Council Meeting

Minutes

Meeting #:C#13-19
Date:
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Location:
Council Chambers
225 East Beaver Creek Road
Richmond Hill, Ontario
Council Members Present:
  • Mayor Barrow
  • Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola
  • Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli
  • Councillor Beros
  • Councillor Muench
  • Councillor Liu
  • Councillor West
  • Councillor Cilevitz
  • Councillor Chan

 


The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.

Council consented to recess the meeting between 11:02 p.m. and 11:11 p.m.

On a motion of Councillor Chan, seconded by Councillor Cilevitz, Council adopted a motion to proceed beyond 11 p.m.

On a motion of Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli, seconded by Councillor Chan, Council adopted a motion on a two-thirds vote to wave the Procedure By-law to proceed beyond 12 a.m.

The following members of the public addressed Council during the Public Forum:

Marcia Papa, 83 Alpaca Drive, to advise of events that have occurred since the December 17, 2018 Council meeting in relation to the complaint under the Town’s Council Code of Conduct.

Nick Papa, 64A Walmer Road, to advise of events that have occurred since the December 17, 2018 Council meeting in relation to the complaint under the Town’s Council Code of Conduct.

Councillor Chan advised of the federal government’s announcement to expand the federal gas tax funding this year and the positive impact this would have for municipalities across Canada.

Councillor West advised of the success of the 3rd annual Ward 4 Maple Syrup Festival this past weekend and thanked everyone who participated, and the staff and volunteers who organized the event.

Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola noted that March 20 was the 100th day in office for the current Term of Council and highlighted some of the accomplishments to date including items being considered at tonight’s meeting.

There were no emergency/time sensitive matters raised by Members of Council.

  • Moved by:Councillor Beros
    Seconded by:Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli

    That the agenda be adopted as distributed by the Clerk with the following additions:

    a) Memorandum from Tracey Steele, Director, By-law and Licensing Enforcement, dated March 25, 2019, regarding Staff Report SRCS.19.08, the proposed new Grass and Weeds By-law 31-19 - (Item 13.9)

    b) Correspondence regarding the Member Motion submitted by Councillor West regarding Land Acknowledgement - (Item 13.10)

    c) Correspondence regarding the Member Motion submitted by Councillor Beros regarding Town to City - (Item 13.11)

    d) SRPRS.19.073 - Request for Direction - Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendment Applications - T-York 7 Holding Ltd. - 157, 159, 161, 162, 163 and 165 York Boulevard - File Numbers D01-16004 and D02-16031 (Related File Number D06-16068) - (Item 13.12)

    Carried

There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest by Members of Council under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.

  • Moved by:Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola
    Seconded by:Councillor West

    That the minutes of Council Public Meeting C#06-19 held on February 20, 2019 be adopted.

    Carried Unanimously
  • Moved by:Councillor Chan
    Seconded by:Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola

    That the minutes of Council Meeting C#07-19 held on February 25, 2019 be adopted.

    Carried
  • Moved by:Councillor West
    Seconded by:Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola

    That the minutes of Special Council Meeting C#08-19 held on February 26, 2019 be adopted.

    Carried
  • Moved by:Councillor West
    Seconded by:Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola

    That the minutes of Special Council Meeting C#09-19 held on March 1, 2019 be adopted.

    Carried
  • Moved by:Councillor West
    Seconded by:Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola

    That the minutes of Special Council Meeting C#10-19 held on March 18, 2019 be adopted.

    Carried

Council consented to separate Items 13.4, 13.12, 14.1, 14.2 and 14.3 for discussion.

On a motion of Councillor West, seconded by Councillor Chan, Council adopted those items not identified for separate discussion.

There were no public hearings.

Grant Taylor, Director, Public Works Operations, made a presentation regarding Snow Windrow Clearing Program Alternatives and Community Service Level Enhancements. He provided an overview of the four options presented in staff report SRCS.19.07; detailed the estimated costs associated with outsourcing windrow service versus providing in-house opportunities; impact on staffing levels and recruitment; service enhancement; and windrow program considerations including benefits and challenges. G. Taylor advised that should Council proceed with a town-wide windrow clearing program, that staff recommended Option 4, Town-Side Windrow Clearing Program with Enhanced Service Delivery (In-House Service).

Terry Knight, 75 Richmond Street, addressed Council regarding the Member Motion submitted by Councillor West regarding Land Acknowledgment. She advised that she was in support of a Land Acknowledgement statement to be read at the beginning of each Council meeting, acknowledged the history of residential schools and the impact they had on Indigenous peoples and their culture, and noted the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action Report (2015) was a start to educating Canadians.

Jessica Spano, Ward 1 resident, addressed Council regarding the Member Motion submitted by Councillor West regarding Land Acknowledgement. She acknowledged the land we live on in Richmond Hill, highlighted the need for educating Canadians about its history and the impact colonialism has had on Indigenous peoples, and encouraged individuals to further educate themselves on these topics. Ms. Spano highlighted the importance of an Indigenous Land Acknowledgement and requested Council adopt a Land Acknowledgment as presented in the Member Motion, as further detailed in her correspondence distributed as part of Item 13.7.

Kianoush Farahani, 62 Steepleview Crescent, addressed Council regarding the Member Motion submitted by Councillor West regarding Land Acknowledgement. He advised that he was in support of a Land Acknowledgement statement to be read at the beginning of each Council meeting, highlighted the significance of a Land Acknowledgement, and noted the importance of acknowledging all of Canada’s history. Mr. Farahani requested Council adopt a Land Acknowledgment as presented in the Member Motion, as further detailed in his correspondence distributed as part of Item 13.7.

Marj Andre, 2 Lucy Drive, addressed Council regarding the Member Motion submitted by Councillor West regarding Land Acknowledgment. She advised that many residents were in support of Land Acknowledgement, acknowledged the importance of Land Acknowledgement, highlighted the need for educating Canadians about Indigenous culture and residential schools, and noted the organizations and local events that began with a Land Acknowledgement as a step towards reconciliation as identified in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action Report (2015). Ms. Andre acknowledged an increased interest in Indigenous history including the first ever NHL game that was broadcasted the night before in Plains Cree.

Pat Pollock, 67 Drumern Crescent, addressed Council regarding the Member Motion submitted by Councillor West regarding Land Acknowledgement. She acknowledged the land we live on; highlighted the significance and importance of Land Acknowledgement; and reviewed the history of Indigenous peoples and their culture, stressing the importance of recognizing their existence, strength, and contributions to society. Ms. Pollock requested Council adopt a Land Acknowledgment as presented in the Member Motion.

