Committee of the Whole Meeting

Minutes

Meeting #:	CW#07-19
Date:	Tuesday, May 07, 2019 at 1:00 P.m. - 4:00 P.m.
Location:	Council Chambers 225 East Beaver Creek Road Richmond Hill, Ontario

Committee Members Present:

• Mayor Barrow
• Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola
• Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli
• Councillor Beros
• Councillor Muench
• Councillor West
• Councillor Cilevitz
• Councillor Chan

Regrets:

• Councillor Liu

 

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1.

Call to Order

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

2.

Council Announcements

Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli announced that today was Mayor Barrow’s birthday. Mayor Barrow was presented with a cake to celebrate the occasion.

Councillor West advised of his participation at the 14^th annual Strides for Stoke event held on May 4^th in support of Mackenzie Health. He acknowledged the success of the event and noted that over $2 million has been raised since the event’s inception in 2006.

Councillor West advised that he along with Councillor Muench, participated in the annual Paddle the Don fundraising event hosted by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) on May 5^th. He noted the event was well attended and that the money raised supported restoration and helps increase awareness of conservation and issues affecting the Don River Watershed.

Councillor Muench advised of his participation at the annual Paddle the Don event and highlighted the connection of the Don River Watershed and Richmond Hill. He advised the event was well attended, successful and acknowledged Councillor West’s participation and efforts.

Councillor Chan advised of his attendance at various fundraising walks on May 5th, including the annual MS Society held in Ward 6, and the annual Hike for Hospice. He advised both events were successful and well attended.

Councillor Beros highlighted the success of various community clean up events in Oak Ridges this past weekend including, the Oak Ridges Community Clean-up day on May 4^th; and the Oak Ridges Electronic Waste Pick-up day on May 5^th. He advised both events were well attended and extended appreciation to Katherine Mabley and all organizers for their efforts.

3.

Introduction of Emergency/Time Sensitive Matters

• Moved by: Mayor Barrow

  a) That consideration to appoint Council Members to the Richmond Hill Public Library Board be added to the agenda as a Time Sensitive Item - (Item 12.3).

  Carried Unanimously

4.

Adoption of Agenda

• Moved by: Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli

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

  a) SRPRS.19.050 - Assumption of Stormwater Management Facility and Establishment of Guarantee Period Expiration Dates - Vomano Valley Developments Ltd. - Subdivision File 19T-03014 Phase 1 and 2 - Item 11.8

  b) SRPRS.19.046 - Request for Direction - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications - 2515756 Ontario Inc. and Joey Falvo - 11488 Yonge Street and 49 Gamble Road - Item 11.9

  c) SRS.19.09 - Licensing Agreement Related to Lands required for implementation of VivaNext Project - Item 11.10

  d) Correspondence received regarding the proposed applications submitted by 2515756 Ontario Inc. and Joey Falvo - 11488 Yonge Street and 49 Gamble Road - Item 11.11

  e) Correspondence from Ramin Jalalpour, owner, on behalf of all owners, dated May 1, 2019, regarding the proposed applications submitted by Pietro and Mary Angaran, Susan Peccia, Ringo Canada Ltd., for 251, 253 and 259 Oxford Street - Item 11.12

  f) Correspondence from Jeffrey Streisfield, LandLaw, representing a number of landowners along the Yonge Street Corridor, dated May 3, 2019, regarding the 2019 Socio-Economic Study - Item 11.13

  g) Correspondence from Fengyun Li, 71 Royal Chapin Crescent, dated May 6, 2019, regarding the proposed applications submitted by 2515756 Ontario Inc. and Joey Falvo - 11488 Yonge Street and 49 Gamble Road - Item 11.14

  h) Correspondence from Michael Manett, MPLAN Inc., agent for the applicants, received May 7, 2019, regarding the proposed applications submitted by 2515756 Ontario Inc. and Joey Falvo - 11488 Yonge Street and 49 Gamble Road - Item 11.15

  i) Withdraw - Member Motion - Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola - Yonge Subway Extension Provincial Request - Item 12.2

  Carried Unanimously

5.

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof

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

6.

Identification of Items Requiring Separate Discussion

Committee consented to separate Items 11.3, 11.4, 11.5, 11.9, 12.1 and 13.1 for discussion.

7.

Adoption of Remainder of Agenda Items

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

8.

