Members of Council, are considered as public information and will be included on the public agenda posted to the City's website. Delegations: Any person who wishes to speak to Council on agenda items must pre-register with the Office of the Clerk by 12 p.m. (noon) one business day before the meeting. Applications to appear as a delegation can be submitted by email to clerks@richmondhill.ca or by using the on-line application form found on Richmondhill.ca. Delegations can be in person, or electronically by video conference or telephone. The Office of the Clerk will provide instructions on appearing as a delegation.

Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) and the City of Richmond Hill are pleased to announce that the Macleod Estate Trail Project is now completed. This 800-metre multi-use trail winds past the iconic Drynoch Estate, seamlessly weaving through the heart of the Macleod’s Landing neighbourhood, establishing a vital connection to the Oak Ridges Corridor Conservation Reserve. The Oak Ridges Corridor Conservation Reserve (ORCCR) is an important ecological linkage on the Oak Ridges Moraine. This 175-plus hectare property is dominated by mature forests, wetlands, meadows, kettle lakes, and a significant network of recreational trails. Local residents and visitors can use ORCCR’s extensive trail system to enjoy the natural beauty of the area while protecting the integrity of the surrounding ecosystem. More Info

Council Meeting Wednesday November 22, 2023 at 10am >> Revised Meeting agenda >> Reports related to the agenda items can be found here >> Meeting Minutes >> Watch meeting video Recap: All agenda items were approved by council including: The refinements to the Stormwater Management Rate Structure The traffic regulation changes The Newkirk Local Centre OPA The Oak Ridges Local Centre OPA Approvals for the Oak Ridges Local Centre OPA include: More Info