Committee of the Whole Meeting

Minutes

Meeting #:CW#10-19
Date:
-
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 Muench
  • Councillor Liu
  • Councillor West
  • Councillor Cilevitz
  • Councillor Chan
Regrets:
  • Councillor Beros

 


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

Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola welcomed York Region Chairman and CEO, Wayne Emmerson to today’s meeting. He acknowledged that earlier today York Region hosted a special oath of citizenship ceremony for 40 new Canadians and extended congratulations to the new Canadian citizens.

Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola extended thanks to staff who assisted with the coordination of screening the NBA Toronto Raptors final championship games at Richmond Green Sports Centre and noted its success.

Mayor Barrow advised of the successful 2019 Richmond Hill Mayor’s Charity Golf Tournament held June 17th, acknowledged the amount of funds raised, and noted that the proceeds will be given to 2 children charities. Mayor Barrow extended his thanks to everyone who made the day a huge success.

Councillor West advised that in celebration of National Indigenous Heritage Month in Canada, and June 21st being declared as National Indigenous Peoples Day, Baynon Fields Public School held a celebration on June 17th. He acknowledged the Indigenous people in York Region who had participated in the event and extended thanks to the teachers, students and organizers for coordinating a successful event.

Councillor West extended congratulations to Jordan Binnington, NHL goalie on the St. Louis Blues, and a Richmond Hill resident, and acknowledged his outstanding performance in winning the 2019 Stanley Cup.

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

  • Moved by:Councillor Cilevitz

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

    a) SRCM.19.06 - Delegation of Authority - Summer Recess (July 10 to September 2, 2019) - (Item 11.15)

    b) Correspondence received subsequent to the Council Public Meeting held June 6, 2018 regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment and draft Plan of Subdivision applications submitted by Lalu 1053 16th Avenue Developments Inc. for 1053 16th Avenue - (Item 11.16)

    c) Correspondence received subsequent to the Council Public Meeting held February 6, 2019 regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment and draft Plan of Subdivision applications submitted by Desiree Tomanelli and Ivona Tomanelli for 116 Lucas Street - (Item 11.17)

    d) Correspondence from John Li, Yonge-Bernard Residents Association (YRA), dated June 17, 2019, regarding the Member Motion submitted by Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola, regarding the Major Transit Station Areas - (Item 11.18)

    Carried

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

Committee consented to separate Items 11.6 and 12.1 for discussion.

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

There were no public hearings.

Paul Freeman, Chief Planner, Region of York, acknowledged staff in attendance, and provided a brief overview regarding the York Region Municipal Comprehensive Review (MCR).

P. Freeman made a presentation to Committee reviewing the Region’s growth forecasts to 2041; planned urban structure and land use structure; MCR focus areas; planning intensification; proposed major transit station areas in York Region and Richmond Hill; and visualizing compact, complete and transit-integrated communities for the Municipal Comprehensive Review. He reviewed the key components of the growth plan, including planning for employment and a range and mix of housing; updated growth forecasts and land needs; climate change, agricultural and natural heritage systems; infrastructure coordination; Regional Official Plan Policy review and update; and highlighted the timelines of the MCR workplan. P. Freeman concluded the presentation by reviewing the consultation and coordination process, engagement opportunities and next steps for the MCR.

  • Moved by:Mayor Barrow

    a) That the presentation by Paul Freeman, Chief Planner, Region of York, regarding the York Region Municipal Comprehensive Review be received with thanks.

    Carried Unanimously

Brian Titherington, Director, Transportation and Infrastructure Planning and Ann-Marie Carroll, General Manager, York Region Transit, made a presentation to Committee regarding Transportation Services in the City of Richmond Hill.

