Council Meeting

Minutes

Meeting #:	C#36-19
Date:	Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at 9:30 A.m. - 12:00 P.m.
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

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1.

Call to Order/National Anthem

The Mayor called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m.

2.

Public Forum (not to exceed 15 minutes) 

Karen Trofimchuk, 247 Harris Avenue, regarding water quality in the Harris Avenue and Beech Avenue neighbourhood.

Wilhelm Bleek, 136 Centre Street West, regarding the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment for the City of Richmond Hill being considered at the October 16, 2019 Council Public Meeting.

3.

Council Announcements

Mayor Barrow advised that the Mayor's Energy Challenge was launched last week by Newmarket Mayor John Taylor to encourage owners of larger sized buildings to annually report on their energy and water consumption to the Province, and noted that the City of Richmond Hill would be competing against the southern three municipalities in York Region.

Mayor Barrow made a statement regarding integrity and addressed the reports that have been received to date from the Integrity Commissioner Office for the City of Richmond Hill.

4.

Introduction of Emergency/Time Sensitive Matters

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

5.

Adoption of Agenda

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

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

  a) Correspondence from Michael S. Goldberg, Principal, Goldberg Group, dated October 11, 2019, regarding the Member Motion submitted by Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola regarding KDA Direction - (Item 13.6)

  b) Correspondence received regarding the Reports from the Integrity Commissioner Office for the City of Richmond Hill (Complaint Reference Numbers IC-69-0519 and IC-102-0719) - (refer to Items 13.3 and 13.4) - (Item 13.7)

  c) Proclamation - Crohn's and Colitis Awareness Month - November 2019 - (Item 13.8)

  Carried

6.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof

Councillor Cilevitz declared a pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act on Item 13.3 related to the Report from Marvin Huberman, ADR Chambers, Integrity Commissioner Office for the City of Richmond Hill, dated August 12, 2019, regarding a complaint (Complaint Reference Number IC-69-0519) under the City's Code of Conduct for Elected Officials, and on Item 13.4 related to the Report from Marvin Huberman, ADR Chambers, Integrity Commissioner Office for the City of Richmond Hill, dated September 16, 2019, regarding a complaint (Complaint Reference Number IC-102-0719) as she was named in the Reports.  Councillor Cilevitz did not participate in the discussion or voting on these items.

7.

Adoption of Previous Council Minutes

7.1

Special Council Meeting C#32-19 held September 16, 2019

• Moved by: Councillor West
  Seconded by: Councillor Cilevitz

  That the minutes of Special Council Meeting C#32-19 held September 16, 2019 be adopted.

  Carried

7.2

Council Meeting C#33-19 held September 18, 2019

• Moved by: Councillor West
  Seconded by: Councillor Cilevitz

  That the minutes of Council Meeting C#33-19 held September 18, 2019 be adopted.

  Carried

7.3

Council Public Meeting C#34-19 held September 18, 2019

• Moved by: Councillor West
  Seconded by: Councillor Cilevitz

  That the minutes of Council Public Meeting C#34-19 held September 18, 2019 be adopted.

  Carried

7.4

Special Council Meeting C#35-19 held September 25, 2019

• Moved by: Councillor West
  Seconded by: Councillor Cilevitz

  That the minutes of Special Council Meeting C#35-19 held September 25, 2019 be adopted.

  Carried

8.

Identification of Items Requiring Separate Discussion

Council consented to separate Items 13.1.15, 13.3, 13.4 and 14.1 for discussion.

9.

Adoption of Remainder of Agenda Items

On a motion of Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli, seconded by Councillor West, Council adopted those items not identified for separate discussion.

10.

Public Hearings

There were no public hearings.

11.

