Council Meeting

Agenda

Meeting #:C#29-19
Date:
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Location:
Council Chambers
225 East Beaver Creek Road
Richmond Hill, Ontario
His Worship
Mayor Dave Barrow

That the minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting CW#10-19 held June 18, 2019 be adopted as circulated and the following recommendations be approved:

  • a) That the minutes of the Youth Action Committee meeting held on May 15, 2019 be adopted as circulated.

  • a) That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Ali Givehchian and Arman Givehchian for the lands known as Lot 6, Plan 558 and Part of Lot 3, Plan 163 (municipal addresses: 99 and 105 Douglas Road), City File Number D02-18030, be approved, subject to the following:

    i. that the subject lands be rezoned from Residential Third Density (R3) Zone under By-law 1703, as amended, to Single Detached Six (R6) 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.19.096;

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

  • a) That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Xi Liu and Eleonora and Dmitri Krimus for the lands known as Lots 7, 8 and 9, Plan 3799 (municipal addresses: 25, 29 and 31 Naughton Drive), City File Number D02-17035, be approved subject to the following:

    i. that the lands be rezoned from Rural Residential (RR) Zone under By-law 2523, as amended, to Residential Single Family Four (R4) Zone under By-law 190-87, as amended, and that the amending Zoning By-law establish site specific development standards as outlined in staff report SRPRS.19.120;

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

  • a) That the assumption of the internal aboveground and belowground municipal watermain services with Plan 65M-4146 (Subdivision File Number 19T-06005) be approved;

    b) That the assumption of the external aboveground and belowground municipal watermain services within the Major Mackenzie Drive East road allowance associated with Subdivision File Number 19T-06005 be approved.

  • a) That staff report SRPRS.19.094 regarding an application for public consultation related to the construction of a proposed Radio-Communication and Broadcasting Antenna System submitted by Landsquared, on behalf of Sabi Ahsan, for the lands known as Part of Lot 6, Concession 2, E.Y.S. (municipal address: 13076 Leslie Street) City File Number D25-18001, be received;

    b) That Council acknowledge that consideration of the proposed radio-communication and broadcasting antenna system has been undertaken in accordance with the City’s Protocol for Public Consultation for Radio-Communication and Broadcasting Antenna Systems;

    c) That staff be directed to inform Industry Canada that Council acknowledges that no land use planning issues remain outstanding as it pertains to the installation of the proposed radio-communication and broadcasting antenna system on the subject lands for the reasons outlined in staff report SRPRS.19.094.

  • a) That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Desiree Tomanelli and Ivona Tomanelli for the lands known as Lot 14, Plan 269 (municipal address: 116 Lucas Street), City File Number D02-18010, be approved, subject to the following:

    i. that the subject lands be rezoned from Residential Second Density (R2) Zone to Residential Multiple First Density (RM1) Zone under By-law 66-71, as amended, and that the amending Zoning By-law establish site specific development standards as outlined in staff report SRPRS.19.118; 

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

    b) That 2.74 persons equivalent of additional servicing allocation be assigned to the subject lands, to be released by the Commissioner of Planning and Regulatory Services in accordance with By-law 109-11, as amended.

  • a) That the Zoning By-law Amendment and draft Plan of Subdivision applications submitted by Yonge 19th Avenue Joint Venture Ltd. for lands known as Lot 2 and Part of Lot 1, Plan 5509 (municipal addresses: 102 19th Avenue and 6 Anglin Drive), City File Numbers D02-18023 and D03-18011, be approved, subject to the following:

    i. that the subject lands be rezoned from Rural Residential (RR1) Zone under By-law 2325-68, as amended, to Single Detached Six (R6) Zone and Residential Wide Shallow One (RWS1) Zone under By-law 235-97, as amended, with site specific exceptions as set out in Appendix 'B' to staff report SRPRS.19.121;

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

    iii. that the Plan of Subdivision as depicted on Map 5 to staff report SRPRS.19.121 be draft approved, subject to the conditions as set out in Appendix 'C' to staff report SRPRS.19.121;

    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 38.51 persons equivalent of additional servicing allocation be assigned to the subject lands, to be released by the Commissioner of Planning and Regulatory Services in accordance with By-law 109-11, as amended.

