Council Meeting

Minutes

Meeting #:C#30-19
Date:
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Location:
Council Chambers
225 East Beaver Creek Road
Richmond Hill, Ontario
Council Members Present:
  • Mayor Barrow
  • Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola
  • Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli
  • Councillor Beros
  • Councillor Muench
  • Councillor Liu
  • Councillor West
  • Councillor Cilevitz
  • Councillor Chan

The Mayor called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m.

Mayor Barrow transferred the Chair to Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli during the following times:

  • 5:00 p.m. and 5:23 p.m. and
  • 7:20 p.m. and 7:26 p.m.

Council consented to recess the meeting between 5:24 p.m. and 6:20 p.m.

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

Alan Hirschfield, 51 Oak Avenue, to request removal of a tree to permit a double car driveway.

Councillor Cilevitz advised of the success of thel 2nd Annual Ward 5 Music Festival event held on July 7th at Mount Pleasant Park. She highlighted attendance, extended thanks to City staff, artists, and volunteers who assisted with the event and reviewed the charities who would benefit from the proceeds raised.

Councillor West announced that 2019 Stanley Cup Champion and Richmond Hill native, Jordan Binnington from the St. Louis Blues would be bringing home the Cup and advised that an event would be held on July 12 at Richmond Green Park to celebrate with fans and extended an invitation for all to come out and join the fun.

Councillor Muench extended an invitation for all to participate in the annual Ward 2 BBQ and Picnic being held on July 13th at Richmond Hill High School and highlighted the many activities planned.

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

    a) That consideration of the Heritage Designation of 16-18 Lorne Avenue be added to the agenda as a Time Sensitive matter.

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

    a) That consideration of the fence at 44 Baynards Lane be added to the agenda as a Time Sensitive matter.

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

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

    a) Correspondence from Pat Pollock, Mayvern Area Residents Association, dated July 8, 2019, regarding Real Estate Open House Signs - Item 13.17

    b) SRCS.19.21 - Winter Operations - On-Street Parking Management and Communication Plan - Item 13.18

    c) Heritage Designation of 16-18 Lorne Avenue - Item 15.1

    d) Fence at 44 Baynards Lane - Item 15.2

    Carried

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

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

    That the minutes of Special Council Meeting C#27-19 held on June 19, 2019 be adopted.

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

    That the minutes of Council Public Meeting C#28-19 held on June 19, 2019 be adopted.

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

    That the minutes of Council Meeting C#29-19 held on June 25, 2019 be adopted.

    Carried

Council consented to separate Items 13.2.6, 13.2.11, 13.4, 13.5, 13.7, 13.10, 13.18, 14.1, 14.2, 14.3, 15.1 and 15.2 for discussion.

On a motion of Councillor Cilevitz, seconded by Councillor Liu, Council adopted those items not identified for separate discussion.

There were no public hearings.

There were no presentations.

Mauro Ritacca, Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB), addressed Council regarding Real Estate Open House Signs and advised that TREB strongly supported the sign by-law amendment recommended by staff. He advised that the proposed amendments would help ensure the legitimate use of open house signs and would allow realtors to provide the services that their clients want and expect. Mr. Ritacca reviewed the findings of the IPSOS Public Affairs poll that was conducted to ascertain the views of Richmond Hill residents regarding open house signs and noted that TREB consulted with the Real Estate Council of Ontario and the Registrar to determine that open house signs were considered advertising and as such were captured under the requirements of the Real Estate and Business Brokers Act, which dictates the information that must be included on open house signs.

Michael Manett, MPLAN Inc., on behalf of the owner of 9218 Yonge Street, addressed Council regarding the Member Motion submitted by Councillor Muench regarding Yonge/16th Affordable Housing and Traffic Motion. He advised of the development approval received from LPAT, noting the conditions of approval was to protect for potential pedestrian and vehicular purposes at the southern boundary of the subject lands. Mr. Manett outlined reasons why a proposed east/west road south of the site was not required and advised of his support for the proposed motion, as further detailed in his correspondence provided at the meeting.

Sherry Zhang, on behalf of the Yonge Bernard Resident’s Association, addressed Council regarding the Revised Development Proposal submitted by Yonge MCD Inc. for 12 and 24 Naughton Drive, 0, 11014, 11034, 11044 and 11076 Yonge Street, and 0, 47 and 59 Brookside Road. She advised that the proposed development application incorrectly indicated the KDA boundaries and requested Council support the current boundaries and not permit any extension. Ms. Zhang further requested that the proposed road connection to Yonge Street be completed and include an operational traffic signal before occupancy was granted, and advised of concerns related to spacing between the stacked townhouse blocks, parking, aquifer and the height of the Adult Life building.

Ryan Guetter, Weston Consulting, agent for the applicant, on behalf of Andy Margaritis, addressed Council regarding the Revised Development Proposal submitted by Yonge MCD Inc. for 12 and 24 Naughton Drive, 0, 11014, 11034, 11044 and 11076 Yonge Street, and 0, 47 and 59 Brookside Road. He advised that the development proposal underwent significant changes within the last three years, including the provision of a public road connecting to Yonge Street. Mr. Guetter stated that the applicant could not control the timing or configuration of the traffic signal at Yonge Street, noting that the installation of a signal should not be a condition to delay development and addressed comments made regarding the separation distance between the proposed townhouse blocks. Mr. Guetter reviewed the configuration of the park and Adult Life building, and recognized the sensitivities related to the aquifer lands and underground parking spaces within the area.

That the minutes of the Budget Committee of the Whole meeting BCW#05-19 held June 26, 2019 be adopted as circulated and the following recommendations be approved:

  • Moved by:Councillor Cilevitz
    Seconded by:Councillor Liu

    a) That the overview of the 2018 operating results as detailed in staff report SRCFS.19.016 be received for information purposes;

    b) That the 2018 Operating budget carry-forward items listed in Appendix 'B' to staff report SRCFS.19.016 totaling $119,000 be approved;

    c) That the surplus allocation measures listed in Appendix 'C' to staff report CFS.19.016 be approved.