Presentations

11.1

Presentation by Mayor Barrow of the William F. Bell Young Entrepreneur Award to Alex Ryzer, founder of LocalStudent 

Mayor Barrow, together with Jackie Bell and John Bell, presented Alex Ryzer, founder of LocalStudent, with the 2019 William F. Bell Young Entrepreneur Award which recognizes successful young entrepreneurs who have participated in the Ontario Summer Company program.  Mr. Bell provided background information on LocalStudent and acknowledged Alex’s achievements and success.  Mayor Barrow, on behalf of the Bell family, Members of Council, and the Richmond Hill Small Business Enterprise Centre, extended congratulations to Alex on his success.

11.2

Presentation by Mayor Barrow of a certificate to Sarah Nagy, Richmond Hill Canoe Club, in recognition of her bronze medal win at the World Junior Championships in Romania

Mayor Barrow, along with Ward 1 Councillor Greg Beros, recognized Sarah Nagy, Richmond Hill Canoe Club member, on winning a bronze medal at the World Junior Championships held in August in Romania.  Councillor Beros presented Sarah with a certificate in recognition of her success, noted the training that was undertaken on Lake Wilcox to prepare the athletes for competing in the World Junior Championships, and extended congratulations to Sarah.

12.

Delegations

12.1

Mike Gurski, 159 Avenue Road, regarding the Reports from the Integrity Commissioner Office for the City of Richmond Hill - (refer to Items 13.3 and 13.4)

Mike Gurski, 159 Avenue Road, addressed Council regarding the Reports from the Integrity Commissioner Office for the City of Richmond Hill.  He advised that he reviewed decisions of Council in relation to previous Integrity Commissioner Reports, and had also reviewed the history of Councillor’s voting on other matters and their expenditures.  Mr. Gurski requested that Council consider making a change going forward in terms of how they carry out their duties as elected officials.  

12.2

Pat Pollock, 67 Drumern Crescent, regarding the Reports from the Integrity Commissioner Office for the City of Richmond Hill - (refer to Items 13.3 and 13.4)

Pat Pollock, 67 Drumern Crescent, addressed Council regarding the Reports from the Integrity Commissioner Office for the City of Richmond Hill.  She advised that in her opinion, the Reports were part of the same issue that had been addressed previously, and requested that Council accept the recommendations of ADR Chambers to impose a reprimand.

13.

Committee and Staff Reports

13.1

Minutes - Committee of the Whole meeting CW#13-19 held October 2, 2019

That the minutes of Committee of the Whole meeting CW#13-19 held October 2, 2019 be adopted as circulated and the following recommendations approved:

13.1.1

SRCFS.19.042 - Tax Adjustments under Section 357 and 358 of the Municipal Act - (CW Item 8.1)

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

  a) That having held a meeting in accordance with Section 357, and 358, of the Municipal Act, 2001 in respect of the application made by the Treasurer and the owners listed in staff report SRCFS.19.042 at which the applicants may make representations to Committee of the Whole;

  b) That taxes amounting to $22,565.22 be written off pursuant to the provisions of Section 357 of the Municipal Act, 2001;

  c) That taxes amounting to $43,276.85 be written off pursuant to the provisions of Section 358 of the Municipal Act, 2001;

  d) That applicable penalty and interest be adjusted accordingly; and

  e) That the Treasurer be directed to adjust the accounts receivable accordingly.

  Carried

13.1.2

Minutes - Capital Sustainability Steering Committee meeting CSSC#03-19 held June 19, 2019 - (CW Item 11.1)

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

  a) That the minutes of the Capital Sustainability Steering Committee meeting CSSC#03-19, held June 19, 2019 be adopted.

  Carried

13.1.3

Minutes - Heritage Richmond Hill meeting HRH#04-19 held July 9, 2019 - (CW Item 11.2)

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

  a) That the minutes of Heritage Richmond Hill meeting HRH#04-19 held July 9, 2019, be adopted.

  Carried

13.1.4

Extract - Heritage Richmond Hill meeting HRH#05-19 held September 10, 2019

13.1.4.1

SRPRS.19.142 - Removal of 10014 Yonge Street from Heritage Register - City File D12-13003 - (CW Item 11.3.1)

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

  a) That the property located at 10014 Yonge Street does not merit cultural heritage designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act; and

  b) That 10014 Yonge Street be removed from the Municipal Heritage Register.

