Council Meeting
Agenda

C#01-24

Wednesday, January 24, 2024 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 Meeting C#43-23 held December 13, 2023

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#01-24 held January 17, 2024

• That the minutes of Committee of the Whole meeting CW#01-24 held January 17, 2024, be adopted as circulated and the following recommendations be approved:

15.1.1

SRCFS.24.002 - Non-Competitive Renewal of the Supply of Wireless Cellular Services - (CW Item 11.1)

• a) That the current contract for the supply of wireless cellular services previously awarded non-competitively to Bell Mobility Inc. (“Bell Mobility”) be extended for an additional term of six (6) months at a cost not exceeding $145,000 (exclusive of taxes) pursuant to Appendix “B” Part I, Section (c) of the Procurement By-law 113-16 as amended by By-law 141-20 to ensure compatibility with existing deployed technologies;

  b) That the Commissioner of Corporate and Financial Services be authorized to execute any necessary documentation to effect the contract.

15.1.2

SRCS.24.02 - Property Standards By-law Key Findings and Directions - (CW Item 11.2)

• a) That staff report SRCS.24.02 be received, and that all comments on the key directions and draft Property Standards By-law and Clean Neighbourhoods By-law be referred back to staff;

  b) That staff engage further community consultation on the draft Property Standards and Clean Neighbourhoods By-laws;

  c) That staff report back to Council with:

  1. A new Property Standards By-law based on key directions outlined in staff report SRCS.24.02 and any comments received;
  2. A new Clean Neighbourhoods By-law based on key directions outlined in staff report SRCS.24.02 and any comments received;
  3. Amendments to the Administrative Penalty By-law 69-16 to incorporate designated Property Standards By-law and Clean Neighbourhoods By-law offences. 

15.1.3

SRCS.24.01 - Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG 9-1-1) Project Execution Delegation - (CW Item 11.3)

• a) That staff report SRCS.24.01 regarding the Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG 911) Project be received;

  b) That the Commissioner of Community Services and the Fire Chief be delegated authority to jointly execute necessary agreements to facilitate implementation of the Next Generation 9-1-1 digital platform for the Richmond Hill Public Safety Answering Point (911 call centre).

15.1.4

SRPBS.24.005 - Request for Approval - Private Street Naming Application - 2706379 Ontario Limited - 12600 Bayview Avenue - City File AA-23-0016 - (CW Item 11.4)

• a) That staff report SRPBS.24.005 regarding a Private Street Naming Application submitted by 2706379 Ontario Limited for the lands known as Block 226, Plan 65M-3802 (municipal address: 12600 Bayview Avenue) be approved subject to the following:

  1. That the proposed private street Frederick Ludford Lane (P), be approved in accordance with staff report SRPBS.23.022; and,
  2. That staff be directed to bring forward a by-law to implement the approval of the street name in accordance with staff report SRPBS.23.022.

15.1.5

SRCM.24.01 - Delegated Authority Winter Recess Accounting - Reference By-law 86-20 as amended by By-law 113-20 (December 18, 2023 to January 12, 2024) - (CW Item 11.5)

• a) That staff report SRCM.24.01 regarding Delegated Authority Winter Recess Accounting be received for information.

16.

Other Business

17.

Emergency/Time Sensitive Matters

18.

By-laws

18.1

By-law 1-24 - A By-law to Amend By-law 2523, as amended, of The Corporation of the former Township of Vaughan

Explanation: Prosper Living Developments Inc. - 741 Carrville Road - City File D02-13032

18.2

By-law 2-24 - A By-law to establish lands as public highway

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

18.3

By-law 4-24 - A By-law to Assign a Name to a Certain Private Road

Explanation: Leslie Richmond Developments Limited - 11491 Leslie Street - City File AA-23-0031

18.4

By-law 5-24 - A By-law to Amend By-law 150-80 as amended, of The Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill and By-law 2325-68, as amended, of the Former Township of Markham

Explanation: The Canada Life Assurance Company and The Canada Life Insurance Company of Canada c/o GWL Realty Advisors Inc. - 0 Leslie Street - City File D02-22015

18.5

By-law 16-24 - A By-Law to confirm the establishment of the Elections Reserve

Explanation: Approved by Council at its meeting held on February 22, 2023 (Staff Report SRCFS.23.005)

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 identifiable individuals, including municipal or local board employees, with respect to appointing a representative to the Heritage Richmond Hill Committee for the remainder of the 2022 to 2026 Term of Council, pursuant to Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001.

19.2

Resolution to Reconvene in Open Session

19.3

Adoption of Recommendations Arising from the Closed Session Meeting

20.

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

20.1

By-law 18-24

21.

Adjournment