Committee of the Whole Meeting

Minutes

Meeting #:	CW#06-18
Date:	Monday, April 23, 2018 at 4:30 P.m. - 7:30 P.m.
Location:	Council Chambers 225 East Beaver Creek Road Richmond Hill, Ontario

Committee Members Present:

• Mayor Barrow
• Regional and Local Councillor Spatafora
• Regional and Local Councillor Hogg
• Councillor Beros
• Councillor Muench
• Councillor Liu
• Councillor West
• Councillor Cilevitz
• Councillor Chan

 

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1.

Call to Order

The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m.

2.

Council Announcements

Regional and Local Councillor Spatafora advised of a tragedy that involved several pedestrians earlier today in the Yonge Street and Finch Avenue area of North York in Toronto. Regional and Local Councillor Spatafora extended his thoughts and prayers to the victims, families and loved ones, and thanked the Toronto Police Service, Toronto Paramedic Services and all first responders for their bravery at the scene.

Councillor Liu announced that Hayden Cheung, Ward 3 resident, was one of ten recipients of the 2018 Ontario Medal for Young Volunteers Award. He advised that Hayden is the founder of Youth Nation Alliance, has spent more than 1,800 hours volunteering, and has also pioneered a program connecting young newcomers with older students who help them adjust to life in Canada. Councillor Liu extended congratulations to Hayden for his contributions to the community.

3.

Introduction of Emergency/Time Sensitive Matters

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

4.

Adoption of Agenda

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

  a) Correspondence received from Murray Evans, Evans Planning Inc., dated April 20, 2018, representing Livante Management (Hall Street) Inc., regarding Staff Report SRPRS.18.110 Heritage Permit Application for 107 Hall Street - Item 11.20

  b) Correspondence received from Murray Evans, Evans Planning Inc., dated April 23, 2018, regarding Staff Report SRPRS.18.110 Heritage Permit Application for 107 Hall Street - Item 11.21

5.

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof

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

6.

Identification of Items Requiring Separate Discussion

Committee consented to separate Item 11.4, 11.7 and 11.18.

7.

Adoption of Remainder of Agenda Items

On a motion of Councillor Cilevitz, Committee adopted those items not identified for separate discussion.

8.

Public Hearing

There were no public hearings.

9.

Presentations

9.1

Presentation by Altaf Stationwala, President and CEO, Mackenzie Health, to provide an update regarding ongoing initiatives to improve the health care experience at  Mackenzie Health

Altaf Stationwala, President and CEO, Mackenzie Health, made a presentation to Committee regarding the an update on Mackenzie Health. He reviewed hospital staffing, services, sites, partnerships with the Richmond Hill business community, patient satisfaction and parking challenges. Mr. Stationwala acknowledged the continued growth in the neighbouring municipalities and highlighted the challenges faced in the emergency department, EMS volumes, and capacity pressures stemming from an increased need for Acute Services across the region and province.

Mr. Stationwala provided an update on the Mackenzie Vaughan Hospital advising of the construction status, presented images of mock-up spaces, and noted the significant economic and employment activity in the community. He concluded the presentation by reviewing the project stages, smart hospital vision, Mackenzie Innovation Institute, and the Mackenzie Health Campaign.

• Moved by: Mayor Barrow

  That the presentation by Altaf Stationwala, President and CEO Mackenzie Health, regarding an update to ongoing initiative to improve the healthcare experience at Mackenzie Health, be received with thanks.