B. Titherington reviewed the traveller experience in Richmond Hill including the York Region transportation services project teams; context on traffic; congestion in the Region; and reviewed how the Region’s road program aligns with provincial transportation investments. He reviewed the transportation capital and delivery investments; capital projects completed in 2009 to 2018; 2019 10 year roads and transit capital construction program in York Region and Richmond Hill; 2019 capital projects construction and asset management for roads and transit; and the environmental assessment study and public consultation ensuring future roads meet the community needs.

Ann-Marie Carroll reviewed the 2019 transportation operations, highlighting the 2019 departmental share of net tax levy; high quality road services for safe and efficient travel; York Region Transit bus routes and vehicles; 2019 service improvements and changes in Richmond Hill; investment in electric buses program; and connecting travellers to community destinations. A. Carroll concluded the presentation by reviewing the partnership programs, community engagement with residents, and their continued focus on transportation in the community.

  • Moved by:Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli

    a) That the presentation by Brian Titherington, Director, Transportation and Infrastructure Planning, and Ann-Marie Carroll, General Manager, York Region Transit, regarding Transportation Services in the City of Richmond Hill be received with thanks.

    Carried Unanimously

Deborah Alexander, Alexander Planning Inc., representing the owner, addressed Committee regarding the proposed Zoning By-law amendment application submitted by Desiree Tomanelli and Ivona Tomanelli for 116 Lucas Street. She reviewed the site location, adjacent uses and the revised development proposal for the subject lands. D. Alexander reviewed the proposed elevation, noting that it would be in line with the neighbourhood, and explained the maximum height from grade and centre line of Lucas Street. Ms. Alexander further addressed concerns raised by residents relating to height, gross floor area, elevation, grading, shadow impact and the removal and replacement of trees.

Denis Gagnon, 120 Lucas Street, addressed Committee regarding the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Desiree Tomanelli and Ivona Tomanelli for 116 Lucas Street. He advised that he had received short notice for the proposed application and inquired to the notification requirements of the Planning Act. He reviewed his concerns with respect to the exceptions to the standards to the RM1 zoning by-law including decreasing the minimum lot frontage, increasing the gross floor area and the maximum dwelling height, and decreasing front yard setback and minimum interior yard setback and advised the proposal would have an impact to his quality of life. Mr. Gagnon further expressed concerns with the loss of trees, including the Norway Maple, and explained how shadow impacts would substantially reduce sunlight and daylight exposure to 120 and 120A Lucas Street, as further detailed in his correspondence included as Agenda Item 11.17.

Shabbir Zavery, 120A Lucas Street, addressed Committee regarding the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Desiree Tomanelli and Ivona Tomanelli for 116 Lucas Street. He advised that he was not opposed to the proposed semi-detached dwellings, but rather to the exceptions that were being requested for the zoning by-law amendment. He acknowledged the area was permitted for growth and development and expressed concern with the size of the proposed dwelling on the subject lands. Mr. Zavery requested that Council continue to support the by-laws and Tertiary Plan currently in place, and that an appropriate building that maintained the guidelines and the character of the neighbour be considered, as further detailed in his correspondence included as Agenda Item 11.17.

Doug Lowry, 115 Mill Street, addressed Committee regarding the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Desiree Tomanelli and Ivona Tomanelli for 116 Lucas Street. He advised that local residents had presented rational opposition to the proposed development, sited various technical data, and as a neighbourhood had performed research into variance and rezoning requirements. Mr. Lowry expressed his disappointment and opposition for the proposed application, and inquired to what the rules were to forming an effective opposition to development proposals with excessive variances.

  • Moved by:Councillor West

    a) That the minutes of the Youth Action Committee meeting held on May 15, 2019 be adopted as circulated.

