Committee of the Whole Meeting

Minutes

Meeting #:CW#05-18
Date:
-
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

 


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

Councillor Chan transferred the Chair to Regional and Local Councillor Hogg during consideration of Item 11.11.

Mayor Barrow extended condolences to those affected by the tragic accident in Humboldt, Saskatchewan and noted that on behalf of Town of Richmond Hill Council and residents, sincere condolences were sent to the Mayor of Humboldt. A moment of silence was observed in honour of the victims, their families, and all those affected by the tragedy.

Regional and Local Councillor Hogg noted that she would be recognized at the upcoming Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) 2018 Annual Conference and Trade Show in June for being the longest consecutive serving FCM Director with a total of 17 years of service.

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

  • Moved by:Regional and Local Councillor Spatafora

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

    a) SRPRS.18.094 - Request for Direction - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications - T-York 7 Holding Ltd. - 157-165 York Boulevard - File Numbers D01-16004 and D02-16031 (Related File Number D06-16-68) - Item 11.11

    b) Correspondence from Stephen F. Waqué and Andrew Baker, solicitors for 2232767, dated April 9, 2018, regarding the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications submitted by T-York 7 Holding Ltd. for 157-165 York Boulevard - Item 11.12

    c) Correspondence from Sidonia J. Tomasella, Aird & Berlis LLP, dated April 9, 2018, regarding the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications submitted by T-York 7 Holding Ltd. for 157-165 York Boulevard - Item 11.13

    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 11.6, 11.8, 11.11 and 12.1.

On a motion of Regional and Local Councillor Spatafora, Committee adopted those items not identified for separate discussion.

There were no public hearings.

Daniele Zanotti, President and CEO, United Way Toronto and York Region, made a presentation to Committee regarding the United Way’s community work. He shared a story of an individual who through the United Way, completed a 15-week IT intensive program which led to an internship and full time position at a Richmond Hill company, to demonstrate the services that they provide and the success stories that result through the United Way programs. Mr. Zanotti acknowledged the merger of United Way York Region with United Way Toronto and how it has led to stronger representation; provided statistics related to low income households and poverty specific to Richmond Hill; and highlighted the local organizations that were the recipients of United Way funds. Mr. Zanotti recognized and thanked the Town of Richmond Hill for their ongoing support and for raising $50,000 this year for the United Way.

  • Moved by:Regional and Local Councillor Hogg

    That the presentation by Daniele Zanotti, President and CEO, United Way Toronto and York Region, regarding an update on United Way’s community work and to extend thanks to the Town of Richmond Hill for their ongoing support and campaign, be received with thanks.

    Carried Unanimously

Alex Wilton, 80 Hunt Avenue, addressed Committee regarding the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan applications submitted by Ezio and Bruna Paoletti and 742110 Ontario Limited for 102 and 106 Hunt Avenue. He advised that he had no objections to the applications and commended the applicants for the consideration they gave the neighbourhood. Mr. Wilton addressed the information in the staff report related to the development standards within the Benson/Hunt Tertiary Plan and requested that the Plan be respected for all future applications as further detailed in his correspondence submitted at the meeting.

Ann John, General Manager, Jack Astor’s Bar and Grill, 155 York Boulevard, and Derek Habraken, Regional Director, Scaddabush Italian Kitchen and Bar, 155A York Boulevard, addressed Committee regarding the Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendment applications submitted by T-York 7 Holding Ltd. for 157-165 York Boulevard. They expressed their concerns with the significant parking challenges faced by their patrons, and how the approval of another stand-alone restaurant on the subject lands would further congest the area.

Andrew Baker, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP, on behalf of 2232767 Ontario Inc., addressed Committee regarding the Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendment applications submitted by T-York 7 Holding Ltd. for 157-165 York Boulevard.  He advised that his client had party status at the upcoming OMB/Local Planning Appeal Tribunal hearing, that they were in agreement with the recommendations and information related to traffic and parking concerns identified in the staff report, and were opposed to the applications. Mr. Baker addressed the information in the staff report related to the Official Plan context and gross floor area and requested that staff reevaluate their position on this matter as further detailed in his correspondence distributed as Item 11.12.

  • Moved by:Regional and Local Councillor Spatafora

    That the minutes of Richmond Hill Heritage Centre Advisory Committee meeting HCAC#01-18 held on January 23, 2018, be adopted as circulated.

