Council Meeting
Revised Agenda

C#06-26

Wednesday, April 08, 2026 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) 

4.1

William Ho, 106 Snively Street, One Heart Beat, to present the "One Heart Beat" Statue at Richmond Green Park

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#05-26 held March 11, 2026

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 Nancy Marchese, Founder, Breakthrough Autism, regarding April being Autism Awareness Month

(Please note this is a 15-minute presentation)

14.

Delegation(s)

15.

Committee and Staff Reports

15.1

Minutes - Committee of the Whole meeting CW#04-26 held April 1, 2026

• That the minutes of Committee of the Whole meeting CW#04-26 held April 1, 2026, be approved as circulated and the following recommendations approved:

15.1.1

SRCFS.26.007 - Tax Adjustments under Section 357 and 358 of the Municipal Act - (CW Item 8.1)

• a) That taxes amounting to $56,343.25 be adjusted pursuant to the provisions of Section 357 of the Municipal Act, 2001;

  b) That taxes amounting to $15,069.54 be adjusted 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.

15.1.2

Minutes - Heritage Richmond Hill Meeting HRH#01-26 held January 15, 2026 - (CW Item 11.1)

• a) That the minutes of Heritage Richmond Hill meeting HRH#01-26 held January 15, 2026, be adopted.

15.1.3

Extracts - Heritage Richmond Hill meeting HRH#02-26 held March 5, 2026

15.1.3.1

SRPBS.26.005 - Notice of Intention to Designate 10030 Yonge Street - City File D12-07433 - (CW Item 11.2.1)

• a) That Staff Report SRPBS.26.005 titled "Notice of Intention to Designate 10030 Yonge Street” be received;

  b) That City Council state its intention to designate the property at 10030 Yonge Street 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: 10030 Yonge Street included as Attachment “A” to SRPBS.26.005;

  c) That staff be directed to publish and serve Council’s Notice of Intention to Designate as per the requirements of the Ontario Heritage Act; and

  d) That if there are no objections to the designation in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, that staff be directed to place a Designation By-law before Council at a future Council meeting for adoption.

15.1.3.2

SRPBS.26.006 - Notice of Intention to Designate 12125 Yonge Street - City File D12-07495 - (CW Item 11.2.2)

• a) That Staff Report SRPBS.26.006 titled "Notice of Intention to Designate 12125 Yonge Street” be received;

  b) That City Council state its intention to designate the property at 12125 Yonge Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance, and in accordance with the amended Statement of Significance: 12125 Yonge Street included as Attachment “A” to SRPBS.26.006;

  c) That staff be directed to publish and serve Council’s Notice of Intention to Designate as per the requirements of the Ontario Heritage Act; and

  d) That if there are no objections to the designation in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, that staff be directed to place a Designation By-law before Council at a future Council meeting for adoption.

15.1.4

SRIES.26.005 - Request for In-Year Budget Increase for the Dave Barrow Civic Square Project - (CW Item 11.3) 

• a) That staff report SRIES.26.005 regarding the request for an in-year budget increase for the Dave Barrow Civic Square project be received;

  b) That Council authorize and increase the amount of the City’s capital project Dave Barrow Civic Square Project, account P/001204.03, by $4,500,000;

  c) That the capital project budget increase be funded from the following sources:

  i) That $1,000,000 comes from Development Charges Reserve Fund;

  ii) That $3,500,000 comes from Cash-in-Lieu of Parkland Reserve Fund.

15.1.5

SRPBS.26.004 - Independent Electricity System Operator Long Term Request for Proposals - Municipal Process - (CW Item 11.4) - (Proposed By-law 39-26)

• a) That staff report SRPBS.26.004 regarding Independent Electricity System Operator Long Term Request for Proposals - Municipal Process, be received;

  b) That the City Manager be provided delegated authority to support a Blanket Municipal Support Resolution(s) in principle for solar energy projects for the purposes of the requirements of the IESO Long Term RFP upon the written recommendation of the Commissioner of Planning and Building Services;

  c) That staff be directed to implement a municipal process as generally described in this staff report to administer Municipal Support Confirmation requests as part of the IESO Long Term RFP process;

  d) That staff be directed to bring forward a by-law to a future Council Meeting to amend the City's Tariff of Fees By-law 61-25, as amended, to add the schedule found in Attachment "C" to staff report SRPBS.26.004.