  • a) That upon the written recommendation of the Commissioner of Environment and Infrastructure Services, the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an Agreement and such further documentation as may be required with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority related to lands described as follows:

    Blocks 36 and 37, Plan M-1939, known as Grist Mill Park,

    Part of Block S, Plan M-1437, designated as Part 1, Plan 66R-7629 and Parts 1 and 2, Plan 65R-15785 & part Block V, Plan M-1437, lying east of Part 3, Plan 66R-5569 known as Richvale Athletic Park,

    Blocks P and R, Plan M1590 and part Block V, Plan M-1437, lying west of Part 3, Plan 66R-5569 known as Hillcrest Heights Park, and

    Part of Lot 87, Plan 1923 (Vaughan), designated as Part 2, Plan 65R-10623 known as Richvale Greenway

  • a) That staff report SRCS.19.16 regarding the proposed Tow Truck By-law 78-19 be received;

    b) That the existing Tow Truck Licensing By-law 54-13, and all subsequent amendments be repealed, and that the Tow Truck By-Law 78-19, attached as Attachment '1' to staff report SRCS.19.16, be enacted;

    c) That the Administrative Penalty By-law 69-16 be amended by replacing the existing Schedule 'A' with the new Schedule 'A' to By-law 79-19, attached as Attachment '2' to staff report SRCS.19.16.

  • a) That the memorandum from Tracey Steele, Director, By-law and Licensing Enforcement, dated June 6, 2019, regarding staff report SRCS.19.16, be received.

  • a) That the revised Zoning By-law Amendment and draft Plan of Subdivision applications submitted by Lalu 1053 16th Avenue Developments Inc. for lands known as Part of Lot 9, Registered Plan 2113 (municipal address: 1053 16th Avenue), City File Numbers D02-18003 and D03-18002, be approved, subject to the following:

    i. that the subject lands be rezoned from Residential Single Family Five (R5) Zone to Residential Semi-Detached or Duplex Two (RD2) Zone under By-law 107-86, as amended, with site specific provisions as set out in Appendix 'B' to staff report SRPRS.19.108;

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

    iii. that the Plan of Subdivision as depicted on Map 6 to staff report SRPRS.19.108 be draft approved, subject to the conditions as set out in Appendix 'C' to staff report SRPRS.19.108;

    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 65-18;

    b) That Council approve the Site Plan Control By-law as set out in Appendix 'D' to staff report SRPRS.19.108 to implement the applicant’s sustainability commitments and that said by-law be brought forward to a regular meeting of Council for consideration and enactment;

    c) That 172.84 persons equivalent of additional servicing allocation be assigned to the subject lands, to be released by the Commissioner of Planning and Regulatory Services in accordance with By-law 109-11, as amended.

  • a) That September 21, 2019 be proclaimed as Bi-Centennial Commemoration of the Duke of Richmond Hill Visit to Richmond Hill in the City of Richmond Hill.

  • That from July 10 to September 2, 2019, the City Manager be authorized to approve, grant or authorize:

    a) The carrying of all activities in connection with an acquisition of goods and services otherwise requiring Council approval, including authorizing;

    i. Any non-competitive acquisition over $100,000; and

    ii. Scope changes of any amount

    b) The execution of the Richmond Hill Office Development and Local Centre Community Improvement Plan Agreements and Cash-in-Lieu of Parking

    c) The execution of Offers to Connect and Letters of Consent with Alectra Utilities (formerly known as PowerStream);

    d) The sale of municipal property where Council has previously considered such sale and declare the land surplus to the City’s needs and where any offer received for such lands (which the City Manager is prepared to accept pursuant to this delegated authority) meets or exceeds the listing price established by the Manager of Real Estate when the lands were offered for sale or is not more than 5% below such listing price or reserve bid, and to authorize the execution of any agreement related to such sale;

    e) The transfer or sale of any easement, right-of-way or other comparable limited right in or over any land owned by the Corporation or the release of any easement, right-of-way or other comparable limited right in favour of the Corporation in or over any land;

    f) The giving of consent to the alteration of property and to the demolition or removal of a building or structure under Part IV and Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act;