Shalini Konanur, 221 Strathearn Avenue, and Executive Director/Barrister and Solicitor, South Asian Legal Clinic of Ontario (SALCO), addressed Council regarding the Member Motion submitted by Councillor West regarding Land Acknowledgment. She advised that she was in support of a Land Acknowledgement statement to be read at the beginning of each Council meeting, addressed existing racism and obligations for reconciliation, and provided an overview of the work and services provided by SALCO and how it creates opportunities to turn the recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action Report (2015) into action. Ms. Konanur advised of the many events that began with a Land Acknowledgement as a step towards reconciliation, and requested Council adopt a Land Acknowledgment as presented in the Member Motion, as further detailed in her correspondence distributed as part of Item 13.7.

Gloria Marsh, Richmond Hill resident, and Executive Director, York Region Environmental Alliance, addressed Council regarding the Member Motion submitted by Councillor West regarding Land Acknowledgement. She acknowledged the history of residential schools and the impact they had on Indigenous peoples and their culture, and the importance of understanding and reconciliation. Ms. Marsh advised of the many organizations and events that began with a Land Acknowledgement as a step towards reconciliation as identified in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action Report (2015), and requested Council adopt a Land Acknowledgment as presented in the Member Motion.

Flo McLellan, 53 Harmony Hill Crescent, addressed Council regarding the Member Motion submitted by Councillor West regarding Land Acknowledgement. She advised that she was in support of a Land Acknowledgement statement to be read at the beginning of each Council meeting, and noted that she was in agreement with the comments made by the previous delegates related to the need for, and importance of, Land Acknowledgement. Ms. McLellan requested Council adopt a Land Acknowledgment as presented in the Member Motion, as further detailed in her correspondence distributed as part of Item 13.7.

Reverend James Ravenscroft, Richmond Hill United Church, and Reverend Matt McMillan, St. Mary's Anglican Church, addressed Council regarding the Member Motion submitted by Councillor West regarding Land Acknowledgement. They acknowledged the history of residential schools and the role of their churches, and the impact they had on Indigenous peoples and their culture. They stressed the importance of healing, reconciliation, and acknowledgement of all of Canada’s history, and that reading a Land Acknowledgement was a positive step towards reconciliation. Reverend Ravenscroft and Reverend McMillan requested Council adopt a Land Acknowledgement as presented in the Member Motion.

Melissa Ytsma, Lead Pastor, The Meeting House Richmond Hill, addressed Council regarding the Member Motion submitted by Councillor West regarding Land Acknowledgement. She highlighted the need and importance of educating Canadians about Indigenous history, and acknowledged that a core aspect of their religious faith was reconciliation. Ms. Ytsma highlighted the many Town-wide events that had been organized to educate residents about Indigenous peoples and their history, and requested that Council adopt a Land Acknowledgement as presented in the Member Motion.

Esther Collier, Member, Living into Right Relations Committee, and Chair, Net Zero Committee, Richmond Hill United Church, addressed Council regarding the Member Motion submitted by Councillor West regarding Land Acknowledgement. She advised that she was in support of a Land Acknowledgement statement to be read at the beginning of each Council meeting, highlighted the need for educating Canadians about its history and the impact colonization and the residential school system had on Indigenous people, and the importance of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action Report (2015). Ms. Collier stressed the importance and significance of a Land Acknowledgement, and requested that Richmond Hill adopt a Land Acknowledgment as presented in the Member Motion.

Angie Ortlieb-Sinopoli, 102 Shirrick Drive, addressed Council regarding the Member Motion submitted by Councillor West regarding Land Acknowledgement. She advised that she was in support of a Land Acknowledgement statement to be read at the beginning of each Council meeting, highlighted the need for educating Canadians about Indigenous culture, and stressed the importance of reading a Land Acknowledgement as a positive step towards reconciliation. Ms. Ortlieb-Sinopoli encouraged Council to read the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action Report (2015) and requested that Richmond Hill adopt a Land Acknowledgment as presented in the Member Motion, as further detailed in her correspondence distributed as part of Item 13.10.

Kathleen Wong, 169 Parkston Court, addressed Council regarding the Member Motion submitted by Councillor West regarding Land Acknowledgement. She advised that there was strong support for Land Acknowledgement statements, one of the recommendations identified in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action Report (2015); highlighted the need for educating Canadians about Indigenous culture and residential schools; and noted the many organizations and events that began with a Land Acknowledgement as a step towards reconciliation. Ms. Wong requested that Richmond Hill adopt a Land Acknowledgment as presented in the Member Motion.

Sharon Sajan, 27 Idyllwood Avenue, addressed Council regarding the Member Motion submitted by Councillor West regarding Land Acknowledgement. She advised that she was in support of a Land Acknowledgement statement to be read at the beginning of each Council meeting, expressed her pride in living in a diverse community, and noted the importance of inclusivity and reading a Land Acknowledgement as a positive step towards reconciliation. Ms. Sajan requested that Richmond Hill adopt a Land Acknowledgment as presented in the Member Motion, as further detailed in her correspondence distributed as part of Item 13.10.

Adriana Pisano Beaumont, 62 Wicker Drive, addressed Council regarding the Member Motion submitted by Councillor West regarding Land Acknowledgement. She advised that she was in support of a Land Acknowledgement statement to be read at the beginning of each Council meeting; acknowledged the history of Indigenous peoples, residential schools, and colonialism and the impact they had; and stressed the importance of reading a Land Acknowledgement as a positive step towards reconciliation. Ms. Pisano Beaumont requested that Richmond Hill adopt a Land Acknowledgment as presented in the Member Motion.

Pauline Hwang, 1114-9471 Yonge Street, addressed Council regarding the Member Motion submitted by Councillor West regarding Land Acknowledgement. She acknowledged the history of Indigenous peoples, residential schools, and colonialism and the impact they had; and noted the Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (2015) was a step towards reconciliation and encouraged Council to read the Report. Ms. Hwang requested that Richmond Hill adopt a Land Acknowledgment as presented in the Member Motion, as further detailed in her correspondence distributed as part of Item 13.10.

Joel Clements, 21 Rockport Crescent, addressed Council regarding the Member Motion submitted by Councillor West regarding Land Acknowledgment. He advised that he was in support of a Land Acknowledgement statement to be read at the beginning of each Council meeting, highlighted the need for educating Canadians about Indigenous peoples and their culture, and reviewed some of the principles of reconciliation identified in the Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action (2015). Mr. Clements requested that Richmond Hill adopt a Land Acknowledgment as presented in the Member Motion, as further detailed in her correspondence distributed as part of Item 13.7.

