Council Meeting
Revised Agenda

C#29-25
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Council Chambers
225 East Beaver Creek Road
Richmond Hill, Ontario

Deputy Mayor Godwin Chan

PUBLIC NOTICE

 

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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.

  • a) That the minutes of Official Plan Update Committee meeting OPUC#01-25 held March 4, 2025, be adopted.

  • That the minutes of Committee of the Whole Meeting CW#14-25 held October 22, 2025, be adopted as circulated and the following recommendations approved:

  • a) That taxes amounting to $16,628.48 be written-off pursuant to the provisions of Section 357 of the Municipal Act, 2001;

    b) That taxes amounting to $84.39 be written-off pursuant to the provisions of Section 358 of the Municipal Act, 2001;

    c) That applicable penalty and interest be adjusted accordingly; and, 

    d) That the Treasurer be directed to adjust the accounts receivable accordingly.

- 35, 37, 39, and 41 Edgar Avenue and 20 Scott Drive - City Files ZBLA-24-0009 and SUB-24-0003 - (CW Item 11.1) - (Proposed By-laws 103-25 and 105-25)

  • a) That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Khatereh Kheirkhahan, Mohammad Mahmoudzadeh, Janet Yates, Hossein Khan-Mohammadi, Mehdi Zanganeh, Fataneh Bahraei, Ankai Liu and Hou Jian for lands known as Lot 8 and Part of Lot 9, Registered Plan 3852, and Lots 77 to 79, Registered Plan 1930 (Municipal Addresses: 35, 37, 39, and 41 Edgar Avenue and 20 Scott Drive), City Files ZBLA-24-0009 and SUB-24-0003 be approved, subject to the following:

    i. that the subject lands be rezoned from the former Township of Vaughan By-law 2325, as amended, to Third Density Residential (R3) Zone under By-law 2523, as amended, and that the amending Zoning By-law establish standards as outlined in Appendix “B” to Staff Report SRPBS.25.086;

    ii. that the subject lands be rezoned from Neighbourhood One (N1) Zone under By-law 93-25, as amended, to Neighbourhood Two (N2) Zone, Neighbourhood Three (N3) Zone, and Neighbourhood Four (N4) Zone under By-law 93-25, as amended, as outlined in Appendix “C” to Staff Report SRPBS.25.086;

    iii. that the draft amending Zoning By-laws attached hereto as Appendix “B” and “C” be finalized to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Planning and Building Services and brought forward to the October 29, 2025 Council meeting for consideration and enactment; 

    iv. that pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, Council deem that no further notice be required with respect to any necessary modifications to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment to implement the proposed development on the subject lands; and,

    v. that the Plan of Subdivision as depicted on Map 5 to Staff Report SRPBS.25.086 be draft approved subject to the conditions set out in Appendix “D” to this report.

  • a) That Staff Report SRPBS.25.087 be received for information; and

    b) That all comments on the background report and draft land use options, forming Attachment 1 to this report, be referred back to staff and the project team for consideration.

  • a) That staff report SRPBS.25.092 be received; and,

    b) That Council approve and enact proposed Amending Site Plan Control By-law 114-25, attached as Appendix “B” to Staff Report SRPBS.25.092.

  • a) That staff report SRCFS.25.031 be received;

    b) That the Council resolution to establish a Council Compensation Review Committee adopted June 8, 2022 be rescinded.

    c) That, effective the start of the 2026 to 2030 Term of Council on November 15, 2026:

    i. the remuneration paid to City of Richmond Hill Council Members be increased annually on January 1 by the same approved percentage amount provided to non-unionized City Staff, including an increase of 2.70% effective January 1, 2027;

    ii. the current non-monetary benefits provided to Members of Council be maintained, and where required aligned to the non-union Administrative Employee group; and

    iii. all other Council remuneration policies be maintained.

    d) That staff continue to monitor trends in Municipal Council remuneration in each Term of Council and report back should significant variations be observed. 

    e) That the Clerk be directed to place any by-law necessary to give effect to this resolution on a future Council agenda for enactment.

  • a) That staff report SRCFS.25.045 be received.

