Agenda item 6. 8
RICHMOND HILL COUNCIL C#06-16
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Council Chambers Richmond Hill Town Hall 225 East Beaver Creek Road Richmond Hill, Ontario
Mayor Dave Barrow
MINUTES
A meeting of the Council of the Town of Richmond Hill was held on Monday, February 22, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. There were no members of the public who addressed Council during the Public Forum.
The following Members of Council were present:
Mayor Barrow Regional and Local Councillor Spatafora Regional and Local Councillor Hogg Councillor Muench Councillor Liu Councillor West Councillor Cilevitz Councillor Chan
Regrets: Councillor Beros
The following members of Staff were present:
N. Garbe, Chief Administrative Officer A. Dimilta, Town Solicitor S. Baker, Commissioner of Community Services A. Bassios, Commissioner of Planning and Regulatory Services S. Fick, Acting Commissioner of Environment and Infrastructure Services D. Miller, Commissioner of Corporate and Financial Services A. Alyea, Assistant Town Solicitor M. Gandhi, Director, Communication Services S. Kaplan, Director, Human Resources P. Lee, Director, Policy Planning T. Ricketts, Director, Environment Services G. Taylor, Director, Public Works Operations S. Aiello, Manager, Development - Subdivisions P. Freeman, Manager, Policy J. Wychreschuk, Manager, Water Resources V. Gaiu, Environment Management System Coordinator R. Kent, Waste Management Coordinator L. Chan, Communications Advisor P. Waddell, Micro Computer Analyst G. Collier, Acting Clerk K. Hurley, Acting Deputy Clerk 019 Confirmatory By-law No. 27-16 February 22, 2016 C#06-16 Page 2
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councillor West advised of his attendance at two events this past weekend at the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, "Richmond Hill After Dark" organized by the Youth Action Committee and "Movie Magic" performed by the Richmond Hill Philharmonic Orchestra, noting that both were well attended and great events.
Councillor Cilevitz advised of her attendance along with other members of Council at the Stand Proud York Region Charity Gala on February 19, 2016 organized by PFLAG York Region and acknowledged what a heartwarming experience the event was.
Regional and Local Councillor Hogg advised that she along with Councillor Cilevitz attended a fundraising event for the Sandgate Women's Shelter of York Region at the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts on February 21, 2016. Councillor Hogg noted that Dr. Helena Jaczek, MPP, Oak Ridges-Markham, and Maid Jowhari, MP, Richmond Hill, were also in attendance in support of a great cause.
Regional and Local Councillor Spatafora highlighted various events that took place this past weekend including the PFLAG York Region Charity Gala, Hellenic-Canadian Community of York Region Karnavali Dance, Oak Ridges Soccer Club Fundraiser, and Richmond Hill Chinese Seniors Association New Year's Celebration to acknowledge the cultural diversity in Richmond Hill.
INTRODUCTION OF EMERGENCY/TIME SENSITIVE MATTERS
There were no emergency/time sensitive matters raised by Members of Council.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA Moved by: Councillor Cilevitz Seconded by: Councillor Chan
That the agenda be adopted as distributed by the Clerk with the following additions:
a) Correspondence from Keith Blinston, 245 Lakeland Crescent, dated February 21, 2016, regarding the Engineer's Report on Local Improvement Works Road Reconstruction: Lakeland Crescent — (SREIS.16.002) — Agenda Item No. 8.0
b) Correspondence received regarding the Member Motion submitted by Councillor West regarding the Ontario Municipal Board — Agenda Item No. 9.0
c) Correspondence from Toomas Karmo, 42 Gentry Crescent, dated February 22, 2016, regarding the Member Motion submitted by Councillor West regarding the Ontario Municipal Board — Agenda Item No. 10.0
Carried
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF
There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest by Members of Council under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.