Council Meeting

Minutes

Meeting #:	C#32-18
Date:	Monday, December 17, 2018 at 7:30 P.m. - 10:00 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 West
• Councillor Chan

Regrets:

• Councillor Liu
• Councillor Cilevitz

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1.

Call to Order/Statement

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

Mayor Barrow transferred the Chair to Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola for consideration of the motion moved by Councillor West related to Item 13.4.

Council consented to recess the meeting between 9:19 p.m. and 9:27 p.m.

2.

Public Forum (not to exceed 15 minutes)

Gwen Ferraro, 159 Collin Court, to request that By-law 84-03 regarding front yard parking and landscaping be amended and to present a petition with approximately 27 signatures from area residents in support of her request.

Liz Couture, 7-75 Norman Bethune Avenue, and Esther Collier, 411 Palliser Crescent North, regarding climate change and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. They advised of the launch of Global Warming Drawdown Richmond Hill Group and their interest in working with the Town to address local climate change issues.

3.

Council Announcements

Councillor Chan advised that on December 16^th he provided members of the 778 Banshee Squadron with an overview of municipal government, including the services provided and role of a municipal Councillor.

Councillor Muench extended congratulations to each member of the 2018 to 2022 Town of Richmond Hill Council, and wished everyone a Merry Christmas and happy holidays.

4.

Introduction of Emergency/Time Sensitive Matters

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

  That consideration of the Member Motion submitted by Councillor Beros to add Banshee to the approved street names list be added to the agenda as a time sensitive matter.

  Carried

5.

Adoption of Agenda

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

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

  a) Correspondence from John Mutton, Municipal Solutions Energy and Infrastructure, LLC, dated December 13, 2018, regarding the Update on Provincial Cannabis Legislation - Item 13.5

  b) Delegation by Cindy VanBrussel, 4321 Queen Street, Niagara Falls, regarding the Report from ADR Chambers Inc., Integrity Commissioner Office for the Town of Richmond Hill - refer to Item 13.4

  Carried

6.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof

Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli declared a pecuniary interest on Closed Session Item 17.1, related to litigation affecting the municipality before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice - Divisional Court, Court File No. 1057/17, The Corporation of the Town of Richmond Hill ats. Carmine Perrelli. Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli left his seat and did not participate in the discussion or voting on this item.

7.

Adoption of Previous Council Minutes

7.1

Council Meeting C#28-18 held September 24, 2018

• Moved by: Councillor Chan
  Seconded by: Councillor Beros

  That the minutes of Council Meeting C#28-18 held on September 24, 2018 be adopted.

  Carried

7.2

Special Council Meeting C#29-18 held October 18, 2018

• Moved by: Councillor West
  Seconded by: Councillor Chan

  That the minutes of Special Council Meeting C#29-18 held on October 18, 2018 be adopted.

  Carried

7.3

Inaugural Council Meeting C#30-18 held December 3, 2018

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

  That the minutes of Inaugural Council Meeting C#30-18 held on December 3, 2018 be adopted.

  Carried

7.4

Special Council Meeting C#31-18 held December 5, 2018

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

  That the minutes of Special Council Meeting C#31-18 held on December 5, 2018 be adopted.

  Carried

8.

Identification of Items Requiring Separate Discussion

Council consented to separate Items 13.1.11, 13.1.12, 13.1.13, 13.1.14, 13.2, 13.3 and 13.4 for discussion.

9.

Adoption of Remainder of Agenda Items

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

10.

Public Hearings

There were no public hearings.

11.

Presentations

There were no presentations.

12.

Delegations

12.1

Karen Mortfield, on behalf of Brenda Schnier, Richmond Hill resident and owner of a Richmond Hill Taxi License, regarding the Proposed Amendments to the Taxi By-law 133-04 and Municipal Code Chapter 882 - refer to Item 13.1.12

Karen Mortfield, on behalf of her mother Brenda Schnier, 45 Baif Boulevard, addressed Council regarding the proposed amendments to the Taxi By-law 133-04 and Municipal Code Chapter 882. She advised that her parents purchased a Richmond Hill taxi license as an investment and noted the impact that private taxi companies such as Uber has had on the industry. Ms. Mortfield advised that they were in agreement with the proposed amendments to the taxi by-law and requested that Council direct staff to examine appropriate measures to regulate private transportation companies.