    Carried Unanimously
  • Moved by:Councillor West

    a) That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Ali Givehchian and Arman Givehchian for the lands known as Lot 6, Plan 558 and Part of Lot 3, Plan 163 (municipal addresses: 99 and 105 Douglas Road), City File Number D02-18030, be approved, subject to the following:

    i. that the subject lands be rezoned from Residential Third Density (R3) Zone under By-law 1703, as amended, to 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.19.096;

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

    Carried Unanimously
  • Moved by:Councillor West

    a) That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Xi Liu and Eleonora and Dmitri Krimus for the lands known as Lots 7, 8 and 9, Plan 3799 (municipal addresses: 25, 29 and 31 Naughton Drive), City File Number D02-17035, be approved subject to the following:

    i. that the lands be rezoned from Rural Residential (RR) Zone under By-law 2523, as amended, to Residential Single Family Four (R4) Zone under By-law 190-87, as amended, and that the amending Zoning By-law establish site specific development standards as outlined in staff report SRPRS.19.120;

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

    Carried Unanimously
  • Moved by:Councillor West

    a) That the assumption of the internal aboveground and belowground municipal watermain services with Plan 65M-4146 (Subdivision File Number 19T-06005) be approved;

    b) That the assumption of the external aboveground and belowground municipal watermain services within the Major Mackenzie Drive East road allowance associated with Subdivision File Number 19T-06005 be approved.

    Carried Unanimously
  • Moved by:Councillor West

    a) That staff report SRPRS.19.094 regarding an application for public consultation related to the construction of a proposed Radio-Communication and Broadcasting Antenna System submitted by Landsquared, on behalf of Sabi Ahsan, for the lands known as Part of Lot 6, Concession 2, E.Y.S. (municipal address: 13076 Leslie Street) City File Number D25-18001, be received;

    b) That Council acknowledge that consideration of the proposed radio-communication and broadcasting antenna system has been undertaken in accordance with the City’s Protocol for Public Consultation for Radio-Communication and Broadcasting Antenna Systems;

    c) That staff be directed to inform Industry Canada that Council acknowledges that no land use planning issues remain outstanding as it pertains to the installation of the proposed radio-communication and broadcasting antenna system on the subject lands for the reasons outlined in staff report SRPRS.19.094.

    Carried Unanimously
  • Moved by:Councillor West

    a) That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Desiree Tomanelli and Ivona Tomanelli for the lands known as Lot 14, Plan 269 (municipal address: 116 Lucas Street), City File Number D02-18010, be approved, subject to the following:

    i. that the subject lands be rezoned from Residential Second Density (R2) Zone to Residential Multiple First Density (RM1) Zone under By-law 66-71, as amended, and that the amending Zoning By-law establish site specific development standards as outlined in staff report SRPRS.19.118; 

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

    b) That 2.74 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.

    Carried Unanimously
  • Moved by:Councillor West

    That the correspondence received subsequent to the Council Public Meeting held on February 6, 2019, regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Desiree Tomanelli and Ivona Tomanelli for 116 Lucas Street be received as follows:

    a) Mill Pond Neighbourhood residents Shabbir and Munira Zavery, Drew and Michelle Sinclair, Joe and Gilda Capone, and Doug and Heather-Ann Lowry, dated March 9, 2019

    b) Village Core Neighbourhood Residents, dated March 17, 2019

    Carried Unanimously
  • Moved by:Councillor West

    a) That the Zoning By-law Amendment and draft Plan of Subdivision applications submitted by Yonge 19th Avenue Joint Venture Ltd. for lands known as Lot 2 and Part of Lot 1, Plan 5509 (municipal addresses: 102 19th Avenue and 6 Anglin Drive), City File Numbers D02-18023 and D03-18011, be approved, subject to the following:

    i. that the subject lands be rezoned from Rural Residential (RR1) Zone under By-law 2325-68, as amended, to Single Detached Six (R6) Zone and Residential Wide Shallow One (RWS1) Zone under By-law 235-97, as amended, with site specific exceptions as set out in Appendix 'B' to staff report SRPRS.19.121;

    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.19.121 be draft approved, subject to the conditions as set out in Appendix 'C' to staff report SRPRS.19.121;

    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 38.51 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.