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

    a) That staff report SRCFS.19.017 regarding the 2018 Investment Portfolio be received for information purposes.

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

    a) That staff report SRCFS.19.032 regarding 2018 Development Charges, Cash in Lieu of Parkland and Section 37 Community Benefits Reserve Funds Statement, be received for information purposes;

    b) That the 2018 Development Charges, Cash in Lieu of Parkland and Section 37 Community Benefits Reserve Funds Statement be made available to the public on the City of Richmond Hill website as outlined in the report.

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

    a) That the Richmond Hill Mobility Accessibility Foundation grant request, as provided in Appendix 'A' to staff report SRCFS.19.030, be received for consideration;

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

    c) The future Mobility Grant requests be awarded by the Treasurer consistent with approved budgets.

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

    a) That report SRCFS.19.019 regarding the 2020 Capital and Operating Budget Strategy be received;

    b) That the 2020 Tax Supported Capital Budget be capped at $14 million;

    c) That staff develop and present an Operating Budget that does not exceed a 1% increase, and include a list of options to achieve this goal for Budget Committee of the Whole’s consideration.

    Carried

That the minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting CW#11-19 held July 2, 2019 be adopted as circulated and the following recommendations be approved:

  • Moved by:Councillor Cilevitz
    Seconded by:Councillor Liu

    a) That the minutes of the Economic Development Task Force meeting EDTF#01-18 held June 13, 2018 be adopted as circulated.

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

    a) That the minutes of the Capital Sustainability Steering Committee meeting CSSC#02-19 held May 15, 2019 be adopted as circulated.

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

    a) That Council approve that the property located at 880 19th Avenue does not merit cultural heritage designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act;

    b) That Council approve that 880 19th Avenue be removed from the Municipal Heritage Register.

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

    a) That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Dormer Bond Inc. for lands known as Lots 68 to 71 and Part of Lots 72 and 73, Plan 136 (municipal addresses: 12850, 12860, 12864, 12868, 12874 and 12890 Yonge Street and 1, 3 and 5 Bond Crescent), City File D02-18009, be approved, subject to the following:

    i. that the subject lands be rezoned from General Commercial Two (GC2) Zone under By-law 366-86, as amended, and Commercial (C) Zone under By-law 1275, as amended, to Multiple Residential One (RM1) Zone under By-law 313-96, as amended, with site specific provisions as set out in Appendix 'B' to staff report SRPRS.19.115;

    ii. that prior to forwarding the amending Zoning By-law to Council for consideration and enactment, the applicant’s Site Plan application (City File D06-18017) be substantially completed to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Planning and Regulatory Services;

    b) That pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, Council deem that no further notice be required with respect to any necessary modifications to the draft Zoning By-law to implement the proposed development on the subject lands;

    c) That the authority to assign municipal servicing allocation to the proposed development to be constructed on the subject lands be delegated to the Commissioner of Planning and Regulatory Services subject to the City’s Interim Growth Management Strategy, and that the assigned municipal servicing allocation be released in accordance with the provisions of By-law 109-11;

    d) That all comments concerning the applicant’s related Site Plan application (City File D06-18017) be referred back to staff.

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

    a) That the proposed draft Plan of Condominium submitted by 1857481 Ontario Inc., for lands known as Part of Lot 11, Concession 2, E.Y.S. (municipal addresses: 386, 396 and 400 Highway 7 East), City File D05-19001, be draft approved, subject to the following:

    i. That draft approval be subject to the conditions as set out in Appendix 'A' to staff report SRPRS.19.117;

    ii. That prior to draft approval being granted, the applicant pay the applicable processing fee in accordance with the Town’s Tariff of Fees By-law.

    Carried
  • Moved by:Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola
    Seconded by:Councillor Chan

    a) That the Zoning By-law Amendment and draft Plan of Subdivision applications submitted by Highyon Development No. 118 LP for the lands known as Part of Lots 11 and 12, Plan 1960 (municipal addresses: 9113 and 9125 Bathurst Street), City Files D02-16016 and D03-16012, be approved, subject to the following:

    i) that the subject lands be rezoned from Third Density Residential (R3) Zone to Multiple Family One (RM1) Zone under By-law 2523, as amended, and that the amending Zoning By-law establish site specific development standards as outlined in staff report SRPRS.19.128;

    ii) that prior to forwarding the amending Zoning By-law to Council for consideration and enactment, the applicant submit a Site Plan application with respect to its development proposal and that the related Site Plan application be substantially completed to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Planning and Regulatory Services;

    iii) that the Plan of Subdivision depicted on Map 4 to staff report SRPRS.19.128 be draft approved, subject to the conditions as set out in Appendix 'C';

    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 pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, Council deem that no further notice be required with respect to any necessary modifications to the draft Zoning By-law to implement the proposed development on the subject lands.

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

    a) That Council approve a Community Improvement Plan Façade Improvement, Landscaping, and Signage grant application submitted by Robert Cosentini for improvements to 10220 Yonge Street in the amount not to exceed $18,450, as outlined in staff report SRPRS.19.131;

    b) That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the grant agreement noted in item (a), upon the written recommendation of the Commissioner of Planning and Regulatory Services;

    c) That Council allow the Director of Financial Services and Treasurer to issue a cheque(s) to disburse the funding to the applicant after it is determined the project has satisfied all requirements.

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

    a) That staff report SRPRS.19.126 regarding a Private Street Naming Application submitted by Baif Developments Limited for the lands known as Part of Lots 69 and 70, Concession 1, E.Y.S. and Lots 7 to 9, Part of Lots 2 to 6, and 16, Plan 339 (municipal address: 13715 Yonge Street), City File D15-18060, be approved subject to the following:

    i. That the name “Knollview” be added to the Council Approved Street Name List;

    ii. That the proposed private street name (Knollview Lane (P)) be approved in accordance with staff report SRPRS.19.126;

    iii. That staff be directed to bring forward a by-law to a regularly scheduled Council meeting to implement the proposed private street name.