  Carried Unanimously

9.2

Presentation by Sophia Hou, Co-Chair and Core Member, and Cassidy Mark, Core Member, Youth Action Committee, regarding the Committee’s 2017 and 2018 accomplishments and 2018 Youth Week activities

Sophia Hou, Co-Chair and Core Member, and Cassidy Mark, Core Member, Youth Action Committee (YAC), made a presentation to Committee regarding YAC’s 2017 and 2018 Accomplishments and 2018 Youth Week activities.  They provided an overview of the YAC’s membership and purpose, and highlighted the 2017 events including Halloween Howl, Santa Claus Parade, and Hill After Dark. They advised of the upcoming events which included Race Around the Hill being held on May 5, 2018, and the 6^th annual YACtion Conference, being held on May 26, 2018.  The Core Members reviewed a variety of planned Youth Week activities taking place May 1 to 7, 2018, and noted YAC’s continued involvement with the Lake Wilcox Park community project. S. Hou and C. Mark extended their thanks and appreciation to the Mayor and Members of Council, particularly Councillor Liu and Councillor West who are appointed liaisons to the Committee, Lauren Steckley, Manager, Recreation Programs, and Laura Gervasi, Youth Program Coordinator, for their continued support.

• Moved by: Councillor West

  That the presentation by Sophia Hou, Co-Chair and Core Member, and Cassidy Mark, Core Member, Youth Action Committee, regarding the Committee's 2017 and 2018 accomplishments and 2018 Youth Week activities, be received with thanks.

  Carried Unanimously

10.

Delegations

10.1

Murray Evans, Evans Planning Inc., regarding Staff Report SRPRS.18.110 Heritage Permit Application for 107 Hall Street

Murray Evans, Evans Planning Inc., representing Livante Management (Hall Street) Inc., for 107 Hall Street, addressed Committee regarding the Heritage Permit Application for 107 Hall Street. He advised that this matter was before the Heritage Richmond Hill Committee on April 10, 2018, and noted that his client was in agreement with retaining, relocating, re-orienting and restoring the heritage home known as the Langstaff House on the property. He advised that the orientation of the Langstaff House had two superior façades, acknowledged the extensive analysis and design work by Joan Burt, Architect, and Town staff to develop a proper preservation for the historical structure, and highlighted the appropriateness to turn the building to orient the original front façade toward Hall Street, as further detailed in his correspondence distributed as Items 11.20 and 11.21. Mr. Evans advised of his support to the recommendations contained in staff report SRPRS.18.110.

11.

Committee and Staff Reports

11.1

Minutes - Heritage Richmond Hill Committee Meeting HRH#01-18 held February 13, 2018

• Moved by: Regional and Local Councillor Spatafora

  That the minutes of the Heritage Richmond Hill Committee meeting HRH#01-18 held February 13, 2018, be adopted as circulated.

  Carried Unanimously

11.2

Minutes - Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting AAC#01-18 held February 14, 2018

• Moved by: Regional and Local Councillor Spatafora

  That the minutes of the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting AAC#01-18 held February 14, 2018, be adopted as circulated.

  Carried Unanimously

11.3

SRCFS.18.012 - 2019 Development Charges By-law Update Project Plan

• Moved by: Regional and Local Councillor Spatafora

  a) That staff report SRCFS.18.012 regarding the 2019 Development Charges By-law Update Project Plan be received for information purposes.

  Carried Unanimously

11.4

SRCS.18.07 - Youth Week Activities

• Moved by: Councillor West

  a) That May 1 to May 7, 2018 be proclaimed as Youth Week in the Town of Richmond Hill.

  Carried Unanimously

11.5

SRCS.18.11 - Indoor Winter Tennis facility David Hamilton Park - Operating Agreement

• Moved by: Regional and Local Councillor Spatafora

  a) That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement between the Corporation of the Town of Richmond Hill and Blackmore Tennis Club Inc. upon the written recommendation of the Commissioner of Community Services.

  Carried Unanimously

11.6

SRCS.18.12 - 2018 Outdoor Special Occasion Permit Requests

• Moved by: Regional and Local Councillor Spatafora

  a) That the 2018 outdoor special occasion permit requests outlined in staff report SRCS.18.12 be approved.