    Carried Unanimously
  • Moved by:Councillor West

    a) That upon the written recommendation of the Commissioner of Environment and Infrastructure Services, the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an Agreement and such further documentation as may be required with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority related to lands described as follows:

    Blocks 36 and 37, Plan M-1939, known as Grist Mill Park,

    Part of Block S, Plan M-1437, designated as Part 1, Plan 66R-7629 and Parts 1 and 2, Plan 65R-15785 & part Block V, Plan M-1437, lying east of Part 3, Plan 66R-5569 known as Richvale Athletic Park,

    Blocks P and R, Plan M1590 and part Block V, Plan M-1437, lying west of Part 3, Plan 66R-5569 known as Hillcrest Heights Park, and

    Part of Lot 87, Plan 1923 (Vaughan), designated as Part 2, Plan 65R-10623 known as Richvale Greenway

    Carried Unanimously
  • Moved by:Councillor West

    a) That staff report SRCS.19.16 regarding the proposed Tow Truck By-law 78-19 be received;

    b) That the existing Tow Truck Licensing By-law 54-13, and all subsequent amendments be repealed, and that the Tow Truck By-Law 78-19, attached as Attachment '1' to staff report SRCS.19.16, be enacted;

    c) That the Administrative Penalty By-law 69-16 be amended by replacing the existing Schedule 'A' with the new Schedule 'A' to By-law 79-19, attached as Attachment '2' to staff report SRCS.19.16.

    Carried Unanimously
  • Moved by:Councillor West

    a) That the memorandum from Tracey Steele, Director, By-law and Licensing Enforcement, dated June 6, 2019, regarding staff report SRCS.19.16, be received.

    Carried Unanimously
  • Moved by:Councillor West

    a) That the revised Zoning By-law Amendment and draft Plan of Subdivision applications submitted by Lalu 1053 16th Avenue Developments Inc. for lands known as Part of Lot 9, Registered Plan 2113 (municipal address: 1053 16th Avenue), City File Numbers D02-18003 and D03-18002, be approved, subject to the following:

    i. that the subject lands be rezoned from Residential Single Family Five (R5) Zone to Residential Semi-Detached or Duplex Two (RD2) Zone under By-law 107-86, as amended, with site specific provisions as set out in Appendix 'B' to staff report SRPRS.19.108;

    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 6 to staff report SRPRS.19.108 be draft approved, subject to the conditions as set out in Appendix 'C' to staff report SRPRS.19.108;

    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 65-18;

    b) That Council approve the Site Plan Control By-law as set out in Appendix 'D' to staff report SRPRS.19.108 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;

    c) That 172.84 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.

    Carried Unanimously
  • Moved by:Councillor West

    That the correspondence received subsequent to the Council Public Meeting held June 6, 2018, regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment and draft Plan of Subdivision applications submitted by Lalu 1053 16th Avenue Developments Inc. for 1053 16th Avenue be received as follows:

    a) Wesley Chiang, 85 Lagani Avenue, dated June 6, 2018

    b) Patrick Hung and Leanne Louie, 18 Montesano Crescent, and Ying Zhang and Hui Zhang, 16 Montesano Crescent, dated June 8, 2018

    c) Amir Ladha and Rehmat Ladha, 12 Montesano Crescent, dated June 10, 2018

    Carried Unanimously
  • Moved by:Councillor West

    a) That September 21, 2019 be proclaimed as Bi-Centennial Commemoration of the Duke of Richmond Hill Visit to Richmond Hill in the City of Richmond Hill.

