Council Meeting
Agenda

C#03-25

Wednesday, February 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.

 

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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

Cathy Blott, 1765 Haldimand Road 17, Cayuga, regarding the Humber Flats Stormwater Management System

4.2

Marie Adams, 520 Sunset Beach Road, and Deborah Weiss, 424 Sunset Beach Road, regarding traffic calming measures on Sunset Beach Road

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#01-25 held January 22, 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, on behalf of Members of Council, to Team Canada member Rachel Piggott, in recognition of winning the 2025 IIHF U18 Women's World Championship

14.

Delegation(s)

15.

Committee and Staff Reports

15.1

Minutes - Committee of the Whole Meeting CW#02-25 held February 5, 2025

• That the minutes of Committee of the Whole meeting CW#02-25 held February 5, 2025, be adopted as circulated and the following recommendations be approved:

15.1.1

SRCFS.25.003 - Non-Competitive Acquisition of Bell Mobility Cellular and Data Services - (CW Item 11.1)

• a) That staff report SRCFS.25.003 regarding Non-Competitive Acquisition of Bell Mobility Cellular and Data Services be received;

  b) That Wireless Cellular Services for existing cellular data plans be awarded non-competitively to Bell Mobility for a period of up to 3 years at a cost not exceeding $325,000 (exclusive of Taxes) pursuant to Article 7.1 Section (b)(1) and Appendix “B” Part I - Sole Source Acquisitions, Section (c) of the Procurement By-law 113-16 to ensure compatibility with existing products;

  c) ​That the Commissioner of Corporate and Financial Services, and upon the recommendations of the Chief Information Officer, be authorized to execute any necessary documentation to affect the contract(s).

15.1.2

SRPBS.25.011 - Request for Approval - Draft Plan of Condominium - Montagna Capital (BT) Inc. - 1577 to 1621 Major Mackenzie Drive East - City File CON-24-0001 (Related City File SP-23-0011) - (CW Item 11.2)

• a) That the Draft Plan of Condominium application submitted by Montagna Capital (BT) Inc. known as Block 3, Registered Plan 65M-4807 (municipal addresses: 1577 to 1621 Major Mackenzie Drive East), City File CON-24-0001, be approved, subject to the following:

  1. the conditions of draft plan approval as set out in Appendix “A” to staff report SRPBS.25.011;
  2. that prior to draft approval being granted, the applicant pay the applicable processing fees in accordance with the City’s Tariff of Fees By-law; and,
  3. that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Condominium Agreement referred to in Appendix “A” to staff report SRPBS.25.011, if required.

15.1.3

SRCM.25.02 - 2024 Strategic Plan Progress Report and Implementation Plan - (CW Item 11.4)

• a) That staff report SRCM.25.02 regarding the 2024 Strategic Plan Progress Report and Implementation Plan be received;

  b) That the 2024-2027 Strategic Plan - 2024 Annual Report and Implementation Plan, attached as Appendix 1 to staff report SRCM.25.02, be posted on the City’s website for public information.

15.1.4

SRCM.25.05 - Active Transportation Fund - Grant Application - (CW Item 11.5)

• a) That staff report SRCM.25.05 regarding Active Transportation Fund - Grant Application, be received;

  b) That the City’s submission of an application to the Active Transportation Fund as outlined in staff report SRCM.25.05 be endorsed;

  c) That should the City’s Active Transportation Fund grant application be successful, Council approve:

  1. An up to $4,140,800 budget increase to the existing Active Transportation - Bantry Avenue and Briggs Avenue project for the expanded scope of the road reconstruction and boulevard extension on part of Bantry Avenue, as outlined in staff report SRCM.25.05, with approximately $3,977,640 to be funded from the Active Transportation Fund, and the remaining City portion to be funded from appropriate funding sources as determined by the Treasurer, including Development Charges, Transportation Network R&R, and Water Quality Protection reserve funds.

