Council Meeting

Minutes

Meeting #:	C#02-19
Date:	Monday, February 04, 2019 at 7:30 P.m. - 10:30 P.m.
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

Regrets:

• Councillor Chan

 

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1.

Call to Order/Statement

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

2.

Public Forum (not to exceed 15 minutes)

Nancy Storey, 20 Oak Avenue, to advise she was not in support of the decision of Council at the December 17, 2018 meeting related to the Report from ADR Chambers Inc., Integrity Commissioner Office for the Town of Richmond Hill.

Roxiane Engineer, 90 Berwick Crescent, to advise she was not in support of the decision of Council at the December 17, 2018 meeting related to the Report from ADR Chambers Inc., Integrity Commissioner Office for the Town of Richmond Hill.

Joanna Liokossis, 8 Myers Boulevard, to advise she was not in support of the decision of Council at the December 17, 2018 meeting related to the Report from ADR Chambers Inc., Integrity Commissioner Office for the Town of Richmond Hill.

Pat Pollock, 67 Drumern Crescent, to advise she was not in support of the decision of Council at the December 17, 2018 meeting related to the Report from ADR Chambers Inc., Integrity Commissioner Office for the Town of Richmond Hill.

Murray Berman, 47 Park Land Circle, to advise of his concerns with the appointment process used by Council to fill the Ward 4 vacancy in 2013, and to advise he was not in support of the decision of Council at the December 17, 2018 meeting related to the Report from ADR Chambers Inc., Integrity Commissioner Office for the Town of Richmond Hill.

3.

Council Announcements

Councillor Liu acknowledged that Chinese New Year, Year of the Pig, was being celebrated on February 5th and wished everyone a prosperous and happy New Year.

Councillor West advised of the success of the 51st Annual Richmond Hill Winter Carnival this past weekend and extended thanks to all those who were in attendance, and to the staff in the Community Services Department for all of their work.

Mayor Barrow extended Kung Hey Fat Choi wishes to all those celebrating Chinese New Year.

4.

Introduction of Emergency/Time Sensitive Matters

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

5.

Adoption of Agenda

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

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

  a) Correspondence from Marney Beck Robinson, 49 Coventry Court, dated January 27, 2019, relating to the Member Motion submitted by Councillor Muench regarding the Cash-in-Lieu of Parkland Dedication - Item 13.3

  b) Correspondence received relating to the Member Motions submitted by Councillor Muench regarding the Cash-in-Lieu of Parkland Dedication and the DLCSP Direction - Item 13.4

  c) By-law 25-19 - A By-law to Remove Certain Lands from Part Lot Control

  Carried

6.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof

Councillor West declared a pecuniary interest on Agenda Item 13.1.5 regarding the 2019 Community and Cultural Grant Program (Staff Report SRCS.19.05) as he is a Board member of one of the organizations listed to receive a grant. Councillor West left his seat and did not participate in the discussion or voting on this item.

Councillor West declared a pecuniary interest on Closed Session Item 17.1 a), related to personal matters about identifiable individuals, including municipal or local board employees, with respect to the 2019 Volunteer Achievement Awards as he is a Board member of one of the organizations named. Councillor West left Council Chambers and did not participate in the discussion or voting on this item.

Councillor Cilevitz declared a pecuniary interest on Item 13.1.1 regarding the Annual Report 2018 from Deborah C. Anschell, Office of the Integrity Commissioner for the Town of Richmond Hill, dated December 20, 2018, as she was indirectly referenced in the Report. Councillor Cilevitz did not participate in the discussion or voting on this item.

Councillor Cilevitz declared a pecuniary interest on Agenda Item 13.1.5 regarding the 2019 Community and Cultural Grant Program (Staff Report SRCS.19.05) as she is a Board member and is affiliated with certain organizations listed to receive a grant. Councillor Cilevitz left her seat and did not participate in the discussion or voting on this item.

Councillor Cilevitz declared a pecuniary interest on Item 7.1 regarding the minutes of Council Meeting C#32-18 held December 17, 2018 as she was referenced in the Letter from Deborah C. Anschell, Integrity Commissioner, dated November 14, 2018 and enclosed Report from ADR Chambers Inc., Integrity Commissioner Office for the Town of Richmond Hill, regarding a complaint under the Town’s Code of Conduct. Councillor Cilevitz did not participate in the discussion or voting on this item.

7.