    g) The determination, pursuant to Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, of an intention to designate a property to be of cultural heritage value or interest and the authorization of the giving of notice of intention to designate the property;

    h) The determination, pursuant to Section 30.1 of the Ontario Heritage Act, of an intention to amend the Designation By-law of a property and the authorization of the giving notice of intention to amend the by-law;

    i) The execution and/or extension of any other agreements or documents which would otherwise require the express approval and authorization of Council, where the City Manager deems the matter either to be of a minor nature or determines that waiting until after the Summer Recess on September 3, 2019 would have adverse consequences; and

    j) The acquisition of any land or easements by the City (provided there is a source of funding for such acquisition approved by the Treasurer) and the execution of the Mayor and Clerk of any agreements required for such acquisition;

    k) AND THAT during the Summer Recess from July 10 to September 2, 2019, the City Manager be delegated the legislative power:

    i. To enact a by-law to remove lands from part lot control pursuant to Subsection 50(7) of the Planning Act

    ii. To enact a by-law extending the time period specified in any by-law passed pursuant to Subsection 50(7) of the Planning Act; and/or

    iii. Repeal or amend a by-law passed pursuant to Subsection 50(7) of the Planning Act, pursuant to Subsection 50(7.5) of the Planning Act.

    AND THAT during the Summer Recess from July 10 to September 2, 2019, the procedure for obtaining comments on proposed site plans for properties located on arterial roads be revised as follows:

    a) Comments will not be sought from or through the Committee of the Whole; and

    b) Comments will be sought from and through the Mayor and the appropriate Ward Councillor.

    AND THAT during the Summer Recess from July 10 to September 2, 2019, the City Manager is hereby delegated all of Council’s authority under Section 51 of the Planning Act in respect of the draft approval of plans of subdivisions, upon the recommendation of the Commissioner of Planning and Regulatory Services, provided that each respective application has been circulated for comments in accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act and procedures approved by Council, and the Regional Municipality of York and all other circulated agencies have requested routine conditions of approval, and not otherwise, and subject to the condition that Council’s standard conditions of approval together with the conditions requested by the Regional Municipality of York and all other circulated agencies be imposed as conditions of approval of the respective plan.

    AND THAT during the Summer Recess from July 10 to September 2, 2019, the City Manager is hereby delegated the authority to award sanitary servicing allocation in respect of a draft approval of a plan of subdivision or site plan approval in accordance with the Planning Act upon the satisfaction of the criteria in the Interim Growth Management Strategy and upon the recommendation of the Commissioner of Planning and Regulatory Services.

    AND THAT during the Summer Recess from July 10 to September 2, 2019, the City Manager be delegated the legislative authority to add street names to the City’s approved Street Name List and assign street names for site plans upon the recommendation of the Commissioner of Planning and Regulatory Services and in accordance with the adopted City Policy for Municipal Street Naming.

    AND THAT during the Summer Recess from July 10 to September 2, 2019, the City Manager be delegated the authority to facilitate the timely resolution of matters before the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT).

    a) That the City Manager be authorized to take the following actions:

    i. Upon the recommendation of the Commissioner of Planning and Regulatory Services having advised the Mayor and respective Ward Councillor, instruct the City Solicitor to take a position in respect of matters before the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal, including, without limitation, with respect to any Planning Act appeals;

    ii. Upon the recommendation of the Commissioner of Planning and Regulatory Services, authorize the acceptance of cash-in-lieu of parkland dedication; and,

    iii. Declare City lands surplus without public notice and authorize the disposition of such lands to an appellant in exchange for lands and/or monetary compensation of comparable value;

    b) That the City Solicitor be authorized to take any necessary actions to effect those actions authorized pursuant to paragraph (a), including the signing and registration of any electronic transfer documents; and

    c) That the Mayor and the Clerk be authorized to execute any necessary agreements or other documentation to effect those actions authorized pursuant to paragraph (a), upon the recommendation of the City Manager.