Public Hearing

There were no public hearings.

9.

Presentations

9.1

Presentation by York Region Rapid Transit, regarding an update for the Yonge Street bus rapid transit and Yonge Subway Extension construction projects

Paul May, Executive Vice President, Project Implementation, Liza Sheppard, Director, Bus Rapid Transit Program, Sindiswa Moyo, Community Liaison, and Stephen Collins, Director, Yonge Subway Extension, York Region Rapid Transit Corporation, made a presentation to Committee regarding an update for the Yonge Street bus rapid transit and Yonge Subway Extension construction projects.

Mr. May introduced the York Region Rapid Transit team as well as Mary Frances-Turner, President, York Region Rapid Transit. Mr. May provided an overview of the provincial funding announcement for the Yonge Subway Extension (YSE) project.

Ms. Sheppard provided a construction update on the Yonge Street Bus Rapid Transit project between the Richmond Hill Centre Terminal and 19^th Avenue/Gamble including, rapidway kilometres, number of vivastations; watermain status and night work; and the construction progress for 3 segments: Highway 7 to Major Mackenzie Drive, Levendale Road to Bernard Avenue, and Bernard Avenue to Gamble Road. Ms. Sheppard provided an update on the current stage of building the rapidway, traffic lane impacts, final traffic configuration for motorists and pedestrians, and reviewed installed and upcoming vivastations for the project.

Ms. Moyo reviewed the construction communications available, safety efforts on focus, business support program, and the community liaisons for the project.

Mr. Collins concluded the presentation by highlighting the Yonge Subway Extension and reviewed the new provincial transportation vision, and steps to groundbreaking. He provided an overview of the project including project features; preliminary design and engineering; scope; continued geotechnical investigations from Finch Avenue to Highway 7; an update to systems, tunnels and station design, reassessment of the Royal Orchard Station, community engagement, and the community liaison for the project.

• Moved by: Mayor Barrow

  a) That the presentation by Paul May, Executive Vice President, Project Implementation, Liza Sheppard, Director, Bus Rapid Transit Program, Sindiswa Moyo, Community Liaison, and Stephen Collins, Director, Yonge Subway Extension, York Region Rapid Transit Corporation, be received with thanks.

  Carried Unanimously

9.2

Presentation by Hurania Melar, Emergency Management Assistant, regarding an update on the Emergency Preparedness Week Program

Hurania Melar, Emergency Management Assistant, made a presentation to Committee regarding an update on the 2019 Emergency Preparedness Week Program. She reviewed the events being held in Richmond Hill during Emergency Preparedness Week, May 5 to 11, 2019, and highlighted this year’s theme, “Are You Ready?”. She reviewed how residents can stay informed through social media and the City of Richmond Hill’s website, and advised that any problem needing to be reported can be done through Access Richmond Hill. Ms. Melgar provided an overview of the new National Alert Ready Program, and the importance of having a 72-hour emergency kit in the event of an emergency.

• Moved by: Councillor Chan

  a) That the presentation by Hurania Melar, Emergency Management Assistant, regarding an update on the Emergency Preparedness Week Program, be received with thanks.

  Carried Unanimously

9.3

Presentation by Lise Conde, Manager, Policy and Intergovernmental Affairs, regarding the 2019 Socio-Economic Study - (refer to Item 11.4)

Lise Conde, Manager, Policy and Intergovernmental Affairs, made a presentation to Committee regarding the 2019 Socio-Economic Study. She advised this was Richmond Hill’s third Socio-Economic Study, and noted this Study was created using data from the 2016 Census, along with additional data resources. She reviewed the purpose and who would benefit from the Study, and highlighted the trends and findings for Richmond Hill including population growth; population distribution by age; immigration and place of birth; languages conversed; household income; employment industry; commuting patterns; housing type; homeownership; and housing affordability. Ms. Conde concluded the presentation by highlighting next steps and reviewed the recommendations contained in staff report SRCM.19.01.

10.