Adoption of Previous Council Minutes

7.1

Council Meeting C#32-18 held December 17, 2018

• Moved by: Councillor Liu
  Seconded by: Councillor Muench

  That the minutes of Council Meeting C#32-18 held on December 17, 2018 be adopted.

  Carried

8.

Identification of Items Requiring Separate Discussion

Council consented to separate Items 7.1, 13.1.1, 13.1.5, 13.1.17, 14.1, 14.2, 14.3 and 14.4 for discussion.

9.

Adoption of Remainder of Agenda Items

On a motion of Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli, seconded by Councillor Liu, Council adopted those items, including the By-laws, not identified for separate discussion.

10.

Public Hearings

There were no public hearings.

11.

Presentations

There were no presentations.

12.

Delegations

12.1

Marney Beck Robinson, 49 Coventry Court, relating to the Member Motion submitted by Councillor Muench regarding the Cash-in-Lieu of Parkland Dedication - (refer to Item 13.1.17)

Marney Beck Robinson, 49 Coventry Court, addressed Council regarding the Member Motion submitted by Councillor Muench regarding the Cash-in-Lieu of Parkland Dedication (Bridge Rate). She advised that she did not support the fixed cash-in-lieu of parkland dedication rate and the proposed changes to the Downtown Local Secondary Plan as they would be taking a step backwards for the community. Ms. Beck Robinson acknowledged the Town’s progressive rate of parkland dedication and resident’s appreciation of local greenspace and parks, and requested that Council oppose the Member Motion as further detailed in her correspondence distributed as Item 13.3.

12.2

Adriana Pisano Beaumont, 62 Wicker Drive, relating to the Member Motion submitted by Councillor Muench regarding the Cash-in-Lieu of Parkland Dedication - (refer to Item 13.1.17)

Adriana Pisano Beaumont, 62 Wicker Drive, addressed Council regarding the Member Motion submitted by Councillor Muench regarding the Cash-in-Lieu of Parkland Dedication (Bridge Rate). She advised that she did not support the fixed cash-in-lieu of parkland dedication rate because of the negative impact it would have on the municipality, and that it did not reflect the vision of the residents obtained throughout the Richmond Hill Parks Plan process.  Ms. Pisano Beaumont advised that she was opposed to the proposed Member Motion to reduce the cash-in-lieu of parkland dedication rate as further detailed in her correspondence distributed as part of Item 13.4.

13.

Committee and Staff Reports

13.1

Minutes - Committee of the Whole meeting CW#01-19 held January 21, 2019

That the minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting CW#01-19 held January 21, 2019 be adopted as circulated and the following recommendations approved:

13.1.1

Annual Report 2018 - Deborah C. Anschell, Office of the Integrity Commissioner for the Town of Richmond Hill, dated December 20, 2018 - (CW Item 11.1)

• Moved by: Councillor Muench
  Seconded by: Councillor Liu

  a)  That the 2018 Annual Report from Deborah C. Anschell, Office of the Integrity Commissioner for the Town of Richmond Hill, dated December 20, 2018, be received for information.

  Carried

13.1.2

SREIS.19.001 - Notification of Non Competitive Single Source Acquisitions - (CW Item 11.2)

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

  a) That staff report SREIS.19.001 regarding notification of non-competitive single source acquisitions be received for information purposes only.

  Carried

13.1.3

SREIS.19.002 - Approval of Steering Committee for the Civic Administration Centre Project - (CW Item 11.3)

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

  a)  That a Civic Administration Centre Project Steering Committee be established;

  b)  That the Civic Administrative Centre Steering Committee Terms of Reference attached as Appendix 'A' to staff report SREIS.19.002 be approved.

  Carried

13.1.4

SRCS.19.03 - York Catholic District School Board Shared Use Agreement - (CW Item 11.4)

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

  a)  That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the shared use agreement between the Town of Richmond Hill and the York Catholic District Board.

