Council Meeting
Revised Agenda

C#32-21

Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at 9:30 A.m. - 11:30 A.m.

(Electronic Meeting pursuant to Section 238(3.3) of the Municipal Act, 2001)

Acting Mayor Joe DiPaola

PUBLIC NOTICE

 

Due to efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19 and to protect all individuals, City facilities will not be open to the public to attend Council and Committee meetings until further notice. The public can observe meetings of Council and Committees by viewing the livestream of the open session part of these meetings which can be accessed on the City’s website (Richmondhill.ca) or on the City’s YouTube page (linked from the City’s homepage).

 

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Electronic Delegations: The public may apply to appear as an electronic delegation by video conference or by telephone. Applications to appear as an electronic delegation must be submitted by 12 p.m. the day before the meeting by email to [email protected] or by using the on-line application form found on Richmondhill.ca. The Office of the Clerk will provide instructions on appearing as an electronic delegation.

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1.

Call to Order/National Anthem

2.

Public Forum (not to exceed 15 minutes) 

3.

Council Announcements

4.

Introduction of Emergency/Time Sensitive Matters

5.

Adoption of Agenda

6.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof

7.

Adoption of Previous Council Minutes

7.1

Council Public Meeting C#28-21 held June 2, 2021

7.2

Council Meeting C#29-21 held June 9, 2021

7.3

Special Council Meeting C#30-21 held June 9, 2021

8.

Identification of Items Requiring Separate Discussion

9.

Adoption of Remainder of Agenda Items

10.

Public Hearings

11.

Presentations

11.1

Presentation by Dr. Patricia McCarney, President and CEO, and James Patava, Vice President, World Council on City Data (WCCD), to award the City’s Year 2 ISO 37120 Platinum Certification

(Please note this is a 10 minute presentation)

11.2

Presentation by Altaf Stationwala, Mackenzie Health President and CEO, regarding an update on continued enhanced care at Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital and at Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital during the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic

(Please note this is a 15 minute presentation)

12.

Delegations

12.1

Kathy Mochnacki, Home on the Hill Supportive Housing, regarding the Affordable Housing Strategy - (refer to Item 13.6)

(Delegation has been withdrawn)

12.2

Andrew Mullin, 99 Westwood Lane, regarding the Fence By-law Amendment Request for 99 Westwood Lane - (refer to Item 13.11)

12.3

Sridhar Methuku, 257 Harris Avenue, regarding the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment and Revised Draft Plan of Subdivision Applications submitted by Country Wide Homes (Jefferson) Inc. and Giuseppina Brunetta - (refer to Item 13.7)

12.4

Murray Evans, Evans Planning Inc., regarding the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment and Revised Draft Plan of Subdivision Applications submitted by Country Wide Homes (Jefferson) Inc. and Giuseppina Brunetta - (refer to Item 13.7)

12.5

Shabbir Mandan, 19 Barnwood Drive, regarding the proposed Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Applications submitted by 2706379 Ontario Limited for 12600 Bayview Avenue - (refer to Item 13.9)

12.6

James Wallace, 434 Old Colony Road, regarding the proposed Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Applications submitted by 2706379 Ontario Limited for 12600 Bayview Avenue - (refer to Item 13.9)

12.7

Jane Philip, 23 Barnwood Drive, regarding the proposed Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Applications submitted by 2706379 Ontario Limited for 12600 Bayview Avenue - (refer to Item 13.9)

12.8

Carla Worden, 1393 Bethesda Road, regarding the presentation by the World Council on City Data (WCCD), to award the City’s Year 2 ISO 37120 Platinum Certification - (refer to Item 11.1)

12.9

Carla Worden, 1393 Bethesda Road, regarding the Member Motion submitted by Councillor Muench regarding Executive Staff Pay Increases - (refer to Item 14.1)

12.10

Carla Worden, 1393 Bethesda Road, regarding proposed By-law 33-21 (A By-law to Establish an Area Specific Development Charges By-law for the City of Richmond Hill, Headford - Excluding Storm Development Area) - (refer to Item 16.2)

13.

Committee and Staff Reports

13.1

Minutes - Heritage Richmond Hill meeting HRH#03-21 held May 4, 2021

• a) That the minutes of Heritage Richmond Hill meeting HRH#03-21 held May 4, 2021 be adopted.

13.2

Minutes - Youth Action Committee meeting RHYAC#08-21 held June 9, 2021

• a) That the minutes of Youth Action Committee meeting RHYAC#08-21 held June 9, 2021 be approved.