15.1.6

SRPBS.26.007 - Notice of Intention to Designate 12800 Yonge Street - City File D12-07513 - (CW Item 11.5)

• a) That staff report SRPBS.26.007 regarding Notice of Intention to Designate 12800 Yonge Street, be received;

  b) That City Council state its intention to designate the property at 12800 Yonge Street 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: 12800 Yonge Street included as Attachment “A” to staff report SRPBS.26.007;

  c) That staff be directed to publish and serve Council’s Notice of Intention to Designate as per the requirements of the Ontario Heritage Act; and

  d) That if there are no objections to the designation in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, that staff be directed to place a Designation By-law before Council at a future Council meeting for adoption.

15.1.7

SRPBS.26.015 - Request for Direction - Comprehensive Zoning By-law 93-25 Appeals - City Files MZBA-23-0001 and MZBA-25-0001 - (CW Item 11.6)

• a) That Staff Report SRPBS.26.015 regarding the Request for Direction on Comprehensive Zoning By-law 93-25 Appeals, be received;

  b) That Council direct City Staff to retain external Legal Counsel and other professionals as the Commissioner of Planning and Building Services deems appropriate, in support of Council’s position regarding the CZBL 93-25 appeals, as amended;

  c) That the Commissioner of Planning and Building Services be given authority to instruct external Legal Counsel to support further amendments to the CZBL 93-25, as amended as deemed appropriate, in order to facilitate settlements, or to dispose of appeals at the OLT;

  d) That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute any and all documentation as may be required to settle any and all appeals of the CZBL 93-25, as amended, at the OLT, upon the recommendation of the Commissioner of Planning and Building Services; and,

  e) That Council direct City Staff to provide status updates upon the resolution of the appeals.

15.1.8

SRPBS.26.017 - Request for comments: Draft Richmond Green Revitalization Master Plan - (CW Item 11.7)

• a) That Staff Report SRPBS.26.017, including the Draft Richmond Green Revitalization Master Plan (Attachment A), be received for information purposes, and,

  b) That all comments be referred back to staff.

15.1.9

SRCM.26.08 - Housing Accelerator Fund Second Annual Update - (CW Item 11.8)

• a) That staff report SRCM.26.08, regarding the Housing Accelerator Fund Second Annual Update, be received.

15.1.10

SRCFS.26.010 - Response to February 25, 2026 Member Motion - Regarding a Water Leak Adjustment Program - (CW Item 11.9)

• a) That staff report SRCFS.26.010 regarding the response to the February 25, 2026 Member Motion on a Water Leak Adjustment Program, be received.

15.1.11

SRCS.26.01 - Sign By-law Amendments for Off-Premises Advertising, Mobile, Charity and Open House Sign Regulations (CW Item 11.10) - (Proposed By-law 25-26)

• a) That staff report SRCS.26.01 regarding Sign By-law Amendments for Off-Premises Advertising, Mobile, Charity and Open House Sign Regulations, be received; and

  b) That By-law 25-26, Attachment 1 to staff report SRCS.26.01, be enacted to amend the Sign By-law 52-09 (Municipal Code Chapter 740).