  Carried

13.1.5

SRCS.19.25 - Canada Arts Presentation Fund - (CW Item 11.4)

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

  a) That the Theatre Manager be authorized to submit an application to the Canada Arts Presentation Fund for a total of $100,000.00 to be used towards presenting the 2020/2021 and the 2021/2022 seasons at the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts;

  b) That the Theatre Manager be authorized to act as the contact person for the Canada Arts Presentation Fund throughout the 2020/2021 and 2021/2022 application process;

  c) That the Theatre Manager be authorized to sign all contracts and reports pertaining to the Canada Arts Presentation Fund grant for the 2020/2021 and 2021/2022 seasons.

  Carried

13.1.6

SRCS.19.24 - Amendment to Schedule 'A' of Administrative Penalty By-law 69-16, as amended - (CW Item 11.5) - ( By-law 115-19)

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

  a) That staff report SRCS.19.24 regarding an amendment to Schedule 'A' of Administrative Penalty By-law 69-19, as amended, be received;

  b) That By-law 115-19, attached as Attachment '1' to staff report SRCS.19.24, be enacted to amend Schedule ‘A’ of the Administrative Penalty By-law 69-16, as amended, effective November 1, 2019.

  Carried

13.1.7

SRPRS.19.151 - Request for Comments - Site Plan Application - Metroview Developments (Westwood) Inc. - 8888 Yonge Street - City File D06-12066 (Related Files D01-12006 and D02-12023) -  (CW Item 11.6)

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

  a) That staff report SRPRS.19.151 with respect to the Site Plan application submitted by Metroview Developments (Westwood) Inc. for lands known as Part of Lot 38, Concession 1, W.Y.S. (municipal address: 8888 Yonge Street), City File D06-12066, be received for information purposes and that all comments be referred back to staff;

  b) That Council approve the revised Official Plan Amendment in accordance with the draft amendment attached as Appendix 'A' to staff report SRPRS.19.151, and that appropriate City staff be directed to appear at the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal in support of Council’s position on this matter.

  Carried

13.1.8

SRPRS.19.122 - Request for Approval - Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision Applications - King East Developments 19 Inc. and King East Developments 21 Inc. - 19 and 21 Poplar Drive - City Files D02-18025 and D03-18012 - (CW Item 11.7)

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

  a) That the Zoning By-law Amendment and draft Plan of Subdivision applications submitted by King East Developments 19 Inc. and King East Developments 21 Inc. for lands known as Lot 42 and Part of Lots 40 and 41, Plan 202 (municipal addresses: 19 and 21 Poplar Drive), City Files D02-18025 and D03-18012, be approved, subject to the following:

  i. that the subject lands be rezoned from Residential Urban (RU) Zone under By-law 1275, as amended, and Single Detached Six (R6) Zone under By-law 313-96, as amended, to Single Detached Four (R4) Zone and Single Detached Six (R6) Zone under By-law 313-96, as amended, and that the amending Zoning By-law establish site specific development standards as outlined in staff report SRPRS.19.122;

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

  iii. that the future development block contained in draft approved Plan of Subdivision 19T-15010 and identified in Schedule A of Appendix “B” to Staff Report SRPRS.19.122 be rezoned from Semi-detached One (RD1) Zone to Single Detached Four (R4) Zone under By-law 313-96, as amended, to facilitate the construction of a single detached dwelling;

  iv. that pursuant to Section 34(7) of the Planning Act, Council deem that no further notice be required with respect to recommendation (a)(iii) above;

  v. that the Plan of Subdivision as depicted on Map 5 to staff report SRPRS.19.122 be draft approved, subject to the conditions as set out in Appendix 'C' hereto;

  vi. 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 Council approve the Site Plan Control By-law as set out in Appendix 'D' to staff report SRPRS.19.122 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; and,

  c) That the authority to assign 31.49 persons equivalent of additional 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 criteria in the City’s Interim Growth Management Strategy, and that the assigned servicing allocation be released in accordance with the provisions of By-law 109-11.

