Council Meeting

Minutes

Meeting #:C#01-20
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 Perrelli
  • Councillor Beros
  • Councillor Muench
  • Councillor Liu
  • Councillor West
  • Councillor Cilevitz
  • Councillor Chan
Regrets:
  • Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola

The Mayor called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m.

There were no members of the public who addressed Council during the Public Forum.

Councillor West wished everyone a Happy New Year and extended an invitation to all to attend the 52nd annual Richmond Hill Winter Carnival on February 1st and February 2nd at the Mill Pond Park, noting that there were new events scheduled to take place this year.

Councillor Muench wished everyone a Happy New Year and acknowledged those residents who have been impacted by area flooding.

Councillor Chan paid tribute to the victims and families affected by the Ukraine International Airlines Flight PS752 crash, honouring one of the victims who was a student at Adrienne Clarkson Public School, and requested that a moment of silence be observed in honour of the victims, their families, and all those affected by the tragedy.

A moment of silence was observed by all those in attendance.

Mayor Barrow echoed the comments made by Councillor Chan regarding the Ukraine International Airlines Flight PS752 crash noting the impact on the community, and extended heartfelt condolences to the victims, their families, and all those affected by the tragedy.

Councillor Muench further acknowledged the direct impact the Ukraine International Airlines Flight PS752 crash had on the Richmond Hill community, and noted the community vigils that were held to honour the victims and provide support to residents.

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

  • Moved by:Councillor Cilevitz
    Seconded by:Councillor Chan

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

    a) Withdrawal of delegation by Deborah Alexander, Alexander Planning Inc.

    a) Added delegation by Jim Vollmershausen, President, Richmond Hill Historical Society, regarding the Demolition Request for 11575 Yonge Street, the former Jefferson Schoolhouse - (refer to Item 13.2)

    Carried

Councillor West declared a pecuniary interest on Agenda Item 13.5 regarding the 2020 Community and Cultural Grant Program (Staff Report SRCS.20.01) 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 Cilevitz declared a pecuniary interest on Agenda Item 13.5 regarding the 2020 Community and Cultural Grant Program (Staff Report SRCS.20.01) as she is affiliated with a number of the organizations listed to receive a grant. Councillor Cilevitz left her seat and did not participate in the discussion or voting on this item.

  • Moved by:Councillor West
    Seconded by:Councillor Liu

    That the minutes of Council Meeting C#44-19 held on December 18, 2019 be adopted.

    Carried

Council consented to separate Items 13.2, 13.5 and 14.1 for discussion.

On a motion of Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli, seconded by Councillor Beros, Council adopted those items, not identified for separate discussion.

There were no public hearings.

There were no presentations.

Jim Vollmershausen, President, Richmond Hill Historical Society, addressed Council regarding the Demolition Request for 11575 Yonge Street, the former Jefferson Schoolhouse.  He provided historical background, context and significance of the Jefferson Schoolhouse and on behalf of the Richmond Hill Historical Society, acknowledged its value as a part of Richmond Hill’s history and advised of their opposition to the request to demolish the structure.  Mr. Vollmershausen submitted a petition containing approximately 42 signatures of residents who were in support of the former Jefferson Schoolhouse being preserved in its present location.

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

    a) That the minutes of Heritage Richmond Hill meeting HRH#07-19 held November 12, 2019 be adopted.

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

    a) That staff report SRPRS.19.199 regarding the demolition request for 11575 Yonge Street, the former Jefferson Schoolhouse, be received;

    b) That the application to demolish the heritage designated former Jefferson Schoolhouse, located at 11575 Yonge Street, be denied;

    c) That the City Clerk provide notice of its decision to the owner, to the Ontario Heritage Trust, and be published in a local newspaper;

    d) That should Council be interested in a potential purchase of the Jefferson Schoolhouse building, that such considerations only be undertaken after the requirements of the Policy for the Acquisition and Use of Heritage Buildings by the City of Richmond Hill have been considered;

    e) That the supplemental information provided by D. Kelly, on behalf of the Designation Sub-Committee, regarding the former Jefferson Schoolhouse located at 11575 Yonge Street, be received.

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

    a) That consideration of the Heritage Richmond Hill recommendation in respect to staff report SRPRS.19.199, Demolition Request for 11575 Yonge Street, be deferred to the Council meeting on February 12, 2020 to permit consultations on the future of the Jefferson Schoolhouse.

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

    a) That the minutes of the Youth Action Committee meeting held on December 11, 2019 be adopted as circulated.

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

    a) That the City Manager be authorized to negotiate and execute a memorandum of understanding between the City and the Richmond Hill Public Library Board (RHPLB) for administrative support services to be provided by the City to the RHPLB.