  Carried

13.1.5

SRCS.19.05 - 2019 Community and Cultural Grant Program - (CW Item 11.5)

• Moved by: Councillor Liu
  Seconded by: Councillor Muench

  a)  That the Community and Cultural Grant applications listed in Appendix “A” to staff report SRCS.19.05 be received;

  b)  That Community and Cultural Grants totaling $64,985 be provided to the following organizations and individual artists:

  • Home on the Hill Supportive Housing - $4,000
  • Richmond Hill Minor Softball Association - $2,775
  • St. John Ambulance, York Region - $2,000
  • York Region Senior Tamils' Centre - $1,400
  • Chorus York - $2,500
  • Elgin West Seniors Association - $1,500
  • International Music Education Centre (IMEC) Canada – 3,000
  • Iranian Canadian Teens Club - $2,000
  • Joanna Grace - $2,000
  • Kindred Spirits Orchestra - $2,500
  • Lilita Tannis - $1,030
  • Mark Pezzelato - $3,000
  • New Step for You – Arts Entertainment and Recreation - $3,000
  • Opera York - $5,000
  • Richmond Hill Concert Band - $4,630
  • Richmond Hill Philharmonic Orchestra - $5,000
  • Robin Hess - $2,500
  • Shadowpath Theatre Productions - $4,600
  • The Curtain Club - $5,000
  • Vania Chan - $5,000
  • York Region Chamber Music - $2,550
  Carried

13.1.6

SRPRS.19.001 - Authorization to Acquire an Easement from the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority - West Gormley Secondary Plan Area - File Numbers D03-03021 and D03-03022 - (CW Item 11.6)

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

  a)  That the acquisition of a municipal servicing easement from the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), over lands located within Part of Lot 2, Concession 2 (Geographical Township of Whitchurch), more particularly described as Part 1 on Plan 65R-38194, be authorized.

  Carried

13.1.7

SRPRS.19.002 - Assumption of Municipal Services - 2173628 Ontario Ltd. - Subdivision File Number 19T-06001 - File Number D03-06001 - (CW Item 11.7) - (Proposed By-law 20-19)

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

  a)  That the assumption of the aboveground and belowground municipal services within Plan 65M-4353, (Subdivision File Number 19T-06001) be approved;

  b)  That the assumption of the external aboveground and belowground municipal services within the existing Arten Avenue road allowance associated with Subdivision File Number 19T-06001, be approved;

  c)  That Arten Avenue within Plan 65M-4353 be assumed as public highway.

  Carried

13.1.8

SRPRS.19.004 - Authorization to Convey Easement - Corsica Development Inc. - File Number D03-10001 - (CW Item 11.8)

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

  a)  That the Town of Richmond Hill grant an easement for nominal consideration to Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. over Part of Block 465, Plan 65M–4547, more specifically described as Parts 1 and 2, on Plan 65R–38117, for the purposes of accessing and maintaining a gas main.

  Carried

13.1.9

SRPRS.19.005 - Yorkwood Homes (RH) Limited - Assumption of Municipal Services for Subdivision File Number 19T-05007 - File Number D03-05007 - (CW Item 11.9) - (Proposed By-law 20-19)

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

  a)  That the assumption of the aboveground and belowground municipal services within Plan 65M-4343, Subdivision File Number 19T-05007, be approved;

  b)  That Firwood Drive, within the limits of Plan 65M-4343, (Subdivision File 19T-05007), be assumed as public highway;

  c)  That the assumption of the external aboveground and belowground municipal services within the existing Lacewood Drive and Firwood Drive road allowances, associated with Subdivision File Number 19T-05007, be approved;

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

  • Block 23, Plan 65M-3147 (to form part of Lacewood Drive)
  • Block 37, Plan 65M-3146 (to form part of Firwood Drive)
  Carried

13.1.10

SRPRS.19.012 - Request for Approval - Permission to Apply to the Committee of Adjustment pursuant to Subsection 45(1.4) of the Planning Act - King South Developments 65A Inc. – 67 Puccini Drive and a portion of 65A Puccini Drive - (CW Item 11.10)

(File Number D02-18027)

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

  a)  That in accordance with the provisions of Subsection 45(1.4) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended, King South Developments 65A Inc. be permitted to submit a Minor Variance application to the Committee of Adjustment in order to seek relief from the provisions of Zoning By-law 5-17 prior to the second anniversary of the day on which said by-law was adopted.