    Carried Unanimously
  • Moved by:Councillor West

    That from July 10 to September 2, 2019, the City Manager be authorized to approve, grant or authorize:

    a) The carrying of all activities in connection with an acquisition of goods and services otherwise requiring Council approval, including authorizing;

    i. Any non-competitive acquisition over $100,000; and

    ii. Scope changes of any amount

    b) The execution of the Richmond Hill Office Development and Local Centre Community Improvement Plan Agreements and Cash-in-Lieu of Parking

    c) The execution of Offers to Connect and Letters of Consent with Alectra Utilities (formerly known as PowerStream);

    d) The sale of municipal property where Council has previously considered such sale and declare the land surplus to the City’s needs and where any offer received for such lands (which the City Manager is prepared to accept pursuant to this delegated authority) meets or exceeds the listing price established by the Manager of Real Estate when the lands were offered for sale or is not more than 5% below such listing price or reserve bid, and to authorize the execution of any agreement related to such sale;

    e) The transfer or sale of any easement, right-of-way or other comparable limited right in or over any land owned by the Corporation or the release of any easement, right-of-way or other comparable limited right in favour of the Corporation in or over any land;

    f) The giving of consent to the alteration of property and to the demolition or removal of a building or structure under Part IV and Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act;

    g) The determination, pursuant to Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, of an intention to designate a property to be of cultural heritage value or interest and the authorization of the giving of notice of intention to designate the property;

    h) The determination, pursuant to Section 30.1 of the Ontario Heritage Act, of an intention to amend the Designation By-law of a property and the authorization of the giving notice of intention to amend the by-law;

    i) The execution and/or extension of any other agreements or documents which would otherwise require the express approval and authorization of Council, where the City Manager deems the matter either to be of a minor nature or determines that waiting until after the Summer Recess on September 3, 2019 would have adverse consequences; and

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

    k) AND THAT during the Summer Recess from July 10 to September 2, 2019, the City Manager be delegated the legislative power:

    i. To enact a by-law to remove lands from part lot control pursuant to Subsection 50(7) of the Planning Act

    ii. To enact a by-law extending the time period specified in any by-law passed pursuant to Subsection 50(7) of the Planning Act; and/or

    iii. Repeal or amend a by-law passed pursuant to Subsection 50(7) of the Planning Act, pursuant to Subsection 50(7.5) of the Planning Act.

    AND THAT during the Summer Recess from July 10 to September 2, 2019, the procedure for obtaining comments on proposed site plans for properties located on arterial roads be revised as follows:

    a) Comments will not be sought from or through the Committee of the Whole; and

    b) Comments will be sought from and through the Mayor and the appropriate Ward Councillor.

    AND THAT during the Summer Recess from July 10 to September 2, 2019, the City Manager is hereby delegated all of Council’s authority under Section 51 of the Planning Act in respect of the draft approval of plans of subdivisions, upon the recommendation of the Commissioner of Planning and Regulatory Services, provided that each respective application has been circulated for comments in accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act and procedures approved by Council, and the Regional Municipality of York and all other circulated agencies have requested routine conditions of approval, and not otherwise, and subject to the condition that Council’s standard conditions of approval together with the conditions requested by the Regional Municipality of York and all other circulated agencies be imposed as conditions of approval of the respective plan.

    AND THAT during the Summer Recess from July 10 to September 2, 2019, the City Manager is hereby delegated the authority to award sanitary servicing allocation in respect of a draft approval of a plan of subdivision or site plan approval in accordance with the Planning Act upon the satisfaction of the criteria in the Interim Growth Management Strategy and upon the recommendation of the Commissioner of Planning and Regulatory Services.

    AND THAT during the Summer Recess from July 10 to September 2, 2019, the City Manager be delegated the legislative authority to add street names to the City’s approved Street Name List and assign street names for site plans upon the recommendation of the Commissioner of Planning and Regulatory Services and in accordance with the adopted City Policy for Municipal Street Naming.