15.1.12

Correspondence received related to the Member Motion submitted by Councillor Liu regarding Funding to Support additional Closed-Circuit Television Video Cameras (CCTV) in Richmond Hill - (CW Item 11.11)

• That the following correspondence related to the Member Motion submitted by Councillor Liu regarding Funding to Support additional Closed-Circuit Television Video Cameras (CCTV) in Richmond Hill, be received:

  1. Amy Tam, 28 Greenshire Street, dated March 28, 2026.
  2. Gabe Kalmar, 28 Greenshire Street, dated March 28, 2026.
  3. Sandy Steplock, 93 Sapphire Drive, dated March 28, 2026 
  4. Glenn Steplock, 93 Sapphire Drive, March 28, 2026. 
  5. AhNiook Hui Chung Cheong, 26 Canyon Creek Avenue, dated March 28, 2026. 
  6. George Leung, 29 Copperstone Crescent, dated March 28, 2026.
  7. Anar Bohari and family, 9 Sun Valley Drive, dated March 28, 2026. 
  8. Luna Guha, 59 Princeton Avenue, dated March 28, 2026.
  9. Elaine Patfong, 54 Sapphire Drive, dated March 28, 2026.
  10. Akeel Jaffer, 30 Crescentview Road, dated March 28, 2026.
  11. Fred Afshar and Family, 105 Strathearn Avenue, dated March 28, 2026. 

  12. Salma Valimohamed, 27 Glenarden Crescent, dated March 28, 2026. 

  13. Michelle Wei, 22 Headford Avenue, dated March 28, 2026. 
  14. Dora Chu, 12 Greenhill Avenue, dated March 28, 2026. 
  15. Eva Chung, 116 Strathearn Avenue, dated March 28, 2026. 
  16. Irene Chung, 116 Strathearn Avenue, dated March 28, 2026. 
  17. Clive Chung, 116 Strathearn Avenue, dated March 28, 2026. 
  18. Yu Chung, 116 Strathearn Avenue, dated March 28, 2026. 
  19. Arcadi and Azara Vaisberg, 84 Sapphire Drive, dated March 28, 2026. 
  20. Tracy Li, 226 Strathearn Avenue, dated March 28, 2026. 
  21. Jun Zhang, 6 Tyndall Avenue, dated March 28, 2026. 
  22. Mul Raj Sethi, 25 Spadina Road, dated March 28, 2026. 
  23. Wan Sheung Chan, 25 Sapphire Drive, dated March 28, 2026.
  24. Chin King Tse, 3 Shallmar Gardens, dated March 28, 2026. 
  25. Zhzhaowen Sharon Lo, 8 Orbie Avenue, dated March 28, 2026. 
  26. June Kwong, 148 Matteo David Drive, dated March 28, 2026. 
  27. KA Ming Kwong, 148 Matteo David Drive, dated March 28, 2026. 
  28. Ed Man Kwong Ng, 77 Boake Trail, dated March 28, 2026. 
  29. Carol Anne and Gus Calderone, 3 Mathias Court, dated March 28 2026. 
  30. Betty Fung, 47 Kensington Drive, dated March 28, 2026. 
  31. Rick Lew, 38 Strathearn Avenue, dated March 28, 2026. 
  32. Lai Sheung KAM, 200 Forestwood Street, dated March 28, 2026. 
  33. Michael She, 3 Kimono Crescent, dated March 28, 2026. 
  34. Judyann Menezes, 43 Sapphire Drive, dated March 28, 2026. 
  35. Anjlina Saini, 26 Edmund Crescent, dated March 28, 2026. 
  36. Peter Wong, 82A Cassandra Crescent, dated March 28, 2026. 
  37. Yuk Foon Ching, 54 Brookshill Crescent, dated March 28, 2026. 
  38. Eddie Cheng & Joanna Qian, 56 Mallery Street, dated March 28, 2026. 
  39. Newton Chan, 86 Current Drive, dated March 28, 2026. 
  40. Kenson Au, 47 Highview Crescent, dated March 28, 2026.
  41. Yu Liu, 72 Hillhurst Drive, dated March 28, 2026. 
  42. Rama Asnani, 21 Crescentview Road, dated March 28, 2026.
  43. Kitty Sun and Yu Liu, 72 Hillhurst Drive, dated March 28, 2026.
  44. Margaret Wong, 85 Lytton Blvd, dated March 28, 2026. 
  45. Mei Zhang, 70 Goldbrook Crescent, dated March 28, 2026. 
  46. Sireen Cheng, 22 Valley Ridge Avenue, dated March 28, 2026. 
  47. Vincent Wan, 8 Herbert Watford Avenue, dated March 28, 2026. 
  48. Floyd Lau, 253 Frank Endean Road, dated March 28, 2026. 
  49. Wai Chun Yeung, 41 Crescendo Avenue, dated March 28, 2026.
  50. Claira Mark, 10 Dewbourne Avenue, dated March 29, 2026. 