  Carried

13.1.9

SRPRS.19.123 - Request for Approval - Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision Applications - King East Developments 428 Inc. - 428 King Road - City Files D02-18026 and D03-18013 - (CW Item 11.8)

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

  a) That the Zoning By-law Amendment and draft Plan of Subdivision applications submitted by King East Developments 428 Inc. for lands known as Lot 57, Plan M-807 (municipal address: 428 King Road), City Files D02-18026 and D03-18013, be approved, subject to the following:

  i. that the subject lands be rezoned from Residential Suburban A (RSA) Zone under By-law 1275, as amended, to Multiple Residential One (RM1) Zone and Single Detached Four (R4) Zone under By-law 313-96, as amended, and that the amending Zoning By-law establish site specific development standards as outlined in staff report SRPRS.19.123;

  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.19.123 be draft approved, subject to the conditions as set out in Appendix 'C' to staff report SRPRS.19.123;

  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;

  v. that the authority to assign 29.53 persons equivalent of additional 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 criteria in the City’s Interim Growth Management Strategy, and that the assigned servicing allocation be released in accordance with the provisions of By-law 109-11.

  Carried

13.1.10

SRPRS.19.147 - Tower Hill Road and Alpaca Drive Intersection Improvements - (CW Item 11.9)

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

  a) That a full set of all-way stop control signs be implemented at the intersection of Tower Hill Road and Alpaca Drive;

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

  Highway 1: Tower Hill Road

  Highway 2: Alpaca Drive

  Traffic Travelling: All directions

  c) That “Stop Ahead” warning signs be installed at the east and west approaches of Tower Hill Road;

  d) That painted pedestrian crosswalks be installed at all approaches of the Tower Hill Road and Alpaca Drive intersection.

  Carried

13.1.11

SRPRS.19.146 - Lourakis Street Traffic Petition - (CW Item 11.10)

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

  a) That the petition received from residents of Lourakis Street containing approximately 25 signatures, attached as Attachment '1' to staff report SRPRS.19.146, be received;

  b) That oversize STOP signs (75 cm x 75 cm) with ALL-WAY tab signs and appropriate pavement markings be installed on all approaches to the Lourakis Street and Jefferson Sideroad intersection;

  c) That STOP AHEAD warning signs be installed on the east and west approaches to the Jefferson Sideroad and Lourakis Street intersection.

  Carried

13.1.12

SRPRS.19.160 - Establish Walkway Block 465 as Public Highway - Plan 65M-4547 - Corsica Development Inc. - City File D03-10001 - (CW Item 11.11) - (Proposed By-law 135-19)

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

  a) That Block 465, Plan 65M-4547 be established as a public highway to form part of Callisto Lane.

  Carried

13.1.13

SRPRS.19.040 - Authorization to Execute Servicing Agreement with Metropole Developments Inc. -  Maddalena Perone - City Files D06-14105 and D06-17039 - (CW Item 11.12)

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

  a) That upon the written recommendation of the Commissioner of Planning and Regulatory Services, the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a tri-party servicing agreement with Metropole Developments Inc. and Maddalena Perone, related to City Files D06-14105 and D06-17039, for the purpose of reconstructing approximately 200 meters of Harris Avenue (including the installation of all associated municipal services) from the east limit of Forest Hill Subdivision File 19T(R)-12008 to Yonge Street, and installing of sanitary sewers and watermain on Yonge Street from Harris Avenue to the north limit of 12050 Yonge Street;

  b) That, upon receiving a decision from the Ontario Municipal Board for the 2016 Development Charges appeal (OMB Case No. DC160010) which confirms that the Harris Avenue Urbanization and the Urban Master Environmental Servicing Plan wastewater capital projects are included in the City-wide Engineering Development Charge, the Mayor and Council authorize a City contribution for these works from the City-wide Engineering Services Development Charges Reserve Fund.