13.3

SRPI.21.066 - 2021/2022 Pole-Mounted Radar Message Board Program Locations

• a) That the following 18 locations be approved for the installation of pole-mounted speed radar board signs as part of the annual Radar Message Board program:

  1. Sunset Beach Road (Park Crescent to Park Crescent)
  2. Puccini Drive (Aida Place to Kent Matthew Street)
  3. Bond Crescent (Glenn Street to Littleside Street)
  4. Woodstone Avenue (Florentine Crescent to Devonsleigh Boulevard)
  5. Jefferson Forest Drive (Wings View Gate to Arden Valley Street)
  6. Crosby Avenue (Osiris Drive to Newkirk Road)
  7. Weldrick Road (Montclair Road to Highview Crescent)
  8. Shirley Drive (Grover Hill Avenue to Futura Avenue)
  9. Princeton Avenue (Sun Valley Drive to Manorheights Street/Sapphire Drive)
  10. Rothbury Road (Mayan Avenue to Ridgestone Drive/Tentone Court)
  11. Mill Street (Libby Boulevard/Bridgeport Street to Wood Lane/Trench Street)
  12. Canyon Hill Avenue (Shaftsbury Avenue to Palomino Drive/Gracedale Drive)
  13. Yongehurst Road (Kersey Crescent to Yonge Street)
  14. Oak Avenue (Pearson Avenue to Yonge Street)
  15. Roosevelt Drive (Denham Drive to Pearson Avenue)
  16. Northern Heights Drive (Vanity Crescent to Vanity Crescent)
  17. Weldrick Road East (Hanover Court/Bothfield Street to Lawson Court)
  18. Red Maple Road (Colston Court to 16th Avenue)

13.4

SRPI.21.071 - Authorization to Execute Amending Subdivision Agreement - Establish Lands as Public Highway - 19T-03019 Sedgewick Property Inc. - (Proposed By-law 57-21)

• a) That, upon the written recommendation of the Commissioner of Planning and Infrastructure, the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an Amending Subdivision Agreement with Sedgewick Property Inc. to include external municipal servicing to facilitate additional lot development within Subdivision File 19T-03019;

  b) That Parts 2, 5, 6 and 7 on Plan 65R-37780 be established as public highway to become part of Longworth Avenue;

  c) That Parts 1 and 4 on Plan 65R-37780 be established as public highway to become part of Tempel Street.

13.5

SRPI.21.074 - Posted Speed Limit Review for a Number of City Streets - Reduction from 50 km/hour to 40 km/hour - (Proposed By-law 70-21)

• a) That staff report SRPI.21.074 regarding Speed Limit Review for a Number of City Streets be received;

  b) That By-law 70-21, attached as Attachment 1 to staff report SRPI.21.074, be enacted to amend Schedule “A” of Municipal Code Chapter 1126 in order to reduce the speed limit on a number of City of Richmond Hill roads to 40 km/hour.

  c) That York Regional Police be advised of the new reduced posted speed limits and be requested to provide enforcement along the roads as resources permit.

13.6

SRPI.21.052 - Request for Endorsement - Affordable Housing Strategy

(Please note this item has been withdrawn and will be presented at the July 7, 2021 Council meeting)

13.7

SRPI.21.067 - Request for Approval - Zoning By-law Amendment and Revised Draft Plan of Subdivision Applications - Country Wide Homes (Jefferson) Inc. and Giuseppina Brunetto - City Files D02-20017, D03-14008 and D03-16002

30 Beech Avenue, 211, 223, 235, 251, 273, 291 and 305 Jefferson Sideroad, and 196, 210, 226, 234, 246, 260, 276 and 288 Harris Avenue

• a) That the revised Zoning By-law Amendment and draft Plan of Subdivision applications submitted by Country Wide Homes (Jefferson) Inc. and Giuseppina Brunetto for lands known as Lots 1 to 5, Plan 9597 and Lots 11, 15 to 18, 20 to 24, 27 and 28, Plan 1916 (municipal addresses: 30 Beech Avenue, 211, 223, 235, 251, 273, 291 and 305 Jefferson Sideroad and 196, 210, 226, 234, 246, 260, 276 and 288 Harris Avenue), City Files D02-20017, D03-14008 and D03-16002, be approved, subject to the following:

  1. that a portion of the subject lands be rezoned from Single Detached Four (R4) Zone, Single Detached Six (R6) Zone and Semi-Detached One (RD1) Zone to Single Detached Two (R2) Zone, Single Detached Three (R3) Zone and Single Detached Six (R6) Zone under By-law 235-97, as amended, and that the amending Zoning By-law establish site specific development standards as outlined in staff report SRPI.21.067;
  2. that the revised and consolidated Plan of Subdivision as depicted on Map 8 to staff report SRPI.21.067 be draft approved subject to the conditions set out in Appendix “C” to this report; and

  b) That the original assignment of servicing allocation to the subject lands be repealed and that 532.06 persons equivalent of servicing allocation (111 single detached dwellings, 12 semi-detached dwellings and 35 street townhouse dwellings) be assigned to the subject lands, to be released by the Commissioner of Planning and Infrastructure in accordance with the provisions of By-law 109-11, as amended.

13.8

SRPI.21.055 - Request for Comments - York Region Official Plan Update Policy Directions

• a) That Council receive staff report SRPI.21.055 regarding Request for Comments – York Region Official Plan Update Policy Directions;

  b) That City Council endorse the comments on the Region’s proposed policy directions set out in SRPI.21.055, and in doing so, that Council also advise the Region of the following:

  1. That Council requests that the Region expand the Bathurst and Highway 7 Major Transit Station Area boundary to include additional lands to the north, as set out in Map 1 to this report (SRPI.21.055), and for the principle reasons set out in the report;
  2. That Council request that the Region require local municipalities to identify resident-to-job target ratios for MTSA’s in local Official Plans and that these target ratios are guided by the Region’s MTSA analysis endorsed by Regional Council in September 2020, to ensure that an appropriate mix of residential and non-residential development is achieved based on the local context of each MTSA area;
  3. That Council reiterates its request for the Region to approve the conversion of employment lands within the southeastern part of the Beaver Creek Business Park, as shown on Map 3 to this report (SRPI.21.055), for mixed-use development and exclude the lands from the Region’s proposed Regional employment area designation mapping for the reasons previously set out by the City in staff report SRPRS.20.003;
  4. That the Region consider providing direction in the ROP regarding cross-jurisdictional issues that may arise in relation to excess soil management; and
  5. That the Region be advised that the policy direction to identify future community or employment areas beyond the 2051 planning horizon is not supported, and that the decision to designate new urban areas should be determined through a future land needs assessment based on the policy and context that are in place at that time.

  d) That the Region be advised of City Council’s support for the recommendations set out in report SRPI.20.055, and that the City Clerk forward a copy of the report and its attachments to the Region of York as input to the Region’s Municipal Comprehensive Review Process.

13.9

SRPI.21.072 - Request for Direction - Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Applications - 2706379 Ontario Limited - 12600 Bayview Avenue

City Files D01-19004, D02-19021 and D06-20041 - LPAT Case No. PL210162

• 1. That Staff Report SRPI.21.072 be received for information purposes;
  2. That the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) be advised as follows:
     1. That Council supports in principle the proposed Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan applications submitted by 2706379 Ontario Limited for lands known as Block 226, Plan 65M-3802 (Municipal Address: 12600 Bayview Avenue), City Files D01-19004, D02-19021 and D06-20041, for the reasons set out in Staff Report SRPI.21.072, subject to the following:
        1. that the subject lands be removed from Appendix 7 – Existing Neighbourhood Commercial Sites – of the City’s Official Plan to permit the proposed medium density residential development;
        2. that the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal be requested to withhold the issuance of its Final Order respecting the Official Plan Amendment application until such time as the City advises the Tribunal that the draft Official Plan Amendment as set out in Appendix “B” to Staff Report SRPI.21.072 has been finalized to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Planning and Infrastructure;
        3. that the subject lands be rezoned from Neighbourhood Commercial (NC) Zone to Multiple Residential One (RM1) Zone under By-law 85-02, as amended, and that the amending Zoning By-law establish site specific development standards as outlined in Staff Report SRPI.21.072;
        4. that the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal be requested to withhold the issuance of its Final Order respecting the Zoning By-law Amendment application until such time as the City advises the Tribunal that:
           1. the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as set out in Appendix “C” to Staff Report SRPI.21.072 has been finalized to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Planning and Infrastructure;
           2. the applicant’s Site Plan application has been finalized to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Planning and Infrastructure; and,
           3. the applicant has registered restrictions over the subject lands under Section 118 of the Land Titles Act to the satisfaction of the City;
        5. that the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal be requested to withhold the issuance of its Final Order respecting the Site Plan application until such time as the City advises the Tribunal that a Site Plan Agreement has been finalized to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Planning and Infrastructure;
  3. That the authority to assign 56.81 persons equivalent of servicing allocation to the proposed development to be constructed on the subject lands be delegated to the Commissioner of Planning and Infrastructure 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, as amended;
  4. That the Commissioner of Planning and Infrastructure be authorized to approve and execute any agreements or documentation as necessary to implement the development proposal described in Staff Report SRPI.21.072; and,
  5. That appropriate City staff be directed to appear at the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal in support of Council’s position concerning the subject applications.

