Committee of the Whole Meeting

Minutes

Meeting #:CW#11-19
Date:
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Location:
Council Chambers
225 East Beaver Creek Road
Richmond Hill, Ontario
Committee Members Present:
  • Mayor Barrow
  • Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola
  • Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli
  • Councillor Beros
  • Councillor Muench
  • Councillor Liu
  • Councillor Chan
Regrets:
  • Councillor West
  • Councillor Cilevitz

 


The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m.

Councillor Muench extended his appreciation to staff for the successful Canada Day celebrations held this past weekend at the Richmond Green Sports Centre and Park. He acknowledged Council Members in attendance and highlighted the many events that took place.

Councillor Muench extended an invitation to the annual Ward 2 Family Picnic and BBQ event being held on July 13th, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., at Richmond Hill High School.

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

  • Moved by:Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola

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

    a) SRPRS.19.132 - Assumption of Municipal Services - Servicing Agreement File Number L03-11003 Great Land (Yonge 16th) Inc. - Item 11.15

    b) SRPRS.19.135 - Lakeside Crescent Drainage Improvements, Capital Budget Approval - Item 11.16

    Carried Unanimously

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

Committee consented to separate Items 11.11 and 11.13 for discussion.

On a motion of Mayor Barrow, Committee adopted those items not identified for separate discussion.

There were no public hearings.

There were no presentations.

There were no delegations.

  • Moved by:Mayor Barrow

    a) That the minutes of the Economic Development Task Force meeting EDTF#01-18 held June 13, 2018 be adopted as circulated.

    Carried Unanimously
  • Moved by:Mayor Barrow

    a) That the minutes of the Capital Sustainability Steering Committee meeting CSSC#02-19 held May 15, 2019 be adopted as circulated.

    Carried Unanimously
  • Moved by:Mayor Barrow

    a) That Council approve that the property located at 880 19th Avenue does not merit cultural heritage designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act;

    b) That Council approve that 880 19th Avenue be removed from the Municipal Heritage Register.

    Carried Unanimously
  • Moved by:Mayor Barrow

    a) That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Dormer Bond Inc. for lands known as Lots 68 to 71 and Part of Lots 72 and 73, Plan 136 (municipal addresses: 12850, 12860, 12864, 12868, 12874 and 12890 Yonge Street and 1, 3 and 5 Bond Crescent), City File D02-18009, be approved, subject to the following:

    i. that the subject lands be rezoned from General Commercial Two (GC2) Zone under By-law 366-86, as amended, and Commercial (C) Zone under By-law 1275, as amended, to Multiple Residential One (RM1) Zone under By-law 313-96, as amended, with site specific provisions as set out in Appendix 'B' to staff report SRPRS.19.115;

    ii. that prior to forwarding the amending Zoning By-law to Council for consideration and enactment, the applicant’s Site Plan application (City File D06-18017) be substantially completed to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Planning and Regulatory Services;

    b) 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;

    c) That the authority to assign municipal 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 City’s Interim Growth Management Strategy, and that the assigned municipal servicing allocation be released in accordance with the provisions of By-law 109-11;

    d) That all comments concerning the applicant’s related Site Plan application (City File D06-18017) be referred back to staff.

    Carried Unanimously
  • Moved by:Mayor Barrow

    a) That the proposed draft Plan of Condominium submitted by 1857481 Ontario Inc., for lands known as Part of Lot 11, Concession 2, E.Y.S. (municipal addresses: 386, 396 and 400 Highway 7 East), City File D05-19001, be draft approved, subject to the following:

    i. That draft approval be subject to the conditions as set out in Appendix 'A' to staff report SRPRS.19.117;

    ii. That prior to draft approval being granted, the applicant pay the applicable processing fee in accordance with the Town’s Tariff of Fees By-law.