    Carried Unanimously
  • Moved by:Regional and Local Councillor Spatafora

    That the minutes of Youth Action Committee meetings held on February 7 and February 21, 2018, be adopted as circulated.

    Carried Unanimously
  • Moved by:Regional and Local Councillor Spatafora

    a) That the 2017 Status Report of the 2013-2017 Richmond Hill Accessibility Plan, attached as Appendix 'A' to staff report SRCFS.18.013, be received;

    b) That the 2017 Status Report be posted on the Town’s website as required by the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA).

    Carried Unanimously
  • Moved by:Regional and Local Councillor Spatafora

    a) That the 2018-2022 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan, attached as Appendix 'A' to staff report SRCFS.18.014, be approved;

    b) That the approved 2018-2022 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan be posted on the Town’s website as required by the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005.

    Carried Unanimously
  • Moved by:Regional and Local Councillor Spatafora

    a) That the request for the granting of municipal servicing capacity for 32 persons submitted by Ghasem Pahlavan Hashemi and Tahereh Jalali, and Masoud Ziaian and Golita Seyed-Mohammadi for the lands known as Part of Lots 5 and 6, Plan 163 (municipal addresses: 266, 272 and 276 Sunset Beach Road), File Number D03-12004, be approved;

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

    Carried Unanimously
  • Moved by:Regional and Local Councillor Spatafora

    a) That the Zoning By-law Amendment and draft Plan of Subdivision applications submitted by P. Campagna Investments Limited, Pasquale Campagna and 1480420 Ontario Limited for the lands known as Part of Lot 65, Concession 1, E.Y.S. (municipal addresses: 18, 22 and 26 Sunset Beach Road), File Numbers D02-17009 and D03-17003 (19T(R)-17003), be approved, subject to the following:

    (i) That Council approve the draft Zoning By-law as set out in Appendix 'B' to staff report SRPRS.18.081 and that it be brought forward to a regular meeting of Council for consideration and enactment;

    (ii) That Council draft approve the Plan of Subdivision as depicted on Map 5 to staff report SRPRS.18.081, subject to the conditions as set out in Appendix 'C' to staff report SRPRS.18.081;

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

    (iv) That Council resolve to accept cash-in-lieu parkland dedication for the subject development proposal; and,

    (v) That 7.26 persons equivalent of additional servicing capacity be allocated to the subject lands in conjunction with a related Site Plan application (File Number D06-17087), to be released by the Commissioner of Planning and Regulatory Services in accordance with By-law 109-11 and upon the receipt of an acceptable Sustainability Metrics submission from the applicant.

    Carried Unanimously
  • Moved by:Councillor West

    a) That the Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan applications submitted by Ezio and Bruna Paoletti and 742110 Ontario Limited for the lands known as Part of Lot 26 and Lot 27, Plan 2300 (municipal addresses: 102 and 106 Hunt Avenue) File Numbers D02-15016 and D06-15044, be approved, subject to the following:

    (i) that the subject lands be rezoned from Residential Second Density (R2) Zone to Residential Multiple Second Density (RM2) 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.18.093;

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

    Carried Unanimously
  • Moved by:Regional and Local Councillor Spatafora

    a) That the Red Maple Follow-Up: Operations and Safety Review, conducted by LEA Consulting Limited and dated January 30, 2018, be received;

    b) That Council authorize staff to carry out a Schedule ‘B’ Class Environmental Assessment Study to evaluate the implementation of traffic operational and safety improvements for Red Maple Road, from High Tech Road to Highway 7;

    c) That Council approve funding of up to $120,000, including HST, from the Town-Wide Engineering Development Charges Reserve Fund, for the completion of the Schedule ‘B’ Class Environmental Assessment identified in recommendation b).

    Carried Unanimously
  • Moved by:Regional and Local Councillor Spatafora

    a) That staff report SRCAO.18.04 regarding Employee Code of Conduct Update, Whistleblower and Legalization of Cannabis, be received;

    b) That the proposed amendments to the Town of Richmond Hill Employee Code of Conduct as set out in Appendix 'A' to staff report SRCAO.18.04 be approved and communicated to all staff.