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

    a) That Council not approve issuing any 2020 Community and Cultural Grants.

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

    a) That consideration of staff report SRCS.20.01, 2020 Community and Cultural Grant Program, be referred to the Council meeting on February 12, 2020, and that staff be directed to advise all potential grant recipients identified in staff report SRCS.20.01 that they should consider attending the Council meeting to answer any questions Members of Council may have.

    In favour: (5)Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli, Councillor Beros, Councillor Muench, Councillor Liu, and Councillor Chan
    Opposed: (1)Mayor Barrow
    Carried (5 to 1)
  • Moved by:Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli
    Seconded by:Councillor Beros

    a) That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Mahin Emadi Khiav for the lands known as Part of Lot 17, Plan 3806 (municipal address: 429 16th Avenue), City File D02-19005 (Related City File D06-19030) be approved, subject to the following:

    i. That a day nursery be added as a stand-alone use on the portion of the subject lands zoned “Special Residential One (SR-1) Zone” under By-law 255-96, as amended, and that the amending Zoning By-law establish site specific development standards as outlined in staff report SRPRS.20.008;

    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 all comments concerning the related Site Plan application, City File D06-19030, be referred back to staff.

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

    a) That the assumption of the aboveground and belowground municipal services located within Parts 1 and 2 on Plan 65R-29487, Parts 1 and 2 on Plan 65R-35190, and within the existing Vitlor Drive and Puccini Drive road allowances, associated with Servicing Agreement L03-13001 be approved;

    b) That the lands described as Parts 1 and 2 on Plan 65R-29487 be established as public highway to form part of Vitlor Drive.

    Carried

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

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

    Whereas Fire Services is an essential service for the protection of people and property in Richmond Hill; and

    Whereas Fire Services are provided by all municipalities; and

    Whereas fire suppression should be planned without regard for municipal boundaries to determine the optimal location of stations for public safety; and

    Whereas fire suppression is currently planned based on municipal boundaries; and

    Whereas the majority of response calls made by Fire Services are medical-based calls; and

    Whereas Police and Emergency Medical Services are already consolidated and delivered by York Region; and

    Whereas effective and efficient service may be better planned and delivered by consolidating Fire Services at the Regional level together with other first response services; and

    Whereas administrative efficiencies may be gained on non-suppression fire activities such as training, education, dispatch, vehicle maintenance and inspections; and

    Whereas York Regional Chair Wayne Emmerson supports Regional consolidation of Fire Services;

    Now Therefore Be It Resolved:

    i) That York Region be requested to upload fire services for the purpose of consolidating Fire Services at the regional level;

    ii) That said action involve all York Region municipalities; and

    iii) That this resolution be forwarded to York Region and the other York Region local municipalities for support.

    In favour: (7)Mayor Barrow, Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli, Councillor Beros, Councillor Liu, Councillor West, Councillor Cilevitz, and Councillor Chan
    Opposed: (1)Councillor Muench
    Carried (7 to 1)

There were no emergency/time sensitive matters.

16.

  • Moved by:Councillor West
    Seconded by:Councillor Chan

    That the following By-laws be approved:

    By-law 5-20 - A By-law to assume aboveground and belowground municipal services and to establish lands as public highway                           

    By-law 6-20 - A By-law to Amend By-law 87-17, being a By-law to Authorize the Designation of 13200 Yonge Street (Oak Ridges Public School) under the Ontario Heritage Act

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

    That Council resolve into a closed session meeting:

    a) To consider matters related to a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality in Ward 1 (Section 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act, 2001).

    Carried

Council moved into closed session and then returned to open session (11:12 a.m. to 11:16 a.m.)

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

    a) That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute such documentation as may be required to implement the acquisition of those lands described as part of Lots 6 & 7, Concession 2 (Whit), designated as Part 1, Plan 65R-37499, upon the written recommendation of the City Manager;

    b) That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an indemnity in favour of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority upon the written recommendation of the City Manager;

    c) That a capital account be established in the amount of $210,000 plus applicable taxes to be funded from the Cash-in-Lieu of Parkland Reserve.

    In favour: (8)Mayor Barrow, Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli, Councillor Beros, Councillor Muench, Councillor Liu, Councillor West, Councillor Cilevitz, and Councillor Chan
    Carried (8 to 0)
  • Moved by:Councillor Liu
    Seconded by:Councillor Beros

    That By-law 7-20, A By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at this meeting, be passed.

    Carried
  • Moved by:Councillor Liu
    Seconded by:Councillor Beros

    That the meeting be adjourned.

    The meeting was adjourned at 11:19 a.m.

    Carried