Council Meeting

Minutes

Meeting #:C#24-18
Date:
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Location:
Council Chambers
225 East Beaver Creek Road
Richmond Hill, Ontario
Council Members Present:
  • Regional and Local Councillor Spatafora
  • Regional and Local Councillor Hogg
  • Mayor Barrow
  • Councillor Beros
  • Councillor Muench
  • Councillor Liu
  • Councillor West
  • Councillor Cilevitz
  • Councillor Chan

 


The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:43 p.m.

Council consented not to resolve into a closed session to consider personal matters about identifiable individuals, including municipal or local boards employees, with respect to the citizen appointment for the Youth Action Committee (Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001).

The following member of the public addressed Council during the Public Forum:

Domenic Conforti, addressed Council regarding the development application submitted by Rodeo Fine Homes for 143 Pathlane Road. Mr. Conforti advised that the proposed application was before the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal and requested that staff be directed to bring forward a report to the July 9, 2018 Council meeting to approve the settlement agreement.

Councillor Chan advised of the 10th annual Ward 6 BBQ held on Sunday, June 24, noting approximately 1,300 people were in attendance and extended thanks to staff and volunteers for their assistance for a successful event.

Regional and Local Councillor Spatafora announced Canada Day celebrations was being held on July 1st at Richmond Green Sports Centre and Park, and highlighted the many activities planned including live entertainment and the large firework display. Regional and Local Councillor Spatafora extended an invitation to all residents to attend and wished everyone a Happy Canada Day.

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

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

    a) Correspondence from Kevin Bechard, Weston Consulting, dated June 26, 2018, regarding the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications submitted by Vitomont Holdings (Oak Ridges) inc. for 13042 Yonge Street - Item 13.6;

    b) Correspondence submitted by Hamid Dibaji, 86 Riding Mountain Drive, regarding the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan applications submitted by Pedram Mahmoudian for 79 Hunt Avenue - Item 13.7.

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

  • Moved by:Councillor West
    Seconded by:Councillor Chan

    That the minutes of Special Council Meeting C#20-18 held on June 6, 2018, be adopted.

    Carried
  • Moved by:Regional and Local Councillor Spatafora
    Seconded by:Councillor Cilevitz

    That the minutes of Council Meeting C#21-18 held on June 12, 2018, be adopted.

    Carried

Council consented to separate Item 13.4 for discussion.

On a motion of Regional and Local Councillor Spatafora, seconded by Councillor West, Council adopted those items, including the By-laws, not identified for separate discussion.

There were no public hearings.

There were no presentations.

Hamid Dibaji, 86 Riding Mountain Drive, partner of Pedram Mahmoudian, addressed Council regarding the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Applications submitted by Pedram Mahmoudian for 79 Hunt Avenue. He provided information since the purchase of the property in 2016, advised that they had retained professionals who had worked closely with Town staff to address the design criteria guidelines, as outlined in his written submission at the meeting. Mr. Dibaji extended his appreciation to staff and requested Council's support for the proposed applications.

  • Moved by:Regional and Local Councillor Spatafora
    Seconded by:Councillor West

    That the extract from Civic Precinct Project Steering Committee Meeting CP#03-18 held May 30, 2018 regarding the Feasibility of Funding the Options for the Central Library Expansion be received.

    Carried

That the minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting CW#10-18 held on June 19, 2018 be adopted as circulated and the following recommendations be approved:

  • Moved by:Regional and Local Councillor Spatafora
    Seconded by:Councillor West

    That the minutes of the Civic Precinct Project Steering Committee CP#02-18 held April 25, 2018 be adopted as circulated.

    Carried
  • Moved by:Regional and Local Councillor Spatafora
    Seconded by:Councillor West

    That the minutes of the  Heritage Richmond Hill meeting HRH#03-18 held on May 8, 2018 be adopted as circulated and the following recommendations be approved:

    Carried
  • Moved by:Regional and Local Councillor Spatafora
    Seconded by:Councillor West

    a) That the property located at 400 Stouffville Road be included as a “listed” property in the Richmond Hill Heritage Register as described under subsection (1.2) of the Ontario Heritage Act;

    b) That the Town Clerk notify the owners of the newly “listed” property of its inclusion as a “listed” property in the Richmond Hill Heritage Register.