  Carried Unanimously

11.7

SREIS.18.005 - Corporate Asset Management Update

• Moved by: Regional and Local Councillor Spatafora

  a) That staff report SREIS.18.005 regarding the Corporate Asset Management Update be received for information;

  b) That the Government of Ontario be requested to provide funding to municipalities to assist with the implementation of the requirements of Ontario Regulation 588/17, Asset Management Planning for Municipal Infrastructure, as well as alternative revenue tools to support municipalities;

  c) That a copy of this resolution, staff report SREIS.18.005, be forwarded to the Government of Ontario and Members of Provincial Parliament (MPPs) of Richmond Hill, FCM and AMO.

  Carried Unanimously

11.8

SRPRS.18.103 - Request for Approval - Private Street Naming Application - Ideal (JS) Developments Inc. - 39, 53 and 67 Jefferson Sideroad - File Number D15-18003

• Moved by: Regional and Local Councillor Spatafora

  a) That staff report SRPRS.18.103 regarding a Private Street Naming Application submitted by Ideal (JS) Developments Inc. for the lands known as Blocks A, B and C, Plan 1916 (municipal addresses: 39, 53 and 67 Jefferson Sideroad) be approved subject to the following:

  (i) That the proposed private street names Bancroft Lane (P) and Kerns Lane (P) be approved in accordance with staff report SRPRS.18.103;

  (ii) That staff be directed to bring forward a by-law to a regularly scheduled Council meeting to implement the proposed private street names.

  Carried Unanimously

11.9

SRPRS.18.036 - Authorization to Release Existing Storm Easement at 725 Carrville Road - Related File Number D06-10084

• Moved by: Regional and Local Councillor Spatafora

  a) That the Municipal storm easement Instrument No. V63323, described as Part of Lot 13, Plan 1960, designated as Parts 18, 19, 20, and 21 on Plan 65R-37652 be released.

  Carried Unanimously

11.10

SRPRS.18.092 - Request for Approval - Draft Plan of Condominium Application - 2217439 Ontario Inc. - 9618 Yonge Street - File Number D05-17009 (19CDM(R)-17009)

• Moved by: Regional and Local Councillor Spatafora

  a) That the proposed draft Plan of Condominium submitted by 2217439 Ontario Inc. for lands known as Part of Lots 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8, Plan 1923 (municipal address: 9618 Yonge Street), File Number D05-17009, be draft approved, subject to the following conditions:

  (i) That draft approval be subject to the conditions as set out in Appendix 'A' to staff report SRPRS.18.092;

  (ii) That prior to draft approval being granted, the applicant pay the applicable processing fees in accordance with the Town’s Tariff of Fees By-law 79-17;

  (iii) That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Condominium Agreement referred to in Appendix 'A' to staff report SRPRS.18.092.

  Carried Unanimously

11.11

SRPRS.18.099 - Request for Approval - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Parker Land Developer Inc. - 51 Laurier Avenue - File Number D02-17036

• Moved by: Regional and Local Councillor Spatafora

  a) That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Parker Land Developer Inc. for lands known as Block 23, Registered Plan 65M-4572 and Lots 518, 519 and 520, Registered Plan 133 (municipal address: 51 Laurier Avenue), File Number D02-17036, be approved subject to the following:

  (i) That the subject lands be rezoned from RM under the former Township of King By-law 986, as amended, to Single Detached Four (R4) Zone under By-law 313-96, as amended, and that the amending Zoning By-law establish site specific development standards for the entirety of the subject lands as outlined in staff report SRPRS.18.099; 

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

  Carried Unanimously

11.12

SRPRS.18.100 - Request for Approval - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Urbacon Properties Limited - 0 Sofia Court - File Number D02-17037

• Moved by: Regional and Local Councillor Spatafora

  a) That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Urbacon Properties Limited for the lands known as Part of Block 7, Registered Plan 65M-4114 and Block 13, Registered Plan 65M-4146 (municipal address: 0 Sofia Court), File Number D02-17037, be approved;

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

  Carried Unanimously

11.13

SRPRS.18.106 - Request for Approval - Transfer of Servicing Allocation - Draft Plan of Subdivision Applications - 10971 and 11061 Bayview Avenue - File Numbers D03-03006 and D03-12013