  Carried

13.1.11

SRPRS.19.018 - Request for Approval - Carval Homes (Maple Grove) Inc. - 28, 30 and 32 Maple Grove Avenue - File Number D02-16043 (Related File Number D03-16014) - (CW Item 11.11)

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

  a)  That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Carval Homes (Maple Grove) Inc. for the lands known as Lot 117 and Part of Lots 116 and 118, Plan 202 (municipal addresses: 28, 30 and 32 Maple Grove Avenue), File Number D02-16043 (Related File Number D03-16014), be approved subject to the following:

  i. That the lands be rezoned from Residential Urban (RU) Zone under By-law 1275, as amended, to Single Detached Five (R5) Zone under By-law 313-96, as amended, and that the amending Zoning By-law establish site specific development standards as outlined in staff report SRPRS.19.018;

  ii. That the amending Zoning By-law be brought forward to a regular meeting of Council for consideration and enactment.

  b)  That Site Plan Control By-law 137-09, as amended, be further amended to include the subject lands within a Site Plan Control Area to secure the applicant’s sustainability commitments, and that said by-law be brought forward to a regular meeting of Council for consideration and enactment.

  Carried

13.1.12

SRPRS.19.024 - Town Comments on the Province’s draft Made-in-Ontario Environment Plan - (CW Item 11.12)

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

  a)  That staff report SRPRS.19.024 on the Province’s draft “Made-in-Ontario Environment Plan” and the Town’s proposed response to the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) (Attachment 1) be received;

  b)  That a copy of staff report SRPRS.19.024 and all comments from Council be forwarded by the Town Clerk to the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks as part of input to the public consultation on Ontario’s draft environment plan by the January 28, 2019 deadline;

  c)  That a copy of staff report SRPRS.19.024 be forwarded by the Town Clerk to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and York Region.

  Carried

13.1.13

SRPRS.19.026 - Request for Approval - Assignment of Municipal Servicing Allocation - Mattamy (Elgin Mills) Limited and Virtual Developments Inc. - File Number D03-14006 - (CW Item 11.13)

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

  a)  That the request by Mattamy (Elgin Mills) Limited and Virtual Developments Inc. for 621 persons equivalent of additional servicing allocation (Phase 2 - 44 single detached and 156 townhouse dwelling units) for lands described as Part of Lots 27 and 28, Concession 2, E.Y.S. (municipal addresses: 0, 10956 and 11060 Leslie Street), File Number D03-14006, be approved;

  b)  That the authority to assign additional servicing allocation to a future phase(s) of development 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;

  c)  That the assigned servicing allocation be released by the Commissioner of Planning and Regulatory Services in accordance with By-law 109-11.

  Carried

13.1.14

Proclamation - Crime Stoppers of York Region - January 22, 2019 - (CW Item 11.17)

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

  a) That January 22, 2019 be proclaimed Crime Stoppers Day in the Town of Richmond Hill.

  Carried

13.1.15

SRPRS.19.022 - Response to Member Motion regarding the Cash-in-Lieu of Parkland Dedication - (CW Item 11.19)

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

  a)  That staff report SRPRS.19.022 regarding a response to the Member Motion submitted by Councillor Muench regarding the Cash-in-Lieu of Parkland Dedication be received for information.

  Carried

13.1.16

SRPRS.19.023 - Response to Member Motion regarding the Downtown Local Centre Secondary Plan (DSCSP) Direction - (CW Item 11.20)

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

  a)  That staff report SRPRS.19.023 regarding a response to the Member Motion submitted by Councillor Muench regarding the Downtown Local Centre Secondary Plan (DLCSP) Direction be received.

  Carried

13.1.17

Councillor Muench - Cash-in-Lieu of Parkland Dedication (Bridge Rate) - (CW Item 12.1)

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

  To establish a fixed amount for cash-in-lieu of parkland dedication for Residential Units within a Multi Residential Building

  Whereas on June 27, 2011, the Council of the Town of Richmond Hill adopted Bylaw 70-11, a bylaw which established a fixed amount payable per proposed dwelling unit of $10,000.00, in lieu of a conveyance of land for parkland dedication; and

  Whereas Bylaw 70-11 was repealed and replaced by Bylaw 58-13 (the “Current Parkland Dedication Bylaw”) by the Council of the Town of Richmond Hill on May 2, 2013; and     

  Whereas the Town of Richmond Hill Bylaw 58-13 currently positions (some 5 ½ years after its introduction) the Town of Richmond Hill as the highest parkland dedication standard rate on a cost per unit basis (or cost per person) as compared to other 905 municipalities; and

  Whereas the number of units where Development Charges have been collected since 2014 by the Town of Richmond Hill represents 10% of the development charges (971 of 9560) collected when compared to Markham and Vaughan when our population represents 23.5% of the three lower York Region Municipalities; and

