Council Meeting
Agenda

C#33-25

Wednesday, November 26, 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#30-25 held November 11, 2025

9.2

Council Meeting C#31-25 held November 12, 2025

10.

Identification of Items Requiring Separate Discussion

11.

Adoption of the Remainder of Agenda Items

12.

Public Hearing(s)

13.

Presentation(s)

13.1

Presentation by Mayor West of the William F. Bell Young Entrepreneur Award to Tania Pouzeshvaran, founder of The Protein Pastry

13.2

Presentation by Stephen Collins, Executive Vice President, Metrolinx; Zach Potashner, Director Third-Party Coordination; and Laura Adams, Director, Community Engagement, YNSE at Metrolinx, regarding an Update on the  Yonge North Subway Extension (YNSE)

(Please note this is a 20 minute presentation)

14.

Delegation(s)

14.1

Brian Chapnik, 110 Arnold Crescent, regarding Traffic Regulation Changes - (refer to Item 15.1.3)

15.

Committee and Staff Reports

15.1

Minutes - Committee of the Whole CW#16-25 held November 19, 2025

• That the minutes of Committee of the Whole Meeting CW#16-25 held November 19, 2025, be approved as circulated and the following recommendations approved:

15.1.1

SRCS.25.11 - Member of Council Events - (CW Item 11.1)

• a) That staff report SRCS.25.11 regarding Member of Council Events be received;

  b) That the new Festivals and Events Strategy include a recommendation for the phase-in of a minimum of four new City Events using existing staff resources;

  c) That the Member of Council Event Policy approved May 5, 2021 be repealed;

  d) That the Council Member Fundraising and Event Policy attached to staff report SRCS.25.11 as Attachment 1 be approved.

15.1.2

SRCFS.25.044 - Member of Council Expense Policy Review - (CW Item 11.2)

• a) That staff report SRCFS.25.044 regarding Member of Council Expense Policy Review be received;

  b) That the Treasurer be directed to report back with a revised Member of Council Expense Policy incorporating the recommendations described in staff report SRCFS.25.044.

15.1.3

SRIES.25.011 - Traffic Regulation Changes - (CW Item 11.3) - (Proposed By-laws 100-25, 101-25, 102-25)

• a) That staff report SRIES.25.011 regarding Traffic Regulation Changes be received;

  b) That Council approve the speed limit, parking and traffic control regulation changes outlined in staff report SRIES.25.011;

  c) That By-law 100-25 (Attachment 5 to staff report SRIES.25.011) be enacted to amend the Speed Restrictions - Roads By-law, as amended (Municipal Code Chapter 1126) in order to reduce the speed limit on the identified roads to 40 km/h;

  d) That By-law 101-25 (Attachment 6 to staff report SRIES.25.011) be enacted to amend the Parking Regulation By-law, as amended (Municipal Code Chapter 1116) in order to implement the recommended parking regulation changes;

  e) That By-Law 102-25 (Attachment 7 to staff report SRIES.25.011) be enacted to amend Stop Sign - Erection - Authority By-law, as amended (Municipal Code Chapter 1128) in order to implement the recommended changes to traffic control.

15.1.4

SRPBS.25.089 - 2025 Phase 1 Intake Community Improvement Plan for Affordable Housing and Sustainable Design Funding Recommendations - (CW Item 11.4)

• a) That staff report SRPBS.25.089 titled 2025 Phase 1 Intake Community Improvement Plan (“CIP”) for Affordable Housing and Sustainable Design Funding Recommendations be received;

  b) That the CIP incentive Per Affordable Unit Grants, totaling up to $19,778,845 and to be funded from the Housing Accelerator Fund Grant Reserve Fund, be conditionally awarded to the following applicants subject to these applicants entering into a legal agreement with the City and satisfying terms and conditions as set out in the legal agreement:

  1. Richmond Hill Ecumenical Homes Corporation (288 Major Mackenzie Drive East), $4,216,037;
  2. Mon Sheong Foundation (189 Vogell Road), $4,122,692 plus up to an additional $4,119,981, subject to the City receiving a third HAF funding installment;
  3. 9700 Yonge GP Inc. (9700 Yonge Street), $3,661,271 plus up to an additional $3,658,863, subject to the City receiving a third HAF funding installment.

  c) That the CIP incentive Tax Increment Equivalent Grant be awarded to the recommended applicants listed in recommendation (b) above, with individual grant amounts to be confirmed by the City Treasurer based on the future property tax assessment value of each development and subject to any applicable restrictions identified by City staff through future agreements; 

  d) That the Commissioner of Planning and Building Services be authorized to:

  1. negotiate agreements outlining the terms for the distribution of the funding as set out in the CIP with the recommended applicants listed in Recommendation (b) above; and,
  2. undertake any and all actions necessary for the administration of the agreements, once finalized, including but not limited to, all actions reasonably necessary for monitoring compliance, processing payments, consenting to transfers of the grant if property ownership changes, and enforcing agreement terms.

  e) That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute any and all agreements and documentation related to CIP incentives: Per Affordable Unit Grant and Tax Increment Equivalent Grant, upon the recommendation of the Commissioner of Planning and Building Services.