    AND THAT during the Summer Recess from July 10 to September 2, 2019, the City Manager be delegated the authority to facilitate the timely resolution of matters before the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT).

    a) That the City Manager be authorized to take the following actions:

    i. Upon the recommendation of the Commissioner of Planning and Regulatory Services having advised the Mayor and respective Ward Councillor, instruct the City Solicitor to take a position in respect of matters before the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal, including, without limitation, with respect to any Planning Act appeals;

    ii. Upon the recommendation of the Commissioner of Planning and Regulatory Services, authorize the acceptance of cash-in-lieu of parkland dedication; and,

    iii. Declare City lands surplus without public notice and authorize the disposition of such lands to an appellant in exchange for lands and/or monetary compensation of comparable value;

    b) That the City Solicitor be authorized to take any necessary actions to effect those actions authorized pursuant to paragraph (a), including the signing and registration of any electronic transfer documents; and

    c) That the Mayor and the Clerk be authorized to execute any necessary agreements or other documentation to effect those actions authorized pursuant to paragraph (a), upon the recommendation of the City Manager.

    Carried Unanimously
  • Moved by:Councillor West

    That the correspondence received subsequent to the Council Public Meeting held June 6, 2018, regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment and draft Plan of Subdivision applications submitted by Lalu 1053 16th Avenue Developments Inc. for 1053 16th Avenue be received as follows:

    a) Patrick Hung, Leanne Louie, 18 Montesano Crescent; and Ying Zhang and Hui Zhang, 16 Montesano Crescent, dated June 8, 2018 and June 16, 2019

    Carried Unanimously
  • Moved by:Councillor West

    That the correspondence received subsequent to the Council Public Meeting held on February 6, 2019, regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Desiree Tomanelli and Ivona Tomanelli for 116 Lucas Street be received as follows:

    a) Denis Gagnon, 120 Lucas Street, dated June 16, 2019

    b) Shabbir and Munira Zavery, 120A Lucas Street, dated June 17, 2019

    Carried Unanimously
  • Moved by:Councillor West

    a) That the correspondence from John Li, Yonge-Bernard Residents Association (YRA), dated June 17, 2019, regarding the Member Motion submitted by Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola, regarding Major Transit Station Areas be received.

    Carried Unanimously
  • Moved by:Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola

    Whereas Major Transit Station Areas (MTSAs) will form part of the Region’s Intensification Strategy; and

    Whereas Intensification Strategy will identify Strategic Growth Areas (SGAs) to support achievement of the intensification target and recognize them as a key focus for development; and

    Whereas Growth Plan MTSA minimum density targets (residents and jobs per hectare) are 150 for GO rail stations; and

    Whereas Richmond Hill has GO Transit stations on Newkirk Road and Stouffville Road;

    Now Therefore Be It Resolved:

    That staff be directed to communicate to The Regional Municipality of York that Newkirk Road and Stouffville Road/Gormley GO Stations should be included as Major Transit Station Areas in the Regional Intensification Strategy.

  • Moved by:Councillor West

    Motion to Refer:

    That the Member Motion submitted by Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola in respect to Major Transit Station Areas be referred to staff for a report at the July 9, 2019 Council meeting discussing the advisability of adding the identified GO Stations as Major Transit Station Areas the Regional Intensification Strategy.

    Motion Failed to Carry
  • Moved by:Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola

    Whereas Major Transit Station Areas (MTSAs) will form part of the Region’s Intensification Strategy; and

    Whereas Intensification Strategy will identify Strategic Growth Areas (SGAs) to support achievement of the intensification target and recognize them as a key focus for development; and

    Whereas Growth Plan MTSA minimum density targets (residents and jobs per hectare) are 150 for GO rail stations; and

    Whereas Richmond Hill has GO Transit stations on Newkirk Road and Stouffville Road;

    Now Therefore Be It Resolved:

    That staff be directed to communicate to The Regional Municipality of York that Newkirk Road and Stouffville Road/Gormley GO Stations should be included as Major Transit Station Areas in the Regional Intensification Strategy.

    Carried

There were no emergency/time sensitive matters.

There were no closed session items.

  • Moved by:Councillor Cilevitz

    That the meeting be adjourned 

    The meeting was adjourned at 4:12 p.m.

    Carried
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