  Whereas the current Parkland Dedication Bylaw and rates proposed to be charged by the Town has deterred the construction of new Residential Units within new Multi Residential Buildings from proceeding within the Town’s planned intensification corridors and acts as a significant disincentive for higher density developments, including those that have already been approved; and

  Whereas an amendment to the Current Parkland Dedication Bylaw is required in order to support the Town’s intensification strategy and housing affordability objectives;

  Now therefore, the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Richmond Hill enacts as follows:

  Bylaw 58-13 is hereby further amended as follows:

  1. That the following be added to section 10 of Bylaw 58-13 after the first sentence:

  “Notwithstanding the preceding, for the period commencing December 1, 2018 through to December 31, 2021, or in the case of any party submitting a development application during the period of December 1, 2018 to December 31, 2021 and who submit a complete building permit applications by December 31, 2024, the value of land shall be calculated at a rate of: 1 hectare of land for every 500 units to a maximum of $10,000.00 per Multi Residential Dwelling Unit to be located within a Multi-Residential Building; and, 1 hectare of land for every 500 units to a maximum of $11,500.00 per unit in stacked and town-house developments.”
• Moved by: Councillor West
  Seconded by: Councillor Cilevitz

  That consideration of Councillor Muench’s Cash-in-Lieu of Parking Dedication (Bridge Rate) motion be deferred until after the 2020 Parks Plan review is complete so that: a) the implications for this motion related to the Parks Plan can be fully assessed with input from the public and staff; and, b) to permit staff to report back to Council in the 3^rd quarter of 2019 on the implications of the motion in regards to the 10 Year Capital Forecast and the approved Parks Plan.

  In favour: (2)	Councillor West, and Councillor Cilevitz
  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 (2 to 6)
• Moved by: Councillor Muench
  Seconded by: Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola

  To establish a fixed amount for cash-in-lieu of parkland dedication for Residential Units within a Multi Residential Building

  Whereas on June 27, 2011, the Council of the Town of Richmond Hill adopted Bylaw 70-11, a bylaw which established a fixed amount payable per proposed dwelling unit of $10,000.00, in lieu of a conveyance of land for parkland dedication; and

  Whereas Bylaw 70-11 was repealed and replaced by Bylaw 58-13 (the “Current Parkland Dedication Bylaw”) by the Council of the Town of Richmond Hill on May 2, 2013; and     

  Whereas the Town of Richmond Hill Bylaw 58-13 currently positions (some 5 ½ years after its introduction) the Town of Richmond Hill as the highest parkland dedication standard rate on a cost per unit basis (or cost per person) as compared to other 905 municipalities; and

  Whereas the number of units where Development Charges have been collected since 2014 by the Town of Richmond Hill represents 10% of the development charges (971 of 9560) collected when compared to Markham and Vaughan when our population represents 23.5% of the three lower York Region Municipalities; and

  Whereas the current Parkland Dedication Bylaw and rates proposed to be charged by the Town has deterred the construction of new Residential Units within new Multi Residential Buildings from proceeding within the Town’s planned intensification corridors and acts as a significant disincentive for higher density developments, including those that have already been approved; and

  Whereas an amendment to the Current Parkland Dedication Bylaw is required in order to support the Town’s intensification strategy and housing affordability objectives;

  Now therefore, the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Richmond Hill enacts as follows:

  Bylaw 58-13 is hereby further amended as follows:

  1. That the following be added to section 10 of Bylaw 58-13 after the first sentence:

  “Notwithstanding the preceding, for the period commencing December 1, 2018 through to December 31, 2021, or in the case of an party submitting a development application during the period of December 1, 2018 to December 31, 2021 and who submit a complete building permit applications by December 31, 2024, the value of land shall be calculated at a rate of: 1 hectare of land for every 500 units to a maximum of $10,000.00 per Multi Residential Dwelling Unit to be located within a Multi-Residential Building; and, 1 hectare of land for every 500 units to a maximum of $11,500.00 per unit in stacked and town-house developments.”

