Council Meeting
Agenda

C#13-24

Wednesday, May 22, 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) 

4.1

Sigmund Lee, 20 Hamills Crescent, regarding enhancing transparency and accountability in the City of Richmond Hill through the establishment of a lobby registry

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#10-24 held May 7, 2024

9.2

Council Meeting C#11-24 held May 8, 2024

9.3

Special Council Meeting Workshop C#12-24 held May 14, 2024

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 Altaf Stationwala, Mackenzie Health President and CEO, regarding an Update on Operations at Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital

(Please note this is a 25 minute presentation)

14.

Delegation(s)

14.1

Michael Mesure, FLAP Canada, regarding Bird-Safe Design Standards Recommendations Report - (refer to Item 15.2.1)

15.

Committee and Staff Reports

15.1

Minutes - Capital Sustainability Steering Committee Meeting CSSC#03-24 held April 16, 2024

• a) That the minutes of Capital Sustainability Steering Committee meeting CSSC#03-24 held April 16, 2024 be adopted.

15.2

Minutes - Committee of the Whole Meeting CW#08-24 held May 15, 2024

• That the minutes of Committee of the Whole meeting CW#08-24 held May 22, 2024 be adopted as circulated and the following recommendations be approved:

15.2.1

SRPBS.24.018 – Bird-Safe Design Standards Recommendations Report - (CW Item 11.1)

• a) That Staff Report SRPBS.24.018, regarding Bird-Safe Design Standards Recommendations Report be received;

  b) That the proposed Bird-Safe Design Standards (April 2024) be endorsed as mandatory requirements for new private and public development and become effective as of May 22, 2024;

  c) That staff be directed to develop a Bird-safe Retrofit Assessment Program to evaluate and prioritize existing City-owned buildings and determine budgetary needs for bird-safe design retrofits, and report back to Council;

  d) That the capital budget to pilot bird-safe design retrofits at the Richmond Hill Public Library Central Branch be submitted for consideration through the 2025 Capital budget prioritization process; and

  e) That staff be directed to review and update the Bird-Safe Design Standards to address new best practices, as needed.

15.2.2

SRPBS.24.053 – Request for Approval – Zoning By-law Amendment Application – Seyed Mohammad Sajadi – 34 Avenue Road - City File ZBLA-23-0001 - (CW Item 11.2) - (Proposed By-law 47-24)

• a) That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Seyed Mohammad Sajadi for the lands known as Part of Lot 99, Registered Plan M-1960 (Municipal Address: 34 Avenue Road), City File ZBLA-23-0001, be approved, subject to the following:

  1. that the existing zoning of the lands be amended to include the site specific exceptions as set out in Appendix “B” to Staff Report SRPBS.24.053; and,
  2. that the amending Zoning By-law be brought forward to the May 22, 2024 Council meeting for enactment.

15.2.3

SRCFS.24.14 – Non-Competitive Renewal of Esri Software - (CW Item 11.3)

• a) That the non-competitive renewal of the current Enterprise GIS software ArcGIS Platform, and purchase of select ad hoc subscription annual software licenses be awarded to Esri Canada until December 31, 2027, for a cost not exceeding CAD $700,000 exclusive of taxes, pursuant to Appendix “B” Part I, Section (c) of Procurement By-law No. 113-16 in order to ensure the continued leverage of the Esri ArcGIS platform and systems already in use at the City of Richmond Hill;

  b) That the Commissioner Corporate and Financial Services (CFS) be authorized to execute any and all necessary documentation to affect the contract.

15.2.4

SRCFS.24.015 - Non-Competitive Acquisition for the Supply and Services of Off-site Records Storage and Retrieval Services - (CW Item 11.4)

• a) That staff report SRCFS.24.015 regarding the Non-Competitive Acquisition for the Supply and Services of Off-site Records Storage and Retrieval Services be received;

  b) That a contract for the provision of Off-site Records Storage and Retrieval Services be awarded non-competitively to Iron Mountain pursuant to Appendix “B” Part I Section (c) of the Procurement By-law 113-16;

  c) That the contract award be for an acquisition value not exceeding $850,000 exclusive of H.S.T., pursuant to and for a term of ten years, commencing July 1, 2024, and ending July 31, 2034; and

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

15.2.5

SRCS.24.05 – Naming Rights Policy Update - (CW Item 11.5)

• a) That staff report SRCS.24.05 regarding an update to the Naming Rights Policy be received;

  b) That the updated Naming Rights Policy attached to staff report SRCS.24.05 be approved;

  c) That the City Manager be authorized to approve Naming Rights for interior spaces in City-owned facilities and execute any associated Naming Rights Agreements.