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

    a) That staff be authorized to implement the pavement marking, signage, and Level 2 - Type C pedestrian crossing with flashing beacons on the north leg of Bayview Park Lane at the intersection of Sandbanks Drive;

    b) That Chapter 1030 of the Municipal Code (Community Safety Zone Designation) be amended as follows, in order to create a Community Safety Zone along Bayview Park Lane:

    Roadway: Bayview Park Lane

    Limits of Community Safety Zone: Bayview Avenue to Sunset Beach Road

    Effective Time: 24 Hours a day; 7 Days a week

    c) That Chapter 1126 of the Municipal Code (Speed Restrictions - Roads) be amended as follows, in order to reduce the existing posted maximum speed limit from 50 km/h to 40 km/h along Bayview Park Lane, from Bayview Avenue to Sunset Beach Road:

    Street: Bayview Park Lane

    From: Bayview Avenue

    To: Sunset Beach Road

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

    e) That Chapter 1116, Schedule ‘A’ (Parking Prohibited-Signs-Displayed) of the Municipal Code be amended as follows, in order to prohibit parking along Bayview Park Lane Bayview Avenue to a point 120 metres north of Sandbanks Drive:

    Highway: Bayview Park Lane

    Side: Both

    From and To: Bayview Avenue to a point 120 metres north of Sandbanks Drive

    Prohibited Time of Day: Anytime

    f) That Chapter 1116, Schedule ‘B’ (Stopping Prohibited-Signs-Displayed) of the Municipal Code be amended as follows, in order to prohibit stopping on Bayview Park Lane, from Sandbanks Drive to a point 30 metres north of Sandbanks Drive:

    Highway: Bayview Park Lane

    Side: Both

    From and To: From Sandbanks Drive to a point 30 metres north of Sandbanks Drive

    Prohibited Time of Day: Anytime

    g) That Chapter 1116, Schedule ‘A’ (Parking Prohibited-Signs-Displayed) of the Municipal Code be amended as follows, in order to prohibit parking on Sandbanks Drive, Bayview Ridge Court to Bayview Park Lane:

    Highway: Sandbanks Drive

    Side: Both

    From and To: Bayview Ridge Court to Bayview Park Lane

    h) That Chapter 1116, Schedule ‘A’ (Parking Prohibited-Signs-Displayed) of the Municipal Code be amended as follows, in order to prohibit parking along Bayview Ridge Court:

    Highway: Bayview Ridge Court

    Side: West

    From and To: Sandbanks Drive to South Limit

    i) That staff be authorized to implement the pavement marking, signage, flashing beacons and crossing improvements recommended in staff report SRPRS.19.129 for Bayview Park Lane at the intersection of Sandbanks Drive;

    j) That a project be established for the Bayview Park Lane enhancements with $45,000 for the pedestrian crossing funded from the Federal Gas Tax Reserve Fund and $5,000 for parking signage and remaining works from the Transportation Network Repair and Replacement Reserve Fund;

    k) That notices be issued to affected residents on Bayview Park Lane, Sandbanks and Bayview Ridge Court immediately following the approval of the parking changes.

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

    a) That all-way stop control be implemented at the intersection of West Beaver Creek Road and West Pearce Street, as an interim traffic control measure, until such a time as traffic signals are installed;

    b) That all necessary pavement markings and signage be implemented in accordance with the Ontario Traffic Manual for the works identified in Recommendation a);

    c) That Chapter 1128, Stop Sign - Erection - Authority, Schedule ‘A’, Stop Sign Location, of the Municipal Code be amended by adding the following:

    Highway 1: West Beaver Creek Road

    Highway 2: West Pearce Street

    Traffic Travelling: All directions

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

    a) That Council approve staff to enter into negotiations with third-party provider, Coinberry Limited, to introduce cryptocurrency as a property tax payment option for residents and businesses;

    b) That the City Manager be authorized to enter into a contract with Coinberry Limited upon conclusions of successful negotiations as determined by the City Manager;

    c) That staff report back on future opportunities for the payment of other City fees and charges using cryptocurrency by September 30, 2019.

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

    a) That upon the written recommendation of the City Treasurer, the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an amending agreement to the Parker Land Developments Inc. Subdivision Agreement (19T-13004) to facilitate a City contribution towards development charge services in the amount of $114,056.82.

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

    a) That the Mayor and Clerk be and they are hereby authorized to execute an agreement between the Oak Ridges Lions Club and the Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill upon the recommendation of the Commissioner of Community Services.

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

    a) That the assumption of the aboveground and belowground municipal services associated with Servicing Agreement File Number L03-11003, located within Parts 7 and 9 on Plan 65R-34010 and within the existing Northern Heights Road road allowance, be approved;

    b) That the lands described as Parts 7 and 9 on Plan 65R-34010 be established as public highway to form part of Northern Heights Road.

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

    a) That an in-year capital budget of $125,000.00 be approved for the implementation of interim drainage improvements to the Lakeside Crescent area, and that the source of funding be the Water Quality Reserve Fund.

    Carried

That the minutes of the Audit Committee meeting A#01-19 held July 3, 2019 be adopted as circulated and the following recommendations be approved:

  • Moved by:Councillor Cilevitz
    Seconded by:Councillor Liu

    a) That the 2018 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements attached as Appendix 'A' to staff report SRCFS.19.031 be approved and published;

    b) That the Mayor and the Treasurer be authorized to sign the Financial Statements;

    c) That the 2018 Audited Richmond Hill Public Library Board Financial Statements attached as Appendix 'B' to staff report SRCFS.19.031 be received for information purposes.

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

    a) That the report from Grant Thornton dated June 17, 2019 regarding the Communication of Audit Strategy and Results for the year ended December 31, 2018 be received.

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

    a) That staff report SRCS.19.14 regarding Enhanced Winter Services and Windrow Clearing Program update be received.

