Council Meeting
Revised Agenda

C#24-21
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(Electronic Meeting pursuant to Section 238(3.3) of the Municipal Act, 2001)

Acting Mayor Joe DiPaola

PUBLIC NOTICE

 

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  • a) That the minutes of Heritage Richmond Hill meeting HRH#02-21 held February 9, 2021 be adopted.

  • That the minutes of the Budget Committee of the Whole meeting
    BCW#02-21 held April 27, 2021 be adopted as circulated and the
    following recommendations be approved:

  • a) That staff report SRCFS.21.021 regarding the 2021 Operating Forecast Q1, be received for information purposes.

  • a) That staff report SRCFS.21.012 regarding the 2022 Capital and Operating Budget Strategy be received;

    b) That staff present a 2022 Draft Capital Budget and Forecast that:

    1. Continues to manage the City’s capital program reflective of corporate priorities;
    2. Maximizes all funding from external sources, development charges and reserve funding;
    3. Incorporates Capital Sustainability Committee Outcomes;
    4. That the Tax Supported Capital Program be capped at $16 million dollars;
    5. Leverages the Enterprise Asset Management/Asset Management Plan to prioritize asset needs.

    c) That staff present a 2022 Draft Operating Budget that:

    1. Supports Council priorities;
    2. The tax rate increase be no more than 0%;
    3. The operating budget considerations outlined in staff report SRCFS.21.012 be used as a guideline in the development of the 2022 Operating Budget.

    d) That staff present a 2022 Draft Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Budget that reflects the wholesale rate increase from Region of York and reflects approved factors from the Water/Wastewater Financial Plan and the Stormwater Financial Plan; and

    e) That staff be directed to proceed with the 2022 Budget process in accordance with the timetable outlined in Appendix “A” and guidelines described in staff report SRCFS.21.012.

  • a) That in accordance with the provisions of Subsection 45(1.4) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended, Duchess of Oxford Modern Homes Inc. is hereby permitted to submit a Minor Variance application to the Committee of Adjustment in order to seek relief from the provisions of Zoning By-law 2523, as amended by By-law 59-19, prior to the second anniversary of the day on which the by-law was amended.

  • a) That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute any agreements and any further documentation as necessary, between the City and Vitmont Holdings (Oak Ridges) Inc. and/or the Region of York to provide a comparable program to enable Vitmont Holdings (Oak Ridges) Inc. to be eligible for York Region’s Rental Housing Development Charge Deferral Program with respect to the applicant’s development proposal as outlined in staff report SRPI.21.047.

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Explanation: Approved by Council at its meeting held March 24, 2021 (Staff Report SRPI.21.032 - 1863106 Ontario Inc. - 11430 Leslie Street - City File D02-17015)

  • That Council move into closed session:

    a) To consider personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, and labour relations or employee negotiations, with respect to the appointment of an Interim Fire Chief (Section 239(2)(b)and (d) of the Municipal Act, 2001);

    b) To consider matters related to the receiving of advice that is subject to: solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; and related to litigation affecting the municipality before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice – Divisional Court, Court File Nos. 196/19 and 1230/20 and Ontario Superior Court Court File No. CV-19-00139652-0000, The Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill et al. ats. Karen Cilevitz (Section 239(2)(e) and (f) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O; 2001, c. 25).