WHEREAS Richmond Hill changed its name from the Village of Richmond Hill to the Town of Richmond Hill in 1957;
WHEREAS the Town of Richmond Hill has grown substantially to a New Kind of Urban with a population of over 210,000 people at this time;
WHEREAS Council has considered member’s motion to name the Town of Richmond Hill to the City of Richmond Hill on June 27, 2016 that had failed to carry;
WHEREAS it has been the practice of Council as a good government to consult with the public on issues impacting the Town of Richmond Hill;
WHEREAS questions on municipal interests may be placed on ballots to receive the views of the public during the municipal election to be held on October 22, 2018;
WHEREAS questions on ballots in the municipal election shall only be binding upon receiving support from 50% plus one among the voters in the municipal election;
NOW THEREFORE BE RESOLVED that Council consider placing the following question on the ballot at the municipal election on October 22, 2018:
Are you in favour of naming the municipality as the City of Richmond Hill? and
That the Town Clerk be directed to schedule a Special Council meeting on or prior to February 26, 2018, to permit the public to comment on the proposed question on the ballot as required by the Municipal Elections Act, and
That the Town Clerk be directed to provide notice of intent to adopt a By-law authorizing the question on the ballot at least 10 days prior to the Council meeting in February 26, 2018, and report back to Council Meeting with necessary By-law for enactment on February 26, 2018.