• Moved by: Regional and Local Councillor Spatafora

  a) That the request by DG Group to transfer 875 persons equivalent of servicing allocation from draft approved Plan of Subdivision 19T-03006 (Raki Holdings Inc., File Number D03-03006) to draft approved Plan of Subdivision 19T-12013 (Richview 19 Holdings Inc., File Number D03-12013), be approved;

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

  Carried Unanimously

11.14

SRPRS.18.039 - Neal Drive - Response to Request for Traffic Calming Measures

• Moved by: Regional and Local Councillor Spatafora

  a) That Chapter 1030 of the Municipal Code (Community Safety Zone Designation) be amended to add the following:

  Roadway: Neal Drive
  Limits of Community Safety Zone: Crosby Avenue to Elgin Mills Road East
  Effective Time: 24 hours a day; 7 days a week

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

  c) That Schedule A of Chapter 1126 of the Municipal Code (Speed Restrictions - Roads) be amended by deleting the following:

  Street: Neal Drive
  From: McConvey Drive South
  To: Taylor Mills Drive North

  Street: Neal Drive
  From: South limit of South Taylor Mills Drive
  To: North limit of Crosby Avenue

  And by adding the following:

  Street: Neal Drive
  From: Crosby Avenue
  To: Elgin Mills Road East

  Carried Unanimously

11.15

SRPRS.18.085 - High Tech Road Active Transportation and Access Modification Study

• Moved by: Regional and Local Councillor Spatafora

  a) That Council receive the High Tech Road Active Transportation and Access Modifications Study by LEA Consulting Limited dated February 2018;

  b) That Chapter 1126, Schedule A (Speed Limits) of the Municipal Code be amended by adding the following to reduce the maximum posted speed limit on High Tech Road between Yonge Street and Red Maple Road from 50 km/h to 40 km/h:

  Street: High Tech Road
  From: Yonge Street
  To: Red Maple Road

  c) That Council approve funding of up to $14,000.00 from the Town-wide Engineering Development Charges Reserve Fund for the supply and installation of signage and pavement markings recommended in the High Tech Road Active Transportation and Access Modifications Study.

  Carried Unanimously

11.16

SRPRS.18.002 - Assumption of Municipal Services - Vomano Valley Developments Ltd. - Subdivision File 19T-03014 Phase 1 - File Number D03-03014

• Moved by: Regional and Local Councillor Spatafora

  a) That the assumption of the aboveground and belowground municipal services (excluding the stormwater management facility within Block 32) within Plan 65M-4171, (Subdivision File Number 19T-03014 Phase 1), be approved;

  b) That the lands more particularly described as Chao Crescent, Betony Drive, Brockdale Street, Heron Hollow Avenue, Pavlova Crescent, Homerton Avenue and Linacre Drive within the limits of Plan 65M-4171, (Subdivision File Number 19T-03014 Phase 1), be assumed as public highway;

  c) That the assumption of the external sanitary drainage and storm drainage services within the existing King Road road allowance associated with Subdivision File Number 19T-03014 Phase 1, be approved;

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

  1. Block 25, Plan 65M-3900 (to form part of Glade Drive)
  2. Block 431, Plan 65M-3781 (to form part of Brockdale Street)
  3. Block 36, Plan 65M-4171 (to form part of Chao Crescent)
  4. Blocks 37, 38, 39 and 40, Plan 65M-4171 (to form part of Betony Drive)
  5. Blocks 41,42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47 and 48 Plan 65M-4171 (to form part of Brockdale Street)
  Carried Unanimously

11.17

SRPRS.18.003 - Assumption of Municipal Services - Vomano Valley Development Ltd., Phase 2, - Subdivision File Number 19T-03014 - File Number D03-03014

