Council Meeting
Agenda

C#17-25

Wednesday, June 11, 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#14-25 held May 27, 2025

9.2

Council Meeting C#15-25 held May 28, 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#09-25 held June 4, 2025

• That the minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting CW#09-25 held June 4, 2025, be adopted and the following recommendations be approved:

15.1.1

SRPBS.25.050 - Request for Approval - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Golden Ambra Highrise Inc. - 10920 Yonge Street - City File D02-19016 (Related File D06-21073) - (CW Item 11.1)

• a) That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Golden Ambra Highrise Inc. to remove the Holding (H) provisions applicable to lands known as Part of Lot 52, Concession 1, W.Y.S. (Municipal Address: 10920 Yonge Street), City File D02-19016, be approved and that the Zoning By-law Amendments attached hereto as Appendices “A” and “B” be brought forward to the June 11, 2025 Council meeting for enactment.

15.1.2

SRCM.25.08 - Economic Development Mission to Hannover Messe - (CW Item 11.2)

• a) That SRCM.25.08, regarding the Economic Development Mission to Hannover Messe, be received.

15.1.3

SRS.25.02 - Conveyance of Easement to Enbridge Gas Inc. located at 0 Pebblelane Court W/S (legally described as Block 10 on Plan 65M-3415) - (CW Item 11.3)

• a) That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute any and all documents as may be required to implement the conveyance of an easement as shown as Part 1 on Draft Reference Plan prepared by J. D. Barnes Limited dated April 22, 2025 being Reference No. 25-12-073-00 to Enbridge Gas Inc. upon the written recommendation of the City Manager. 

15.1.4

SRCFS.25.023 - 2025 Final Levy By-Law and Tax Rates - (CW Item 11.4) - (Proposed By-law 56-25)

• a) That By-law 56-25 be enacted in the form of the draft By-law attached to SRCFS.25.023 to establish and adopt tax rates for 2025 on the assessment in each property class staff report SRCFS.25.023 be received;

  b) That the billing and collection of taxes, special assessments, defaulted fines and fees including the tax installment due dates for residential and non-residential properties be authorized; and

  c) That the Treasurer be provided delegated authority to adjust billing and collection of taxes, special assessments, defaulted fines and fees including the tax installment due dates for residential and non-residential properties in the event of a postal service disruption.

15.1.5

Member Motion - Councillor Davidson - Council Public Meeting Start Times - (CW Item 12.1)

• Whereas, Council Public Meetings are intended to allow residents to voice concerns, ask questions, and provide feedback on planning applications and zoning changes; and

  Whereas, lengthy meetings with packed agendas can stretch late into the evening, making it harder for residents to participate and adding strain on Richmond Hill staff and attendees.

  Now Therefore Be It Resolved:

  That the start times of Council Public Meetings for Planning Matters under Article 8 of the Procedure By-law be changed to 6:00 p.m. effective September 1, 2025; and

  That the City Clerk be directed to place a by-law to make the necessary amendments to the Procedure By-law to reflect the change to the Council Public Meeting start time to 6:00 p.m.

16.

Other Business

17.

Emergency/Time Sensitive Matters

18.

By-laws

18.1

By-law 56-25 - A By-Law to provide for the levy and collection of the sums required by The Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill for 2025 and to provide for the mailing of notices demanding payment of taxes for 2025

Explanation: Item 15.1.4

18.2

By-law 58-25 - A By-Law to Amend By-law 111-17, as amended, of The Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill

Explanation: Item 15.1.1

18.3

By-law 69-25 - A By-Law to assume aboveground and belowground municipal services

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

18.4

By-law 71-25 - A By-Law to Amend By-law 30-25, as amended, of The Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill

Explanation: Item 15.1.1

18.5

By-law 73-25 - A By-law to Designate 297 Richmond Street (the William Innes House) under the Ontario Heritage Act

Explanation: Approved by Council at the March 26, 2025 meeting (Staff Report SRPBS.25.027)

19.

Closed Session

20.

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

20.1

By-law 78-25

21.

Adjournment