Jaclyn Wong, 72 Sheila Crescent, addressed Council regarding the Member Motion submitted by Councillor West regarding Land Acknowledgment. She advised that she was in support of a Land Acknowledgement statement to be read at the beginning of each Council meeting, highlighted the need for educating Canadians about its history, and acknowledged the land we live on which is one of the first steps towards reconciliation as identified in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action Report (2015). Ms. Wong requested that Richmond Hill adopt a Land Acknowledgment as presented in the Member Motion, as further detailed in her correspondence distributed as part of Item 13.10.

Wilhelm Bleek, 136 Centre Street West, addressed Council regarding the Member Motion submitted by Councillor Beros regarding Canada's National Anthem. He expressed his pride in being both a Canadian and German citizen, stressed the importance of embracing all of Canada’s history, and advised of his support for singing Canada’s national anthem at the beginning of Council meetings.

Wilhelm Bleek, 136 Centre Street West, addressed Council regarding the Member Motion submitted by Councillor Beros regarding Town to City. He noted quantitative and qualitative support for the motion, advised that he was in support of renaming the municipality from a “town” to a “city” as it reflected the transformation and evolution of Richmond Hill, and highlighted different components of what makes a city.

Doug Hume, Unit Chair, CUPE 905.16, addressed Council regarding staff report SRCS.19.07, Snow Windrow Clearing Program Alternatives. He advised that as the union representing public employees, they were in support of any initiative that would benefit the residents, and noted that their preferred alternative for a windrow clearing program would be Option 4 as outlined in the staff report. D. Hume requested that should Council proceed with a town-wide windrow clearing program, that Option 4, Town-Side Windrow Clearing Program with Enhanced Service Delivery (In-House Service), be approved.

Ira Kagan, Kagan Shastri LLP, representing T-York 7 Holding Ltd., addressed Council regarding staff report SRPRS.19.073, Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendment Applications submitted by T-York 7 Holding Ltd. for 157, 159, 161, 162, 163 and 165 York Boulevard. He provided an overview of the property and development proposal; and addressed parking for the subject lands noting that it is governed by a shared parking formula. He advised that his client provides the greatest number of parking spaces on the site, and explained the impact the shared parking formula has on his client. Mr. Kagan advised of their support for the revised development proposal currently before the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal and requested Council adopt the staff report recommendations.

Philip Pincus, Castle Developments, Asset Manager for T-York 7 Holding Inc., addressed Council regarding staff report SRPRS.19.073, Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendment Applications submitted by T-York 7 Holding Ltd. for 157, 159, 161, 162, 163 and 165 York Boulevard. He provided an overview of the long term plan for the property, addressed parking on the site, and advised of agreements with other tenants in regards to the paid parking meters. Mr. Pincus advised that he has met all of the requirements for the applications and requested Council adopt the staff report recommendations.

Stephen F. Waqué, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP, addressed Council regarding staff report SRPRS.19.073, Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendment Applications submitted by T-York 7 Holding Ltd. for 157, 159, 161, 162, 163 and 165 York Boulevard. He reviewed the parking on the subject lands, the impact of the shared parking formula, and the lack of compliance of two property owners within the area. Mr. Waqué requested that Council direct staff to adjourn consideration of the applications until it could be determined if the two property owners could reach compliance in regards to parking.

Bert Chen, 2232767 Ontario Inc., addressed Council regarding staff report SRPRS.19.073, Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendment Applications submitted by T-York 7 Holding Ltd. for 157, 159, 161, 162, 163 and 165 York Boulevard. He discussed the parking issues on the property and the impact of the shared parking formula and parking meters that were installed on the tenants. Mr. Chen advised that he could not support the development proposal to facilitate the construction of an additional restaurant on the subject lands.

  • Moved by:Councillor West
    Seconded by:Councillor Chan

    That the minutes of the Budget Committee of the Whole meetings BCW#02-19 held February 12, 2019; BCW#03-19 held February 19, 2019; and BCW#04-19 held February 26, 2019 be adopted as circulated.

    Carried

That the minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting CW#04-19 held March 18, 2019 be adopted as circulated and the following recommendations approved:

  • Moved by:Councillor West
    Seconded by:Councillor Cilevitz

    a) That the minutes of the Youth Action Committee meetings held on January 30, February 13, and February 20, 2019, be adopted as circulated. 

    Carried
  • Moved by:Councillor West
    Seconded by:Councillor Chan

    a) That Montiel Road (Driscoll Road to Laverock Avenue) be reconstructed as a Local Improvement under the provisions of Ontario Regulation 586/06, as amended, Local Improvement Charges - Priority Lien Status;

    b) That By-law 23-19 for the reconstruction of Montiel Road (Driscoll Road to Laverock Avenue) under Ontario Regulation 586/06, as amended, Local Improvement Charges - Priority Lien Status be enacted.

    Carried
  • Moved by:Councillor West
    Seconded by:Councillor Chan

    a) That Tampico Road (Driscoll Road to Laverock Avenue) be reconstructed as a Local Improvement under the provisions of Ontario Regulation 586/06, as amended, Local Improvement Charges - Priority Lien Status;

    b) That By-law 24-19 for the reconstruction of Tampico Road (Driscoll Road to Laverock Avenue) under Ontario Regulation 586/06, as amended, Local Improvement Charges - Priority Lien Status be enacted.

    Carried
  • Moved by:Councillor West
    Seconded by:Councillor Chan

    a) That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement made pursuant to Section 27 of the Development Charges Act, 1997 between The Corporation of the Town of Richmond Hill and the Jewish Youth Network for deferral of the payment of the development charges otherwise payable with respect to the proposed development of the Jewish Youth Network Robbins Family Centre upon the recommendation of the Director of Financial Services and Treasurer.

    Carried
  • Moved by:Councillor West
    Seconded by:Councillor Chan

    a) That the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications submitted by Central Park Homes for lands known as Block 43, Registered Plan 65M-3786 (municipal address: 1335 Elgin Mills Road East), File Numbers D01-16006 and D02-16042, be approved, subject to the following:

    i. That the subject lands be removed from Appendix 7 Existing Neighbourhood Commercial of the Town’s Official Plan to facilitate 23 townhouse units on the subject lands;

    ii. That the subject lands be rezoned from Neighbourhood Commercial (NC) Zone under By-law 38-95, as amended, to Residential Multiple Family One (RM1) under Zoning By-law 66-71, as amended, and that the amending Zoning By-law establish site specific development standards as outlined in staff report SRPRS.19.033;

    iii. That the Official Plan Amendment and amending Zoning By-law, be forwarded to a regular meeting of Council for consideration and enactment;

    iv. That the request by Central Park Homes for 69 persons equivalent (23 townhouse units) servicing allocation for the lands known as Block 43, Registered Plan 65M-3786 (municipal address: 1335 Elgin Mills Road East), be allocated to the subject lands.

    b) That the comments concerning the related Site Plan, File Number D06-17084, be referred back to staff.