15.2.6

Correspondence from Lidia Finlayson, 45 O'Connor Crescent, dated April 28 and 29, 2024, regarding Maintenance of Mary Dawson Park - (CW Item 11.6)

• a) That the correspondence from Lidia Finlayson, 45 O'Connor Crescent, dated April 28 and 29, 2024, regarding maintenance of Mary Dawson Park, be received.

15.2.7

Correspondence from Al Itwar, 61586-9350 Yonge Street, received May 1, 2024, and Petition dated November 25, 2021 regarding Traffic Calming Measures on Weldrick Road West between Castle Rock Drive and Bathurst Street - (CW Item 11.7)

• a) That the correspondence from Al Itwar, 61586-9350 Yonge Street, received May 1, 2024, and Petition dated November 25, 2021 regarding traffic calming measures on Weldrick Road West between Castle Road Drive and Bathurst Street, be received with thanks.

15.2.8

Correspondence received regarding the Bird Safe Design Standards Recommendations Report - (CW Item 11.8)

• a) That the following correspondence regarding the Bird Safe Design Standards Recommendations Report, be received:

  1. Cheryl Lewandowski, Richmond Hill Bird Friendly, dated May 12, 2024.
  2. Pearl Shore, Never Collide, dated May 13, 2024.

15.2.9

Member Motion - Councillor Cilevitz - Raising the Pride Flag for the Month of June - (CW Item 12.1)

Moved by:  Councillor Cilevitz

• Whereas, we in Canada uphold our Charter of Rights and Freedoms, acknowledging the inherent rights and freedoms of all Canadian citizens; 

  Whereas, the month of June has been proclaimed Pride Month across Canada, including York Region, for at least the past 25 years;

  Whereas, York Region is home to over 1.2 million people with an estimated 120,000 2SLGBTQ+ identifying residents;

  Whereas, Richmond Hill proudly upholds its Council-approved Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Policy;

  Whereas, Pride Month is not only a time of vibrant celebration but also a crucial opportunity to raise awareness of 2SLGBTQ+ issues;

  Whereas, since 2021, hate-motivated incidents directed towards Canada's 2SLGBTQ+ population have increased by 64% (Statistics, Canada 2021); 

  Whereas, York Region municipalities have made significant strides in supporting York Pride events and initiatives, including the annual Pride Parade held every June in Newmarket;

  Whereas, the City of Richmond Hill has immense potential to demonstrate its commitment to 2SLGBTQ+ education and support across the region; and

  Whereas, by raising the Pride Flag at Richmond Hill's Community Flagpoles located outside City Hall for the duration of the month of June, Richmond Hill exhibits its strong message of support and inclusion to all identifying 2SLGBTQ+ people and their allies; and

  Whereas, the Council approved Community Flag Raisings and Flag Protocol Policy currently only permits flags to be flown on a Community Flagpole for up to one week.

  Therefore Be It Resolved:

  That, notwithstanding the Community Flag Raisings and Flag Protocol Policy, the Pride Flag be flown on one of City’s Community Flagpoles for the duration of the month of June, when otherwise not in use for another community flag raising.

16.

Other Business

17.

Emergency/Time Sensitive Matters

18.

By-laws

18.1

By-law 43-24  - A By-law to Amend By-law 2325-68 of the Former Corporation of the Township of Markham, as amended, of The Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill

Explanation: Approved by Council at its meeting held November 22, 2023 (Staff Report SRPBS.23.021)

18.2

By-law 46-24 - A By-law to Remove Certain Lands from Part Lot Control 

Explanation: Virtual Developments Inc. - 130 to 136 Ness Drive - PLC-24-0003

18.3

By-law 47-24 - A By-law to Amend By-law 2523, as amended, of The Corporation of the former Township of Vaughan 

Explanation: Item 15.2.2

18.4

By-law 53-24 - A By-law to Remove Certain Lands from Part Lot Control 

Explanation: Virtual Developments Inc. - 6 and 8 Hartney Drive - PLC-24-0001

18.5

By-law 59 -24 - 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.21.038) 

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 a Citizen appointment to the Committee of Adjustment 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 77-24

21.

Adjournment