  In favour: (6)	Mayor Barrow, Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola, Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli, Councillor Beros, Councillor Muench, and Councillor Liu
  Opposed: (2)	Councillor West, and Councillor Cilevitz

  Carried (6 to 2)

13.1.18

Councillor Muench - Downtown Local Centre Secondary Plan (DLCSP) Direction - (CW Item 12.2)

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

  Whereas Council of the Corporation of the Town of Richmond Hill adopted a new Downtown Local Centre Secondary Plan for the Downtown Local Centre (the “DLCSP”) on February 27, 2017; and

  Whereas the DLCSP was appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board (the “OMB”), now Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (the “LPAT”) (LPAT File PL170619) by a number of landowners in part because the principles as set out on page 77 of the 2009 DDLUS study (being to establish an environment for change, to reduce the cost of development, and to reduce the risk of the approvals process) have not been achieved; and

  Whereas numerous landowners owning lands within the DLCSP object to the height and density limits in the Secondary Plan especially when combined with the landowner requirement to provide a linked system of courtyards and other roads; and

  Whereas without landowner support, it remains impossible for the DLC and the village district core to become intensified and revitalized in any substantive way; and

  Whereas the DLCSP does not comply with the minimum information and other requirements for the preparation of a Secondary Plan as set out in the Town of Richmond Hill Official Plan policy 5.1.5; and

  Whereas the Town of Richmond Hill showcases the 8 storey Tridel development located at 10101 Yonge Street in its marketing literature within the Village District of the DLCSP, but has rejected similar built form, height and density applications some as little as 6 storey’s in the last 6 months; and

  Whereas new direction is required in order to revitalize Yonge Street;

  Now therefore, the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Richmond Hill hereby resolves as follows:

  1. That the Downtown Local Centre Secondary Plan for the Downtown Local Centre (the “DLCSP”) be repealed as set out as Option 2 of Staff Report SPRS.19.023.

  Carried

13.2

Correspondence from Adam Seif, dated January 21, 2019, regarding the Downtown Local Centre Secondary Plan (DLCSP) Direction and Parkland Dedication - (refer to Items 13.1.17 and 13.1.18)

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

  a)  That the correspondence from Adam Seif, dated January 21, 2019, regarding the Downtown Local Centre Secondary Plan (DLCSP) Direction and Parkland Dedication be received.

  Carried

13.3

Correspondence from Marney Beck Robinson, 49 Coventry Court, dated January 27, 2019, relating to the Member Motion submitted by Councillor Muench regarding the Cash-in-Lieu of Parkland Dedication - (refer to Item 13.1.17)

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

  a) That the correspondence from Marney Beck Robinson, 49 Coventry Court, dated January 27, 2019, relating to the Member Motion submitted by Councillor Muench regarding the Cash-in-Lieu of Parkland Dedication be received.

  Carried

13.4

Correspondence received relating to the Member Motions submitted by Councillor Muench regarding the Cash-in-Lieu of Parkland Dedication and the DLCSP Direction - (refer to Items 13.1.17 and 13.1.18)

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

  a)  That the following correspondence relating to the Member Motions submitted by Councillor Muench regarding the Cash-in-Lieu of Parkland Dedication and the Downtown Local Centre Secondary Plan (DLCSP) Direction be received:

  1. Richard Fu, 66 Wicker Drive, dated January 28, 2019;
  2. Michael Rabbior, 74 Wicker Drive, dated January 28, 2019;
  3. Adriana Pisano Beaumont, 62 Wicker Drive, dated January 28, 2019;
  4. Joseph Ip, 81 Brass Drive, dated January 28, 2019;
  5. Andrea Cook, 56 Wicker Drive, dated January 28, 2019;
  6. Marcelo Almeida, 82 Wicker Drive, dated January 28, 2019;
  7. Ying Liu, 23 Alpaca Drive, dated January 28, 2019;
  8. Ingrid and Yusuf Sunar, 53 Wicker Drive, dated January 28, 2019;
  9. Vitaliy Okhotov, Olena Okhotova, and Evgeny Okhotov, 27 Brass Drive, dated January 29, 2019;
  10. Jun Zhang, 9 Grange Drive, dated January 29, 2019.
  Carried

14.

Other Business

14.1

Mayor Barrow - Council Appointments

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

  That Councillor Godwin Chan be appointed as Vice-Chair of Budget Committee of the Whole.

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

  That Councillor Greg Beros be appointed to the Civic Precinct Project Steering Committee.