  • a) That staff report SRCS.25.14 be received;

    b) That, pursuant to Appendix “B” Part I, Section (c) of the Procurement By-law 113-16, the sole source renewal of the emergency incident command software licenses, maintenance and support be awarded non-competitively to Tablet Command, Inc., for a contract duration of sixty-seven (67) months and an estimated total cost of $508,127 USD ($715,000 CAD), exclusive of taxes, be approved; and 

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

  • a) That staff report SRCS.25.16 be received; and

    b) That the Fire Chief and Commissioner of Community Services be delegated authority to negotiate and execute agreements with client municipalities for the provision of secondary PSAP and dispatch services.

  • That the following correspondence regarding the Background Report and Draft Land Use Options for the Development of the East Beaver Creek Secondary Plan, be received:

    1. Michael Goldberg, Goldberg Group, on behalf of Crestpoint Real Estate (YCC) Inc., dated October 16, 2025.
    2. Vincent Ching, on behalf of YRSCC 972 and YRSCC 1008 Board of Directors, dated October 21, 2025.
  • That the following correspondence regarding Council Compensation beginning with the 2026 Term of Council, be received:

    1. Sigmund Lee, 20 Hamills Crescent, dated October 20, 2025.
  • That the following correspondence regarding Plant Based Treaty Initiative, be received:

    1. Sigmund Lee, 20 Hamills Crescent, dated October 20, 2025.
    2. Kim Empringham, Secretary/Treasurer/Director, York Region Federation of Agriculture, dated October 21, 2025.
  • Whereas local communities must adapt to the impacts of climate change and, conversely, take responsibility and concrete action to mitigate their contributions to greenhouse gas (“GHG”) emissions and climate change;

    Whereas Richmond Hill’s Community Energy and Emissions Plan (CEEP) outlines actions and opportunities to reduce our community’s GHG emissions;

    Whereas large scale animal agriculture is a significant source of global GHG emissions and shifting to plant-centric food systems can help reduce emissions while offering environmental and health benefits;

    Whereas reducing GHG emissions related to our food production systems and consumption habits is critical for achieving global emissions targets and for addressing climate change;

    Whereas there is an international, grassroots, plant based treaty movement that encourages individuals, businesses, organizations and cities to put food systems at the forefront of combatting the climate crisis and promote a shift towards healthier, sustainable plant-based diets;

    Now Therefore Be It Resolved that:

    1. Richmond Hill will aim to include environmentally-friendly plant-based food options at City meetings and events; 

    2. Richmond Hill will encourage and promote the inclusion of plant-based options at events held by community organizations that aligns with the City’s Community Energy and Emissions Plan (CEEP) for reducing GHG’s by 2050; and

    3. Richmond Hill explore opportunities to raise public awareness about the climate, environmental, and health benefits of plant-based food systems and diets.

- (refer to Item 15.2.3)

  • a) That the correspondence from Vincent Ching, YRSCC 972 and YRSCC 1008 Condominium Board, dated October 28, 2025, regarding Background Report and Draft Land Use Options for the Development of the East Beaver Creek Secondary Plan, be received.

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

Explanation: Leslie Elgin Developments Inc. - 0 McCague Avenue - PLC-25-0012

Explanation: Tralee Development Inc. - 51, 53, 55, 57, 59, 61, 63, 65, 67, 69, 73, 75, 77 Levellands Crescent - PLC-25-0021

Explanation: Alderly Sky Developers (BT) Inc. - 2, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 Arrow Court - PLC-25-0022

Explanation: Alderly Sky Developers (BT) Inc. - 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 15 Art Leech Drive - PLC-25-0023

Explanation: Alderly Sky Developers (BT) Inc. - 1400,1402, 1404, 1406, 1408, 1410, 1412, 1414, 1416, 1418, 1420, 1422, 1424, 1426, 1428, 1430 19th Avenue - PLC-25-0024

Explanation: Alderly Sky Developers (BT) Inc. - 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 37, 39, 41, 43, 45, 47, 49 Helmkay Avenue - PLC-25-0025

Explanation: Alderly Sky Developers (BT) Inc. - 12, 14, 16, 18 Big Willow Crescent - PLC-25-0026