15.1.5

Correspondence submitted by Doug Elliott, Richmond Hill Winter Carnival Co-Chair, dated October 26, 2025, regarding the use of the BC mobile stage at the Richmond Hill Winter Carnival - (CW Item 11.5)

• a) That the correspondence submitted by Doug Elliott, Richmond Hill Winter Carnival Co-Chair, dated October 26, 2026, regarding the use of the BC mobile stage at the Richmond Hill Winter Carnival, be received;

  b) That staff be directed to work with the Winter Carnival Committee to provide a stage with heaters for the Winter Carnival, and fund any reasonable additional costs from City budget as determined by staff.

15.1.6

Correspondence received regarding Member of Council Events - (CW Item 11.6)

• That the following correspondence regarding member of Council Events be received:

  1. Sigmund Lee, 20 Hamills Crescent, dated November 18, 2025.
  2. Cathy Nikolaidis, 83 Leisure Lane, dated November 18, 2025.
  3. Tom Muench, 11042 Yonge Street, Unit 205, dated November 18, 2025.

15.1.7

Correspondence from Sigmund Lee, 20 Hamills Crescent, dated November 18, 2025, regarding Member of Council Expense Policy Review - (CW Item 11.7)

• a) That the correspondence from Sigmund Lee, 20 Hamills Crescent, dated November 18, 2025, regarding Member of Council Expense Policy Review, be received.

16.

Other Business

17.

Emergency/Time Sensitive Matters

18.

By-laws

18.1

By-law 75-25 - A By-law to Amend By-law 2523, as amended, of The Corporation of the former Township of Vaughan

Explanation: Yangping Bao and Yanpy Development Inc. - 181 and 187 Elgin Mills Road West - City File D02-20013

18.2

By-law 100-25 - A By-law to Amend Schedule "A", as amended, being Chapter 1126 of the City of Richmond Hill Municipal Code, relating to the Speed of Motor Vehicles

Explanation: Agenda Item 15.1.3

18.3

By-law 101-25 - A By-law to Amend Chapter 1116 of the City of Richmond Hill Municipal Code, being By-law 402-89, as amended, relating to Parking Regulation

Explanation: Agenda Item 15.1.3

18.4

By-law 102-25 - A By-law to Amend Schedule "A", as amended, being Chapter 1128 of the City of Richmond Hill Municipal Code, relating to the Erection of Stop Signs

Explanation: Agenda Item 15.1.3

18.5

By-law 118-25 - A By-law to Amend By-law 93-25, as amended, of The Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill

Explanation: Yangping Bao and Yanpy Development Inc. - 181 and 187 Elgin Mills Road West - City File D02-20013

18.6

By-law 138-25 - A By-law to assume aboveground and belowground municipal services; assume lands as public highway; establish lands as public highway

Explanation: Approved by Council at its meeting held April 28, 2021 (Delegated Authority - Staff Report SRPI.038)

18.7

By-law 139-25 - A By-law to Remove Certain Lands from Part Lot Control

Explanation: Alderly Sky Developers (BT) Inc. - 40,42, 44, 46, 48 and 50 Helmkay Avenue - City File PLC-25-0027

18.8

By-law 145-25 - A By-law to Levy for Taxes Prior to the Adoption of Budget Estimates

Explanation: Approved by Council at its meeting held on November 27, 2017 - (Staff Report SRCFS.17.047)

18.9

By-law 150-25 - A By-law to Remove Certain Lands from Part Lot Control

Explanation: A1 Duncan Hill Homes Limited Partnership - 305 16th Avenue - City File PLC-25-0029

18.10

By-law 156-25 - A By-law to Amend By-law 104-18, as amended, being a by-law to Appoint Deputy Clerks for the City of Richmond Hill

Explanation: In accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, and Richmond Hill's Procedural By-law 125-23

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, with respect to citizen appointments to the Richmond Hill Public Library Board for the remainder of the 2022-2026 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 158-25

21.

Adjournment