    Carried
  • Moved by:Regional and Local Councillor Spatafora
    Seconded by:Councillor West

    a) That a 2017 approved Heritage Grant in the amount of $5,000 be re-approved towards the cost of painting the exterior of the Ontario Heritage Act Part IV designated structure located at 9875 Leslie Street, as outlined in staff report SRPRS.18.121;

    b) That a Heritage Grant in the amount of $5,000 be approved towards the cost of replacing of fascia wrap, eavestroughing, downspouts and leaders for the Ontario Heritage Act Part IV designated structure located at 38 Bedford Park Avenue, as outlined in staff report SRPRS.18.121;

    c) That a Heritage Grant in the amount of $5,000 be approved towards the cost of replacing inoperable and damaged original windows for the Ontario Heritage Act Part IV designated structure located at 26 Gormley Court, as outlined in staff report SRPRS.18.121;

    d) That a Heritage Grant in the amount of $2,966 be approved towards the cost of repairing wooden front porch columns, replacement and re-leveling of stone porch, steps and soffit repair for the Ontario Heritage Act Part V designated structure located at 31 Gormley Court, as outlined in staff report SRPRS.18.121;

    e) That a Heritage Grant in the amount of $1,864 be approved for the exterior painting of the Ontario Heritage Act Part V designated structure located at 106 Gormley Road West, as outlined in staff report SRPRS.18.121;

    f) That a Heritage Grant in the amount of $5,000 be approved for the requested repair and repainting of the exterior brick wall of the Ontario Heritage Act Part IV designated structure located at 120 Gormley Road West, as outlined in staff report SRPRS.18.121;

    g) That a Heritage Grant in the amount of $2,797 be approved for the restoration of the original front door of the Ontario Heritage Act Part IV designated structure located at 255 Mill St, as outlined in staff report SRPRS.18.121; 

    h) That a Heritage Grant in the amount of $2,373 be approved toward the repair of a section of the foundation and repair and painting of sections of the wood cladding for the Ontario Heritage Act Part IV designated structure located at 210 Richmond Street St, as outlined in staff report SRPRS.18.121.

    Carried
  • Moved by:Regional and Local Councillor Spatafora
    Seconded by:Councillor West

    a) That the Town Clerk provide the owner of the designated property, described in Town of Richmond Hill By-Law 94-13, written notice of the proposed amendment to correct the legal description of the said property in accordance with section 30.1 of the Ontario Heritage Act, on or before June 8, 2018, by personal service;

    b) That, pending no objection from the owner during the 30 day post-notification period, the amending by-law substantially in the form as set out in Appendix ‘A’ to staff report SRPRS.18.145 be adopted by Council at its meeting on July 9, 2018;

    c) That the Town Clerk provide a copy of the amending by-law to the Ontario Heritage Trust, cause the amending by-law to be registered against the property, and update the Municipal Heritage Register, in accordance with the requirements of the Ontario Heritage Act.

    Carried
  • Moved by:Regional and Local Councillor Spatafora
    Seconded by:Councillor West

    a) That the Town Clerk provide the owner of the designated property, described in Town of Richmond Hill By-Law 95-13, written notice of the proposed amendment to correct the legal description of the said property in accordance with section 30.1 of the Ontario Heritage Act, on or before June 8, 2018, by personal service;

    b) That, pending no objection from the owner during the 30 day post-notification period, the amending by-law substantially in the form as set out in Appendix ‘A’ to staff report SRPRS.18.138 be adopted by Council at its meeting on July 9, 2018;

    c) That the Town Clerk provide a copy of the amending by-law to the Ontario Heritage Trust, cause the amending by-law to be registered against the property, and update the Municipal Heritage Register, in accordance with the requirements of the Ontario Heritage Act.

