Committee of the Whole Meeting
Revised Agenda

CW#13-24

Wednesday, October 02, 2024 at 9:30 A.m. - 12:00 P.m.

Council Chambers

225 East Beaver Creek Road

Richmond Hill, Ontario

Chair, Councillor Scott Thompson

 

PUBLIC NOTICE

 

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1.

Call to Order

2.

Council Announcements

3.

Introduction of Emergency/Time Sensitive Matters

4.

Adoption of Agenda

5.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof

6.

Identification of Items Requiring Separate Discussion

7.

Adoption of the Remainder of Agenda Items

8.

Public Hearing(s)

9.

Presentation(s)

10.

Delegation(s)

10.1

Vincent Ching, 9017 Leslie Street, on behalf of York Region Standard Condominium Corporation #972 and #1008, regarding Completion of Comprehensive Official Plan Update and Secondary Plan Approach - (refer to Item 11.2)

10.2

Lauren Capilongo, Malone Given Parsons Ltd., on behalf of Parkway Hotels and Convention Centre Inc., 650 Hwy 7 East Inc., and 9005 Leslie Street Inc., regarding Completion of Comprehensive Plan Update and Secondary Approach - (refer to Item 11.2)

11.

Committee and Staff Reports

11.1

SRCM.24.09 - Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund – Grant Applications

• a) That Council endorse the City’s submission of applications to the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF) for the following: 

  i) Stream 1 application for Repair and Rehabilitation Projects – Lake Wilcox Park Playground and Splash Pad Resurfacing Project; and

  ii) Stream 2 application for New Builds – Brickworks Park Revitalization Project;

  b) That should one or both of the City’s Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund grant applications be successful, Council approve:

  i) That the Lake Wilcox Park Playground and Splash Pad Resurfacing Project proceed with a $395,700 budget, with approximately $197,850 to be funded from the Provincial CSRIF, and the remaining City portion to be funded from appropriate funding sources, as determined by the Treasurer;

  ii) That the Brickworks Park Revitalization Project proceed with a $2,000,000 budget, with approximately $1,000,000 to be funded from the Provincial CSRIF, and the remaining City portion to be funded from appropriate funding sources, as determined by the Treasurer.

11.2

SRPBS.24.078 - Request for Direction – Completion of Comprehensive Official Plan Update and Secondary Plan Approach

• a) That Staff Report SRPBS.24.078 regarding Completion of Comprehensive Official Plan Update and Secondary Plan Approach be received;

  b) That the revised timeline to complete the Official Plan Update as set out in Appendix ‘A’ to SRPBS.24.078 be endorsed;

  c) That staff be directed to explore additional growth and intensification in the Regional Mixed-Use Corridor designation through increases to maximum densities and building heights; 

  d) That staff be directed to commence the preparation of a comprehensive Secondary Plan for the area of East Beaver Creek Road and Highway 7 in 2026, subject to budget approval through the 2026 Capital Budget process; 

  e) That staff be directed to commence the preparation of a comprehensive Secondary Plan for the area of Bathurst Street and Highway 7 in 2027, subject to budget approval through the 2027 Capital Budget process; and,

  f) That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute any necessary documentation to give effect to consulting services contracts recommended in SRPBS.24.078, upon the recommendation of the Commissioner of Planning and Building Services.

11.3

SRPBS.24.101 - Authorization to Execute Development Agreement – Mon Sheong Foundation – 187 and 189 Vogell Road - City File SP-24-0018

• a) That Staff Report SRPBS.24.101 with respect to the development proposal by Mon Sheong Foundation for the lands known as Block 5, Registered Plan 65M-4807 (Municipal Addresses 187 and 189 Vogell Road), City File SP-24-0018, be received; and, 

  b) That upon the written recommendation of the Commissioner of Planning and Building Services, the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a Development Agreement and any further agreements or documentation as may be necessary between the City of Richmond Hill and Mon Sheong Foundation under Section 47 (4.4) of the Planning Act for the subject lands.

11.4

SRCFS.24.028 - Renewal and Support Services with GHD Digital to sustain the City Website

• a) That staff report SRCFS.24.028 regarding Renewal and Support Services with GHD Digital to sustain the City Website be received;

  b) That the sole source renewal of the City website (RichmondHill.ca) hosting license, maintenance and support be awarded non-competitively to GHD Digital (Canada) Limited for a contract duration of an initial term of two (2) years which may be extended for up to three (3) one (1) year optional terms, and a cost not exceeding $279,300 exclusive of taxes, pursuant to Appendix “B” Part I, Section (c) of the Procurement By-law No. 113-16 in order to ensure compatibility with existing GHD Digital (Canada) Limited software used and maintained by the City of Richmond Hill staff; and

  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 effect the contract(s).

11.5

SRCFS.24.041 - 2025 Council and Committee Meeting Schedule

• a) That Staff Report SRCFS.24.041 regarding the 2025 Council and Committee Meeting Schedule be received; and

  b) That the proposed 2025 Council and Committee meeting schedule as set out in Appendix ‘A’ to staff report SRCFS.24.041 be approved.

11.6

SRCS.24.13 - Animal Regulation By-laws Review Key Findings and Directions

• a) That staff report SRCS.24.13 regarding the City’s Animal Regulation By-laws be received; 

  b) That all comments on the key directions and draft Responsible Pet Ownership and Animal Regulation By-law be referred to staff;

  c) That staff report back to Council in December of 2024 with: 

  i) a new Responsible Pet Ownership and Animal Regulation By-law based on key directions outlined in Staff Report SRCS.24.13 and any comments received; and

  ii) amendments to the Administrative Penalty By-law No. 69-16 to incorporate designated Responsible Pet Ownership and Animal Regulation By-law offences into the Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS).

11.7

Correspondence from Kathleen Wong, 169 Parkston Court, dated September 27, 2024, regarding Animal Regulation By-laws Review Key Findings and Directions - (refer to Item 11.6)

• a) That the correspondence from Kathleen Wong, 169 Parkston Court, dated September 27, 2024, regarding Animal Regulation By-laws Review Key Findings and Directions, be received.

12.

Other Business

12.1

Member Motion - Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola - Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Moved by: Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola

• Whereas, Richmond Hill was chosen as the first location in Canada to have an electric vehicle charging station with a digital billboard;

  Whereas, the City of Richmond Hill owns several locations across the city suitable for additional electric vehicle charging stations;

  Whereas, the placement of these charging stations on city property presents an opportunity for revenue generation and a chance to promote city initiatives;

  Whereas, Jolt charging locations offer a unique combination of electric vehicle charging and digital billboards;

  Now Therefore Be It Resolved:

  That the appropriate City of Richmond Hill staff report back to the October 16th Committee of the Whole with a strategy on how Richmond Hill can enter into an agreement with Jolt to install electric vehicle charging billboards on city property at multiple locations.

13.

Emergency/Time Sensitive Matters

14.

Adjournment