    Carried
  • Moved by:Councillor West
    Seconded by:Councillor Chan

    a) That staff report SRPRS.19.049 regarding a Private Street Naming Application submitted by Stateview Homes (Kings Landing) Inc. for the lands known as Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4, Plan 563 and Part of Lots 31 and 32, Plan 202 (municipal addresses: 272, 286, 296 and 298 King Road, and 4, 6 and 8 Parker Avenue) be approved subject to the following:

    i. That the proposed private street names Banshee Lane (P) and Globemaster Lane (P) be approved in accordance with staff report SRPRS.19.049;

    ii. That staff be directed to bring forward a by-law to a regularly scheduled Council meeting to implement the approval of the proposed private names upon finalization of the development applications.

    Carried
  • Moved by:Councillor West
    Seconded by:Councillor Chan

    a) That the proposed draft Plan of Condominium (Common Element) application submitted by Onefoureight Development Corp. for lands known as Block 1, Plan 65M-4627 (municipal addresses: 9601 and 9611 Bathurst Street), File Number D05-13008 (19CDM(R)-13008), be draft approved subject to the following conditions:

    i. That draft approval be subject to the conditions as set out in Appendix 'A' to staff report SRPRS.19.042;

    ii. That prior to draft approval being granted, the applicant pay the applicable processing fees in accordance with the Town’s Tariff of Fee By-law 65-18;

    iii. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Condominium Agreement referred to in Appendix 'A' to staff report SRPRS.19.042.

    Carried
  • Moved by:Councillor West
    Seconded by:Councillor Chan

    That the following 18 locations be approved for the 2019 Pole Mounted Radar Speed Board program:

    1. North Lake Road (Wood Rim Drive to Wildwood Avenue)
    2. Red Cardinal Trail (Deerwood Crescent to Bloomington Road)
    3. Regatta Avenue (Blackforest Drive to Yonge Street)
    4. Centre Street East (Yonge Street to Pugsley Avenue)
    5. Devonsleigh Boulevard (19th Avenue to Brookwood Drive)
    6. Jefferson Forest Drive (Wings View Gate to the south leg of Shadow Falls Drive)
    7. Clarendon Drive (Spadina Avenue to Boake Trail)
    8. Frank Endean Road (Rushingbrook Drive to Major Mackenzie Drive East)
    9. Toporowski Avenue (Redstone Road to Leslie Street)
    10. Lucas Street (Levendale Road to Trayborn Drive)
    11. Mill Street (Ellery Drive to Trench Street)
    12. Rollinghill Road (Richvalley Crescent to Tower Hill Road)
    13. Garden Avenue (Pearson Road to Yonge Street)
    14. Spruce Avenue (Avenue Road to Yonge Street)
    15. Weldrick Road West (Springhead Gardens to Yonge Street)
    16. Briggs Avenue (Queen College Drive to Valleymede Drive)
    17. Lagani Avenue (Kevi Crescent to Rubin Street)
    18. Red Maple Road (High Tech Road to Bantry Avenue)
    Carried

- (Proposed By-law 50-19)

  • Moved by:Councillor West
    Seconded by:Councillor Chan

    a) That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Fifth Avenue (King North) Inc. for lands known as Lots 11 and 12 and Blocks B and C, Plan 484 and Part of Lots 2 and 4, Plan 563 (municipal addresses: 3, 5, 7 and 9 McCachen Street and 300 King Road), File Number D02-16037, be approved, subject to the following:

    i. That the subject lands be rezoned from Residential Urban (RU) Zone under By-law 1275, as amended, and Single Detached Five (R5) Zone under By-law 313-96, as amended, to Semi-Detached One (RD1) Zone and Multiple Residential One (RM1) Zone under By-law 313-96, as amended, and that the amending Zoning By-law establish site-specific development standards for the entirety of the subject lands as outlined in staff report SRPRS.19.052;

    ii. That prior to the amending Zoning By-law being brought forward to a regular meeting of Council for consideration and enactment, confirmation be received that the applicant has registered restrictions over the subject lands under Section 118 of the Land Titles Act;

    iii. 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 to implement the proposed development on the subject lands.

    b) That the authority to assign 125 persons equivalent of additional servicing allocation to the proposed development to be constructed on the subject lands be delegated to the Commissioner of Planning and Regulatory Services subject to the criteria in the Town’s Interim Growth Management Strategy, and that the assigned servicing allocation be released in accordance with the provisions of By-law 109-11;

    c) That all comments concerning the applicant’s Site Plan application (File Number D06-17088) be referred back to staff.

    Carried
  • Moved by:Councillor West
    Seconded by:Councillor Chan

    a) That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute agreements with respect to the improvements to the Town-owned parkland adjacent to 65 Oneida Crescent with all the requisite parties, as described in staff report SRPRS.19.048, upon the written recommendation of the Commissioner of Planning and Regulatory Services.

    Carried
  • Moved by:Councillor West
    Seconded by:Councillor Chan

    a) That the assumption of the aboveground and belowground municipal services within Plan 65M-4351, (Subdivision File Number 19T-07001) be approved;

    b) That the assumption of the external storm drainage municipal services within the existing Elgin Mills Road West road allowance and within Parts 1 and 2 on Plan 65R-33736 associated with Subdivision File Number 19T-07001, be approved;

    c) That Arten Avenue within Plan 65M-4351 be assumed as public highway;

    d) That reserve Block 16 of Plan 65M-4351 (Subdivision File Number 19T-07001), be established as public highway to form part of Arten Avenue.

    Carried
  • Moved by:Councillor West
    Seconded by:Councillor Chan

    a) That the Town owned lands, described as Part 1 and 2 on Plan 65R- 37926, be established as public highway to form part of Turtle Court;

    b) That the following reserve blocks be established as public highway:

    Block 154, Plan 65M-3753 (to form part of Worthington Avenue)

    Block 50, Plan 65M-4559 (to form part of Wellman Drive)

    Block 46, Plan 65M-4559 (to form part of Wellman Drive)

    Block 47, Pan 65M-4559 (to form part of Worthington Avenue)

    Carried
  • Moved by:Councillor West
    Seconded by:Councillor Chan

    a) That the assumption of the aboveground and belowground municipal services within Plan 65M-4409, (Subdivision File Number 19T-09005), be approved;

    b) That the assumption of the external aboveground and belowground municipal services within the existing Day Lily Crescent road allowance, Birch Avenue road allowance and within Part 1 on Plan 65R-34417 associated with Subdivision File Number 19T-09005, be approved;

    c) That Day Lily Crescent within Plan 65M-4409 be assumed as public highway;

    d) That reserve Block 15 of Plan 65M-4172 (Subdivision File Number 19T-04005), be established as public highway to form part of Day Lily Crescent.