    Carried
  • Moved by:Regional and Local Councillor Spatafora
    Seconded by:Councillor West

    a) That Council endorse the advancement of Richmond Hill’s climate change mandate, as outlined in staff report SRPRS.18.147, through the development of a:

    (i) Climate Change Framework;

    (ii) Community Energy and Emissions Plan;

    b) That a capital budget of $510,000 from the Cash to Capital Reserve Fund to develop the Climate Change Framework and the Community Energy and Emissions Plan in accordance with staff report SRPRS.18.147 be approved;

    c) That the Government of Canada and Government of Ontario be requested to provide additional financial tools for municipalities to address climate change initiatives including the development of the Community Energy and Emissions Plan.

    Carried
  • Moved by:Regional and Local Councillor Spatafora
    Seconded by:Councillor West

    a) That the assumption of municipal storm and sanitary sewers and related appurtenances located within the lands described as Part of Lots 3 and 4 Plan 3640, designated as Part 24, Plan 65R-35404 & Part of Lot 3, Plan 3640, designated as Parts 25, 29, 30 and 49, Plan 65R-35404, be approved;

    b) That the assumption of municipal storm and sanitary sewers and related appurtenances located within the lands comprising of York Region Common Elements Condominium Plan 1342 (PIN 29873-0001), be approved;

    c) That the assumption of municipal storm and sanitary sewers and related appurtenances located within the lands comprising of York Region Common Elements Condominium Plan 1353 (PIN 29884-0001), be approved.

    Carried
  • Moved by:Regional and Local Councillor Spatafora
    Seconded by:Councillor West

    a) That staff report SRPRS.18.118 containing the report on the Roundabout Operational Review for Tower Hill Road undertaken by CIMA+, dated April 17, 2018 be received;

    b) That the recommendations of the Roundabout Operational Review for Tower Hill Road dated April 17, 2018 be endorsed;

    c) That Council authorize staff to implement the recommended initial (short and medium term) remedial measures at the Tower Hill Road at Selwyn Road and Tower Hill Road at Rollinghill Road roundabouts;

    d) That a school crossing guard for the west leg of the Tower Hill Road at Selwyn Road roundabout, commencing upon completion of the initial remedial measures be approved;

    e) That $75,000 for implementation of Recommendation c) as outlined in staff report SRPRS.18.118 be authorized;

    f) That the funding source for the $75,000 be from the Cash to Capital Reserve Fund;

    g) That staff monitor the traffic and pedestrian activities at the Tower Hill Road roundabouts and report back on the need to implement additional long term remedial measures, if necessary.

    Carried
  • Moved by:Regional and Local Councillor Spatafora
    Seconded by:Councillor West

    a) That the assumption of the aboveground and belowground municipal services within the Colesbrook Road widening within Block 5 on Plan 65M-4167, (Subdivision File 19T-05003 Phase 1), be approved;

    b) That Colesbrook Road, within the limits of Plan 65M-4167, (Subdivision File 19T-05003 Phase 1), be assumed as public highway;

    c) That the assumption of the external aboveground and belowground services within the Colesbrook Road road allowance associated with Subdivision File 19T-05003 Phase 1, be approved.

    Carried
  • Moved by:Regional and Local Councillor Spatafora
    Seconded by:Councillor West

    a) That the assumption of the internal aboveground and belowground municipal services within Plan 65M-4332, (Subdivision File 19T-05003 Phase 2), be approved;

    b) That Shallot Court, within the limits of Plan 65M-4332, (Subdivision File 19T-05003 Phase 2), be assumed as public highway;

    c) That the following reserve blocks be establish as public highway, to form part of Shallot Court:

    1. Block 13, Plan 65M-4332
    2. Block 15, Plan 65M-4115
    Carried
  • Moved by:Regional and Local Councillor Spatafora
    Seconded by:Councillor West

    a) That the assumption of the aboveground and belowground municipal services within Plan 65M-4293, (Subdivision File 19T-09002) be approved;

    b) That the assumption of the external aboveground and belowground municipal services within the existing Puccini Drive, Verdi Road and Vitlor Drive road allowances associated with Subdivision File 19T-09002, be approved;

    c) That Vitlor Drive within Block 9, Plan 65M-4293, and Puccini Drive within Block 10, Plan 65M-4293 be assumed as public highway.