  51. Christina Yeung, 87 Lytton Boulevard, dated March 29, 2026. 

  52. David He, 83 Boake Trail, dated March 29, 2026. 
  53. Samuel Lai, 102 Gerden Drive, dated March 29, 2026. 
  54. Andrew Ng, 85 Lytton Boulevard, dated March 29, 2026. 
  55. Senlin Qiao, 36 Ruby Crescent, dated March 29, 2026. 
  56. Wai Chi Ho , 156 Amulet Crescent, dated March 29, 2026. 
  57. Dongna Lin, 10 Farnham Drive, dated March 29, 2026. 
  58. Eva Kwok, 19 Vesta Drive, dated March 29, 2026. 
  59. Robert Arrowsmith, 155 Shirley Drive, dated March 29, 2026.
  60. Hank Chen, 481 Palmer Avenue, dated March 29, 2026. 
  61. Xia Ye, 481 Palmer Avenue, dated March 29, 2026. 

  62. Ruth and Sarkis Kay, 15 King's Cross Avenue, dated March 29, 2026. 

  63. Inayatali Hashambhoy, 21 Dalewood Drive, dated March 29, 2026. 
  64. Maggie Chan, 32 Garland Crescent, dated March 29, 2026. 
  65. Malini Mathur, 55 Brookshill Crescent, dated March 29, 2026. 
  66. Arthur Manz, 23 Monaco Crescent, dated March 29, 2026. 
  67. Amy Zhang, 86 Current Drive, dated March 29, 2026. 
  68. Bihui Feng and Xixin Li, 19 Sapphire Drive, dated March 29, 2026. 
  69. Mohammad Bahasadri, 24 Hillholm Boulevard, dated March 29, 2026. 
  70. Alex Fung, 45 Ardmore Crescent, dated March 29, 2026. 
  71. John Mah, 53 Boake Trail, dated March 29, 2026. 
  72. Ken Williamson, 196 Strathearn Avenue, dated March 29, 2026. 
  73. Rajiv Mathur, 55 Brookshill Crescent, dated March 29, 2026. 
  74. Paul and Ellen Fung, 36 Shoshana Drive, dated March 29, 2026. 
  75. Shu Choi Ting, 99 Martini Drive, dated March 29, 2026.
  76. Chun Kin Luk, 50 Lytton Boulevard, dated March 29, 2026. 
  77. Ali Hashemi, 63 Kiwi Crescent, dated March 29, 2026. 
  78. Cintia Wong, 59 King’s Cross Avenue, dated March 29, 2026. 
  79. Jila Ayoubi, 6 Westpoint Court, dated March 29, 2026. 
  80. Kent Liu, 82 Frank Endean Road, dated March 29, 2026. 
  81. Si Yuan Liao, 196 Forestwood Street, dated March 29, 2026. 
  82. The Rev. Canon Dr. Philip Der, 459 Crosby Avenue, Dated March 29, 2026. 
  83. Henry Shum, 29 Wingate Crescent, dated March 29, 2026. 
  84. Rathy Ponnampalam, 10 Ardmore Crescent, dated March 29, 2026.
  85. Kenneth Tan, 93 Hilts Drive, dated March 29, 2026. 
  86. Joseph Chan, 11 Henricks Crescent, dated March 30, 2026. 
  87. Arthur Lawrence, 63 Spadina Road, dated March 30, 2026. 
  88. Doris Gigliotti, 63 Spadina Road, dated March 30, 2026. 