12.2

Peter Mandronis, Peter’s Taxi Ltd., regarding the Proposed Amendments to the Taxi By-law 133-04 and Municipal Code Chapter 882 - refer to Item 13.1.12

Cathy Platanitis, on behalf of Peter Madronis, Peter’s Taxi Ltd., addressed Council regarding the proposed amendments to the Taxi By-law 133-04 and Municipal Code Chapter 882. She advised that they were in agreement with the comments made by the previous speaker, provided additional information related to the impact of private transportation companies on the industry, and issues with the current regulatory framework. Ms. Platanitis acknowledged the efforts being made to assist the taxi industry and requested that the private companies also be regulated.

12.3

Marcia Papa, 83 Alpaca Drive, regarding the Report from ADR Chambers Inc., Integrity Commissioner Office for the Town of Richmond Hill, regarding a complaint under the Town's Council Code of Conduct - refer to Item 13.4

Marcia Papa, 83 Alpaca Drive, addressed Council regarding the Report from ADR Chambers Inc., Integrity Commissioner Office for the Town of Richmond Hill, regarding a complaint under the Town’s Council Code of Conduct. She addressed the information contained in the Report, effects of bullying and harassment, and the impact the events and actions have had on the victims. Ms. Papa requested that Council take the matter seriously when determining a reprimand under the Council Code of Conduct.

12.4

Katie McMahon, 725-3 Ellesmere Street, regarding the Report from ADR Chambers Inc., Integrity Commissioner Office for the Town of Richmond Hill, regarding a complaint under the Town's Council Code of Conduct - refer to Item 13.4

Katie McMahon, 725-3 Ellesmere Street, addressed Council regarding the Report from ADR Chambers Inc., Integrity Commissioner Office for the Town of Richmond Hill, regarding a complaint under the Town’s Council Code of Conduct. She addressed the information contained in the Report and reviewed events and email communications related to the music community and use of the “Ward 5” moniker. Ms. McMahon requested a strong reprimand be imposed under the Council Code of Conduct so that the matter could be resolved.

12.5

Matthew Bergman, 302 Thornhill Woods Drive, Thornhill, regarding the Report from ADR Chambers Inc., Integrity Commissioner Office for the Town of Richmond Hill, regarding a complaint under the Town's Council Code of Conduct - refer to Item 13.4

Matthew Bergman, 302 Thornhill Woods Drive, Thornhill, addressed Council regarding the Report from ADR Chambers Inc., Integrity Commissioner Office for the Town of Richmond Hill, regarding a complaint under the Town’s Council Code of Conduct. He addressed the information contained in the Report, reviewed events that led to the complaint being filed with the current Integrity Commissioner Office, and the impact the events and actions have had on him and others. Mr. Bergman requested that the maximum punishment be imposed under the Council Code of Conduct and stressed the importance of holding public officials accountable for their actions.

12.6

Gregory Swain, 116 Lucas Street, regarding the Report from ADR Chambers Inc., Integrity Commissioner Office for the Town of Richmond Hill, regarding a complaint under the Town's Council Code of Conduct - refer to Item 13.4

Gregory Swain, 116 Lucas Street, addressed Council regarding the Report from ADR Chambers Inc., Integrity Commissioner Office for the Town of Richmond Hill, regarding a complaint under the Town’s Council Code of Conduct. He addressed the information contained in the Report, reviewed events related to the music community that led to the complaint being filed with the current Integrity Commissioner Office, and the impact the events and actions have had on those involved.

12.7

David Grossman, 194 Pleasant Ridge Avenue, Vaughan, regarding the Report from ADR Chambers Inc., Integrity Commissioner Office for the Town of Richmond Hill, regarding a complaint under the Town's Council Code of Conduct - refer to Item 13.4

David Grossman, 194 Pleasant Ridge Avenue, Vaughan, addressed Council regarding the Report from ADR Chambers Inc., Integrity Commissioner Office for the Town of Richmond Hill, regarding a complaint under the Town's Council Code of Conduct. He addressed the information contained in the Report, reviewed events that led to the complaint being filed with the current Integrity Commissioner Office, expressed concern that the matter was not addressed when first brought forward, and detailed the impact the events actions have had on those involved. Mr. Grossman requested that the funding, organization and promotion of future music related events be overseen by the Mayor.