13.10

SRCM.21.07 - Indigenous Land Acknowledgement Statement

• a) That staff be directed to research and consult with Indigenous communities to develop a Richmond Hill Land Acknowledgement Statement.

13.11

SRCS.21.10 - Fence By-law Amendment Request - 99 Westwood Lane - (Proposed By-law 86-21)

• a) That staff report SRCS.21.10 regarding a Fence By-law amendment for 99 Westwood Lane be received;

  b) That the Fence By-law 140-90 (Municipal Code Chapter 973) be amended via approval of By-law 86-21, to permit 1.82 metre (6 foot) high decorative metal fencing with stone pillar support structures in the front yards of lots on Westwood Lane between 73 Westwood Lane and 108 Westwood Lane, and on Denham Drive.

13.12

SRCS.21.12 - Amendments to the Refreshment Vehicle Licensing By-law 194-05 (Municipal Code Chapter 875) - (Proposed By-law 89-21)

• a) That staff report SRCS.21.12 regarding amendments to the Refreshment Vehicle Licensing By-law be received;

  b) That By-law 89-21 (Attachment 1 to staff report SRCS.21.12) be enacted to amend the Refreshment Vehicle Licensing By-law 194-05 (Municipal Code Chapter 875).

13.13

Memorandum from Sherry Adams, Commissioner of Corporate and Financial Services, dated June 15, 2021 regarding Staff Report SRCFS.21.030 - Revised Recommendations

• a) That the memorandum from Sherry Adams, Commissioner of Corporate and Financial Services, dated June 15, 2021 regarding staff report SRCFS.21.030, Sole Source Acquisition with SAP Canada Inc. to Sustain the City of Richmond Hill's Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Footprint, Revised Recommendations, be received.

13.14

Correspondence from Tina Cotrupi, 82 Wright Street, dated June 18, 2021, regarding the Member Motion submitted by Councillor Muench regarding Executive Staff Pay Increases - (refer to Item 14.1)

• a) That the correspondence from Tina Cotrupi, 82 Wright Street, dated June 18, 2021, regarding the Member Motion submitted by Councillor Muench regarding Executive Staff Pay Increases, be received.

13.15

Correspondence received regarding the Member Motion submitted by Councillor Muench regarding Mayor Dave Barrow Return - (refer to Item 14.2)

• That the correspondence regarding the Member Motion submitted by Councillor Muench regarding Mayor Dave Barrow Return be received:

  a) Carol Davidson, 25 Green Meadow Crescent, dated June 21, 2021;

  b) Scott Thompson, 104 Baker Avenue, dated June 22, 2021.

13.16

Correspondence from Sridhar Methuku, 257 Harris Avenue, regarding the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment and Revised Draft Plan of Subdivision Applications submitted by Country Wide Homes (Jefferson) Inc. and Giuseppina Brunetta - (refer to Item 13.7)

• a) That the correspondence from Sridhar Methuku, 257 Harris Avenue, dated June 22, 2021, regarding the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment and Revised Draft Plan of Subdivision Applications submitted by Country Wide Homes (Jefferson) Inc. and Giuseppina Brunetta for 30 Beech Avenue, 211, 223, 235, 251, 273, 291 and 305 Jefferson Sideroad, and 196, 210, 226, 234, 246, 260, 276 and 288 Harris Avenue, be received.

14.

Other Business

14.1

Member Motion - Councillor Muench - Executive Staff Pay Increases

Moved by: Councillor Muench

• WHEREAS Richmond Hill residents expect their government to be open and transparent;

  WHEREAS the residents of Richmond Hill elect City Council to make decisions on their behalf as they can hold them accountable;

  WHEREAS many important decisions are presently being made by staff;

  WHEREAS many of these decisions including increased pay for executive staff are currently being made by the City Manager without the knowledge or final approval of Council;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the delegated authority to increase pay for City staff in positions at the Director level or above be removed from the City Manager/ Commissioners effective today and that any future increases be brought to Council for approval;

  THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any pay increases which have been awarded to staff at the Director or Commissioner level within the past 12 months be brought to the next Council meeting for review and possible action.

