Council Meeting
Agenda

C#31-25

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 9:30 A.m. - 12:00 P.m.

Council Chambers

225 East Beaver Creek Road

Richmond Hill, Ontario

Mayor David West

PUBLIC NOTICE

 

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Public Comments: The public may submit written correspondence regarding agenda items by email to [email protected]. 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 [email protected] 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. 

 

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 [email protected] or by using the on-line form found on Richmondhill.ca. 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.

 

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1.

Call to Order

2.

Land Acknowledgement

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.

3.

National Anthem

4.

Public Forum (not exceeding fifteen minutes) 

5.

Council Announcements

6.

Introduction of Emergency/Time Sensitive Matters

7.

Adoption of Agenda

8.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof

9.

Adoption of Previous Council Minutes

9.1

Council Public Meeting C#28-25 held October 28, 2025

9.2

Council Meeting C#29-25 held October 29, 2025

10.

Identification of Items Requiring Separate Discussion

11.

Adoption of the Remainder of Agenda Items

12.

Public Hearing(s)

13.

Presentation(s)

14.

Delegation(s)

15.

Committee and Staff Reports

15.1

Minutes - Committee of the Whole Meeting CW#15-25 held November 5, 2025

• That the minutes of Committee of the Whole Meeting CW#15-25 held November 5, 2025, be adopted as circulated and the following recommendations approved:

15.1.1

SRPBS.25.073 - Request for Approval – Zoning By-law Amendment Application – Yangping Bao and Yanpy Development Inc. – 181 and 187 Elgin Mills Road East - City File D02-20013 (Related City File D06-21080) - (CW Item 11.1)

• a) That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Yangping Bao and Yanpy Development Inc. for the lands municipally known as 181 and 187 Elgin Mills Road West, City File D02-20013 (Related City File D06-21080) be approved, subject to the following:

  1. that the subject lands be rezoned from “Third Density Residential (R3) Zone” under Zoning By-law 2523, as amended, to “Residential Multiple Family One (RM1) Zone”, and that the amending Zoning By-law establish site-specific development standards as outlined in Appendix “B” to Staff Report SRPBS.25.073;
  2. that “Neighbourhood Mixed Use (NMU) Zone” of By-law 93-25, as amended, be further amended with site-specific development standards, as outlined in Appendix “C” to Staff Report SRPBS.25.073;
  3. that the draft amending Zoning By-laws attached hereto as Appendices “B” and “C” be finalized to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Planning and Building Services and be brought forward to November 26, 2025 Council meeting for consideration and enactment; and
  4. that pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, Council deem that no further notice be required with respect to any necessary modifications to the draft amending Zoning By-laws to implement the proposed development on the subject lands.

15.1.2

SRPBS.25.090 - Request for Approval – Noise Classification Request – Schlegel Villages Inc. - 11300 Yonge Street – City File D06-22074 - (CW Item 11.2)

• a) That the subject lands be classified as a Class 4 Area as defined by the Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks in its “Environmental Noise Guideline – Stationary and Transportation Sources – Approval and Planning (NPC-300)” to address Stationary Noise.

15.1.3

Correspondence received regarding the Member Motion submitted by Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola with respect to Mandatory Registration of AEDs with AED Foundation Ontario - (CW Item 11.3)

• a) That the following correspondence regarding the Member Motion submitted by Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola with respect to Mandatory Registration of AEDs with AED Foundation Ontario, be received:

  1. Sigmund Lee, 20 Hamills Crescent, dated October 31, 2025.

15.1.4

Member Motion - Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola - Registration of AEDs with AED Foundation Ontario - (CW Item 12.1)

Moved by: Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola

• Whereas sudden cardiac arrest is a leading cause of death in Canada, and timely access to an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) can significantly increase survival rates;

  Whereas the City of Richmond Hill has installed AEDs in various municipal facilities to enhance public safety and emergency preparedness;

  Whereas the AED Foundation Ontario (www.aedfoundationontario.ca) is the official provincial registry for AEDs, providing a centralized and accessible database for emergency responders and the public;

  Whereas registering AEDs with the AED Foundation Ontario ensures that emergency services can locate and access AEDs quickly during critical incidents, thereby improving response times and outcomes;

  Now Therefore Be It Resolved That:

  1. All City-owned properties and facilities equipped with AEDs be required to register their devices with the AED Foundation Ontario at www.aedfoundationontario.ca;
  2. The City of Richmond Hill promote AED awareness and registration through its communication channels, encouraging private businesses and community organizations to register their AEDs as well.

15.2

Memorandum from Stephen M.A. Huycke, Director of Legislative Services/City Clerk, dated November 12, 2025 regarding Additional Meeting - 2026 Council and Committee Meeting Schedule

• a) That the memorandum from Stephen M.A. Huycke, Director, Legislative Services/City Clerk, regarding Additional Meeting - 2026 Council and Committee Meeting Schedule, be received;

  b) That the 2026 Council and Committee Meeting schedule, approved by Council on September 24, 2025, be amended to include a Council Public Meeting on December 8, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

15.3

Correspondence received regarding the Member Motion submitted by Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola with respect to Registration of AEDs with AED Foundation Ontario - (refer to Item 15.1.4)

• That the following correspondence regarding the Member Motion submitted by Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola with respect to Registration of AEDs with AED Foundation Ontario, be received:

  1. Sigmund Lee, 20 Hamills Crescent, dated November 6, 2025.

16.

Other Business

17.

Emergency/Time Sensitive Matters

18.

By-laws

18.1

By-law 132-25 - A By-law to Remove Certain Lands from Part Lot Control

Explanation: Alderly Sky Developers (BT) Inc. - 2, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 Helmkay Avenue - PLC-25-0016

18.2

By-law 133-25 - A By-law to Remove Certain Lands from Part Lot Control

Explanation: Alderly Sky Developers (BT) Inc. - 2A, 2B, 6, 8 and 10 Big Willow Crescent - PLC-25-0017

18.3

By-law 134-25 - A By-law to Remove Certain Lands from Part Lot Control

Explanation: Alderly Sky Developers (BT) Inc. - 28, 30, 32, 34, 36 and 38 Helmkay Ave - PLC-25-0018

18.4

By-law 135-25 - A By-law to Remove Certain Lands from Part Lot Control

Explanation: Alderly Sky Developers (BT) - 20, 22, 24, 26 and 28 Big Willow Crescent - PLC-25-0019

18.5

By-law 136-25 - A By-law to Remove Certain Lands from Part Lot Control

Explanation: Alderly Sky Developers (BT) Inc. - 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, and 26 Helmkay Avenue - PLC-25-0020

18.6

By-law 137-25 - A By-law to assume aboveground and belowground municipal services; and assume lands as public highway

Explanation: Approved by Council at its meeting held April 28, 2021 - (Delegated Authority - Staff Report SRPI.21.038) - Subdivision File 19T-17010

18.7

By-law 152-25 - A By-Law to Provide for the Authorization and Payment of Remuneration of Members of Council

Explanation: Approved by Council at its meeting on October 29, 2025 (Staff Report SRCFS.25.031)

19.

Closed Session

19.1

Resolution to Move into Closed Session and General Nature Thereof:

• That Council move into closed session:

  a) To consider personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, and labour relations or employee negotiations, with respect to the appointment of a Fire Chief (Section 239(2)(b) and (d) of the Municipal Act, 2001).

19.2

Resolution to Reconvene in Open Session

19.3

Adoption of Recommendations Arising from the Closed Session Meeting (if required)

20.

By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of Council at this Meeting

20.1

By-law 144-25

21.

Adjournment