12.8

Steffi Goodfield, 29 Ruby Crescent, regarding the Report from ADR Chambers Inc., Integrity Commissioner Office for the Town of Richmond Hill, regarding a complaint under the Town's Council Code of Conduct - refer to Item 13.4

Steffi Goodfield, 29 Ruby Crescent, , addressed Council regarding the Report from ADR Chambers Inc., Integrity Commissioner Office for the Town of Richmond Hill, regarding a complaint under the Town's Council Code of Conduct. She addressed the information contained in the Report, reviewed events that led to the complaint being filed with the current Integrity Commissioner Office, and detailed the impact the events and actions have had on her and those involved, and on the Richmond Hill music community.

12.9

Judy Bergman, 302 Thornhill Woods Drive, Thornhill, regarding the Report from ADR Chambers Inc., Integrity Commissioner Office for the Town of Richmond Hill, regarding a complaint under the Town's Council Code of Conduct - refer to Item 13.4

Judy Bergman, 302 Thornhill Woods Drive, Thornhill, addressed Council regarding the Report from ADR Chambers Inc., Integrity Commissioner Office for the Town of Richmond Hill, regarding a complaint under the Town’s Council Code of Conduct. She addressed the information contained in the Report, reviewed events that led to the complaint being filed with the current Integrity Commissioner Office, expressed concern that the matter was not addressed when first brought forward, and detailed the impact the events and actions have had on those involved. Ms. Bergman requested that Council take the matter seriously and requested the maximum punishment be imposed under the Council Code of Conduct.

12.10

Michael Dankevy, 93 Houseman Crescent, regarding the Report from ADR Chambers Inc., Integrity Commissioner Office for the Town of Richmond Hill, regarding a complaint under the Town's Council Code of Conduct - refer to Item 13.4

Michael Dankevy, 93 Houseman Crescent, addressed Council regarding the Report from ADR Chambers Inc., Integrity Commissioner Office for the Town of Richmond Hill, regarding a complaint under the Town’s Council Code of Conduct. He addressed the information contained in the Report, detailed the impact the events and actions have had on those involved, and acknowledged the efforts of the local music community. Mr. Dankevy requested that Council take appropriate action to address the matter.

12.11

Cindy VanBrussel, 4321 Queen Street, Niagara Falls, regarding the Report from ADR Chambers Inc., Integrity Commissioner Office for the Town of Richmond Hill - refer to Item 13.4

Cindy VanBrussel, 4321 Queen Street, Niagara Falls, addressed Council regarding the Report from ADR Chambers Inc., Integrity Commissioner Office for the Town of Richmond Hill. She read a statement on behalf of Jeff Offman, resident of Thornhill, related to the impact the events and actions detailed in the Report had on those involved. Ms. VanBrussel requested that Council impose the maximum reprimand under the Council Code of Conduct.

13.

Committee and Staff Reports

13.1

Minutes - Committee of the Whole meeting CW#14-18 held December 11, 2018

That the minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting CW#14-18 held December 11, 2018 be adopted as circulated and the following recommendations approved:

13.1.1

SRCFS.18.048 - Tax Adjustments under Section 357 and 358 of the Municipal Act - (CW Item 8.1)

• Moved by: Councillor West
  Seconded by: Councillor Chan

  a) That having held a meeting in accordance with Section 357, and 358, of the Municipal Act, 2001 in respect of the application made by the Treasurer and the owners listed in staff report SRCFS.18.048 at which the applicants may make representations to Committee of the Whole;

  b) That taxes amounting to $58,215.87 be written off pursuant to the provisions of Section 357 of the Municipal Act, 2001;

  c) That taxes amounting to $2,547.40 be written off pursuant to the provisions of Section 358 of the Municipal Act, 2001;

  d) That applicable penalty and interest be adjusted accordingly;

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

  Carried

13.1.2

Minutes - Youth Action Committee meetings held on September 26, October 10, November 7 and November 21, 2018 - (CW Item 11.2)

• Moved by: Councillor West
  Seconded by: Councillor Chan

  That the minutes of the Youth Action Committee meetings held on September 26, October 10, November 7 and November 21, 2018, be adopted as circulated.

  Carried

13.1.3

SREIS.18.002 - Proposed Interim Road Reconstruction Priority Rating System - (CW Item 11.3)

• Moved by: Councillor West
  Seconded by: Councillor Chan

  a) That the 2019 Interim Road Reconstruction Priority Rating System (RRPRS), 2019 to 2023, contained in staff report SREIS.18.002 be adopted;

  b) That staff be directed to include the 5 year rural to urban road reconstruction program into the 2019 Ten year Capital Forecast.