  Carried

13.1.14

SRPRS.19.145 - Snively Wetland Outlet Improvements - North Valley Developments Ltd. - City File D03-94022 Phase 1 - (CW Item 11.13)

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

  a) That Council receive for their consideration, the letter from North Valley Developments Ltd., dated June 14, 2019;

  b) That staff be directed to undertake the Snively Wetland Outlet works as a Capital Project and prioritize it within the City’s 10-year Capital Program;

  c) That an additional budget of $166,100, be approved from the Water Quality Protection Reserve to complete these works; and

  d) That upon receipt of a payment for $20,000 from North Valley Developments Ltd., Staff be directed to proceed to close out Subdivision 19T-94022, and release all related securities in accordance with the assumption processes and end of maintenance period outlined in the subdivision agreement.

  Carried

13.1.15

SRPRS.19.053 - Official Plan Update - (CW Item 11.14)

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

  a) That consideration of staff report SRPRS.19.053 be deferred to the November 20, 2019 Council meeting to permit additional discussion time.

  Carried

13.1.16

SRPRS.19.153 - Community Improvement Plan - Façade Improvement, Landscaping, and Signage Grant Program Application - CIPG.19.014 (10067 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill, Ontario) - (CW Item 11.15)

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

  a) That Council approve the Community Improvement Plan, Façade Improvement, Landscaping, and Signage Grant application submitted by Saeed Khakbaz Nejad (Union Impex Inc.) for façade and signage improvements of “BB Café”, a restaurant located on 10067 Yonge Street, in an amount not exceeding $47,970 as outlined in staff report SRPRS.19.153; subject to the issuance of a “Sign Permit” from the Building Division;

  b) That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the “CIP Grant Agreement” to provide the funding identified in Recommendation (a), upon the recommendation of the Commissioner of Planning and Regulatory Services;

  c) That the Commissioner of Planning and Regulatory Services be authorized to enter into and execute an assumption agreement to transfer the grant if property ownership changes;

  d) 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 that the project has satisfied all the requirements.

  Carried

13.1.17

Bocce Ball Court at Richmond Green - (CW Item 13.1)

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

  a) That staff be directed to proceed with the surface replacement of the Bocce Ball Court at Richmond Green as verbally described by the Commissioner of Community Services;

  b) That a capital budget in the amount $26,000 plus applicable taxes, funded from the Infrastructure Repair and Replacement Reserve, for the surface replacement of the Bocce Ball Court at Richmond Green be approved;

  c) That staff be directed to complete the surface replacement as soon as possible.

  Carried

13.2

Memorandum from Kelvin Kwan, Commissioner of Planning and Regulatory Services, dated October 16, 2019, regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Yonge Bayview Holdings Ltd. for 8705 Yonge Street, City File D02-19008 - (By-law 128-19)

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

  a) That the memorandum from Kelvin Kwan, Commissioner of Planning and Regulatory Services, dated October 16, 2019, regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Yonge Bayview Holdings Ltd. for 8705 Yonge Street, City File D02-19008, be received;

  b) That the Zoning By-law Amendment Application submitted by Yonge Bayview Holdings Inc. for lands known as Part of Lot 37, Concession 1, E.Y.S. (municipal address: 8705 Yonge Street), City File D02-19008, as described in staff report SRPRS.19.150, be approved;

  c) That Council approve the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as set out in Appendix 'B' to this Memorandum for adoption at the October 16, 2019 Council meeting.