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

  That the following members of Council be appointed to the following positions, advisory committees, boards and task forces for the term of Council (December 2018 to November 14, 2020):

  Accessibility Advisory Committee:

  Councillor Karen Cilevitz

  Audit Committee:

  Mayor Barrow

  Councillor Tom Muench

  Councillor Godwin Chan

  Budget Committee of the Whole (Chair and Vice-Chair):

  Regional and Local Councillor Joe DiPaola (Chair)

  Councillor Godwin Chan (Vice-Chair)

  Civic Precinct Project Steering Committee:

  Mayor Dave Barrow

  Regional and Local Councillor Joe DiPaola

  Councillor Greg Beros

  Councillor Tom Muench

  Councillor David West

  Councillor Karen Cilevitz

  David Dunlap Project Steering Committee:

  Regional and Local Councillor Joe DiPaola

  Councillor Karen Cilevitz

  Councillor Godwin Chan

  Downtown BIA:

  Councillor Tom Muench

  Councillor David West 

  Economic Development Committee:

  Mayor Dave Barrow

  Councillor Tom Muench

  Councillor Karen Cilevitz

  Councillor Godwin Chan

  Heritage Richmond Hill:

  Councillor David West

  Councillor Karen Cilevitz

  Richmond Hill Board of Trade Liaison:

  Councillor David West

  Richmond Hill Heritage Centre Advisory:

  Councillor David West

  Richmond Hill Public Library Board:

  Councillor Castro Liu

  Youth Action Committee:

  Councillor Castro Liu

  Councillor David West

  Carried

14.2

Councillor Beros - Canada's National Anthem

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

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

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

  Whereas on May 11^th, 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 11^th, 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 this issue be placed on the March 25, 2019 Council meeting agenda;

  Therefore Be It Further Resolved that the time between now to March 25, 2019, be used for Councillors, Regional Councillors, and the Mayor, to communicate with their residents and give them an opportunity to learn more about this issue and to have their opinion heard, before Council makes a decision.

  Carried Unanimously

14.3

Councillor Beros - Town to City

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

  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 this issue be placed on the March 25, 2019 Council meeting agenda;

  Therefore Be It Further Resolved that the time between now to March 25, 2019, be used for Councillors, Regional Councillors, and the Mayor, to communicate with their residents and give them an opportunity to learn more about this issue and to have their opinion heard, before Council makes a decision.

  Carried Unanimously

14.4

Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola - Windrow Clearing Program

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

  Whereas during snow clearing operations, access to a driveway can be hampered by the creation of a snow windrow; and

  Whereas removal of this windrow can be challenging to residents due to amount of snow, physical capacity and time; and

  Whereas there is an interest in the community to introduce a windrow clearing program for the Town of Richmond Hill to remove the windrow at the time of snow plowing; and

  Whereas there are a number of possible approaches to delivering this service to the community,

  Be it resolved that staff be directed to bring forward a staff report outlining potential options for the delivery of a windrow clearing program that will meet the needs of the community and that is affordable with minimal impact to the tax payer.

  Carried Unanimously

15.

Emergency/Time Sensitive Matters

There were no emergency/time sensitive matters.

16.

By-laws

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

  That the following By-laws be approved:

  By-law 2-19 - A By-law to Remove Certain Lands from Part Lot Control  

  By-law 6-19 - A By-law to Remove Certain Lands from Part Lot Control  

  By-law 7-19 - A By-law to Remove Certain Lands from Part Lot Control  

  By-law 9-19 - A By-law to Remove Certain Lands from Part Lot Control  

  By-law 16-19 - A By-Law to establish an Ontario Cannabis Legalization Implementation Fund (OCLIF) Reserve  

  By-law 17-19 - A By-law to Remove Certain Lands from Part Lot Control  

  By-law 20-19 - A By-law to assume aboveground and belowground municipal services, external aboveground and belowground municipal services; and establish certain lands as public highway 

  By-law 25-19 - A By-law to Remove Certain Lands from Part Lot Control

  Carried

17.

Closed Session

17.1

Resolution to Move Into Closed Session and General Nature Thereof:

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

  That Council move into Closed Session:

  a)  To consider personal matters about identifiable individuals, including municipal or local board employees, with respect to the 2019 Volunteer Achievement Awards (Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001.

  Carried

17.2

Resolution to Reconvene in Open Session

Council moved into closed session and then returned to open session (8:55 p.m. to 9:03 p.m.)

17.3

Adoption of Recommendations Arising from the Closed Session Meeting (if required)

There were no recommendations arising from Closed Session.

18.

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

18.1

By-law 21-19

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

  That By-law 21-19, A By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at this meeting, be passed.

  Carried

19.

Adjournment

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

  That the meeting be adjourned.

  The meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m.

  Carried