    Carried
  • Moved by:Regional and Local Councillor Spatafora
    Seconded by:Councillor West

    a) That staff report SRPRS.18.146 regarding a Private Street Naming Application submitted by Livante Management (Hall Street) Inc. for the lands known as Part of Lot 48, Concession 1, W.Y.S. (Municipal Address: 107 Hall Street) be approved subject to the following:

     

    1. That the street names “Doctor Jim” and “Doctor Lillian” be approved by Council and added to the Town’s Approved Street Name List for use within the applicant’s approved residential development (File Number D02-15017);
    2. That staff be directed to bring forward a by-law to a regularly scheduled Council meeting to implement the approval of the proposed private street names.
    Carried
  • Moved by:Regional and Local Councillor Spatafora
    Seconded by:Councillor West

    a) That the contract for the provision of consulting services for the Urban Master Environmental Servicing Plan Update Study be awarded non-competitively to Civica Infrastructure Inc. for a cost not exceeding $196,500.00 (exclusive of taxes) pursuant to Article 7.1, Section (b)(2) and Section(a) of Part II of Appendix “B” of Procurement By-law 113-16;

    b) That the Mayor and the Clerk be authorized to execute any necessary documentation to affect the contract upon the written recommendation of the Commissioner of Planning and Regulatory Services.

     

    Carried
  • Moved by:Regional and Local Councillor Spatafora
    Seconded by:Councillor West

    a) That the Town acquire lands being Parts of Lots 5 and 6, Concession 2, described more particularly as Part 1, Plan 65R-29736, for nominal consideration, and:

    b) That, upon the written recommendation of the Commissioner of Planning and Regulatory Services, or designate; the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an indemnity in favour of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) for the transfer of Parts 1 and 3, Plan 65R-29736 from TRCA to the Town with the following indemnity terms:

    1. “The transferee hereby certifies and agrees that it shall fully indemnify and save harmless the Transferor form any claims, injuries, damages or costs of any nature resulting in any way, either directly or indirectly, from the above noted transaction or the carrying out of construction”;

    c) That the Town approve a budget in the amount of $10,000.00 for services to undertake a Stage 2 Archeological Assessment required to support the conveyance of Parts 1 and 3, Plan 65R-29736 from TRCA to the Town;

    d) That the source of funding for this budget be the Town Wide Engineering Services Development Charge Reserve.

    Carried
  • Moved by:Regional and Local Councillor Spatafora
    Seconded by:Councillor West

    a) That the Town Clerk be directed to undertake the process to stop up and close that portion of Prince Arthur Avenue in Registered Plan 133, designated as Parts 1 and 2 on Plan 65R-37041, and bring forward a by-law to Town Council.

    Carried
  • Moved by:Regional and Local Councillor Spatafora
    Seconded by:Councillor West

    a) That the proposed draft Plan of Condominium submitted by Saddlebrook Management Consultants Inc. for lands known as Part of Lots 37 and 38, Concession 1, E.Y.S. (Municipal Address: 65 Oneida Crescent), Town File D05-17005 (19CDM(R)-17005), be draft approved, subject to the following:

    b) That draft approval be subject to the conditions as set out in Appendix “A” to staff report SRPRS.18.159;

    c) 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.

    Carried
  • Moved by:Regional and Local Councillor Spatafora
    Seconded by:Councillor West

    a) That the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal be advised that Council does not support the proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications submitted by Vitmont Holdings (Oak Ridges) Inc. for lands known as Part of 13, Plan 202 (Municipal Address: 13042 Yonge Street), Town Files D01-15001 and D02-15006 (Related File D06-15014), for the principle reasons outlined in staff report SRPRS.18.128;

    b) That appropriate Town staff be directed to appear at the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal in support of Council’s decision concerning the subject applications.