  89. Hao Wang and Jun Wang, 66 Cassandra Crescent, dated March 30, 2026.

  90. Mimi K. Hart, 36 Spadina Road, dated March 30, 2026. 

  91. Arvind Vijh, 28 Libra Avenue, dated March 30, 2026. 

  92. Frank Romantini, 108 Heritage Hollow Estate Street, dated March 30, 2026. 

  93. Darcy and Jenny Mack, 130 Farmstead Rd, dated March 30, 2026.

  94. Cara Tong, 4 Fountain Court, dated March 30, 2026. 

  95. Lydia Lee, 30 Palisade Crescent, dated March 30, 2026.

  96. Thao Hoang, 1 Joplin Gate, dated March 30, 2026. 

  97. Ruby Sze Yin Wong, 18 Princeton Avenue, dated March 30, 2026.

  98. Joseph Ho, 77 Grover Hill Avenue, dated March 30, 2026. 

  99. Janet Nagao, 23 Sapphire Drive, dated March 30, 2026. 

  100. Jim and Ivy Wong, 38 Gemini Crescent, dated March 30, 2026. 

  101. Bryan Sin, 9 Kiwi Cresent, dated March 30, 2026. 

  102. Mariam Hoosen, 26 Hillhurst Drive, dated March 30, 2026. 
  103. Muhanad Shammas, 15 Gemini Crescent, dated March 30, 2026. 
  104. Lucy Chow, 75 Bowhill Drive, dated March 30, 2026. 

  105. Edward and Melissa Luiz, 15 Glenayr Rd, dated March 30, 2026. 

  106. Anthony and Cellie Gonsalves, 61 Spadina Road, dated March 30, 2026. 

  107. Khim Hua & David Trieu, 83 Melbourne Drive, dated March 30, 2026. 

  108. Katie Lin, 21 Sapphire Drive, dated March 30, 2026. 
  109. Walter Jiang Wu, 56 Garland Crescent, dated March 30, 2026. 
  110. Ming Tsang, 72 Gemini Crescent, dated March 30, 2026.
  111. Esther Ng, 8 Hillhurst Drive, dated March 30, 2026.
  112. Sandy Halasz, 18 Sun Valley Drive, dated March 30, 2026.
  113. Hailian Bai, 158 Peninsular Crescent, dated March 30, 2026.

  114. Sandra Piperias, 199 Spadina Road, dated March 30, 2026.

  115. Alex Chen, 16 Wingate Crescent, dated March 30, 2026.
  116. Linda Wong, 46 Clarendon Drive, dated March 30, 2026.
  117. Victoria Lee, 10581 Bayview Avenue, dated March 30, 2026.
  118. Paul Hao, 228 Shirley Drive, dated March 30, 2026.

  119. Andreas Mavroudis, 491 Palmer Avenue, dated March 30, 2026.

  120. Josephine Fu and Henry Ho, 82 Gerden Drive, dated March 30, 2026.

  121. Louis Ho, 39 Dunloe Road, dated March 30, 2026. 
  122. Iris Murphy, 32 DuMaurier Crescent, dated March 30, 2026. 
  123. Carlos Lui, 64 King's Cross Avenue, dated March 30, 2026. 
  124. Nadezhda Bayrami, 49 Credit Lane, dated March 30, 2026. 
  125. Mike and Vanessa Capocci, 12 Marlborough Street, dated March 30, 2026. 
  126. Simon Lau, 22 Elyssa Drive, dated March 30, 2026.
  127. Pravesh Jugnundan, 5 Graydon Crescent, dated March 30, 2026. 
  128. Sohrab Masoodi, 12 Chiltern Hill, dated March 31, 2026. 
  129. Vinod and Vimal Chopra, 28 Chadwick Crescent, dated March 31, 2026. 
  130. Ellie Lee-Mah, 53 Boake Trail, dated March 31, 2026. 
  131. Janet and Peter Ho, 31 McGrath Avenue, dated March 31, 2026. 
  132. Eva Yu, 22 Dalewood Drive, dated March 31, 2026. 
  133. Hung Kwong Yung, 38 Ruby Crescent, dated March 31, 2026. 
  134. Edmund Lee, 86 Glenarden Crescent, dated March 31, 2026.