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

    a) That staff report SRCS.19.18 regarding Real Estate Open House Signs be received;

    b) That should Council wish to amend Sign By-law 52-09 as per the Member Motion dated May 28, 2019, then the draft By-law 97-19 attached as Attachment ‘1’ to staff report SRCS.19.18, be enacted.

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

    An Amendment was:

    That clause b) of the motion be amended to read as follows:

    b) That should Council wish to amend Sign By-law 52-09 as per the Member Motion dated May 28, 2019, then the draft By-law 97-19 attached as Attachment 1 to staff report SRCS.19.18, be enacted with the following changes:

    i) That real estate open house signs only be permitted to include the following information: the municipal address of the open house; the words "Open House"; and the date and time of the open house.

    In favour: (5)Mayor Barrow, Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola, Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli, Councillor Beros, and Councillor Liu
    Opposed: (4)Councillor Muench, Councillor West, Councillor Cilevitz, and Councillor Chan
    Carried (5 to 4)
  • Moved by:Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli
    Seconded by:Councillor Beros

    Main Motion as Amended:

    a) That staff report SRCS.19.18 regarding Real Estate Open House Signs be received;

    b) That should Council wish to amend Sign By-law 52-09 as per the Member Motion dated May 28, 2019, then the draft By-law 97-19 attached as Attachment 1 to staff report SRCS.19.18, be enacted with the following changes:

    i) That real estate open house signs only be permitted to include the following information: the municipal address of the open house; the words "Open House"; and the date and time of the open house.

  • Moved by:Councillor Muench
    Seconded by:Councillor Liu

    An Amendment was:

    That clause b) of the motion as amended be further amended to read as follows:

    b) That should Council wish to amend Sign By-law 52-09 as per the Member Motion dated May 28, 2019, then the draft By-law 97-19 attached as Attachment ‘1’ to staff report SRCS.19.18, be enacted with the following changes:

    i) That real estate open house signs only be permitted to include the following information: the municipal address of the open house, the words “Open House” and the date and time of the open house;

    ii) That this amendment expire 6 months after its enactment.

    That the following clause c) be added to the motion:

    c) That staff report back by November 30, 2019 with an evaluation of the temporary amendments to the sign by-law in respect to real estate open house signs, and include:

    1. Feedback complaints from residents
    2. Feedback and recommendations from the real estate industry
    3. Number of signs collected that were deemed illegal
    4. Suggestions/recommendations to improve the sign by law
    In favour: (7)Mayor Barrow, Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli, Councillor Beros, Councillor Muench, Councillor Liu, Councillor West, and Councillor Chan
    Opposed: (2)Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola, and Councillor Cilevitz
    Carried (7 to 2)
  • Moved by:Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli
    Seconded by:Councillor Beros

    Main Motion as Amended:

    a) That staff report SRCS.19.18 regarding Real Estate Open House Signs be received;

    b) That should Council wish to amend Sign By-law 52-09 as per the Member Motion dated May 28, 2019, then the draft By-law 97-19 attached as Attachment ‘1’ to staff report SRCS.19.18, be enacted with the following changes:

    i) That real estate open house signs only be permitted to include the following information: the municipal address of the open house, the words “Open House” and the date and time of the open house;

    ii) That this amendment expire 6 months after its enactment.

    c) That staff report back by November 30, 2019 with an evaluation of the temporary amendments to the sign by-law in respect to real estate open house signs, and include:

    1. Feedback complaints from residents
    2. Feedback and recommendations from the real estate industry
    3. Number of signs collected that were deemed illegal
    4. Suggestions/recommendations to improve the sign by law
    In favour: (8)Mayor Barrow, Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola, Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli, Councillor Beros, Councillor Muench, Councillor Liu, Councillor West, and Councillor Chan
    Opposed: (1)Councillor Cilevitz
    Carried (8 to 1)
  • Moved by:Councillor Cilevitz
    Seconded by:Councillor Liu

    a) That the correspondence from Jason Cherniak, Chair, Government Affairs Committee, Richmond Hill Board of Trade, dated June 14, 2019, regarding Real Estate Open House Signs, be received.

    Carried
  • Moved by:Mayor Barrow
    Seconded by:Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola

    a) That staff report SRCFS.19.028 regarding the dissolution of the Village of Richmond Hill Business Improvement Area be received;

    b) That City staff engage with the Village of Richmond Hill Business Improvement Area Board of Management (BIA Board of Management) to assist them to become legislatively compliant, including the holding of an Annual General Meeting for the purpose to electing the 2018-2022 Board of Management and approvals of the Boards outstanding financial statements;

    c) That staff report back by October 31, 2019 on the outcomes of the process to bring the BIA Board of Management into legislative compliance, and alternatives to market and promote the Village of Richmond Hill business area;

    d) That Council approve the Village of Richmond Hill Business Improvement Area 2019 Budget and tax levy as set out in Appendix 'B' to staff report SRCFS.19.028.

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

    a) That Chapter 1116, Schedule ‘B’ (Stopping Prohibited-Signs-Displayed) of the Municipal Code be amended as follows, to introduce “no stopping” restrictions along Red Maple Road, as described below:

    i. Highway: Red Maple Road

    Side: Both

    From and To: Highway 7 to High Tech Road

    Prohibited Time of Day: Anytime

    ii. Highway: Red Maple Road

    Side: East

    From and To: Bantry Avenue to 60 metres southerly thereof

    Prohibited Time of Day: Anytime

    iii. Highway: Red Maple Road

    Side: East

    From and To: Oneida Crescent (North leg) to 25 metres northerly thereof

    Prohibited Time of Day: Anytime

    b) That Chapter 1116, Schedule ‘A’ (Parking Prohibited-Signs-Displayed) of the Municipal Code be amended as follows, to introduce “no parking” restrictions on Red Maple Road, as described below:

    i. Highway: Red Maple Road

    Side: East

    From and To: Levellands Crescent to 16th Avenue

    Prohibited Time of Day: 4 pm – 7 pm, Monday - Friday

    c) That removal of the existing parking signage on the west side of Red Maple Road, between Bantry Avenue and Oneida Crescent (North leg), be undertaken to permit on-street parking;

    d) That modifications of the existing northbound right turn lane pavement markings and signage at the southeast corner of the Red Maple Road and Bantry Avenue intersection be undertaken to accommodate the improvements identified in recommendations a) ii. and a) iii.;

    e) That Council direct staff to issue notices to resident and businesses affected by the changes in Recommendations a) to d);

    f) That the “no-parking” and no-stopping” changes identified in these recommendations take effect a minimum two weeks after the issuance of the notices, and at the direction of the Commissioner of Planning and Regulatory Services;

    g) That a signalized pedestrian crossing be installed on Red Maple Road at the north approach of Red Maple Road and Oneida Crescent (North Leg) intersection;

    h) That a School Crossing Guard currently located at the intersection of Red Maple Road and Bantry Avenue be re-deployed to the Red Maple Road and Oneida Crescent (North Leg) intersection, once the signalized pedestrian crossing identified in Recommendation g) has been activated;

    i) That an in-year budget request of $130,000 be approved to implement works identified in the above-noted recommendations;

    j) That a project be established for the Red Maple Road improvements with $120,000 funded from the Federal Gas Tax Reserve Fund for the intersection pedestrian signal and the remaining $10,000 from the Transportation Network Repair and Replacement Reserve Fund.

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

    a) That staff report SRPRS.19.124 be received for information purposes;

    b) That the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal be advised as follows:

    i. That Council supports in principle the revised Zoning By-law Amendment applications submitted by 9265988 Canada Corp. for lands known as Part of Lots 13, 14, 15 and 16 on Plan 136 (municipal addresses: 0, 227 and 235 King Road), City Files D02-15011 and D02-16002, for the principle reasons outlined in staff report SRPRS.19.124, subject to the following;

    a. That the subject lands be rezoned from General Commercial Two (GC2) Zone under Zoning By-law 1275, as amended, to Multiple Residential One (RM1) Zone and Park (P) Zone under Zoning By-law 313-96, as amended, with site specific provisions as set out in Appendix 'E' to staff report SRPRS.19.124;

    b. That the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal be requested to withhold the issuance of its Final Order respecting the revised Zoning By-law Amendment applications until such time as the City advises the Tribunal that:

    i) the applicant’s Site Plan applications have been finalized to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Planning and Regulatory Services;

    ii) the draft amending Zoning By-law as set out in Appendix E has been finalized to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Planning and Regulatory Services; and,

    iii) the applicant has paid the applicable processing fees in accordance with the City’s Tariff of Fees By-law;

    c) That 529 persons equivalent of additional servicing allocation be assigned to the subject lands to facilitate the proposed development, to be released by the Commissioner of Planning and Regulatory Services in accordance with By-law 109-11;

    d) That appropriate City staff be directed to appear at the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal in support of Council’s position concerning the subject applications; and,

    e) That all comments concerning the applicant’s related Site Plan applications (City Files D06-16001 and D06-16002) be referred back to staff.

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

    a) That staff report SRPRS.19.133 be received for information purposes;

    b) That the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) be advised as follows:

    i. that Council supports the revised applications for Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and draft Plan of Subdivision submitted by Yonge MCD Inc. for lands known as Part of Lots 1, 2 and 23, Registered Plan 1642, Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 Registered Plan 3600 and Lots 1 and 4, Registered Plan 3766 (municipal addresses: 12 and 24 Naughton Drive, 0, 11014, 11034, 11044 and 11076 Yonge Street, and 0, 47 and 59 Brookside Road), City Files D01-16002, D02-16012 and D03-16006, for the principal reasons outlined in staff report SRPRS.19.133, subject to the following:

    a. that the revised applications be substantially in accordance with the Concept Plan attached as Map ‘2’ to SRPRS.19.133;

    b. that LPAT be requested to withhold the issuance of its Final Order with respect to the applicant’s Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and draft Plan of Subdivision until such time as the City advises the Tribunal that all of the following conditions have been satisfied:

    i) the draft Official Plan amendment as set out in Appendix ‘A’ to staff report SRPRS.19.133 has been finalized to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Planning and Regulatory Services;

    ii) the draft Zoning By-law amendment as set out in Appendix ‘B’ to staff report SRPRS.19.133 has been finalized to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Planning and Regulatory Services;

    iii) that the draft Plan of Subdivision attached as Map ‘4’ to staff report SRPRS.19.133 and the related conditions of draft plan approval have been finalized to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Planning and Regulatory Services;

    iv) that the applicant has paid the applicable processing fees in accordance with the City’s Tariff of Fees By-law;

    c) That LPAT delegate authority to the City to clear the conditions of draft plan approval and to issue final subdivision approval for the proposed development;

    d) That the Commissioner of Planning and Regulatory Services be authorized to approve and execute such agreements or other documentation as may be necessary to implement the revised development proposal described in staff report SRPRS.19.133; and,

    e) That appropriate City staff and legal counsel be directed to appear before LPAT in support of Council’s position concerning the subject applications.

    Carried Unanimously
  • Moved by:Councillor Cilevitz
    Seconded by:Councillor Liu

    a) That the correspondence from Daniel Lavigne and Carole Drouin, 3-5 Lakeside Crescent, dated July 2, 2019, regarding the Lakeside Crescent Drainage Improvements, Capital Budget Approval, be received.

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

    a) That the correspondence from Christopher Tanzola, Overland LLP, dated July 2, 2019, regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment and draft Plan of Subdivision applications submitted by Highyon Development No. 118 LP for 9113 and 9125 Bathrust Street, be received.

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

    a) That July 30, 2019 be proclaimed as Friendship Day in the City of Richmond Hill.

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

    a) That September 15 to 21, 2019 be proclaimed as Mitochondrial Disease Awareness Week in the City of Richmond Hill.