  Carried

13.3

Report from Marvin Huberman, ADR Chambers, Integrity Commissioner Office for the City of Richmond Hill, dated August 12, 2019, regarding a complaint (Complaint Reference Number IC-69-0519) under the City's Code of Conduct for Elected Officials

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

  a) That the report from Marvin Huberman, ADR Chambers, Integrity Commissioner Office for the City of Richmond Hill, dated August 12, 2019, regarding a complaint (Complaint Reference Number IC-69-0519) under the City's Code of Conduct for Elected Officials, be received;

  b) That the remuneration of Councillor Cilevitz be suspended for a period of 90 days for violating the Code of Conduct.

  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)

13.4

Report from Marvin Huberman, ADR Chambers, Integrity Commissioner Office for the City of Richmond Hill, dated September 16, 2019, regarding a complaint (Complaint Reference Number IC-102-0719) under the City's Code of Conduct for Elected Officials

• Moved by: Councillor Muench
  Seconded by: Councillor Beros

  a) That the report from Marvin Huberman, ADR Chambers, Integrity Commissioner Office for the City of Richmond Hill, dated September 16, 2019, regarding a complaint (Complaint Reference Number IC-102-0719) under the City's Code of Conduct for Elected Officials, be received;

  b) That the remuneration of Councillor Cilevitz be suspended for a period of 90 days for violating the Code of Conduct.

  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)

13.5

Correspondence from Julian West, Poppy Chairman, The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 375, dated September 16, 2019, regarding Permission for Poppy Campaign

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

  a) That the correspondence from Julian West, Poppy Chairman, The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 375, dated September 16, 2019, regarding Permission for Poppy Campaign, be received;

  b) That the City of Richmond Hill Council extend permission to The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 375, to conduct its annual Poppy Campaign from October 25 to November 11, 2019.

  Carried

13.6

Correspondence from Michael S. Goldberg, Principal, Goldberg Group, dated October 11, 2019, regarding the Member Motion submitted by Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola regarding KDA Direction

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

  a) That the correspondence from Michael S. Goldberg, Principal, Goldberg Group, dated October 11, 2019, regarding the Member Motion submitted by Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola regarding KDA Direction, be received.

  Carried

13.7

Correspondence received regarding the Reports from the Integrity Commissioner Office for the City of Richmond Hill (Complaint Reference Numbers IC-69-0519 and IC-102-0719) - (refer to Items 13.3 and 13.4)

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

  That the following correspondence received regarding the Reports from the Integrity Commissioner Office for the City of Richmond Hill (Complaint Reference Numbers IC-69-0519 and IC-102-0719), be received as follows:

  a) Marian Nalley, 249 Major Mackenzie Drive East, dated October 12, 2019

  b) Kathy Mochnacki, President of the Board of Directors, Home on the Hill Supportive Housing, dated October 14, 2019

  c) Chris Herriott, 3 Sanderson Crescent, dated October 14, 2019

  d) Sh Zareei, 61 Justus Drive, dated October 15, 2019

  e) Mahnaz Shahbezi, 30 Rothbury Road, dated October 15, 2019

  f) Sharareh Eshvandi, 61 Justus Drive, dated October 15, 2019

  f) Mary-Lou Montgrain and Allen Morrow, 31 Rathfon Crescent, dated October 15, 2019

  Carried

13.8

Proclamation - Crohn's and Colitis Awareness Month - November 2019

(Previously proclaimed in 2010 in the City of Richmond Hill)

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

  a) That November 2019 be proclaimed as Crohn's and Colitis Awareness Month in the City of Richmond Hill.

  Carried

14.

Other Business

14.1

Member Motion - Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola - KDA Direction

Moved by: Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola

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

  Whereas, the Yonge/16th Key Development Area (Yonge/16th KDA) is one of only three current intensification areas in the City of Richmond Hill and located on the Yonge Street corridor with direct access to Bus Rapid Transit and other transit and active transportation options: and

  Whereas, the Yonge Street subway funding expansion to Richmond Hill has been announced by the Province, which will soon assign higher-level planning policies to lands associated with public transit provisions, to be intensified throughout Richmond Hill; and

  Whereas, the Yonge/16th Avenue KDA has approved heights in excess of the 20 storey maximum height established back in 2010 together with approved (net) site densities above 5.25; and

  Whereas, Richmond Hill is desirous to accommodate the population target of 242,500 in the Official Plan; and

  Whereas, currently the Region of York with Viva are investing $360 million in a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) along Yonge Street to fully integrate with the Yonge/Highway 7 subway; and

  Whereas, on April 1, 2019, the LPAT issued its Decision and Interim Order, approving the applications in principle, withholding its final Order until the LPAT is advised that the final form and content of the OPA and ZBA are satisfactory to the Parties.