    Carried
  • Moved by:Councillor West
    Seconded by:Councillor Chan

    a) That the assumption of the aboveground and belowground municipal services within Plan 65M-3934 (Subdivision File Number 19T-94026, Phase 1), be approved;

    b) That the assumption of the external aboveground and belowground municipal services within the Gamble Road road allowance, associated with Subdivision File Number 19T-94026, Phase 1, be approved;

    c) That the assumption of the external aboveground and belowground municipal services within the Alamo Heights Drive, Rothbury Road, and Colesbrook Road road allowances, associated with Subdivision File Number 19T-94026, Phase 1, be approved;

    d) That Colesbrook Road, Aikenhead Avenue, Alamo Heights Drive and Maffey Crescent, within the limits of Plan 65M-3934 (Subdivision File Number 19T-94026, Phase 1), be assumed as public highway;

    e) That the following reserve blocks be established as public highway:

    1. Blocks 34, 36 and 37, Plan 65M-3934 (to form part of Colesbrook Road)
    2. Blocks 35, 38, 39 and 42, Plan 65M-3934 (to form part of Aikenhead Avenue)
    3. Blocks 40 and 41, Plan 65M-3934 (to form part of Alamo Heights Drive)
    4. Block 43, Plan 65M-3934 (to form part of Maffey Crescent)
    5. Blocks 29, and 45, Plan 65M-3934 (to form part of Rothbury Road)
    Carried
  • Moved by:Councillor West
    Seconded by:Councillor Chan

    a) That the assumption of the aboveground and belowground municipal services within Plan 65M-4108 (Subdivision File Number 19T-94026, Phase 2), be approved;

    b) That the assumption of the external aboveground and belowground municipal services within the Rothbury Road and Colesbrook Road road allowances related to Subdivision File Number 19T-94026, Phase 2, be approved;

    c) That Aikenhead Avenue, Wiley Avenue, Froud Drive, Hawkes Drive and Wellwood Street, within the limits of Plan 65M-4108 (Subdivision File Number 19T-94026, Phase 2), be assumed as public highway;

    d) That the following reserve blocks be established as public highway:

    1. Blocks 143, 144, 145 and 146, Plan 65M-4108 (to form part of Aikenhead Avenue)
    2. Block 137, Plan 65M-4108 (to form part of Colesbrook Road)
    Carried

File Numbers D01-17007, D02-14013, D03-14002 - (CW Item 11.17)

  • Moved by:Councillor West
    Seconded by:Councillor Chan

    a) That staff report SRPRS.19.043 be received for information purposes;

    b) That the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal be advised as follows:

    i. That Council supports in principle the revised Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, Draft Plan of Subdivision, Draft Plan of Condominium and Site Plan applications submitted by 2522772 Ontario Inc. (c/o Zen Homes Inc.) for lands known as Part of Lot 12, Plan 3806 (municipal address: 243 16th Avenue), File Numbers D01-17007, D02-14013, D03-14002, D05-14003 and D06-14038, as described and for the reasons set out in staff report SRPRS.19.043, subject to the following:

    (a) That the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment be substantially in accordance with Appendices C and D, respectively, to Staff Report SRPRS.19.043 to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Planning and Regulatory Services;

    (b) That the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal withhold the issuance of its Final Order with respect to the Zoning By-law Amendment application until such time as the Town advises the Tribunal that:

    (i) the applicant’s Site Plan application has been finalized to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Planning and Regulatory Services;

    (ii) the applicant has registered restrictions over the subject lands under Section 118 of the Land Titles Act to the satisfaction of the Town; and,

    (iii) the applicant has paid the applicable processing fee in accordance with the Town’s Tariff of Fees By-law;

    (c) That the draft Plan of Subdivision attached as Map 4 to staff report SRPRS.19.043 be draft approved, subject to the conditions of draft approval as set out in Appendix ‘E’ hereto and the payment of the applicable processing fee in accordance with the Town’s Tariff of Fees By-law;

    (d) That the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal delegate authority to the Town to clear conditions of draft plan approval and to issue final subdivision approval for the proposed development;

    (e) That the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal withhold the issuance of its Final Order with respect to the draft Plan of Condominium application until such time as the Town advises the Tribunal that:

    (i) all conditions of draft plan approval have been received from Town departments and external agencies, and a consolidated set of draft plan conditions has been prepared;

    (ii) the applicant’s Site Plan application has been finalized to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Planning and Regulatory Services; and,

    (iii) the applicant has paid the applicable processing fee in accordance with the Town’s Tariff of Fees By-law;

    (f) That the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal delegate authority to the Town to clear conditions of draft plan approval and to issue final condominium approval for the proposed development; and,

    (g) That the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal withhold the issuance of its Final Order with respect to the Site Plan application until such time as the Town advises the Tribunal that a Site Plan Agreement has been approved by the Town.

    c) That the authority to assign 29.33 persons equivalent of additional servicing allocation to the proposed development to be constructed on the subject lands be delegated to the Commissioner of Planning and Regulatory Services subject to the criteria in the Town’s Interim Growth Management Strategy, and that the assigned servicing allocation be released in accordance with the provisions of By-law 109-11;

    d) That the Commissioner of Planning and Regulatory Services be authorized to approve and execute any agreements or documentation as necessary to implement the revised development proposal described in staff report SRPRS.19.043;

    e) That appropriate Town staff be directed to appear at the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal in support of Council’s position concerning the subject applications.

    Carried
  • Moved by:Councillor West
    Seconded by:Councillor Chan

    a) That Council approves entry into and execution of an agreement with Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. for the sharing of natural gas consumption data for the Town of Richmond Hill.

    Carried
  • Moved by:Councillor West
    Seconded by:Councillor Chan

    a) That the “Summary Report” of Richmond Hill’s drinking water system, as set out in staff report SRCS.19.09 and as required under Schedule 22 of O.Reg. 170/03, be received;

    b) That the “Town of Richmond Hill 2018 Annual Report” regulatory reporting for municipal drinking water systems as contained in Appendix '1' to staff report SRCS.19.09 and as required under Section 11 of O.Reg. 170/03, be received;

    c) That the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks 2018 Inspection Report for Richmond Hill’s drinking water system, as contained in Appendix '2' to staff report SRCS.19.09, be received;

    d) That updates and information regarding the Quality Management System 2018 Annual Report, as contained in Appendix '3' to staff report SRCS.19.09, be received;

    e) That Richmond Hill’s Quality Management System “Operational Plan”, version 5.0 as contained in Appendix '4' to staff report SRCS.19.09, be endorsed by Council.