Delegations

10.1

Nancy Spinks, 55 Royal Chapin Crescent, regarding the proposed applications submitted by 2515756 Ontario Inc. and Joey Falvo for 11488 Yonge Street and 49 Gamble Road - (refer to Item 11.9)

Nancy Spinks, 55 Royal Chapin Crescent, addressed Committee regarding the proposed applications submitted by 2515756 Ontario Inc. and Joey Falvo for 11488 Yonge Street and 49 Gamble Road. Ms. Spinks expressed concerns with traffic and population density, flooding, non-conformity of the proposed development with the existing neighbourhood, overshadowing and privacy. Ms. Spinks also expressed concerns regarding access roads to the new development, as further detailed in her correspondence included as Agenda Item 11.11.

10.2

Nadia Popovici, 20 Royal Chapin Crescent, regarding the proposed applications submitted by 2515756 Ontario Inc. and Joey Falvo for 11488 Yonge Street and 49 Gamble Road - (refer to Item 11.9)

Nadia Popovici, 20 Royal Chapin Crescent, addressed Committee regarding the proposed applications submitted by 2515756 Ontario Inc. and Joey Falvo for 11488 Yonge Street and 49 Gamble Road. She advised of concerns regarding overshadowing, privacy, non-conformity of the proposed development with the existing neighbourhood, traffic and safety of children, as further detailed in her correspondence included as Agenda Item 11.11.

10.3

Asantha Fonseka on behalf of Morrel Foneska, 69 Royal Chapin Crescent, regarding the proposed applications submitted by 2515756 Ontario Inc. and Joey Falvo for 11488 Yonge Street and 49 Gamble Road - (refer to Item 11.9)

Asantha Fonseka on behalf of Morrel Fonseka, 69 Royal Chapin Crescent, addressed Committee regarding the proposed applications submitted by 2515756 Ontario Inc. and Joey Falvo for 11488 Yonge Street and 49 Gamble Road. He advised of concerns regarding the proposed building heights, as it was inconsistent with the prevailing 2-storey height of dwellings in the existing neighbourhood, as well as concerns regarding the effect an access road onto Royal Chapin Crescent will have on the safety of children and pedestrians. Mr. Fonseka also expressed concerns with flooding and the repercussions the development may have on the Redside Dace population.

10.4

Fengyun Li, 71 Royal Chapin Crescent, regarding the proposed applications submitted by 2515756 Ontario Inc. and Joey Falvo for 11488 Yonge Street and 49 Gamble Road - (refer to Item 11.9)

Fengyun Li, 71 Royal Chapin Crescent, addressed Committee regarding the proposed applications submitted by 2515756 Ontario Inc. and Joey Falvo for 11488 Yonge Street and 49 Gamble Road. She expressed concerns regarding non-conformity of the proposed development with the existing neighbourhood, overshadowing, privacy, increase in density, traffic and flooding. Ms. Li also reviewed concerns for the safety of children should an access road be built from the development to Royal Chapin Crescent, as further detailed in her submission distributed at the meeting.

10.5

Michael Chan, 67 Royal Chapin Crescent, regarding the proposed applications submitted by 2515756 Ontario Inc. and Joey Falvo for 11488 Yonge Street and 49 Gamble Road - (refer to Item 11.9)

Michael Chan, 67 Royal Chapin Crescent, addressed Committee regarding the proposed applications submitted by 2515756 Ontario Inc. and Joey Falvo for 11488 Yonge Street and 49 Gamble Road. He expressed concerns regarding the building height of the proposed development as it does not conform to the present landscape of the area as further detailed in his correspondence included as Agenda Item 11.11. Mr. Chan also shared his concern that the current infrastructure may not be able to accommodate increases to population and traffic density.

10.6

Mickael Yusufidis, 51 Royal Chapin Crescent, regarding the proposed applications submitted by 2515756 Ontario Inc. and Joey Falvo for 11488 Yonge Street and 49 Gamble Road - (refer to Item 11.9)

Mickael Yusufidis, 51 Royal Chapin Crescent, addressed Committee regarding the proposed applications submitted by 2515756 Ontario Inc. and Joey Falvo for 11488 Yonge Street and 49 Gamble Road. He expressed concerns with traffic and population density, and the proposed building heights, as it was inconsistent with the existing neighbourhood. Mr. Yusufidis questioned whether the Toronto Region Conservation Authority had commented on the impact the development could have on the flood plain and inquired as to what community reinvestment was being considered to service the additional population. Mr. Yusufidis also expressed an interest in the City’s Smart City plans for the future.