  Carried

13.1.4

SREIS.18.012 - Approval of Capital Expenditures - (CW Item 11.4)

• Moved by: Councillor West
  Seconded by: Councillor Chan

  a) That the capital expenditures for the design and construction of the capital projects, identified as time sensitive in staff report SREIS.18.012, to ensure a seamless delivery of the Town’s capital program in the amount of $16,938,300 with funding sources as identified in staff report SREIS.18.012 for each project, be approved.

  Carried

13.1.5

SRPRS.18.191 - Naming of Parks - Follow-Up - (CW Item 11.5)

• Moved by: Councillor West
  Seconded by: Councillor Chan

  a) That the proposed names “Bill Bell Park”, “Flood Farmstead Park” and “Jefferson Salamander Park” for the sites described in staff report SRPRS.18.176, attached as Appendix 'A' to staff report SRPRS.18.191, be granted final approval.

  Carried

13.1.6

SRPRS.18.198 - Request for Approval - Granting of Municipal Servicing Allocation - Collecdev (8868 Yonge) GP Inc. - 8868 Yonge Street - File Number D06-12082 - (CW Item 11.6)

• Moved by: Councillor West
  Seconded by: Councillor Chan

  a) That the request by Collecdev (8868 Yonge) GP Inc. for 412 persons equivalent of servicing allocation be assigned to the lands known as Part of Lot 38, Concession 1, E.Y.S. (municipal address: 8868 Yonge Street), File Number D06-12082, be approved;

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

  Carried

13.1.7

SRPRS.18.200 - Request for Approval - Granting of Municipal Servicing Allocation - King South Developments 13049 Inc. and King South Developments et al. -13049 Bathurst Street; 600, 630, 662 and 690 King Road; 2 and 4 Toscanini Road; 63 Puccini Drive

File Numbers D03-13007 and D03-10003 - (CW Item 11.7)

• Moved by: Councillor West
  Seconded by: Councillor Chan

  a) That the request by King South Developments 13049 Inc. and King South Developments et al. for 12 persons equivalent of additional servicing allocation be assigned to Part of Lot 21, Plan M-807 and Lots 17 to 20, Part of Lots 13 and 16, and Part of Block A, Plan M-807 (municipal addresses: 13049 Bathurst Street and 600, 630, 662 and 690 King Road, 2 and 4 Toscanini Road, and 63 Puccini Drive), File Numbers D03-13007 and D03-10003;

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

  Carried

13.1.8

SRPRS.18.187 - Assumption of Municipal Services - Subdivision File Number 19T-00005 (Livorno Construction Inc.) - File Number D03-00005 - (CW Item 11.8) - (By-law 119-18)

• Moved by: Councillor West
  Seconded by: Councillor Chan

  a) That the assumption of the aboveground and belowground municipal services within Plan 65M-4446, (Subdivision File Number 19T-00005) be approved;

  b) That the assumption of the external aboveground and belowground municipal services within the existing Stockdale Crescent and Pemberton Road road allowances and within a registered easement external to the plan (part of Lot 76, Plan 2027, being Part 2 on Plan 65R-35049) associated with Subdivision File Number 19T-00005, be approved;

  c) That the two year maintenance period for the above noted internal and external aboveground and belowground municipal services commence from June 1, 2018;

  d) That Georgian Bay Street within Plan 65M-4446, be assumed as public highway;

  e) That Town owned lands being Part of Lot 92, Plan 2027 described more particularly as Part 7, Plan 65R-16989 be established as public highway becoming part of Georgian Bay Street.

  Carried

13.1.9

SRPRS.18.188 - Assumption of Stormwater Management Facilities - 1133373 Ontario Inc. - Subdivision File Number 19T-88038 Phase 1 - File Number D03-88038 Phase 1 - (CW Item 11.9) - (By-law 119-18)

• Moved by: Councillor West
  Seconded by: Councillor Chan

  a) That the assumption of the stormwater management facility, including related storm drainage services, contained within Block 33 and 34 of Plan 65M- 3271, be approved;

  b) The assumption of the stormwater management facility, including related storm drainage services contained within Con. 1, Part Lot 64, more specifically described as Part 1 on Plan 65R-20587, associated with Subdivision File 19T-88038 Phase 1, be approved.