    Carried
  • Moved by:Councillor West
    Seconded by:Councillor Chan

    Whereas Section 151 of the Municipal Act, 2001 authorizes the Council of the Town of Richmond Hill to pass by-laws for licensing, regulating and governing of any business wholly or partly carried on within the municipality;

    Whereas Airbnb and short-term rental properties in residential areas have proliferated in Richmond Hill and these types of business have resulted in nuisances such as excessive noises, and concerns about fire safety and the alleged mischief conduct;

    Whereas a number of Canadian municipalities such as the Cities of Richmond, Toronto and Vancouver have taken steps to regulate the Airbnb rental businesses in view of the proliferation of such short-term rental market; and the City of Calgary has proposed to introduce business licenses for short-term rental platforms such as Airbnb;

    Whereas the Airbnb company stated in its submission to the House of Commons’ Finance Committee in 2018 that the company “want to be regulated” as reported;

    Whereas Airbnb and short-term rentals are not subject to the licensing and regulation by the Town of Richmond Hill at this time;

    Now therefore the Council of Richmond Hill resolves the following:

    That staff be directed to examine the feasibility of passing a by-law to licence, regulate and govern Airbnb and short-term rental accommodations in the Town of Richmond Hill, and to report back to Council no later than November 18, 2019; and

    That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the York Regional Council, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, local Members of Provincial Parliament and Members of Parliament, Richmond Hill Board of Trade and Toronto Region Board of Trade.

    Carried
  • Moved by:Councillor West
    Seconded by:Councillor Chan

    Whereas the Town of Richmond Hill wants to signal to millennials that we are active in the emerging digital economy wherein digital currency has become an acceptable method of payment for virtually all goods and services including real estate, motor vehicles and online purchasing.

    Whereas, according to the Bank of Canada, greater than 5% of Canadians are currently holding and using some form of digital currency.

    Whereas accepting digital currency results in several advantages for our residents including significantly lower transaction fees, faster processing times, and greater options for management of their monetary instruments.

    Whereas the Town of Richmond Hill achieves numerous economic development benefits from participating in the “new money” economy including attracting and retaining younger generation residents, positioning the Town as leading edge and technologically advanced, creating new business, marketing and public relations opportunities and reducing the Town’s processing fees.

    Whereas on May 14, 2018, Seminole County, Florida became the first in North America to accept digital currency as payment for taxes and driver’s licence fees.

    Whereas on November 26, 2018 Ohio became the first state to allow taxes to be paid in digital currency.

    Whereas on December 11, 2018 the City of Calgary launched the “Calgary Digital Dollar” to boost its local economy.

    Whereas today municipal election candidates can already accept donations in digital currency in Canada.

    Whereas municipalities and government agencies across Canada will soon be accepting digital currency for payments.

    And whereas the Town of Innisfil is currently considering embarking on a pilot project to accept digital currency as payment for its municipal services.

    Therefore Be It Resolved that staff report back on the feasibility of accepting digital currency as a method of payment for property taxes, services, levies and fees.

    Carried
  • Moved by:Councillor West
    Seconded by:Councillor Chan

    a) That staff report SRCS.19.08 regarding the Grass and Weeds By-law be received;

    b) That the existing Long Grass and Weeds By-law 217-96, being Chapter 1025 of the Town of Richmond Hill Municipal Code, and all subsequent amendments be repealed, and the proposed Grass and Weeds By-Law 31-19, attached as revised Attachment '1' to the memorandum from Tracey Steele, Director, By-law and Licensing Enforcement, dated March 25, 2019, be enacted.

    Carried
  • Moved by:Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola
    Seconded by:Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli

    a) Therefore be it resolved that staff proceed with Option 4 as outlined in staff report SRCS.19.07, an in-house, full service windrow clearing program.

    b) Be it further resolved that staff be authorized to fund the 2019 costs of the windrow program from the appropriate reserve funds and bring back a report identifying which specific reserves have been used.

    c) Be it further resolved that all future costs be referred to the 2020 budget discussion to determine funding sources.

  • Moved by:Councillor West
    Seconded by:Councillor Cilevitz

    That staff report SRCS.19.07 be referred back to staff to permit public outreach on option 4, including the cost implications, and the public outreach include a public survey.

    In favour: (4)Mayor Barrow, Councillor West, Councillor Cilevitz, and Councillor Chan
    Opposed: (5)Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola, Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli, Councillor Beros, Councillor Muench, and Councillor Liu
    Motion Failed to Carry (4 to 5)
  • Moved by:Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola
    Seconded by:Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli

    a) Therefore be it resolved that staff proceed with Option 4 as outlined in staff report SRCS.19.07, an in-house, full service windrow clearing program.

    b) Be it further resolved that staff be authorized to fund the 2019 costs of the windrow program from the appropriate reserve funds and bring back a report identifying which specific reserves have been used.

    c) Be it further resolved that all future costs be referred to the 2020 budget discussion to determine funding sources.

    In favour: (8)Mayor Barrow, Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola, Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli, Councillor Beros, Councillor Muench, Councillor Liu, Councillor West, and Councillor Chan
    Opposed: (1)Councillor Cilevitz
    Carried (8 to 1)
  • Moved by:Councillor West
    Seconded by:Councillor Chan

    a) That staff report SRCFS.19.012 regarding 2018 Council and Committees Remuneration and Expenses be received for information purposes.

    Carried
  • Moved by:Councillor West
    Seconded by:Councillor Chan

    a) That April 2019 be proclaimed Be A Donor Month in the Town of Richmond Hill;

    b) That April 7, 2019 be proclaimed Green Shirt Day in the Town of Richmond Hill.