10.7

Tatiana Nazari, resident of Royal Chapin Crescent, regarding the proposed applications submitted by 2515756 Ontario Inc. and Joey Falvo for 11488 Yonge Street and 49 Gamble Road - (refer to Item 11.9)

Tatiana Nazari, resident of Royal Chapin Crescent was not in attendance at the meeting. Nancy Spinks, on behalf of Tatiana Nazari, advised that she was in support of the concerns raised regarding the proposed development.

10.8

Michael Manett, MPLAN Inc., agent for 2515756 Ontario Inc. and Joey Falvo, owners and applicants, regarding the proposed applications submitted by 2515756 Ontario Inc. and Joey Falvo for 11488 Yonge Street and 49 Gamble Road - (refer to Item 11.9)

Michael Manett, MPLAN Inc., agent for 2515756 Ontario Inc. and Joey Falvo, owners and applicants, addressed Committee regarding the proposed applications submitted by his clients for 11488 Yonge Street and 49 Gamble Road. He provided a brief history of the application and described the proposed development. Mr. Manett noted that the proposed apartment development with its associated height and density supports Provincial and Regional policy direction for intensification along the corridor. He also advised that the 4 storey stacked townhouse component of the proposed development complies with the 4 storey height limit along the arterial road and was compatible with the adjacent medium density townhouse developments within the existing neighbourhood, as detailed in his correspondence distributed at the meeting.  

10.9

Jeffrey Streisfield, LandLaw, representing a number of land owners along the Yonge Street Corridor, regarding the 2019 Socio-Economic Study - (refer to Item 11.4)

Jeffrey Streisfield, Landlaw, on behalf of a number of land owners along the Yonge Street Corridor, addressed Committee regarding the 2019 Socio-Economic Study. He provided his opinion noting there was a housing crisis in Richmond Hill that stems from a lack of supply of rental housing and that the proportion of residents experiencing affordability issues in Richmond Hill has risen since 2011, as outlined in his correspondence included as Agenda Item 11.13. He reviewed Table 15 of the study, noting that a majority of the approved supply going forward was single family detached units as compared to apartment units, and noted that Richmond Hill has the wrong housing mix going forward. Mr. Streisfield compared the housing forecasts from the 2014 Town Wide Development Charge (DC) Background Study with the forecast set out in the 2019 DC Background Study, and advised that Richmond Hill has not met its housing supply needs with respect to total units and apartment units that was projected under the 2014 DC By-law.

10.10

Jim Kotsopoulos, JKO Planning Services Inc., representing the owners, regarding the proposed applications submitted by Pietro and Mary Angaran, Susan Peccia and Ringo Canada Ltd. - 251, 253 and 259 Oxford Street - (refer to Item 11.6)

Jim Kotsopolous, JKO Planning Services Inc. representing the owners, regarding the proposed applications submitted by Pietro and Mary Angaran, Susan Peccia and Ringo Canada Ltd. For 251, 253 and 259 Oxford Street. Mr. Kotsolpolous advised he would be addressing the correspondence included as Agenda Item 11.12, relating to introducing an alternative infill plan for the subject lands. He advised the revised plan would consist of a combination of 20 semi-detached dwellings and 3 single dwellings. He reviewed the merits for introducing the revised proposal, including the Official Plan, permitted uses, density, compatibility with the existing neighbourhood, noting the proposal would be more affordable for today’s price point.

11.

Committee and Staff Reports

11.1

Minutes and Meeting Notes - Accessibility Advisory Committee meetings AAC#02-18 held on March 28, 2018 and AAC#03-18 held on May 16, 2018

• Moved by: Councillor Chan

  a) That the minutes and meeting notes of the Accessibility Advisory Committee for its meetings AAC#02-18 held March 28, 2018 and AAC#03-18 held May 16, 2018, be adopted as circulated.

  Carried Unanimously

11.2

Minutes - David Dunlap Observatory Park Project Steering Committee meeting DDOP#01-18 held on April 30, 2018

• Moved by: Councillor Chan

  a) That the minutes of the David Dunlap Observatory Park Project Steering Committee meeting DDOP#01-18 held April 30, 2018, be adopted as circulated.