  Carried

13.1.10

SRCAO.18.25 - Delegation of Authority - Election Recess Accounting (September 25 to November 18, 2018) - (CW Item 11.10)

• Moved by: Councillor West
  Seconded by: Councillor Chan

  a) That staff report SRCAO.18.25 regarding Delegation of Authority, Election Recess Accounting (September 25 to November 18, 2018), be received.

  Carried

13.1.11

SRCAO.18.24 - Update on Provincial Cannabis Legislation - (CW Item 11.11)

• Moved by: Councillor Chan
  Seconded by: Councillor Beros

  a) That staff report SRCAO.18.24 regarding an update on Provincial Cannabis Legislation be received for information purposes;

  b) That a by-law be enacted to establish a reserve to maintain funds received from the Ontario Cannabis Legalization Implementation Fund (OCLIF);

  c) That Richmond Hill opt-out of cannabis retail stores within its municipal boundaries in accordance with the Cannabis Law Statute Amendment Act, 2018, which allows municipalities to do so before January 22, 2019;

  d) That the Clerk provide notice of this decision of Richmond Hill Council to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) Registrar as required by the Act.

  Carried Unanimously

13.1.12

SRCS.18.23 - Proposed Amendments to the Taxi By-law 133-04 and Municipal Code Chapter 882 - (CW Item 11.12) - (By-law 117-18)

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

  a) That staff report SRCS.18.23 regarding the Proposed Amendments to the Taxi By-law 133-04 and Municipal Code Chapter 882, be received;

  b) That the draft by-law attached as Attachment '1' to staff report SRCS.18.23, be enacted to amend the Taxi By-law 133-04 and Municipal Code Chapter 882 regarding the licensing of taxicabs and limousines.

  Carried

13.1.13

Mayor Barrow - Federation of Canadian Municipalities - (CW Item 12.1)

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

  Whereas the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) represents the interests of municipalities on policy and program matters that fall within federal jurisdiction;

  Whereas FCM’s Board of Directors is comprised of elected municipal officials from all regions and sizes of communities to form a broad base of support and provide FCM with the prestige required to carry the municipal message to the federal government; and

  Whereas FCM’s Annual Conference and Trade Show will take place each June, during which time the Annual General Meeting will be held and followed by the election of FCM’s Board of Directors;

  Now therefore the Council of Richmond Hill resolves the following:

  That Council of the Town of Richmond Hill endorse Councillor Godwin Chan to stand for election on FCM’s Board of Directors for the duration of the term; and

  That Council assumes all costs associated with Councillor Godwin Chan, if elected or appointed, attending FCM’s Board of Directors and Committee meetings.

  Carried Unanimously

13.1.14

Mayor Barrow - Deputy Mayors By-law - (CW Item 12.3) - (By-law 120-18 and By-law 121-18)

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

  Whereas Sections 4.2 of the Procedure By-law 74-12 requires Council to appoint a Deputy Mayor, and Section 4.3 authorizes Council to appoint an Acting Mayor;

  Whereas Richmond Hill’s Regional and Local Councillors have been appointed Deputy Mayor or Acting Mayor;

  Whereas both the Deputy Mayor and Acting Mayor are permitted to act in place of the Mayor fulfilling the same duties and responsibilities;

  Now therefore the Council of the Town of Richmond Hill resolves the following:

  That the Procedure By-law 74-12, as amended, be further amended as follows:

  1. That the definition of “Acting Mayor” be deleted in its entirety;
  2. That the definition of “Deputy Mayor” be deleted and replaced with the following:

  “Deputy Mayor” means the Member(s) appointed to act in place of the Mayor pursuant to section 4.2 of these Rules of Procedure.

  3. That section 4.2, titled “Deputy Mayor,” be deleted and replaced with the following:

  “4.2     Deputy Mayor

  (a) Council shall by by-law appoint not more than two Members, both of whom shall normally be a Regional and Local Councillor, to act as Deputy Mayor for a duration at the discretion of Council.

  (b) If Council has appointed only one Deputy Mayor, in the absence or inability of the Mayor to act, such Deputy Mayor shall exercise all the Mayor’s rights and duties as set out in this by-law or Applicable Law.