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

    a) That September 27 to 29, 2019 be proclaimed as Culture Days in the City of Richmond Hill.

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

    a) That October 2019 be proclaimed as Hispanic Heritage Month in the City of Richmond Hill.

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

    a) That the correspondence from Pat Pollock, Mayvern Area Residents Association, dated July 8, 2019, regarding Real Estate Open House Signs be received.

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

    a) That staff report SRCS.19.21 regarding Winter Operations for On-Street Parking Management and Communication Plan be received;

    b) That By-law 107-19 (Attachment '1' to staff report SRCS.19.21), be enacted to amend the Parking Regulation By-law 402-89.

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

    Whereas Richmond Hill has a full time Council; and

    Whereas the current schedule for Council Meetings and Committee of the Whole was established to accommodate part time councilors; and

    Whereas neighbouring municipalities with full time Councils have Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings during the day; and

    Whereas having staff on-site during Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings offers advantages for commissioners and councillors; and

    Whereas having a business day following the weekend and prior to the meeting is advantageous for staff and Council;

    Therefore be it resolved that Council adopt a new pilot project for Richmond Hill Council and Committee of the Whole meetings until December 31, 2019 with the following meeting days and times:

    1. Committee of the Whole Meetings be held on the first Wednesday of each month at 9:30 a.m.
    2. That Council meeting be held on the third Wednesday of each month at 9:30 a.m.
    3. That the second and fourth Wednesday of each month be held for any required Special Council Meetings;
    4. that the City Clerk be directed to move committee meetings, task force meetings, and meeting holds currently scheduled for Wednesday to Tuesdays during the pilot project.
  • A recorded vote was taken on "Therefore" clauses a), c) and d).

    In favour: (5)Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola, Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli, Councillor Beros, Councillor Liu, and Councillor Chan
    Opposed: (3)Mayor Barrow, Councillor Muench, and Councillor West
    Carried (5 to 3)
  • A recorded vote was taken on "Therefore" clause b).

    In favour: (4)Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola, Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli, Councillor Beros, and Councillor Liu
    Opposed: (4)Mayor Barrow, Councillor Muench, Councillor West, and Councillor Chan
    Motion Failed to Carry on a Tie Vote (4 to 4)
  • Moved by:Mayor Barrow
    Seconded by:Councillor Liu

    b) That during the pilot project, Council meetings be held on the third Tuesday at 1 p.m.

    Motion Failed to Carry on a Tie Vote
  • Moved by:Mayor Barrow
    Seconded by:Councillor Beros

    b) That during the pilot project, Council meetings be held on the third Wednesday at 1 p.m.

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

    The complete motion to read as follows:

    Whereas Richmond Hill has a full time Council; and

    Whereas the current schedule for Council Meetings and Committee of the Whole was established to accommodate part time councilors; and

    Whereas neighbouring municipalities with full time Councils have Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings during the day; and

    Whereas having staff on-site during Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings offers advantages for commissioners and councillors; and

    Whereas having a business day following the weekend and prior to the meeting is advantageous for staff and Council;

    Therefore be it resolve that Council adopt a new pilot project for Richmond Hill Council and Committee of the Whole meetings until December 31, 2019 with the following meeting days and times:

    a) Committee of the Whole Meetings be held on the first Wednesday of each month at 9:30 a.m.

    b) That during the pilot project, Council meetings be held on the third Wednesday at 1 p.m.

    c) That the second and fourth Wednesday of each month be held for any required Special Council Meetings;

    d) That the City Clerk be directed to move committee meetings, task force meetings, and meeting holds currently scheduled for Wednesday to Tuesdays during the pilot project.

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

    Motion to Reconsider occurred later in the meeting.

    a) That Council reconsider its earlier decision in respect to the Members Motion submitted by Regional and Local Councillor Di Paola regarding the change of Council and Committee of the Whole meeting time.

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

    Motion to reconsider occurred later in the meeting.

    That clause b) of the motion be amended to read as follows:

    b) That Council meetings be held every 3rd Wednesday of the month at 9:30 a.m. during the pilot project.

    In favour: (4)Mayor Barrow, Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola, Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli, and Councillor Beros
    Opposed: (2)Councillor West, and Councillor Chan
    Carried (4 to 2)
  • Moved by:Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola
    Seconded by:Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli

    The complete motion to read as follows:

    Whereas Richmond Hill has a full time Council; and

    Whereas the current schedule for Council Meetings and Committee of the Whole was established to accommodate part time councilors; and

    Whereas neighbouring municipalities with full time Councils have Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings during the day; and

    Whereas having staff on-site during Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings offers advantages for commissioners and councillors; and

    Whereas having a business day following the weekend and prior to the meeting is advantageous for staff and Council;

    Therefore be it resolve that Council adopt a new pilot project for Richmond Hill Council and Committee of the Whole meetings until December 31, 2019 with the following meeting days and times:

    a) Committee of the Whole Meetings be held on the first Wednesday of each month at 9:30 a.m.

    b) That Council meetings be held every 3rd Wednesday of the month at 9:30 a.m. during the pilot project;

    c) That the second and fourth Wednesday of each month be held for any required Special Council Meetings;

    d) That the City Clerk be directed to move committee meetings task force meetings, and meeting holds currently scheduled for Wednesday to Tuesdays during the pilot project.