14.2

Member Motion - Councillor Muench - Mayor Dave Barrow Return

Moved by: Councillor Muench

• WHEREAS at the February 24, 2021Council meeting, Mayor Dave Barrow brought forward a time-sensitive motion asking Council for a medical leave of absence;

  WHEREAS Council granted Mayor Dave Barrow the extended leave of absence by passing a Resolution (Item 15.1) which was confirmed by Confirming By-law 29-21 (“Mayor Barrow’s Medical Leave of Absence Resolution”);

  WHEREAS it has been 4 months since the Mayor began his leave of absence;

  WHEREAS Mayor Dave Barrow has sent an email to Council stating that “The medical treatments I've been receiving have been going well and at this time I'm hopeful that I will be able to return to work at the end of the summer,”

  WHEREAS Mayor Dave Barrow was recently photographed by Metroland photographer Steve Somerville (Attachment 1) having breakfast at the 3 Coins Open Kitchen restaurant patio on June 11, the first day for patio reopening in the province;

  WHEREAS Mayor Dave Barrow looked in fine health and was very talkative according to Metroland photographer Steve Somerville, who saw and talked to the Mayor;

  WHEREAS rescinding Mayor Barrow’s Medical Leave of Absence Resolution would give Mayor Dave Barrow a further 3 months absence before needing to attend a Council meeting;

  WHEREAS a new By-law asking for a further medical leave of absence could be introduced should it be necessary;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the resolution granting Mayor Barrow Medical Leave of Absence, passed at the February 24, 2021 Council meeting (Agenda Item 15.1), and confirmed by By-law 29-21, be rescinded as of the end of today’s meeting.

15.

Emergency/Time Sensitive Matters

16.

By-laws

16.1

By-law 32-21 - A By-law to Establish an Area Specific Development Charges By-law for the City of Richmond Hill (Bayview North East Development Area)

Explanation: Approved by Council at its Special meeting held June 9, 2021 pursuant to the Development Charges Act (Staff Report SRPI.21.026)

16.2

By-law 33-21 - A By-law to Establish an Area Specific Development Charges By-law for the City of Richmond Hill (Headford - Excluding Storm Development Area)

Explanation: Approved by Council at its Special meeting held June 9, 2021 pursuant to the Development Charges Act (Staff Report SRPI.21.026)

16.3

By-law 34-21 - A By-Law to Amend By-Law 47-19, being a By-law to Enact a City-Wide Development Charges By-Law for the City of Richmond Hill

Explanation: Approved by Council at its Special meeting held June 9, 2021 pursuant to the Development Charges Act (Staff Report SRPI.21.026)

16.4

By-law 57-21 - A By-law to establish lands as public highway

Explanation: Item 13.4

16.5

By-law 70-21 - A By-law to amend Schedule “A”, as amended, being Chapter 1126 of the City of Richmond Hill Municipal Code

Explanation: Item 13.5

16.6

By-law 81-21 - A By-law to Amend By-law 2325-68, as amended, of the former Township of Markham and By-law 55-15, as amended, of The Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill

Explanation: Approved by Council at its meeting held June 9, 2021 (Staff Report SRPI.21.053)

16.7

By-law 86-21 - A By-Law to amend By-law 140-90 of the Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill for the regulation of the height and description of fences, being Chapter 973 of the Municipal Code

Explanation: Item 13.11

16.8

By-law 89-21 - A By-Law to amend By-law 194-05 of the Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill for the licensing of refreshment vehicles, as amended, being Chapter 875 of the Municipal Code

Explanation: Item 13.12

17.

Closed Session

17.1

Resolution to Move into Closed Session and General Nature Thereof:

• That Council moved into closed session:

  a) To consider personal matters about identifiable individuals, including municipal or local board employees, with respect to the citizen appointment process for the Youth Action Committee pursuant to Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001;

  b) To consider matters related to the receiving of advice that is subject to: solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; and related to litigation affecting the municipality before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice - Divisional Court, Court File Nos. 196/19 and 1230/20 and Ontario Superior Court - Court File No. CV-19-00139652-0000, The Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill et al. ats. Karen Cilevitz (Section 239(2)(e) and (f) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25).

17.2

Resolution toReconvene in Open Session

17.3

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

18.

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

18.1

By-law 91-21

19.

Adjournment