  Carried Unanimously

11.3

Extract - David Dunlap Observatory Park Project Steering Committee meeting DDOP#01-19 held April 24, 2019

• Moved by: Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola

  a) That staff report SREIS.19.007 regarding the David Dunlap Observatory Park Early Priorities Project Update be received;

  b) That the David Dunlap Observatory Council Steering Committee recommend continued support for the David Dunlap Observatory Project;

  c) That the early priorities identified in staff report SREIS.19.007 be deferred for incorporating into the 10 Year Capital forecast, following the outcome of the Capital Sustainability Steering Committee review;

  d) That staff continue with the implementation of the recommendations for the David Dunlap Observatory Park buildings restoration as outlined in staff report SREIS.17.021 as well as the woodland restoration work approved through the Corsica development agreement;

  e) That staff bring forward a report with options outlining the feasibility of a pedestrian walkway/bridge over the CN Rail as part of "Option 2: Defer Components of the Early Priorities and Maintain a Quiet Park", as outlined in staff report SREIS.19.007, to a future meeting of the David Dunlap Observatory Park Project Steering Committee.

  Carried Unanimously

11.4

SRCM.19.01 - 2019 Socio-Economic Study

• Moved by: Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli

  a) That staff report SRCM.19.01 regarding the 2019 Socio-Economic Study be received for information.

  Carried Unanimously

11.5

SRCM.19.03 - Update on the Province’s Regional Government Review

• Moved by: Councillor Chan

  a) That staff report SRCM.19.03 regarding an update on the Province's Regional Governance Review be received for information.

  Carried

11.6

SRPRS.19.059 – Request for Approval – Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision Applications – Pietro and Mary Angaran, Susan Peccia and Ringo Canada Ltd. - 251, 253 and 259 Oxford Street – Files D02-17034 and D03-17010

• Moved by: Councillor West

  a) That the revised Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision applications submitted by Pietro and Mary Angaran, Susan Peccia and Ringo Canada Ltd. for lands known as Part of Lots 76 and 77 and all of Lot 78, Plan 1999 (Municipal Addresses: 251, 253 and 259 Oxford Street), City Files D02-17034 and D03-17010, be approved, subject to the following:

  
  (i) that the subject lands be rezoned from Second Density Residential (R2) Zone to Third Density Residential (R3) 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.19.059;

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

  (iii) that the Plan of Subdivision as depicted on Map 5 to staff report SRPRS.19.059 be draft approved subject to the conditions as set out in Appendix “C”;

  (iv) that prior to draft plan approval being granted, the applicant pay the applicable processing fee in accordance with the City’s Tariff of Fees By-law 65-18;

  b) That the Site Plan Control By-law as set out in Appendix “D” to staff report SRPRS.19.059 to implement the applicant’s sustainability commitments and that said by-law be brought forward to a regular meeting of Council for consideration and enactment be approved;

  c) That 42 persons equivalent of additional servicing allocation be assigned to the subject lands, to be released by the Commissioner of Planning and Regulatory Services in accordance with By-law 109-11, as amended.
• Moved by: Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli

  An amendment was:

  That the main motion be amended to read as follows:

  a) That staff report SRPRS.19.059 with respect to the revised Zoning By-law and Draft Plan of Subdivision applications submitted by submitted by Pietro and Mary Angaran, Susan Peccia and Ringo Canada Ltd. for lands known as Part of Lots 76 and 77 and all of Lot 78, Plan 1999 (Municipal Addresses: 251, 253 and 259 Oxford Street), City Files D02-17034 and D03-17010, be received for information purposes;

  b) That Council support the revised Draft Plan for semi-detached lots and that staff be directed to report back to the Committee of the Whole with appropriate planning instruments to implement this revised plan in two (2) months following the formal submission of a revised development proposal and supporting materials to the City necessary to support the revised plan.
• Moved by: Councillor Chan

  Motion to Refer:

  That consideration of staff report SRPRS.19.059 be referred to the June 4, 2019 Committee of the Whole meeting.
• Moved by: Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli

  Motion to Defer:

  That consideration of staff report SRPRS.19.059 be deferred to the May 14, 2019 Council meeting.

  Carried Unanimously

11.7

Proclamation - Lyme Awareness Month - May 2019

• Moved by: Councillor Chan

  a) That the month of May 2019 be proclaimed Lyme Awareness Month in the City of Richmond Hill.