    Carried
  • Moved by:Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola
    Seconded by:Councillor Muench

    Whereas the Yonge/Carrville KDA at Carrville Road and Yonge Street is one of the two Key Development Area’s (KDA) in the City of Richmond Hill and is the most important area next to the Yonge and Highway 7 Richmond Hill Centre for planning and development currently; and

    Whereas the City of Richmond Hill 2010 Official Plan provides for the densest areas in Key Development Area’s next to the Regional Centre; and

    Whereas the Regional policy for new local roads intersecting with Yonge Street require a minimum 250 metre separation from the signalized intersection at Yonge/Carrville; and

    Whereas the Viva Bus Rapid Transit way is under construction along Yonge Street and will restrict vehicular access to some Yonge Street properties to a right in right out only;

    Therefore be it resolved that:

    1. Council reconsider its decision of February 11, 2019 in respect to SRPRS.19.041 - Request for Direction - Revised Development Proposal - Goldenville Development Inc., in respect to the East / West road between Carrville Road and Spruce Avenue; and
    2. Council has determined that a new East / West road between Carrville Road and Spruce Avenue is not prudent or necessary; and
    3. Council has determined the requirement to protect for a new east/west road connection should be removed to Yonge Street between Carrville Road and Spruce Avenue as shown conceptually in the draft Yonge Carrville/16th Secondary Plan within the Southwest Quadrant of the KDA.
    4. LPAT be advised of Council’s decision so that development can proceed within the southwest quadrant of the Yonge / 16th KDA without a new east west road.
  • Moved by:Councillor Cilevitz
    Seconded by:Councillor Chan

    Resolution to Move into Closed Session Meeting and General Nature Thereof:

    a) That Council resolve into a closed session meeting for the purpose of receiving advice in respect to a pending litigation matter before an administrative tribunal, and for the purpose of receiving legal advice, in respect to the Member Motion regarding Yonge/16th Affordable Housing and Traffic Motion (Section 239(2)(e) and 239(2)(f) of the Municipal Act, 2001).

    In favour: (5)Mayor Barrow, Councillor Liu, Councillor West, Councillor Cilevitz, and Councillor Chan
    Opposed: (4)Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola, Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli, Councillor Beros, and Councillor Muench
    Carried (5 to 4)
  • Resolution to Reconvene in Open Session

    Council moved into closed and then returned to open session (3:33 p.m. to 3:56 p.m.)

    Adoption of Recommendations Arising from the Closed Session Meeting

    There were no recommendations arising from Closed Session.

  • Moved by:Councillor Liu
    Seconded by:Councillor Chan

    Motion to Defer:

    a) That consideration of the Members Motion submitted by Local and Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola regarding Yonge/16th Affordable Housing and Traffic Motion be deferred to a Special Council meeting to be held prior to September 2019.

    In favour: (4)Councillor Beros, Councillor Muench, Councillor Liu, and Councillor Chan
    Opposed: (5)Mayor Barrow, Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola, Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli, Councillor West, and Councillor Cilevitz
    Motion Failed to Carry (4 to 5)
  • Moved by:Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola
    Seconded by:Councillor Muench

    Main Motion:

    Whereas the Yonge/Carrville KDA at Carrville Road and Yonge Street is one of the two Key Development Area’s (KDA) in the City of Richmond Hill and is the most important area next to the Yonge and Highway 7 Richmond Hill Centre for planning and development currently; and

    Whereas the City of Richmond Hill 2010 Official Plan provides for the densest areas in Key Development Area’s next to the Regional Centre; and

    Whereas the Regional policy for new local roads intersecting with Yonge Street require a minimum 250 metre separation from the signalized intersection at Yonge/Carrville; and

    Whereas the Viva Bus Rapid Transit way is under construction along Yonge Street and will restrict vehicular access to some Yonge Street properties to a right in right out only;

    Therefore be it resolved that:

    1. Council reconsider its decision of February 11, 2019 in respect to SRPRS.19.041 - Request for Direction - Revised Development Proposal - Goldenville Development Inc., in respect to the East / West road between Carrville Road and Spruce Avenue; and
    2. Council has determined that a new East / West road between Carrville Road and Spruce Avenue is not prudent or necessary; and
    3. Council has determined the requirement to protect for a new east/west road connection should be removed to Yonge Street between Carrville Road and Spruce Avenue as shown conceptually in the draft Yonge Carrville/16th Secondary Plan within the Southwest Quadrant of the KDA.
    4. LPAT be advised of Council’s decision so that development can proceed within the southwest quadrant of the Yonge / 16th KDA without a new east west road.
    In favour: (4)Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola, Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli, Councillor Beros, and Councillor Muench
    Opposed: (5)Mayor Barrow, Councillor Liu, Councillor West, Councillor Cilevitz, and Councillor Chan
    Motion Failed to Carry (4 to 5)
  • Moved by:Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola
    Seconded by:Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli

    Motion to Reconsider occurred later in the meeting.

    That Council reconsider its earlier decision in respect the Members Motion submitted by Councillor Muench regarding the east-west road within the Yonge/16th Avenue KDA.

    In favour: (4)Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola, Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli, Councillor Beros, and Councillor Muench
    Opposed: (3)Mayor Barrow, Councillor West, and Councillor Chan
    Carried (4 to 3)
  • Moved by:Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola
    Seconded by:Councillor Muench

    Main Motion:

    Whereas the Yonge/Carrville KDA at Carrville Road and Yonge Street is one of the two Key Development Area’s (KDA) in the City of Richmond Hill and is the most important area next to the Yonge and Highway 7 Richmond Hill Centre for planning and development currently; and

    Whereas, the City of Richmond Hill 2010 Official Plan provides for the densest areas in Key Development Area’s next to the Regional Centre; and

    Whereas, the Regional policy for new local roads intersecting with Yonge Street require a minimum 250 metre separation from the signalized intersection at Yonge/Carrville; and

    Whereas, the Viva Bus Rapid Transit way is under construction along Yonge Street and will restrict vehicular access to some Yonge Street properties to a right in right out only;

    Therefore, be it resolved that:

    1. Council reconsider its decision of February 11, 2019 in respect to SRPRS.19.041 - Request for Direction - Revised Development Proposal - Goldenville Development Inc., in respect to the East / West road between Carrville Road and Spruce Avenue; and
    2. Council has determined that a new East / West road between Carrville Road and Spruce Avenue is not prudent or necessary; and
    3. Council has determined the requirement to protect for a new east/west road connection should be removed to Yonge Street between Carrville Road and Spruce Avenue as shown conceptually in the draft Yonge Carrville/16th Secondary Plan within the Southwest Quadrant of the KDA.
    4. LPAT be advised of Council’s decision so that development can proceed within the southwest quadrant of the Yonge /16th KDA without a new east west road.
    In favour: (4)Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola, Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli, Councillor Beros, and Councillor Muench
    Opposed: (3)Mayor Barrow, Councillor West, and Councillor Chan
    Carried (4 to 3)
  • Moved by:Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola
    Seconded by:Councillor Muench

    Whereas the Library Board is made up of volunteers; and

    Whereas it can sometimes be a challenge to achieve quorum with a smaller Board; and

    Whereas enlarging the Board would relieve pressure on the existing members;

    Therefore be it resolved that Council change the composition of the Library Board by adding an additional 5 citizen members.