15.1.13

Correspondence from Sigmund Lee, 20 Hamills Crescent, dated March 31, 2026, related to the Member Motion submitted by Councillor Thompson regarding Exploring Disc Golf Opportunities in Richmond Hill Parks - (CW Item 11.12)

• a) That the correspondence from Sigmund Lee, 20 Hamills Crescent, dated March 31, 2026, related to the Member Motion submitted by Councillor Thompson regarding Exploring Disc Golf Opportunities in Richmond Hill Parks, be received.

15.1.14

Correspondence from Larry Green, 3 Penticton Court, dated March 30, 2026, related to the Member Motion submitted by Councillor Cilevitz regarding Request to Establish a Multi-Level Task Force to Combat Antisemitic Hate and Violence - (CW Item 11.13)

• a) That the correspondence from Larry Green, 3 Penticton Court, dated March 30, 2026, related to the Member Motion submitted by Councillor Cilevitz regarding Request to Establish a Multi-Level Task Force to Combat Antisemitic Hate and Violence, be received.

15.1.15

Correspondence from Bryan Purcell, The Atmospheric Fund, regarding Independence Electricity System Operator Long Term Request for Proposals - Municipal Process - (CW Item 11.14)

• a) That the correspondence from Bryan Purcell, VP Policy and Programs, The Atmospheric Fund, regarding Independence Electricity System Operator Long Term Request for Proposals - Municipal Process, be received.

15.1.16

Member Motion - Councillor Cilevitz - Request to Establish a Multi-Level Task Force to Combat Antisemitic Hate and Violence (CW Item 12.1)

• Whereas the Council of the City of Richmond Hill unanimously passed a motion on February 21, 2024, urging that a Second National Summit to Combat Antisemitism be Convened (Attached as Attachment 1); and

  Whereas the City of Richmond Hill is a diverse and inclusive community where residents of all faiths, cultures, and backgrounds should feel safe, respected, and protected; and

  Whereas there has been a documented and deeply concerning rise in antisemitic incidents, hate-motivated acts, and violence across Canada, including within York Region and surrounding municipalities; and

  Whereas hate-motivated incidents directed at the Jewish community and other vulnerable communities undermine public safety, community cohesion, and the fundamental values of tolerance and inclusion; and

  Whereas municipal governments rely on strong partnerships with federal, provincial, and regional law enforcement agencies to effectively prevent, investigate, and respond to hate-motivated incidents; and

  Whereas the City of Richmond Hill is served by the York Regional Police, and benefits from coordination with provincial and federal partners including the Ontario Provincial Police, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and the Canadian Security Intelligence Service; and

  Whereas municipalities face increasing financial and operational pressures in responding to rising incidents of hate, including the need for enhanced policing, coordination, prevention programs, and community safety initiatives; 

  Now Therefore Be It Resolved That:

  1. The Council of the City of Richmond Hill formally requests that the Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario work in partnership with York Region and the City of Richmond Hill to establish a combined Federal, Provincial, Regional, and Municipal law enforcement joint task force, composed of but not limited to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Canadian Security Intelligence Service, Ontario Provincial Police, and York Regional Police, to coordinate intelligence, prevention, and enforcement efforts to combat and prevent antisemitic hate and violence, and to protect vulnerable communities;
  2. That the Council of the City of Richmond Hill requests that the Federal and Provincial governments provide dedicated and sustainable funding to support these coordinated enforcement and prevention efforts, and further provide financial assistance to municipalities and regional police services, including York Regional Police, to address the increased operational demands resulting from the rise in hate-motivated incidents;
  3. That the Council of the City of Richmond Hill calls upon all municipalities in York Region to join the City of Richmond Hill in support of this resolution;
  4. And that the Council of the City of Richmond Hill direct that this resolution be forwarded to:

  • • The Right Honourable Prime Minister of Canada
    • The Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada
    • The Minister of Public Safety of Canada
    • The Premier of Ontario
    • The Solicitor General of Ontario
    • The Attorney General of Ontario
    • The Regional Municipality of York
    • The York Regional Police Services Board
    • Local Members of Federal Parliament and local Members of Provincial Parliament
    • All York Region municipalities 