    Carried
  • Moved by:Regional and Local Councillor Spatafora
    Seconded by:Councillor West

    a) That the property located at 24 Dunlop Street does not merit cultural heritage designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act;

    b) That 24 Dunlop Street be removed from the Town of Richmond Hill Inventory of Buildings of Architectural and Historical Importance;

    c) That the Clerk cause the Municipal Heritage Register to be updated in accordance with the requirements of the Ontario Heritage Act.

    Carried
  • Moved by:Regional and Local Councillor Spatafora
    Seconded by:Councillor West

    a) That staff report SRCAO.18.10 and the Strategic Plan Annual Report 2018 attached as Appendix A be approved;

    b) That the Strategic Plan Annual Report 2018 be posted on the Town’s website and be promoted to the community.

    Carried
  • Moved by:Regional and Local Councillor Spatafora
    Seconded by:Councillor West

    That from July 10 to September 3, 2018 (the “Summer Recess”) and from September 25 to November 18, 2018 (the “Election Recess”), the Chief Administrative Officer 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;

    1. any non-competitive acquisition over $100,000; and
    2. scope of 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 Agreements.

    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 declared the land surplus to the Town’s needs and where any offer received for such lands (which the Chief Administrative Officer 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 a 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 of 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 CAO deems the matter either to be of a minor nature or determines that waiting until after the Summer Recess on September 4, 2018 or the Election Recess on November 19, 2018, would have adverse consequences; and

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

    k) AND THAT during the Summer Recess from July 10 to September 3, 2018 and the Election Recess from September 25 to November 18, 2018, the Chief Administrative Officer be delegated the legislative power:

    1. To enact a by-law to remove lands from part lot control pursuant to Subsection 50(7) of the Planning Act;
    2. 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
    3. 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 3, 2018 and the Election Recess from September 25 to November 18, 2018, 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 3, 2018 and the Election Recess from September 25 to November 18, 2018, the Chief Administrative Officer 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 3, 2018 and the Election Recess from September 25 to November 18, 2018, the Chief Administrative Officer 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 3, 2018 and the Election Recess from September 25 to November 18, 2018, the Chief Administrative Officer be delegated the legislative authority to add street names to the Town’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 Town Policy for Municipal Street Naming.

    Carried
  • Moved by:Regional and Local Councillor Spatafora
    Seconded by:Councillor West

    a) That a by-law to amend the Indemnity By-law 91-02, substantially in the form of Attachment 2 to staff report SRS.18.11, be enacted.

    Carried
  • Moved by:Regional and Local Councillor Spatafora
    Seconded by:Councillor West

    a) That the Richmond Hill Mobility Accessibility Foundation grant request (provided in Appendix “A” to staff report SRCFS.18.032) be received for consideration;

    b) That a grant in the amount of $50,000 be allocated from the Disabled Parking Reserve.

    Carried
  • Moved by:Regional and Local Councillor Spatafora
    Seconded by:Councillor West

    a) That the Town observe a Christmas/Holiday shutdown period in 2018 commencing on noon on Monday, December 24, 2018 through Tuesday, January 1, 2019; and

    b) That Access Richmond Hill (ARH) be staffed and operational on the following days and hours of operation:

    Thursday, December 27 (10 a.m. – 3 p.m.)

    Friday, December 28 (10 a.m. – 3 p.m.)

    Monday, December 31 (8:30 a.m. – noon)

    c) That for all other full time staff, in addition to being closed on Christmas Day, Tuesday, December 25, Boxing Day, Wednesday, December 26, and Tuesday January 1, the following three (3) closure days are recommended:

    Thursday, December 27

    Friday, December 28

    Monday, December 31

    d) That a staff contact in key areas be identified to support the services being provided by ARH and if significant complaints or concerns are received during the closure period to determine if any action is required prior to staff returning to work; and

    e) That participating staff be required to make-up the three (3) day leave as follows:

    -by working extra time, if approved by their manager;

    -by applying a portion of their personal lieu time, floater days or vacation;

    -by taking leave without pay; or

    -by accumulating a portion or all of the days under the Earned Day's Off (EDO) Program, for those staff members who are eligible and authorized by their supervisors to participate in this program; and

    f) That where working time is accumulated and applied by staff toward the Christmas/Holiday period, the following rules apply:

    -those staff volunteering to make up time toward the Christmas/Holiday period be required to work an equivalent amount of hours/days; and

    -those staff required to work scheduled overtime may utilize the provisions of the Employment Standards Act, 2000 and applicable collective/working agreements, by accumulating one and a half hours of time off for each hour of overtime worked; and

    g) That the plans outlined herein be presented to C.U.P.E. (Canadian Union of Public Employees) and S.E.A (Salaried Employees’ Association) Staff for consideration and comment; and

    h) That staff outside Access Richmond Hill needed to support the operational needs of ARH be identified and the necessary arrangements be made to have sufficient staff available during the reduced hours of operation on December 27, 28, and 31.

    Carried
  • Moved by:Regional and Local Councillor Spatafora
    Seconded by:Councillor West

    a) That the contract for the resurfacing of four (4) rubberized splash pads be awarded non-competitively to Premier Custom Surfacing Inc. at an estimated cost of $140,000 (exclusive of taxes) pursuant to Appendix “B” Part II – Single Source Acquisitions Section (a) of the Procurement By-Law 113-16;

    b) That the Commissioner of Community Services be authorized to execute any necessary documentation to affect the contract.

    Carried
  • Moved by:Regional and Local Councillor Spatafora
    Seconded by:Councillor West

    a) That the Manager, Cultural Services be authorized to submit an application to the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund for a total of $175,750.00 to be used towards the renovations to the Richmond Hill Heritage Centre;

    b) That the Manager, Cultural Services be authorized to act as the contact person for the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund throughout the application process;

    c) That the Manager, Cultural Services be authorized to sign all reports pertaining to the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund grant.

    Carried
  • Moved by:Mayor Barrow
    Seconded by:Councillor West

    Whereas, Town of Richmond Hill By-law 100-10 prevents the storage of commercial vehicles, and trailers supporting recreational vehicles, on private property unless such vehicles and trailers are wholly enclosed within a building; and,

    Whereas, the Town receives a significant number of calls related to the outdoor storage of commercial and recreational vehicles and trailers on private property; and,

    Whereas, a number of residents are being adversely affected by the restrictive nature of the Town’s current by-law restrictions on outdoor trailer and vehicle storage; and,

    Whereas, other municipalities of similar size and stage of development to Richmond Hill (including Vaughan, Markham, Mississauga, Oakville, Brampton and Burlington) typically allow some, limited form of commercial and recreational vehicle storage on private property;

    Therefore, be it resolved that staff report back to Council with recommendations arising from an investigation into the appropriateness of By-law 100-10 as it relates to the parking and storage of commercial and recreational vehicles on private property; and,

    Further, be it resolved that pending the report back to Council, staff are directed to temporarily suspend enforcement related to the outdoor storage of recreational vehicles and trailers on residential property in circumstances where there is only one recreational vehicle/trailer on the lot, which is less than 7.0 metres in length and 2.3 metres in height (with such size restrictions to exclude the length of any trailer tongue or hitch).

    Carried

That the minutes of the Budget Committee of the Whole meeting BCW#02-18 held June 20, 2018 be adopted as circulated and the following recommendations approved:

  • Moved by:Regional and Local Councillor Spatafora
    Seconded by:Councillor West

    a) That the overview of the 2017 operating results as detailed in staff report SRCFS.18.017 be received for information purposes;

    b) That the 2017 Operating budget carry-forward items listed in Appendix ‘B’ to staff report SRCFS.18.017 totaling $452,200 be approved;

    c) That the 2017 Water, Wastewater and Stormwater budget carry-forward items listed in Appendix ‘B’ to staff report SRCFS.18.017 totaling $880,000 be approved;

    d) That the surplus allocation measures listed in Appendix ‘C’ to staff report SRCFS.18.017 be approved.

    Carried
  • Moved by:Regional and Local Councillor Spatafora
    Seconded by:Councillor West

    a) That staff report SRCFS.18.027 be received for information purposes;

    b) That the updated Investment Policy, attached as Appendix ‘D’ to staff report SRCFS.18.027, be approved.