  • Whereas Major Transit Station Areas (MTSAs) will form part of the Region’s Intensification Strategy; and

    Whereas Intensification Strategy will identify Strategic Growth Areas (SGAs) to support achievement of the intensification target and recognize them as a key focus for development; and

    Whereas Growth Plan MTSA minimum density targets (residents and jobs per hectare) are 150 for GO rail stations; and

    Whereas Richmond Hill has GO Transit stations on Newkirk Road and Stouffville Road;

    Now Therefore Be It Resolved:

    That staff be directed to communicate to The Regional Municipality of York that Newkirk Road and Stouffville Road/Gormley GO Stations should be included as Major Transit Station Areas in the Regional Intensification Strategy.

  • a) That the City Manager be authorized to negotiate and enter into an agreement with The Naming Rights Company to identify naming rights opportunities for the interior and exterior of various City recreation and culture facilities for consideration by Council.

  • a) That the correspondence from Carefirst Seniors and Community Services Association, dated June 20, 2019, relating to the Member Motion submitted by Councillor Chan regarding Age-Friendly Community be received.

Moved by:  Councillor Chan

  • WHEREAS the age-Friendly Communities (AFC) is an evidence-based policy initiative released and promoted by the World Health Organization (WHO). To measure the age-friendliness in communities, WHO (2007) proposed eight indicators: outdoor spaces and building, transportation, housing, social participation, respect and social inclusion, civic participation and employment, community and information, community support and health services;

    WHEREAS there are currently 81 Age friendly communities in Ontario undertaking initiatives across eight domains. AFC has demonstrated benefits including: stimulated economy, improved quality of life, improved access and awareness of health and community services, improved accessibility, walkability, and safety, reduced isolation, improved inclusion and intergenerational connections;

    WHEREAS Richmond Hill’s neighboring municipalities are age-friendly communities on the provincial recognition AFC list, such as City of Toronto, Markham, Vaughan, and Aurora. The emerging examples from nearby cities have shown that municipalities have a role to play in promoting AFC initiative in communities;

    WHEREAS The AFC initiative is encouraged and recognized by the Ontario Government. For example, municipalities larger than 20,000 can receive funds for AFC projects if they partner with more than two NGOs for a project. Resources have been developing to guide and support new initiatives;

    WHEREAS the population in Canada is aging, and the share of seniors aged 65 and over years of the population in Richmond Hill is 14.6% as shown in Census 2016, and the City’s recreation and culture division has an Older Adult Strategy in place that guides the direction for recreation programs and services that we provide for the 55+ population;

    WHEREAS Richmond Hill’s Older Adult Strategy was developed in 2011, and recreation staff have attended the workshops on Age Friendly community initiatives conducted through the Region of York;

    WHEREAS the Age Friendly community planning generally addresses the areas that include safe and accessible public buildings, roads, walkways and outdoor areas, public transportation, social activities and information;

    WHEREAS the Ontario Ministry of Seniors and Accessibility supports the Age Friendly community to help seniors live their best lives by creating accessible and inclusive physical and social environments that support older adults in living independent, active and healthy lives, helping them to stay engaged in their communities;

    WHEREAS it is deemed advisable to demonstrate Council’s commitment to support seniors to live in a safe and accessible City that prides itself to deliver exceptional public service;

    NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:

    Staff be directed to look into the feasibility of developing the Age Friendly Community Strategy in Richmond Hill and report back in the first quarter of 2020 with steps to establish a Senior Advisory Committee that includes the active engagement of older adults;

    This Resolution be forwarded to the Ontario Minister for Seniors and Accessibility, York Regional Council, the City of Markham, the City of Vaughan, the Town of Aurora, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, local Members of Provincial Parliament and Members of Parliament.

  • That Council resolve into a closed session meeting:

    a) To consider personal matters about identifiable individuals, including municipal or local board employees, with respect to the citizen appointment process for the Youth Action Committee (Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001);

    b) To consider a 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, Court File No. CV-19-00138852-0000, The Corporation of the Town of Richmond Hill ats. Karen Cilevitz,  Ontario Superior Court of Justice, Court File No. CV-19-00139652-0000, The Corporation of the Town of Richmond Hill et al. ats. Karen Cilevitz and Ontario Superior Court of Justice – Divisional Court, Court File No. 196/19, The Corporation of the Town of Richmond Hill et al. ats. Karen Cilevitz (Section 239(2)(f) and (e) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25).