15.1.5

Correspondence received regarding the proposed Draft Plan of Condominium submitted by Leslie Richmond Developments Limited for 1521 19th Avenue and 11491 Leslie Street - (CW Item 11.6)

• That the following correspondence regarding the proposed Draft Plan of Condominium submitted by Leslie Richmond Developments Limited for 1521 19th Avenue and 11491 Leslie Street, be received:

  1. Peter Wai Tak Lok, 23 Onigam Lane, dated February 5, 2025.
  2. Jiman Park, 16 Russel Wice Avenue, dated February 5, 2025.
  3. Jane Yu, 355 Hartwell Way, dated February 5, 2025.

15.2

SRPBS.25.014 - Request for Approval - Draft Plan of Condominium - Leslie Richmond Developments Limited - 1521 19th Avenue and 11491 Leslie Street - City File CON-24-0002 (Related City Files D06-18030 and D06-23005)

- Referred from the February 5, 2025 Committee of the Whole meeting without recommendation for Council direction

• a) That draft Plan of Condominium application submitted by Leslie Richmond Developments Limited for the lands known as Block 2, Registered Plan 65M-4762 and Block 1, Registered Plan 65M-4825 (municipal addresses: 1521 19th Avenue and 11491 Leslie Street), City File CON-24-0002, be approved, subject to the following:

  1. the conditions of draft plan approval as set out in Appendix “A” to staff report SRPBS.25.014;
  2. that prior to draft approval being granted, the applicant pay the applicable processing fees in accordance with the City’s Tariff of Fees By-law; and,
  3. that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Condominium Agreement referred to in Appendix “A” to staff report SRPBS.25.014, if required.

15.3

SRPBS.25.005 - Objection to Notice of Intention to Designate – 12345 Yonge Street – City File D12-07497

• a) That Staff Report SRPBS.25.005 titled "Objection to Notice of Intention to Designate 12345 Yonge Street”, be received;

  b) That the Notice of Objection to designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act submitted by or on behalf of the property owners of 12345 Yonge Street, be received;

  c) That City Council withdraw its intention to designate the subject property at 12345 Yonge Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act;

  d) That staff be directed to engage in discussions with the property owners and their heritage consultant to further investigate the cultural heritage value of the subject property at 12345 Yonge Street;

  e) That should access to additional information confirm the subject property’s cultural heritage value, staff be directed to report back to a future Committee of the Whole meeting to recommend designation of the property at 12345 Yonge Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act prior to the deadline of December 31, 2026, as per Bill 200; and,

  e) That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

15.4

SRPBS.25.006 - Objection to Notice of Intention to Designate – 13 Church Street South – City File D12-07147

• a) That Staff Report SRPBS.25.006 titled "Objection to Notice of Intention to Designate 13 Church Street South”, be received;

  b) That the Notice of Objection to designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act submitted by or on behalf of the property owner of 13 Church Street South, be received;

  c) That City Council affirm its intention to designate the subject property at 13 Church Street South under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance, and in accordance with the Statement of Significance included as Attachment “A” to staff report SRPBS.25.006;

  d) That staff be directed to bring a Designation By-law for the subject property at 13 Church Street South before Council at a future Council meeting for adoption; and,

  e) That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

15.5

Correspondence from Man Kuen Ng, 64 Lunay Drive, dated February 5, 2025, regarding the proposed Draft Plan of Condominium - Leslie Richmond Developments Limited - 1521 19th Avenue and 11491 Leslie Street - (refer to Item 15.2)

• a) That the correspondence from Man Kuen Ng, 64 Lunay Drive, dated February 5, 2025, regarding the proposed Draft Plan of Condominium submitted by Leslie Richmond Developments Limited for 1521 19th Avenue and 11491 Leslie Street, be received.

16.

Other Business

17.

Emergency/Time Sensitive Matters

18.

By-laws

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 the 2025 Richmond Hill Volunteer Achievement Awards (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 29-25

21.

Adjournment