    Carried
  • Moved by:Councillor West
    Seconded by:Councillor Chan

    a) That the following correspondence regarding the Member Motion submitted by Councillor West regarding Land Acknowledgement be received:

    1. Joel Clements, Ward 2 resident, dated February 12, 2019

    2. Len Chapman, former resident of Richmond Hill, February 14, 2019

    3. Brigitte Zwarych, 81 Bond Crescent, dated February 22, 2019

    4. Tom Tsiang, 47 Laverock Avenue, dated February 23, 2019

    5. Howard A. Doughty, 10 Cheval Court, dated February 24, 2019

    6. Jessica Spano, Ward 1 resident, dated February 26, 2019

    7. Kian Farahani, 62 Steepleview Crescent, dated February 26, 2019

    8. Shalini Konanur, 221 Strathearn Avenue, dated March 7, 2019

    9. Flo McLellan, 53 Harmony Hill Crescent, dated March 10, 2019

    10. Gale and Roger May, 19 Carat Crescent, dated March 16, 2019

    11. Duncan James Jeffrey, Minister, Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church, dated March 18, 2019

    12. Stephen Chait, Tina Cotrupi and family, 82 Wright Street, dated March 19, 2019

    13. Mary Ann and Peter Veira, 242 Blue Grass Boulevard, dated March 20, 2019

    Carried
  • Moved by:Councillor West
    Seconded by:Councillor Chan

    a) That the correspondence regarding the Member Motion submitted by Councillor Beros regarding Town to City be received:

    1. Shelagh Harris, 26 Bridgeford Street South, dated March 15, 2019

    2. Steve McCallum, 98 Sweet Water Crescent, dated March 17, 2019

    Carried
  • Moved by:Councillor West
    Seconded by:Councillor Chan

    a) That the memorandum from Tracey Steele, Director, By-law and Licensing Enforcement, dated March 25, 2019, regarding staff report SRCS.19.08, the proposed new Grass and Weeds By-law, be received.

    Carried
  • Moved by:Councillor West
    Seconded by:Councillor Chan

    a) That the following correspondence regarding the Member Motion submitted by Councillor West regarding Land Acknowledgement be received:

    1. Angie Ortlieb-Sinopoli, 102 Shirrick Drive, received March 21, 2019

    2. Kathryn Humphrey, Class Teacher, Toronto Waldorf School, dated March 22, 2019

    3. Pauline Hwang, 1114-9471 Yonge Street, dated March 22, 2019

    4. Monica Woodley, 307-309 Major Mackenzie Drive East, dated March 22, 2019

    5. Sam Sinopoli, 102 Shirrick Drive, dated March 23, 2019

    6. Melinda Ferlisi, 128 Kersey Crescent, dated March 23, 2019

    7. Sharon Sajan, 27 Idyllwood Avenue, dated March 23, 2019

    8. Robyn Stevan, High School English/Drama Teacher, Toronto Waldorf School, dated March 24, 2019

    9. Rhonny Russman, 141 Carrington Drive, dated March 25, 2019

    10. Jaclyn Wong, Teacher, York Region District School Board, dated March 25, 2019

    Carried
  • Moved by:Councillor West
    Seconded by:Councillor Chan

    a) That the correspondence regarding the Member Motion submitted by Councillor Beros regarding Town to City be received:

    1. Howard A. Doughty, 10 Cheval Court, dated March 24, 2019

    2. Neil Zaph, 133 Hall Street, dated March 25, 2019

    Carried
  • Moved by:Councillor Chan
    Seconded by:Councillor West

    That Council continues to support its earlier decision not to support the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications submitted by T-York 7 Holding Ltd. For 157, 159, 161, 162, 163 and 165 York Boulevard due to parking deficiencies.

    In favour: (3)Councillor West, Councillor Cilevitz, and Councillor Chan
    Opposed: (6)Mayor Barrow, Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola, Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli, Councillor Beros, Councillor Muench, and Councillor Liu
    Motion Failed to Carry (3 to 6)
  • Moved by:Councillor Muench
    Seconded by:Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli

    Be it resolved that:

    1. Council direct staff to adjourn the current OMB / LPAT hearing of the Lands known as Part of Block 2, Registered Plan 65M-2287 (municipal addresses: 157, 159, 161, 162, 163 and 165 York Boulevard), File Numbers D01-16004 and D02-16031 for 90 days to allow all appropriate Town of Richmond Hill departments including by-law, transportation and planning staff to review, address and act on any and all site plans deficiencies as it relates to parking and do everything possible to enforce the existing shared parking relationship; and

    2. Direct Town of Richmond Hill appropriate departments to address all relevant stakeholders of 157 to 165 York Boulevard to address with an attempt to remedy inappropriate signage and gates that currently exist as it relates to our existing bylaw, with the intent to allow the site parking capacity and utilization to be known, shared and used efficiently; and

    3. Further direct staff to directly engage with the stakeholders below to address signage and re-enforcement of the collective parking relationship:

    a. Cresspoint

    b. RBC

    c. Condo Corp

    4. Direct appropriate Town staff to appear at the current OMB / LPAT hearing in support of Council’s position concerning the subject applications; and

    5. Direct staff to provide a report to Council outlining the parking capacity and any / all actions that have been taken prior to the 90 day expiration period; and

    6. Staff and Council encourage, support and embrace all the stakeholders of 157 to 165 T-York to enhance the restaurant and area vibrancy with expansion;

    7. Staff and Council should do everything possible to improve the broken shared parking inequities in order to find a quality resolution so Council can support the application without having paid parking.

    Carried Unanimously
  • Moved by:Councillor Beros
    Seconded by:Councillor Muench

    Whereas in a unanimous decision on April 15th, 2015, the Supreme Court ruled that reciting a prayer at council meetings infringes on freedom of conscience and religion;

    Whereas on May 11th, 2015 Richmond Hill Council discussed alternatives to opening Council meetings with Prayer;

    Whereas on May 11th, 2015 Councillor Beros and Councillor Muench brought forward a motion proposing that Canada’s national anthem be sung at the beginning of Council meetings;

    Whereas on May 11th, 2015 in a recorded vote Councillor Beros, Councillor Liu, Councillor Muench, Councillor Chan voted in favour;

    Whereas the two Regional Councillors that voted against the motion were replaced after the last municipal election;

    Whereas other municipalities and jurisdictions, such as the City of Toronto, sing Canada’s national anthem prior to their meetings;

    Whereas Canadian identity and national symbols such as the Canadian national anthem unite all Canadians and provide a joint sense of pride;

    Therefore be it resolved that Canada’s National Anthem replace the council statement at the beginning of every Council meeting.