    Carried
  • Moved by:Regional and Local Councillor Spatafora
    Seconded by:Councillor West

    a) That staff report SRCFS.18.031 be received for information purposes;

    b) That the 2017 Development Charges, Cash in Lieu of Parkland and Section 37 Community Benefits Reserve Funds Statement be made available to the public on the Town of Richmond Hill website as outlined in staff report SRCFS.18.031.

    Carried
  • Moved by:Regional and Local Councillor Spatafora
    Seconded by:Councillor West

    a) That Council approve a commemorative bench and plaque dedication program in the Town of Richmond Hill and that the associated fees be considered in conjunction with the 2019 Tariff of Fees By-law update;

    b) That the Commissioner of Community Services be authorized to execute any necessary documentation to affect the program.

    Carried
  • Moved by:Regional and Local Councillor Spatafora
    Seconded by:Councillor West

    a) That the proposed fees set out in draft By-law 65-18, attached as Appendix ‘D’ to staff report SRCFS.18.028, be presented to the June 26, 2018 Council meeting for adoption;

    b) That the draft Tariff of Fees By-law implement the proposed new fees for Seniors for the Fitness Centre Indoor Track as outlined in Appendix ‘A’ to staff report SRCFS.18.028 effective April 1, 2019.

    Carried
  • Moved by:Regional and Local Councillor Spatafora
    Seconded by:Councillor West

    a) That the Seniors Tax Assistance Grant be administered pursuant to the provisions of Section 365 of the Municipal Act, 2001;

    b) That the Seniors Tax Assistance Grant be shared by the local municipality and the school boards, in the same proportion that the local municipality and school boards share in tax revenue for local municipal and school purposes;

    c) That draft By-law 70-18, attached as Appendix ‘A’ to staff report SRCFS.18.029, be enacted.

    Carried
  • Moved by:Regional and Local Councillor Spatafora
    Seconded by:Councillor West

    a) That an additional capital budget for residential water meter replacement of $1,285,000 exclusive of HST, be approved;

    b) That funding of these additional meters be provided from the Water Meter Repair and Replacement Reserve Fund;

    c) That purchase order #94769 issued to Neptune Technology Group, be amended to provide for an additional 5,000 residential water meter replacements in 2018 at a cost of $1,285,000 exclusive of HST.

    Carried
  • Moved by:Regional and Local Councillor Spatafora
    Seconded by:Councillor West

    a) That staff present a 2019 Draft Capital Budget and Forecast that:

    i. Aligns with the Town’s Strategic Plan and other Council Approved initiatives;

    ii. Continues to manage the Town’s capital program reflective of corporate priorities; and

    iii. Maximizes all funding from external sources, development charges and reserve funding and considers the prudent issuance of debt as an alternate use of available funding resources.

    b) That staff present a 2019 Draft Operating Budget that:

    i. Maintains existing service levels;

    ii. Includes items consistent with the Strategic Plan that also provides for:

    1. Annualization of prior year’s approved service enhancements;

    2. Impacts from development growth;

    3. Legislated changes; and

    4. Continued phased reductions of the Growth Rate Stabilization Strategy and Investment Income;

    iii. Continues to apply the Capital Asset Sustainability Fee Strategy, as per Council direction, while factoring in growth and inflation; and

    iv. Updates the Financial Outlook and Staffing Plan for the years 2020 to 2022.

    v. Minimizes the tax rate impact.

    c) That staff present:

    i. The 2019 Draft Water, Wastewater & Stormwater Budget that reflects an increase to provide for Region of York increased charges and reflects approved factors from the Water/Wastewater Financial Plan and the Stormwater Financial Plan; and

    d) That staff be directed to proceed with the 2019 Budget process in accordance with the timetable outlined in Appendix ‘A’ and guidelines described in staff report SRCFS.18.010.