15.1.17

Member Motion - Councillor Thompson - Exploring Disc Golf Opportunities in Richmond Hill Parks - (CW Item 12.2)

• Whereas municipalities across North America are exploring innovative ways to encourage residents of all ages to remain active and engaged in outdoor recreation; and

  Whereas Disc Golf (also known as Frisbee Golf) has grown significantly in popularity as an accessible, low-cost recreational activity that promotes walking, social interaction, and outdoor physical activity; and

  Whereas Disc Golf courses typically require minimal infrastructure and can often be installed on a temporary or seasonal basis with limited environmental impact; and

  Whereas seasonal Disc Golf courses have recently been introduced in parks such as Woodbine Park in Toronto, demonstrating how municipalities can activate park spaces during fall and winter months when some amenities are less utilized; and

  Whereas outdoor recreational activities that encourage walking and low-impact use of parkland can support broader municipal goals related to active living, environmental stewardship, and sustainable community initiatives; and

  Whereas residents attending Richmond Hill’s ECO Family Fest were surveyed regarding potential recreational opportunities and approximately 88% of respondents indicated support for Richmond Hill exploring Disc Golf opportunities in appropriate park locations; and

  Whereas Disc Golf may provide an opportunity to activate underutilized park space while encouraging outdoor recreation and healthy lifestyles; and

  Whereas the City’s 2022 Parks Plan directs that “Consideration of pilot or interim park projects shall be explored on an as needed basis in response to changes in the climate, larger trends in recreation and culture, demographic shifts, or where phased development is proposed”.

  Therefore Be It Resolved That staff be directed to report back to Council on the feasibility of introducing Disc Golf opportunities within appropriate Richmond Hill parks, including:

  1. Potential locations suitable for Disc Golf courses;
  2. Options for seasonal, temporary, or pilot course installations;
  3. Estimated costs and operational considerations;
  4. Any environmental, safety, or park use considerations;
  5. Potential partnership or programming opportunities; and

  Further That staff report back to Council with their findings and recommendations, including whether a seasonal pilot project may be appropriate by September 2026.

15.1.18

Member Motion - Councillor Liu - Funding to Support additional Closed-Circuit Television Video Cameras (CCTV) in Richmond Hill - (CW Item 12.3)

• Whereas, Council for the City of Richmond Hill is committed to enhancing community safety and supporting initiatives that deter crime and improve public security: and

  Whereas, York Region Police operates community safety initiatives including Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras that assist with crime prevention, investigation and incident response; and

  Whereas, in 2023 the York Region Police Service Board approved the use of CCTV cameras locations in public spaces across York Region and the nine local municipalities including 9 CCTV cameras in Richmond Hill: and

  Whereas, York Regional Police select locations using a data-driven approach where trends in crime have indicated that CCTV cameras will support with both crime prevention efforts and active police investigative efforts; and

  Whereas the City maintains a Community Enhancement and Economic Vitality Reserve Fund that may be used to support initiatives that enhance the quality of life and benefit the community; and

  Whereas, to address privacy concerns, York Regional Police will deploy CCTV cameras only in publicly accessible areas, with views restricted from private dwellings, and will use the footage solely for investigating reported criminal activity, including the use of automated license plate reader (ALPR) technology to identify and locate stolen vehicles; and

  Whereas, any collected footage will be retained for no more than 72 hours unless required for an active investigation, and all monitoring will be conducted in a professional, ethical, and lawful manner in compliance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the Ontario Human Rights Code, and the guidelines of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario.

  Now Therefore Be It Resolved:

  1. That funding be provided to York Regional Police for the acquisition of up to five (5) CCTV cameras to be located in the City of Richmond Hill at an approximate cost of $20,000 per location, be approved, and;
  2. That the CCTV cameras be installed within the City of Richmond Hill, with specific locations to be determined by York Regional Police based on public safety priorities/crime data, and;
  3. That funding be allocated from the Community Enhancement Economic Vitality and Reserve Fund.