    Carried Unanimously
  • Moved by:Councillor Beros
    Seconded by:Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola

    Whereas the population in the Town of Richmond Hill has been growing rapidly at a steady rate sitting at a population of 195,022 in 2016 and is currently over 200,000 becoming York Region's third most populous municipality;

    Whereas a community’s designation reinforces its position, especially when dealing with other municipalities and levels of government;

    Whereas a community’s status can affect the obtainability of resources when vying for projects such as the expansion of Subway Lines or Corporate Head Offices;

    Whereas the term “Town” is usually used to describe a place with a population of fewer than 100,000 residents;

    Whereas the term “City” is used to describe a large or important town;

    Whereas Richmond Hill has considerably more than 100,000 residents, and, is a large and important Town;

    Therefore Be It Resolved that the Town of Richmond Hill become the City of Richmond Hill;

    Therefore Be It Further Resolved that staff place the required by-law to change the name of the Town of Richmond Hill to the City of Richmond Hill on the next Council Meeting agenda.

    In favour: (7)Mayor Barrow, Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola, Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli, Councillor Beros, Councillor Muench, Councillor Liu, and Councillor Chan
    Opposed: (2)Councillor West, and Councillor Cilevitz
    Carried (7 to 2)
  • Moved by:Councillor West
    Seconded by:Councillor Cilevitz

    Whereas Indigenous People have lived on the lands we now call Richmond Hill for many centuries and have made, and continue to make, very important contributions to Richmond Hill and to our country of Canada.

    Whereas the 2015 Truth and Reconciliation Commission final report outlines many actions that Canadians can, and must take, in order to repair our past relationships with Indigenous Communities.

    Whereas “an important first step toward reconciliation is recognizing the existence of Indigenous people. A shared understanding of how our collective past brought us to where we are today will help us walk together into a better future”.

    Whereas since the Truth and Reconciliation Commission tabled its final report, an increasing number of organizations and communities are working to make a positive change in our relationship with Indigenous Communities. These communities are demonstrating their commitment to reconciliation by reciting a Land Acknowledgement to begin meetings and public gatherings.

    Whereas residents of Richmond Hill have expressed a strong desire to pursue Truth and Reconciliation, as was evidenced in the October 2017 event, that took place in Richmond Hill, called The Secret Path: Walking Towards Reconciliation, and also in activities and policies of many faith based organizations.

    Whereas a Land Acknowledgement to begin Council meetings is consistent with actions that we have collectively taken in Richmond Hill in the past few years including the passing of a Council motion in 2018 to honour local Indigenous Communities with dedicating a park or community space in recognition of the important past and present Indigenous contribution to our community, and country.

    Whereas according to the Association of Ontario Municipalities (AMO), “Traditional land acknowledgement statements are increasingly being used in Canada by governments, schools, post-secondary institutions, non-governmental organizations, and other civil institutions as a practice of reconciliation aimed at recognizing the traditional or treaty territories of Indigenous peoples. The statements are typically made at the introduction of meetings, gatherings, events, or presentations”.

    Whereas by opening Council meetings with a Land Acknowledgment, Richmond Hill Council would be demonstrating that we are building a community that is contributing in a positive way to reconciliation efforts in Canada.

    Therefore Be It Resolved that the following proposed Land Acknowledgement be added to the opening of Richmond Hill Council Meetings beginning with the meeting on February 25, 2019.

    Land Acknowledgement

    We would like to start by acknowledging that we are on the traditional territories of the Wendat, the Haudenosaunee, and the Anishinaabe peoples, whose presence here continues to this day. We would also like to acknowledge the land we are on is at the meeting place of two treaties, the lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit and those of the First Nations of the Williams Treaty. We would thank them and other Indigenous peoples for sharing this land with us.

    We acknowledge this land and people because the first step to reconciliation is recognizing the existence of Indigenous people. A shared understanding of how our collective past brought us to where we are today will help us walk together into a better future.

  • Moved by:Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola
    Seconded by:Councillor Beros

    That the motion be amended to read as follows:

    Therefore be it resolved that staff be directed to create a course available for employees of Richmond Hill through Richmond Hill University to provide education and training on the history of Aboriginal peoples, including the history and legacy of residential schools, the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Treaties and Aboriginal rights, Indigenous law, Aboriginal–Crown relations, skills-based training in intercultural competency, conflict resolution, human rights, and anti-racism so that we may provide a better level of service to the indigenous members of our community; and

    Therefore be it also resolved that this course be available for staff as soon as possible.

    In favour: (9)Mayor Barrow, Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola, Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli, Councillor Beros, Councillor Muench, Councillor Liu, Councillor West, Councillor Cilevitz, and Councillor Chan
    Carried (9 to 0)

There were no emergency/time sensitive matters.

16.

  • Moved by:Councillor Cilevitz
    Seconded by:Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola

    That the following By-laws be approved:

    By-law 10-19 - A By-law to Amend By-law 313-96, as amended, of The Corporation of the Town of Richmond Hill and By-law 1275, as amended, of the former Township of King  

    By-law 12-19 - A By-law to assume aboveground and belowground municipal services, external storm drainage municipal services, external aboveground and belowground municipal services; and to assume and establish certain lands as public highway  

    By-law 23-19 - A By-law to adopt the Local Improvement Roll for Montiel Road from Driscoll Road to Laverock Avenue Local Improvement Project  

    By-law 24-19 - A By-law to adopt the Local Improvement Roll for Tampica Road from Driscoll Road to Laverock Avenue Local Improvement Project  

    By-law 31-19 - A By-law to regulate the height of Grass and Weeds on private property and boulevards within the Town of Richmond Hill  

    By-law 36-19 - A By-law to Amend By-law 410-88 (Being a By-law to Designate the property known municipally as 34 Oxford Street as being of Architectural and Historical value or interest under the Ontario Heritage Act)  

    By-law 40-19 - A By-law of The Corporation of the Town of Richmond Hill to designate a part of a Plan of Subdivision pursuant to Subsection 50(4) of the Planning Act, thereby deeming that part of that Plan not be a Registered Plan of Subdivision  

    By-law 50-19 - A By-law to Amend By-law 313-96, as amended, of The Corporation of the Town of Richmond Hill and By-law 1275, as amended, of the former Township of King  

    By-law 53-19 - A By-law of The Corporation of the Town of Richmond Hill to designate a part of a Plan of Subdivision pursuant to Subsection 50(4) of the Planning Act, thereby deeming that part of that Plan not be a Registered Plan of Subdivision

    Carried

Council consented not to resolve into a closed session meeting.

  • Moved by:Councillor Cilevitz
    Seconded by:Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola

    a) That Barbara Di Mambro be appointed to the Heritage Richmond Hill Committee for the 2018 to 2022 Term of Council.

    Carried
  • Moved by:Councillor Cilevitz
    Seconded by:Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola

    That By-law 54-19, A By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at this meeting, be passed.

    Carried
  • Moved by:Councillor Cilevitz
    Seconded by:Councillor West

    That the meeting be adjourned.

    The meeting was adjourned at 11:58 p.m.

    Carried
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