    Carried
  • Moved by:Councillor West
    Seconded by:Regional and Local Councillor Hogg

    a) That the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal be advised that Council does not support the Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan applications submitted by Pedram Mahmoudian for lands known as Part of Lots 12 and 13, Plan 2300 (Municipal Address: 79 Hunt Avenue), File Numbers D02-16040 and D06-16096 for the following principle reasons:

    i) The proposed development standards do not conform to the Richmond Hill Official Plan in that:

    a) The development is not compatible with the existing character of the adjacent and surrounding areas; and

    b) The development does not have appropriate regard for the Benson/Hunt Tertiary Plan.

    b) That Council approve the retainer of outside experts to be chosen by the Town Solicitor, subject to such terms and conditions as approved by the Town Solicitor, to attend at the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal hearing with respect to Council’s decision, as required.

    Motion Failed to Carry
  • Moved by:Regional and Local Councillor Spatafora
    Seconded by:Councillor Beros

    a) That the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal be advised that Council supports the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan applications submitted by Pedram Mahmoudian for lands known as Part of Lots 12 and 13, Plan 2300 (Municipal Address: 79 Hunt Avenue), File Numbers D02-16040 and D06-16096 for the principle reasons outlined in staff report SRPRS.18.122;

    b) That the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal withhold its Final Order with respect to the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan applications until the Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Agreement has been finalized to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Planning and Regulatory Services;

    c) That appropriate Town staff be directed to appear at the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal in support of Council’s position concerning the subject applications.

    Carried
  • Moved by:Regional and Local Councillor Spatafora
    Seconded by:Councillor West

    a) That the memorandum of the Town Clerk in respect to By-law 76-18 for the Appointment of an Integrity Commissioner, dated June 20, 2018, be received for information.

    Carried
  • Moved by:Regional and Local Councillor Spatafora
    Seconded by:Councillor West

    a) That the correspondence from Kevin Bechard, Weston Consulting, dated June 26, 2018, regarding the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications submitted by Vitmont Holdings (Oak Ridges) Inc. for 13042 Yonge Street be received.

    Carried
  • Moved by:Regional and Local Councillor Spatafora
    Seconded by:Councillor West

    That the correspondence from Hamid Dibaji, 86 Riding Mountain Drive, regarding the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan applications submitted by Pedram Mahmoudian for 79 Hunt Avenue be received.

    Carried

There were no other business items.

There were no emergency/time sensitive matters.

Council consented not to resolve into a closed session to consider personal matters about identifiable individuals, including municipal or local boards employees, with respect to the citizen appointment for the Youth Action Committee (Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001).

  • Moved by:Councillor Liu
    Seconded by:Regional and Local Councillor Spatafora

    a) That the following individuals be appointed as Core members of the Youth Action Committee for the term September 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019:

    Suraj Bansal      
    Celina Chen
    Natasha Jessica Chen
    Meera Chopra 
    Nicholas Chung-Hun
    Jonathan Cui
    Valerie Fernandes 
    Summer Dia-Sircout  
    Helena Kulasingham  
    Victoria Leung 
    Jessica Lu 
    Cassidy Mark
    Tara Rafi 
    Asai Rashidi 
    Eric Shen 
    Justin Tsai 
    Iris Wang  
    Jessie Wu 
    Angel Xing 
    Kristyn Yip 
    Jenna Zenoblo 
    Aaron Zhang 
    Zoey Zheng 
    Hayley Zhong

    b)      That the following individuals be appointed as Ambassador Members of the Youth Action Committee for the term September 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019:

    Michelle Chan 
    Joyce Chen 
    Imeth Illamperuma
    Simran Joneja 
    Christie Lou 
    Tanishq Maheshwari 
    Alexandra Ng Sui Hing 
    Aarani Selvaganesh 
    Keishini Selvaganesh 
    Rohan Singh
    Pauline Sui 
    Zahrah Talawala 
    Andy Zhu

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

    That By-law 91-18, A By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at this meeting, be passed.

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

    That By-law 91-18, A By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at this meeting, be passed.

    Carried
  • Moved by:Councillor Liu
    Seconded by:Regional and Local Councillor Spatafora

    That the meeting be adjourned.

    The meeting was adjourned at 8:26 p.m.

    Carried