  Carried Unanimously

11.8

SRPRS.19.050 - Assumption of Stormwater Management Facility and Establishment of Guarantee Period Expiration Dates - Vomano Valley Developments Ltd. - Subdivision File 19T-03014 Phase 1 and 2 - File D03-03014 Phase 1 and 2

• Moved by: Councillor Chan

  a) That the assumption of the stormwater management facility located within Block 32 of Plan 65M- 4171, associated with Subdivision File 19T-03014 Phase 1, be approved;

  b) That the guarantee period for the stormwater management facility located within Block 32 of Plan 65M- 4171, associated with Subdivision File 19T-03014 Phase 1, expire October 30, 2020;

  c) That the guarantee period for the municipal services assumed under staff reports SRPRS.18.002 and SRPRS.18.003 (Bylaw 54-18) for Subdivision Files 19T-03014 Phase 1 and 2, expire November 14, 2019.

  Carried Unanimously

11.9

SRPRS.19.046 – Request for Direction – Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications – 2515756 Ontario Inc. and Joey Falvo - 11488 Yonge Street and 49 Gamble Road – Files D01-14003 and D02-14014

• Moved by: Councillor West

  a) That the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal be advised that Council does not support the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications submitted by 2515756 Ontario Inc. and Joey Falvo for lands known as Part of Block A and all of Block B, Plan 4667 (Municipal Addresses: 11488 Yonge Street and 49 Gamble Road), City Files D01-14003 and D02-14014 for the principle reasons outlined in staff report SRPRS.19.046;
   
  b) That appropriate City staff be directed to appear at the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal in support of Council’s position concerning the subject applications.
• Moved by: Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola

  Motion to Defer:

  a) That consideration of staff report SRPRS.19.046 be deferred to the May 14, 2019 Council meeting.

  Carried

11.10

SRS.19.09 - Licensing Agreement Related to Lands required for implementation of VivaNext Project

• Moved by: Councillor Chan

  a) That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute a Licensing Agreement with The Regional Municipality of York (the “Region”) for those lands described in Appendix “A” to staff report SRS.19.09, upon the written recommendation of the City Manager.

  Carried Unanimously

11.11

Correspondence received regarding the proposed applications submitted by 2515756 Ontario Inc. and Joey Falvo for 11488 Yonge Street and 49 Gamble Road - (refer to Item 11.9)

• Moved by: Councillor Chan

  That the following correspondence regarding the proposed applications submitted by 2515756 Ontario Inc. and Joey Falvo for 11488 Yonge Street and 49 Gamble Road be received:

  a) Nancy Spinks, 55 Royal Chapin Crescent, dated May 1, 2019;

  b) Tatiana Nazari, resident of Royal Chapin Crescent, dated May 1, 2019;

  c) Morrel and Kumudu Fonseka, 69 Royal Chapin Crescent, dated May 1, 2019;

  d) Karen Hrynyshyn, 53 Royal Chapin Crescent, dated May 3, 2019;

  e) Michael Chan, 67 Royal Chapin Crescent, dated May 5, 2019;

  f) Nadia Popovici, 20 Royal Chapin Crescent, dated, May 6, 2019;

  g) Mickael Yusufidis, 51 Royal Chapin Crescent, dated May 6, 2019.

  Carried Unanimously

11.12

Correspondence from Ramin Jalalpour, owner, on behalf of all owners, dated May 1, 2019, regarding the proposed applications submitted by Pietro and Mary Angaran, Susan Peccia, Ringo Canada Ltd., for 251, 253 and 259 Oxford Street - (refer to Item 11.6)

• Moved by: Councillor Chan

  a) That the correspondence from Ramin Jalalpour, owner, on behalf of all owners, dated May 1, 2019, regarding the proposed applications submitted by Pietro and Mary Angaran, Susan Peccia and Ringo Canada Ltd., for 251, 253 and 259 Oxford Street be received.

  Carried Unanimously

11.13

Correspondence from Jeffrey Streisfield, LandLaw, representing a number of landowners along the Yonge Street Corridor, dated May 3, 2019, regarding the 2019 Socio-Economic Study - (refer to Item 11.4)

• Moved by: Councillor Chan

  a) That the correspondence from Jeffrey Streisfield, LandLaw, representing a number of landowners along the Yonge Street Corridor, dated May 3, 2019, regarding the 2019 Socio-Economic Study be received.