  (c)  If Council has appointed more than one Deputy Mayor, in the absence or inability of the Mayor to act:

  (i)    during the months of January to June, the Deputy Mayor whose name is listed first on the appointment by-law shall exercise all the Mayor’s rights and duties as set out in this by-law or Applicable Law;

  (ii)   during the months of July to December, the Deputy Mayor whose name is listed second on the appointment by-law shall exercise all the Mayor’s rights and duties as set out in this by-law or Applicable Law; or

  (iii) if the Deputy Mayor who would normally act in the place of the Mayor pursuant to either sections 4.2(c)(i) or 4.2(c)(ii) is absent or unable to Act, the other appointed Deputy Mayor shall exercise all the Mayor’s rights and duties as set out in this by-law or Applicable Law.”

  4. That section 4.3, titled “Acting Mayor,” be deleted in its entirety.
  5. That subsection 5.2.4, titled “Mayor Absent – Council” be deleted and replaced with the following:

  “5.2.4     Mayor Absent – One Appointed Deputy Mayor

  Unless the Mayor is scheduled to be absent for a Meeting, in the case of the Mayor not attending within fifteen (15) minutes after the scheduled start time of the Meeting of Council for which there is Quorum, if only one Member has been appointed as Deputy Mayor then, provided the Deputy Mayor is not scheduled to be absent;

  (a)   the Deputy Mayor shall take the Chair, call the Members to order and preside until the Mayor arrives; or

  (b)   If the Deputy Mayor also does not attend within fifteen (15) minutes after the scheduled start time of the Meeting of Council along with the Mayor, then the Clerk shall call the Members to order and a Chair shall be chosen from among the Members present, who will preside over the Meeting until the arrival of the Mayor or Deputy Mayor.”

  6. That subsection 5.2.5, titled “Mayor and Deputy Mayor Absent” be deleted and replaced with the following:

  “5.2.5     Mayor Absent – Two Appointed Deputy Mayors

  Unless the Mayor is scheduled to be absent for a Meeting, in the case of the Mayor not attending within fifteen (15) minutes after the scheduled start time of the Meeting of Council for which there is Quorum, if two Members have been appointed as Deputy Mayors then, provided that neither Deputy Mayor is scheduled to be absent;

  (a)   During a meeting held in the months of January to June, the Deputy Mayor whose name is listed first on the appointment by-law is present, that Deputy Mayor shall take the Chair, call the Members to order and preside until the Mayor arrives;

  (b)   During a meeting held in the months of July to December, the Deputy Mayor whose name is listed second on the appointment by-law is present, that Deputy Mayor shall take the Chair, call the Members to order and preside until the Mayor arrives;

  (c)    if the Deputy Mayor who would normally preside pursuant to Sections 5.2.5(a) or 5.2.5(b) does not attend within fifteen (15) minutes after the scheduled start time of the Meeting of Council the other Deputy Mayor shall take the Chair, call the Members to order and preside until the Mayor arrives

  (d) If both Deputy Mayor’s do not attend within fifteen (15) minutes after the scheduled start time of the Meeting of Council along with the Mayor, then the Clerk shall call the Members to order and a Chair shall be chosen from among the Members present, who will preside over the Meeting until the arrival of the Mayor or a Deputy Mayor.”

  7. That section 5.2.6, titled “Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Acting Mayor Absent,” be deleted in its entirety

  Carried

13.2

SRCFS.18.049 - Member of Council Community Event Policy - (referred from the December 11, 2018 Committee of the Whole meeting)

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

  a) That staff report SRCFS.18.49 regarding Member of Council Community Event Policy be received.

  Carried

13.3

Mayor Barrow - Closure of Buttonville Airport Air Traffic Control Tower - (referred from the December 11, 2018 Committee of the Whole meeting)

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

  That the information pertaining to NAV CANADA’s announcement in November 2018 the closure of the Buttonville Airport Air Traffic Control Tower be received.

  Carried

13.4

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 Council Code of Conduct

• Moved by: Councillor West
  Seconded by: Mayor Barrow

  a) That the letter from Deborah C. Anschell, Integrity Commissioner, ADR Chambers Inc., dated November 14, 2018, and enclosed Report from Michael L. Maynard, ADR Chambers Inc., Integrity Commissioner Office for the Town of Richmond Hill, dated November 13, 2018, regarding a complaint under the Town's Council Code of Conduct, be received;

  b) That Councillor Karen Cilevitz be and is hereby reprimanded for violating the Council Code of Conduct.