15.2

Correspondence received related to the Member Motion submitted by Councillor Liu regarding Funding to Support additional Closed-Circuit Television Video Cameras (CCTV) in Richmond Hill - (refer to Item 15.1.18)

• That the following correspondence related to the Member Motion submitted by Councillor Liu regarding Funding to Support additional Closed-Circuit Television Video Cameras (CCTV) in Richmond Hill, be received:

  1. Wendy and Adam Tan, 22 Killarney Street, dated March 31, 2026.
  2. K.C. Lau, 73 Cassandra Crescent, dated March 31, 2026.
  3. Kiff Chan, 61 Garland Crescent, dated March 31, 2026.
  4. Joseph Lee, 33 Mayfair Court, dated March 31, 2026.
  5. Ruby Chan, 5 Joplin Gate, dated March 31, 2026.
  6. Garbo Wu, 34 Hillholm Boulevard, dated March 31, 2026.
  7. Warren Li, 145 Strathearn Avenue, dated March 31, 2026.
  8. Miranda Mak, 22 Alvarado Avenue, dated March 31, 2026.
  9. Pauline Ing Lee, 86 Glenarden Crescent, dated March 31, 2026.
  10. Michael Tucker, 164 Peninsula Crescent, dated March 31, 2026.
  11. Helen Shin, 71 Bowhill Drive, dated March 31, 2026.
  12. King Sang Wong and Samantha Wong family, 20 Gemini Crescent, dated March 31, 2026.

  13. Lilian Yu, 35 McGrath Avenue, dated April 1, 2026.

  14. Karen and David Leung,15 Bowhill Drive, dated April 1, 2026.
  15. Arati and Dhanesh Nijsure, 77 Catalina Crescent, dated April 1, 2026.
  16. Sukwai Cheung, 93 Futura Avenue, dated April 1, 2026.

15.3

Correspondence received related to the Member Motion submitted by Councillor Cilevitz regarding Request to Establish a Multi-Level Task Force to Combat Antisemitic Hate and Violence - (refer to Item 15.1.16)

• That the following correspondence related to the Member Motion submitted by Councillor Cilevitz regarding Request to Establish a Multi-Level Task Force to Combat Antisemitic Hate and Violence be received:

  1. Jaclyn Wong, 72 Sheila Crescent, dated March 31, 2026.
  2. Dr. Amir Khakshaee, 34 Westwood Lane, dated April 2, 2026.

15.4

Additional Correspondence received related to the Member Motion submitted by Councillor Liu regarding Funding to Support additional Closed-Circuit Television Video Cameras (CCTV) in Richmond Hill - (refer to Item 15.1.18)

• That the following additional correspondence related to the Member Motion submitted by Councillor Liu regarding Funding to Support additional Closed-Circuit Television Video Cameras (CCTV) in Richmond Hill, be received:

  1. Anissa Tam, 24 Monaco Crescent, dated April 1, 2026.

  2. Bonnie Cheung, 8 Elyssa Drive, dated April 7, 2026.

15.5

Additional Correspondence received related to the Member Motion submitted by Councillor Cilevitz regarding Request to Establish a Multi-Level Task Force to Combat Antisemitic Hate and Violence - (refer to Item 15.1.16)

• That the following additional correspondence related to the Member Motion submitted by Councillor Cilevitz regarding Request to Establish a Multi-Level Task Force to Combat Antisemitic Hate and Violence be received:

  1. Sharon Aschaiek, 8 Fraserwood Road, Thornhill, dated April 1, 2026.

16.

Other Business

17.

Emergency/Time Sensitive Matters

18.

By-laws

18.1

By-law 25-26 - A By-law to amend By-law 52-09, being the City of Richmond Hill Sign By-law

Explanation: Item 15.1.11

18.2

By-law 39-26 - A By-Law to Amend By-Law 61-25, as amended beingA By-Law to authorize Fees or Charges for Certain Services (Tariff of Fee By-Law)

Explanation: Item 15.1.5

19.

Closed Session

20.

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

20.1

By-law 40-26

21.

Adjournment