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Budget Committee of the Whole
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Committee of the Whole
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Council Public Meeting
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Affordable Housing Strategy Implementation Committee
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Committee of Adjustment
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Committee of Adjustment
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Committee of Adjustment
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Committee of Adjustment
This Committee of Adjustment hearing considers one application: a request for a minor variance to reduce the required north interior side yard setback from 1.5 metres (or 1.2 metres) to 0.61 metres at 212 Jefferson Forest Drive. The public may submit written or oral comments before or at the meeting.
- Variance request at 212 Jefferson Forest Drive to allow 0.61m side yard setback instead of 1.5m (0.2m variance from by-law 235-97)
Council Meeting
Council will adopt minutes from Committee of the Whole which include recommendations on several items: removing 94 Elgin Mills Road West from the heritage register, strengthening snow clearing enforcement in unassumed subdivisions, dissolving the David Dunlap Observatory Park and Heritage Centre Advisory Committees, increasing the Heritage Grant Program budget from $30,000 to $105,000 and maximum matching grant to $15,000, naming two parks (Millstone Park and Meadowlark Park), prioritizing a permanent pickleball hub at Brodie House Park, and opposing Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications for 13572-13586 Bayview Avenue. Council also will consider a Richmond Hill Public Library Operating Agreement.
- Remove 94 Elgin Mills Road West from Heritage Register
- Increase Heritage Grant Program budget to $105,000 and max grant to $15,000
- Oppose OPA/ZBA for 13572-13586 Bayview Avenue; direct staff to appear at Ontario Land Tribunal
- Accelerate pickleball hub at Brodie House Park; detailed design for 2027 Capital Budget, construction 2028
- Approve private street name Frederick Ludford Lane at 12600 Bayview Avenue
Budget Committee of the Whole
The Budget Committee of the Whole will discuss the 2027 capital and operating budget strategy, including proposed funding envelopes and a 0.5% increase to the Capital Asset Sustainability Levy, which equates to a 2.0% tax rate impact. They will also review a draft 2027 Tariff of Fees Update, with a new by-law to be brought forward to the July 15, 2026 Council meeting.
- Proposed $35.6 million from tax-supported reserves for capital projects
- Proposed $24 million from development charges reserve for capital
- 2027 operating budget includes 0.5% CAS levy increase (2% tax rate impact)
- Draft Tariff of Fees By-law 55-26 to be considered July 15, 2026
- Mayoral Decision 5-26 referenced in budget strategy report
Special Council Meeting
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Council Public Meeting
Council will hold public hearings on two major planning documents: a comprehensive update to the City's Official Plan (File MOPA-23-0006) and a 2026 update to the Comprehensive Zoning By-law (File MZBA-26-0001). Both items are for information and comment only, with no final decisions expected at this meeting.
- Official Plan Amendment 18.9 – Comprehensive Official Plan Update (File MOPA-23-0006)
- 2026 Comprehensive Zoning By-law 93-25 Update (File MZBA-26-0001)
- Both items received for information with comments referred back to staff
Accessibility Advisory Committee
The Accessibility Advisory Committee will meet to receive updates on city infrastructure and accessibility planning. The session includes a status report on the city's 2023-2027 accessibility goals and an update on active construction projects.
- 2025 Status Report on the 2023-2027 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan
- Annual Infrastructure Delivery Division Update on Active Projects
Special Council Meeting
This special council meeting will consider staff report SRCM.26.12 on the Development Charge Reduction Program (DCRP). Council will decide whether to direct staff to submit an application to the province, which could reduce development charges for certain projects. The meeting also includes procedural items like adoption of the agenda and a by-law confirming proceedings.
- Staff report SRCM.26.12 on Development Charge Reduction Program (DCRP)
- Presentation by Gigi Li, Director, Financial Services and Treasurer
- Council to vote on directing staff to submit DCRP application
Committee of the Whole
The committee will decide on several items including opposing a development at 13572 Bayview Avenue and directing staff to appear at the Ontario Land Tribunal. Other items include increasing the heritage grant program budget from $30,000 to $105,000, approving new park names, and discussing the draft tennis and pickleball strategy. They will also consider dissolving two advisory committees and strengthening snow clearing obligations.
- Oppose development at 13572-13586 Bayview Avenue (OPA-24-0009, D02-20009) and direct staff to Ontario Land Tribunal
- Increase heritage grant max to $15,000 and annual budget from $30,000 to $105,000
- Approve private street name 'Frederick Ludford Lane' at 12600 Bayview Avenue
- Dissolve David Dunlap Observatory Park and Heritage Centre advisory committees
- Approve park names 'Millstone Park' and 'Meadowlark Park'
Affordable Housing Strategy Implementation Committee
The committee will review York Region’s proposed 2026 to 2035 Housing and Homelessness Plan. Additionally, staff will provide an update on Richmond Hill's current affordable housing initiatives.
- York Region’s Proposed 2026 to 2035 Housing and Homelessness Plan presentation
- Richmond Hill’s Affordable Housing Initiatives Update presentation
Council Meeting
Council will consider approving zoning by-law amendments and draft plans of subdivision for two residential developments at 282-292 and 491 Elgin Mills Road West. They will also approve $99,985 in community and cultural grants, endorse a new Events Strategy with $50,000 in funding, and discuss a fireworks by-law review.
- Approve zoning changes for 282-292 Elgin Mills Rd W (rezone to RM1 and NMU zones) and for 491 Elgin Mills Rd W (rezone to R4 zone)
- Community and Cultural Grants totaling $99,985 awarded to 27 organizations and artists
- Endorse Events Strategy and allocate additional $50,000 from reserve fund for new community cultural events
- Authorize servicing agreement with 2233721 Ontario Inc. for sanitary sewer on 16th Avenue
- Receive draft 2025 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements
Council Public Meeting
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