    Carried Unanimously
  • Moved by:Regional and Local Councillor Spatafora

    a) That the purchase of one (1) Haul-All 19,500 LB GVW refuse collection vehicle be awarded to Haul-All Equipment Limited in the amount of $144,204.29 (exclusive of licensing and taxes), in accordance with Appendix B, Part 1, item (c) of the Purchasing By-law which provides for non-competitive acquisition due to the existence of exclusive rights such as patent, copyright or license;

    b) That the Mayor and the Clerk be authorized to execute all necessary contract documentation on behalf of the Town, upon the recommendation from the Commissioner of Community Services.

    Carried Unanimously
  • Moved by:Regional and Local Councillor Spatafora

    a) That SREIS.18.001 regarding the 2017 Community Stewardship Program and Natural Environment Achievements Update be received;

    b) That the Director of Asset Management Planning and Environment Services be delegated the authority to authorize the entry into and termination, administer and execute Community Garden Agreements and renewals thereof.

    Carried Unanimously
  • Moved by:Councillor Chan

    a) That the Ontario Municipal Board be advised that Council does not support the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications submitted by T-York 7 Holding Ltd. for lands known as Part of Block 2, Registered Plan 65M-2287 (municipal addresses: 157-165 York Boulevard), File Numbers D01-16004 and D02-16031 for the principle reasons outlined in staff report SRPRS.18.094;

    b) That appropriate Town staff be directed to appear at the Ontario Municipal Board in support of Council’s position concerning the subject applications.

    Carried
  • Moved by:Regional and Local Councillor Spatafora

    That the correspondence from Stephen F. Waqué and Andrew Baker, solicitors for 2232767, dated April 9, 2018, regarding the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications submitted by T-York 7 Holding Ltd. for 157-165 York Boulevard, be received.

    Carried Unanimously
  • Moved by:Regional and Local Councillor Spatafora

    That the correspondence from Sidonia J. Tomasella, Aird & Berlis LLP, dated April 9, 2018, regarding the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications submitted by T-York 7 Holding Ltd. for 157-165 York Boulevard, be received.

    Carried Unanimously
  • Moved by:Councillor Beros

    Whereas Syl Cachia the unofficial "Mayor" of Lake Wilcox recently passed away at the age of 85.

    Whereas Syl lived in the Lake Wilcox area since the 1950's.

    Whereas Syl would help misguided youths and offer life advice & offer words of encouragement.

    Whereas Syl would stand in as a lawyer in some cases to defend those whom nobody believed in

    Whereas Syl would meet up with his usual coffee crew to talk about the lake and everything in between.

    Whereas Syl was well known and very active in the Community.

    It is therefore recommended that the park currently named North Shore Parkette located on North Lake Road by his home be renamed after Syl Cachia.

  • Moved by:Councillor West

    That the following clause be added to the main motion:

    b) That the process outlined in the Richmond Hill “Policy for Naming and Renaming Town Parks and Open Spaces and Recreation Facilities” be followed while moving the potential renaming of the North Shore Parkette forward.

    In favour: (6)Regional and Local Councillor Spatafora , Regional and Local Councillor Hogg, Councillor Liu, Councillor West, Councillor Cilevitz, and Councillor Chan
    Opposed: (3)Mayor Barrow, Councillor Beros, and Councillor Muench
    Carried (6 to 3)
  • Moved by:Councillor Beros

    Whereas Syl Cachia the unofficial "Mayor" of Lake Wilcox recently passed away at the age of 85.

    Whereas Syl lived in the Lake Wilcox area since the 1950's.

    Whereas Syl would help misguided youths and offer life advice & offer words of encouragement.

    Whereas Syl would stand in as a lawyer in some cases to defend those whom nobody believed in

    Whereas Syl would meet up with his usual coffee crew to talk about the lake and everything in between.

    Whereas Syl was well known and very active in the Community.

    It is therefore recommended:

    a) that the park currently named North Shore Parkette located on North Lake Road by his home be renamed after Syl Cachia.

    b) That the process outlined in the Richmond Hill “Policy for Naming and Renaming Town Parks and Open Spaces and Recreation Facilities” be followed while moving the potential renaming of the North Shore Parkette forward.

    Carried Unanimously

There were no emergency/time sensitive matters.

There were no closed session items.

The meeting was adjourned at 6:22 p.m.

  • Moved by:Councillor Cilevitz

    That the meeting be adjourned 

    Carried
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