  Carried Unanimously

11.14

Correspondence from Fengyun Li, 71 Royal Chapin Crescent, dated May 6, 2019, regarding the proposed applications submitted by 2515756 Ontario Inc. and Jey Falvo for 11488 Yonge Street and 49 Gamble Road - (refer to Item 11.9)

• Moved by: Councillor Chan

  a) That the correspondence from Fengyun Li, 71 Royal Chapin Crescent, dated May 6, 2019, regarding the proposed applications submitted by 2515756 Ontario Inc. and Joey Falvo for 11488 Yonge Street and 49 Gamble Road be received.

  Carried Unanimously

11.15

Correspondence from Michael Manett, MPLAN Inc., agent for the applicants, received May 9, 2019, regarding the proposed applications submitted by 2515756Ontario Inc. and Joey Falvo for 11488 Yonge Street and 49 Gamble Road - (refer toItem 11.9)

• Moved by: Councillor Chan

  a) That the correspondence from Michael Manett, MPLAN Inc., agent for the applicants, received May 9, 2019, regarding the proposed applications submitted by 2515756Ontario Inc. and Joey Falvo for 11488 Yonge Street and 49 Gamble Road be received.

  Carried Unanimously

12.

Other Business

12.1

Mayor Barrow - Province's Regional Governance Review

• Moved by: Mayor Barrow

  WHEREAS, the Government of Ontario has announced a review of Ontario's eight regional municipalities (Durham, Halton, Muskoka District, Niagara, Oxford County, Peel, Waterloo, York), the County of Simcoe, and their lower-tier municipalities by appointed Special Advisors; and

  WHEREAS, the provincially appointed advisory body will develop recommendations for the Minister for the purpose of improving governance, decision-making and service delivery in the regions, Simcoe County and their lower-tier municipalities; and

  WHEREAS, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario informed its members that last August, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing began informal discussions, wishing to hear from people about how this system of governance is working recognizing it was established in the 1970s; and

  WHEREAS, the provincially appointed advisory body has included in the review consideration of what reforms could be made to promote better representation.

  WHEREAS City of Richmond Hill is committed to providing high quality services, keeping costs as low as possible for our residents and ensuring financial sustainability of our municipality; and

  WHEREAS 96 per cent of residents are satisfied with the quality of City services provided according to a 2016 community survey; and

  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:

  THAT the City of Richmond Hill endorse the current effectiveness of our two-tier municipal government as it has evolved on mutual agreement with our partner local municipalities and the Region of York since its foundation in 1971;

  THAT the Mayor write to the Premier and Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing indicating Council’s support for the current Local and Regional structure and that a change to the structure in York by the Provincial Government would be disruptive and wasteful;

  AND THAT this resolution be forwarded to the Premier, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Richmond Hill Members of Provincial Parliament, Chairman of the Region of York, The Association of Municipalities of Ontario and the eight other Municipalities in the Region of York.
• Moved by: Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli

  Motion to Refer:

  That the Member Motion submitted by Mayor Barrow regarding the Province's Regional Governance Review be referred to the May 14, 2019 Council meeting.

  In favour: (7)	Mayor Barrow, Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola, Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli, Councillor Beros, Councillor Muench, Councillor Cilevitz, and Councillor Chan
  Opposed: (1)	Councillor West

  Carried (7 to 1)

12.2

Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola - Yonge Subway Extension Provincial Request

Agenda Item withdrawn at the request of Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola.

13.

Emergency/Time Sensitive Matters

13.1

Mayor Barrow - Appoint Council Members to the Richmond Hill Public Library Board

• Moved by: Mayor Barrow

  a) That the following Members of Council be appointed to the Richmond Hill Public Library Board for the remainder of the term of Council (December 2018 to November 14, 2020):

  • Councillor Greg Beros
  • Regional and Local Councillor Joe DiPaola
  • Councillor Tom Muench

  In favour: (7)	Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli, Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola, Mayor Barrow, Councillor Beros, Councillor Muench, Councillor West, and Councillor Chan
  Opposed: (1)	Councillor Cilevitz

  Carried (7 to 1)

14.

Closed Session

There were no closed session items.

15.

Adjournment

• Moved by: Councillor Chan

  That the meeting be adjourned 

  The meeting was adjourned at 4:10 p.m.

  Carried