• Moved by: Regional and Local Councillor Spatafora

  a) That the assumption of the aboveground and belowground municipal services within Plan 65M-4273, (Subdivision File Number 19T-03014 Phase 2), be approved;

  b) That the lands described as Pavlova Crescent, Linacre Drive, Homerton Avenue, Heron Hollow Avenue, and Betony Drive within the limits of Plan 65M-4273, (Subdivision File Number 19T-03014 Phase 2), be assumed as public highway;

  c) That the assumption of the external sidewalk and streetlighting services within the existing Bathurst Street and King Road road allowances associated with Subdivision File Number 19T-03014 Phase 2, be approved;

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

  1. Block 50 Plan 65M-4171 (to form part of Linacre Drive)
  2. Block 49 Plan 65M-4171 (to form part of Pavlova Crescent)
  3. Block 19 Plan 65M-4278 (to form part of Pavlova Crescent)
  4. Block 158 Plan 65M-4273 (to form part of Pavlova Crescent)
  5. Block 51 Plan 65M-4171 (to form part of Homerton Avenue)
  6. Block 52 Plan 65M-4171 (to form part of Pavlova Crescent)
  7. Block 53 Plan 65M-4171 (to form part of Betony Drive)
  8. Block 54 Plan 65M-4171 (to form part of Heron Hollow Avenue)
  9. Block 24 Plan 65M-3900 (to form part of Heron Hollow Avenue)
  Carried Unanimously

11.18

SRPRS.18.110 - Addendum to Staff Report SRPRS.18.079 - Heritage Permit Application for 107 Hall Street - File Number D12-07223

• Moved by: Councillor West

  a) That the Heritage Permit Application to relocate, rehabilitate and restore the Langstaff House at 107 Hall Street be approved subject to the following conditions:

  (i) The owner completes the Conservation Plan dated February 2018 in accordance with the Town’s requirements and staff’s satisfaction thereof;

  (ii) The owner obtains Site Plan Approval from the Town;

  (iii) The owner enters into a Heritage Relocation and Restoration Agreement containing provisions for the posting of securities considered by the Town to be sufficient to provide for the post relocation restoration of the structure in accordance with the accepted Conservation Plan and restricting any site works including building relocation until Site Plan Approval has been issued; and

  b) That upon registration of the approved condominium reference plan, an amendment to the Heritage Designation By-law also be registered on the revised title to the property.

  Carried Unanimously

11.19

John Peters Humphrey Day - April 30, 2018

• Moved by: Regional and Local Councillor Spatafora

  That April 30, 2018 be proclaimed John Peters Humphrey Day in the Town of Richmond Hill.

  Carried Unanimously

11.20

Correspondence received from Murray Evans, Evans Planning Inc., dated April 20, 2018, representing Livante Management (Hall Street) Inc., regarding Staff Report SRPRS.18.110 Heritage Permit Application for 107 Hall Street

• Moved by: Regional and Local Councillor Spatafora

  That the correspondence received from Murray Evans, Evans Planning Inc., dated April 20, 2018, representing Livante Management (Hall Street) Inc., regarding Staff Report SRPRS.18.110 Heritage Permit Application for 107 Hall Street, be received.

  Carried Unanimously

11.21

Correspondence received from Murray Evans, Evans Planning Inc., dated April 23, 2018, regarding Staff Report SRPRS.18.110 Heritage Permit Application for 107 Hall Street

• Moved by: Regional and Local Councillor Spatafora

  That the correspondence received from Murray Evans, Evans Planning Inc., dated April 23, 2018, regarding Staff Report SRPRS.18.110 Heritage Permit Application for 107 Hall Street, be received.

  Carried Unanimously

12.

Other Business

There were no other business items.

13.

Emergency/Time Sensitive Matters

There were no emergency/time sensitive matters.

14.

Closed Session

There were no closed session items.

15.

Adjournment

• Moved by: Councillor Cilevitz

  That the meeting be adjourned.

  The meeting was adjourned at 6:15 p.m.

  Carried Unanimously