   

  Motion Failed to Carry
• Moved by: Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli
  Seconded by: Councillor Beros

  Whereas the relevant part of Section 7 of the Code which pertains to this matter states: All members have a duty to treat members of the public, one another and staff appropriately and without abuse, bullying or intimidation, and to ensure that their work environment is free from discrimination and harassment;

  Whereas, in a report dated November 13th, 2018, the Integrity Commissioner has found that Councillor Karen Cilevitz breached the Council Code of Conduct (“Code of Conduct) by bullying and intimidating a resident with stage 4 Cancer;

  Whereas the Municipal Act permits Council, following a finding that a Member of Council has breached the Code of Conduct, to impose one of either a reprimand, or the suspension of a Member of Council’s remuneration of up to 90 days;

  Whereas a key component of this complaint was so outrageous that it received extensive media coverage from several media entities including 640AM, CFRB TALK 1010, CBC news as well as by rebel media, all of which portrayed Richmond Hill in a negative light;

  Therefore, be it resolved:

  1. That, commencing December 18th, 2018, Council direct staff to suspend Councillor Karen Cilevitz’s remuneration for a period of ninety (90) days for breaching the Code of Conduct.

  2. That Council directs that a grant be provided to Steffi Goodfield, in an amount equal to the remuneration suspended, to promote music in the Town of Richmond Hill.

  Carried Unanimously

13.5

Correspondence from John Mutton, Municipal Solutions Energy and Infrastructure, LLC, dated December 13, 2018, regarding the Update on Provincial Cannabis Legislation - refer to Item 13.1.11

• Moved by: Councillor West
  Seconded by: Councillor Chan

  That the correspondence from John Mutton, Municipal Solutions Energy and Infrastructure, LLC, dated December 13, 2018, regarding the Update on Provincial Cannabis Legislation, be received.

  Carried

14.

Other Business

There were no other business items.

15.

Emergency/Time Sensitive Matters

15.1

Councillor Beros - Addition of "Banshee" to the Town's Approved Street Name List

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

  Whereas 778 Banshee Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Cadets, established in Richmond Hill, Ontario in 1969,

  Whereas young Canadians aged 12 to 18 participate in a variety of fun, challenging and rewarding activities whose purpose is to develop in youth the attributes of leadership, engaged and active citizenship and physical fitness, all within an environment that stimulates an interest in the Canadian Armed Forces;

  Whereas One in five private pilots in Canada is an ex-air cadet and 67% of commercial and airline pilots began as air cadets;

  Therefore be it resolved that the street name "Banshee" be approved to be added to the Town's Council Approved Street Name List.

  Carried

16.

By-laws

• Moved by: Councillor Beros
  Seconded by: Councillor Chan

  That the following By-laws be approved:

  By-law 115-18 - A By-Law to levy for Taxes Prior to the Adoption of Budget Estimates

  By-law 117-18 - A By-law to amend By-law 133-04 of the Corporation of the Town of Richmond Hill for the licensing of taxicabs and limousines, as amended, being Chapter 882 of the Municipal Code

  By-law 119-18 - A By-law to assume aboveground and belowground municipal services and to assume a stormwater management facility

  By-law 120-18 - A By-law to amend By-law 74-12, being a By-law to Govern the Proceedings of Council of The Corporation of the Town of Richmond Hill (Procedure By-law)

  By-law 121-18 - A By-law to Appoint 2 Deputy Mayors

  Carried

17.

Closed Session

17.1

Resolution to Move Into Closed Session Meeting and General Nature Thereof:

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

  a) To consider a time sensitive matter related to the receiving of advice that is subject to: solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; and related to litigation affecting the municipality before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice - Divisional Court, Court File No. 1057/17, The Corporation of the Town of Richmond Hill ats. Carmine Perrelli (Section 239(2)(f) and (e) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25).

  Carried

17.2

Resolution to Reconvene in Open Session

Council moved into closed session and then returned to open session (10:23 p.m. to 10:56 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 122-18

• Moved by: Councillor West
  Seconded by: Councillor Beros

  That By-law 122-18, A By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at this meeting, be passed.

  Carried

19.

Adjournment

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

  That the meeting be adjourned.

  The meeting was adjourned at 10:58 p.m.

  Carried