    Carried Unanimously
  • Moved by:Mayor Barrow

    a) That the Zoning By-law Amendment and draft Plan of Subdivision applications submitted by Highyon Development No. 118 LP for the lands known as Part of Lots 11 and 12, Plan 1960 (municipal addresses: 9113 and 9125 Bathurst Street), City Files D02-16016 and D03-16012, be approved, subject to the following:

    i) that the subject lands be rezoned from Third Density Residential (R3) Zone to Multiple Family One (RM1) Zone under By-law 2523, as amended, and that the amending Zoning By-law establish site specific development standards as outlined in staff report SRPRS.19.128;

    ii) that prior to forwarding the amending Zoning By-law to Council for consideration and enactment, the applicant submit a Site Plan application with respect to its development proposal and that the related Site Plan application be substantially completed to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Planning and Regulatory Services;

    iii) that the Plan of Subdivision depicted on Map 4 to staff report SRPRS.19.128 be draft approved, subject to the conditions as set out in Appendix 'C';

    iv) that prior to draft approval being granted, the applicant pay the applicable processing fee in accordance with the City’s Tariff of Fees By-law.

    b) 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.

    Carried Unanimously
  • Moved by:Mayor Barrow

    a) That Council approve a Community Improvement Plan Façade Improvement, Landscaping, and Signage grant application submitted by Robert Cosentini for improvements to 10220 Yonge Street in the amount not to exceed $18,450, as outlined in staff report SRPRS.19.131;

    b) That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the grant agreement noted in item (a), upon the written recommendation of the Commissioner of Planning and Regulatory Services;

    c) That Council allow the Director of Financial Services and Treasurer to issue a cheque(s) to disburse the funding to the applicant after it is determined the project has satisfied all requirements.

    Carried Unanimously
  • Moved by:Mayor Barrow

    a) That staff report SRPRS.19.126 regarding a Private Street Naming Application submitted by Baif Developments Limited for the lands known as Part of Lots 69 and 70, Concession 1, E.Y.S. and Lots 7 to 9, Part of Lots 2 to 6, and 16, Plan 339 (municipal address: 13715 Yonge Street), City File D15-18060, be approved subject to the following:

    i. That the name “Knollview” be added to the Council Approved Street Name List;

    ii. That the proposed private street name (Knollview Lane (P)) be approved in accordance with staff report SRPRS.19.126;

    iii. That staff be directed to bring forward a by-law to a regularly scheduled Council meeting to implement the proposed private street name.

    Carried Unanimously
  • Moved by:Mayor Barrow

    a) That staff be authorized to implement the pavement marking, signage, and Level 2 - Type C pedestrian crossing with flashing beacons on the north leg of Bayview Park Lane at the intersection of Sandbanks Drive;

    b) That Chapter 1030 of the Municipal Code (Community Safety Zone Designation) be amended as follows, in order to create a Community Safety Zone along Bayview Park Lane:

    Roadway: Bayview Park Lane

    Limits of Community Safety Zone: Bayview Avenue to Sunset Beach Road

    Effective Time: 24 Hours a day; 7 Days a week

    c) That Chapter 1126 of the Municipal Code (Speed Restrictions - Roads) be amended as follows, in order to reduce the existing posted maximum speed limit from 50 km/h to 40 km/h along Bayview Park Lane, from Bayview Avenue to Sunset Beach Road:

    Street: Bayview Park Lane

    From: Bayview Avenue

    To: Sunset Beach Road

    d) That York Regional Police be notified of the new Community Safety Zone and speed limit reduction and be requested to provide the necessary enforcement;

    e) That Chapter 1116, Schedule ‘A’ (Parking Prohibited-Signs-Displayed) of the Municipal Code be amended as follows, in order to prohibit parking along Bayview Park Lane Bayview Avenue to a point 120 metres north of Sandbanks Drive:

    Highway: Bayview Park Lane

    Side: Both

    From and To: Bayview Avenue to a point 120 metres north of Sandbanks Drive

    Prohibited Time of Day: Anytime

    f) That Chapter 1116, Schedule ‘B’ (Stopping Prohibited-Signs-Displayed) of the Municipal Code be amended as follows, in order to prohibit stopping on Bayview Park Lane, from Sandbanks Drive to a point 30 metres north of Sandbanks Drive:

    Highway: Bayview Park Lane

    Side: Both

    From and To: From Sandbanks Drive to a point 30 metres north of Sandbanks Drive

    Prohibited Time of Day: Anytime

    g) That Chapter 1116, Schedule ‘A’ (Parking Prohibited-Signs-Displayed) of the Municipal Code be amended as follows, in order to prohibit parking on Sandbanks Drive, Bayview Ridge Court to Bayview Park Lane:

    Highway: Sandbanks Drive

    Side: Both

    From and To: Bayview Ridge Court to Bayview Park Lane

    h) That Chapter 1116, Schedule ‘A’ (Parking Prohibited-Signs-Displayed) of the Municipal Code be amended as follows, in order to prohibit parking along Bayview Ridge Court:

    Highway: Bayview Ridge Court

    Side: West

    From and To: Sandbanks Drive to South Limit

    i) That staff be authorized to implement the pavement marking, signage, flashing beacons and crossing improvements recommended in staff report SRPRS.19.129 for Bayview Park Lane at the intersection of Sandbanks Drive;

    j) That a project be established for the Bayview Park Lane enhancements with $45,000 for the pedestrian crossing funded from the Federal Gas Tax Reserve Fund and $5,000 for parking signage and remaining works from the Transportation Network Repair and Replacement Reserve Fund;

    k) That notices be issued to affected residents on Bayview Park Lane, Sandbanks and Bayview Ridge Court immediately following the approval of the parking changes.

    Carried Unanimously
  • Moved by:Mayor Barrow

    a) That all-way stop control be implemented at the intersection of West Beaver Creek Road and West Pearce Street, as an interim traffic control measure, until such a time as traffic signals are installed;

    b) That all necessary pavement markings and signage be implemented in accordance with the Ontario Traffic Manual for the works identified in Recommendation a);

    c) That Chapter 1128, Stop Sign - Erection - Authority, Schedule ‘A’, Stop Sign Location, of the Municipal Code be amended by adding the following:

    Highway 1: West Beaver Creek Road

    Highway 2: West Pearce Street

    Traffic Travelling: All directions

    Carried Unanimously
  • Moved by:Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola

    a) That Council approve staff to enter into negotiations with third-party provider, Coinberry Limited, to introduce cryptocurrency as a property tax payment option for residents and businesses;

    b) That the City Manager be authorized to enter into a contract with Coinberry Limited upon conclusions of successful negotiations as determined by the City Manager;

    c) That staff report back on future opportunities for the payment of other City fees and charges using cryptocurrency by September 30, 2019.

    Carried Unanimously
  • Moved by:Mayor Barrow

    a) That upon the written recommendation of the City Treasurer, the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an amending agreement to the Parker Land Developments Inc. Subdivision Agreement (19T-13004) to facilitate a City contribution towards development charge services in the amount of $114,056.82.

    Carried Unanimously
  • Moved by:Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli

    a) That staff report SRCS.19.14 regarding Enhanced Winter Services and Windrow Clearing Program Update be referred to the July 9, 2019 Council meeting to permit staff to provide the following additional information:

    i) an overview of the tools and methods that will be used by staff to effectively communicate the windrow program and the beginning of a winter operations event to the residents of the City;

    ii) a draft by-law that will provide staff the authority to ticket and/or tow any vehicle that impedes winter operations.

    Carried Unanimously
  • Moved by:Mayor Barrow

    a) That the Mayor and Clerk be and they are hereby authorized to execute an agreement between the Oak Ridges Lions Club and the Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill upon the recommendation of the Commissioner of Community Services.

    Carried Unanimously
  • Moved by:Mayor Barrow

    a) That the assumption of the aboveground and belowground municipal services associated with Servicing Agreement File Number L03-11003, located within Parts 7 and 9 on Plan 65R-34010 and within the existing Northern Heights Road road allowance, be approved;

    b) That the lands described as Parts 7 and 9 on Plan 65R-34010 be established as public highway to form part of Northern Heights Road.

    Carried Unanimously
  • Moved by:Mayor Barrow

    a) That an in-year capital budget of $125,000.00 be approved for the implementation of interim drainage improvements to the Lakeside Crescent area, and that the source of funding be the Water Quality Reserve Fund.

    Carried Unanimously

There were no other business items.

There were no emergency/time sensitive matters.

There were no closed session items.

  • Moved by:Mayor Barrow

    That the meeting be adjourned 

    The meeting was adjourned at 1:43 p.m.

    Carried Unanimously
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