    Be it further resolved that the City Clerk be directed to advertise to fill the additional 5 citizen members of the Library Board for a period of 2 weeks.

    Be it further resolved that a Special Council Meeting be called to consider the applications and make appointments to fill the vacancies as soon as possible once the application period is closed.

  • Moved by:Councillor West
    Seconded by:Councillor Chan

    Motion to Defer:

    That consideration of the Member Motion submitted by Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola regarding of the Library Board Composition be deferred to the first Council meeting in October, 2019.

    In favour: (4)Mayor Barrow, Councillor Liu, Councillor West, and Councillor Chan
    Opposed: (4)Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola, Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli, Councillor Beros, and Councillor Muench
    Motion Failed to Carry on a Tie Vote (4 to 4)
  • Moved by:Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola
    Seconded by:Councillor Muench

    Main Motion:

    Whereas the Library Board is made up of volunteers; and

    Whereas it can sometimes be a challenge to achieve quorum with a smaller Board; and

    Whereas enlarging the Board would relieve pressure on the existing members;

    Therefore be it resolved that Council change the composition of the Library Board by adding an additional 5 citizen members.

    Be it further resolved that the City Clerk be directed to advertise to fill the additional 5 citizen members of the Library Board for a period of 2 weeks.

    Be it further resolved that a Special Council Meeting be called to consider the applications and make appointments to fill the vacancies as soon as possible once the application period is closed.

    In favour: (5)Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola, Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli, Councillor Beros, Councillor Muench, and Councillor Liu
    Opposed: (3)Mayor Barrow, Councillor West, and Councillor Chan
    Carried (5 to 3)
  • Moved by:Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli
    Seconded by:Councillor Muench

    Whereas there is a pending Pre-hearing Conference with the Conservation Review Board scheduled for November 4, 2019 regarding the Owners’ appeal of the designation of the property under the Ontario Heritage Act;

    Whereas the 2016 Cultural Heritage Assessment conducted by MHBC Consulting determined that the structure at 16-18 Lorne Avenue does not exhibit unique architectural merit;

    Whereas there are other examples of recognizing the community contributions of the Trench family in the immediate vicinity most notably the heritage designation of 10111 Yonge Street, 10117-10119 Yonge Street and 10121-10123 Yonge Street;

    Therefore, be it resolved that Council, withdraw the notice of intention to designate the property at 16 – 18 Lorne Avenue, Richmond Hill (William Trench House) under part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, upon the owners of the lands serving a notice of withdrawal on the City Clerk of the City of Richmond Hill and the Conservation Review Board (File No. CRB 1707), City staff shall immediately withdraw the notice of intention to designate the subject property by causing a notice of withdrawal: to be served on the owner of the property and on the Trust; and to be published in a newspaper having general circulation in the municipality;

    And be it further resolved that the property at 16-18 Lorne Avenue be removed from the City of Richmond Hill Inventory of Cultural Heritage Resources.

    In favour: (7)Mayor Barrow, Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola, Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli, Councillor Beros, Councillor Muench, Councillor Liu, and Councillor Chan
    Opposed: (1)Councillor West
    Carried (7 to 1)
  • Moved by:Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola
    Seconded by:Councillor Muench

    Whereas 44 Baynards Lane has property paralleling Bathurst; and

    Whereas Baynards Lane has a fence on City and York Region property that has been blown down by wind and needs to be repaired or replaced: and

    Whereas the property owner at 44 Baynards Lane and the City of Richmond Hill have agreed that the fence needs to be repaired or replaced and have agreed to a 50% shared cost pending approved costs; and

    Whereas several properties both on Regional Roads and Richmond Hill roads have fence heights 8 and 10 feet high for safety and security reasons; and

    Whereas the property owner wishes to have the fence repaired or erected as soon as possible and Council needs to give approval for a combined 8 foot fence.

    Therefore be it resolved that:

    1) Council direct staff during the summer recess to work expeditiously and responsibly to allow the fence at 44 Baynards Lane to be erected before the fall to a maximum height of 8 feet.

    Carried Unanimously

16.

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

    That the following By-laws be approved:

    Carried

Explanation: Approved by Council at its meeting held June 25, 2019 (Xi Liu, Eleonora and Dmitri Krimus - 25, 29 and 31 Naughton Drive - City File D02-17035)

Explanation: Approved by Council at its meeting held June 25, 2019 (Desiree and Ivona Tomanelli - 116 Lucas Street - City File D02-18010)

Explanation: Approved by Council at its meeting held May 28, 2019 (Aralansa Inc. - 0 Yonge Street - City File D02-15021)

Explanation: Approved by Council at its meeting held June 25, 2019 (Lalu 1053 16th Avenue Developments Inc. - 1053 16th Avenue - City File D02-18003)

Explanation: Approved by Council at its meeting held June 25, 2019 (Lalu 1053 16th Avenue Developments Inc. - 1053 16th Avenue - City File D02-18003)

Explanation: Approved by Council at its meeting held June 25, 2019 (Ali Givehchian and Arman Givehchian - 99 and 105 Douglas Road - City File D02-18030)

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

    That By-law 106-19, A By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at this meeting, be passed.

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

    That the meeting be adjourned.

    The meeting was adjourned at 8:21 p.m.

    Carried
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