  Therefore, be it resolved that:

  1. Council supports the concept of additional heights, densities, and an alternative transportation network for new development on these lands in this Key Development Area and that staff be directed to collaborate with the landowner to further discuss such opportunities;

  2. Any proposed revisions to the current approvals by LPAT are subject to the full requirements of a formal re-submission of the appropriate applications for planning approvals to the City of Richmond Hill including the submission of all requisite studies and reports in support of these applications.

  3. Council directs the City Manager to negotiate Section 37 terms with the applicant.

  4. That staff be directed to report to Council on said applications at their earliest convenience following a Public Consultation process and staff review of the revised proposal.

  Carried

15.

Emergency/Time Sensitive Matters

There were no emergency/time sensitive matters.

16.

By-laws

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

  That the following By-laws be approved:

  By-law 59-19 - A By-law to Amend By-law 2523, as amended, of The Corporation of the former Township of Vaughan                    

  By-law 61-19 - A By-law to Amend By-law 137-09, as amended, of The Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill                      

  By-law 110-19 - A By-law to Assign Names to Certain Private Roads                      

  By-law 115-19 - A By-law to Amend the City's Administrative Monetary System By-law 69-19 (the "AMPS" By-law)                  

  By-law 118-19 - A By-law to Appoint a Deputy City Clerk and to repeal By-law 107-16

  By-law 119-19 - A By-law to amend By-law 104-18, being A By-law to Appoint Deputy Clerks for the City of Richmond Hill                     

  By-law 128-19 - A By-law to Amend By-law 278-96, as amended, of The Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill                      

  By-law 129-19 - A By-law to Amend By-law 1275 of the former Township of King, as amended by By-law 434-88, as amended, of The Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill                   

  By-law 131-19 - A By-law to Remove Certain Lands from Part Lot Control             

  By-law 135-19 - A By-law to Establish a Walkway Block as Public Highway

  Carried

17.

Closed Session

17.1

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

• Moved by: Councillor Chan
  Seconded by: Councillor West

  That Council resolve into a closed session meeting:

  a) To consider matters related to labour relations or employee negotiations with respect to the Salaried Employees Association (SEA) (Section 239(2)(d) of the Municipal Act, 2001);

  b) To consider personal matters about identifiable individuals, including municipal or local board employees, with respect to the citizen appointment process for the Richmond Hill Public Library Board (Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001).

  Carried

17.2

Resolution to Reconvene in Open Session

Council moved into closed session and then returned to open session (12:24 p.m. to 12:32 p.m.)

17.3

Adoption of Recommendations Arising from the Closed Session Meeting (if any)

17.3.1

SRCFS.19.045 - Appointments to the Richmond Hill Public LIbrary Board 2018 to 2022 Term of Council - School Board Recommendations - (Item B)

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

  a) That as recommended by the York Region District School Board, Corrie McBain be appointed to the Richmond Hill Public Library Board for the remainder of the 2018 to 2022 Term of Council;

  b) That as recommended by the York Catholic District School Board, Frank DiPede be appointed to the Richmond Hill Public Library Board for the remainder of the 2018 to 2022 Term of Council.

  Carried

18.

By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of Council at this Meeting

18.1

By-law 136-19

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

  That By-law 136-19, A By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at this meeting, be passed.

  Carried

19.

Adjournment

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

  That the meeting be adjourned.

  The meeting was adjourned at 12:34 p.m.

  Carried