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David West
Richmond Hill Ward 4 Councillor
Monthly Newsletter
November 2016
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Richmond Hill - Where People Come Together to Build our Community
"Where People Come together to Build our Community" is the Vision Statement for Richmond Hill's Strategic Plan. It is a phrase Council members often use when we refer to the various guiding plans and documents that shape for our town's future. Most of these guiding documents have received many hours of community input during their creation so that they reflect the needs and aspirations of the residents who live in Richmond Hill.
In the past month we have had two different Council Public Meetings where Ward 4 residents came out in large numbers to express their concerns about several different development applications in our neighbourhoods. Both meetings were an excellent show of passion that Richmond Hill residents have for their community and as such I think it was a good reinforcement of our
Vision
Statement - we really do care about building our community in a positive way for a better future!
In all of the above referenced meetings, concern was raised about several proposed developments not "fitting" into the existing fabric of the community. I heard numerous times from residents that they understand that intensification of land use is a reality in the GTA, but that we need to ensure that new developments are in line with our new Official Plan while maintaining the vitality of existing neighbourhoods.
What brought people out in each and every case was a concern for their community. In all of these cases, the common motivation to leave their homes and come to Council Chambers was a passion for the neighbourhood that they love - it was a common theme that we heard again and again from residents. It was a perfect example of people coming together to build our community! It is an honour to serve residents and represent these genuine concerns about the quality neighbourhoods that exist in this ward specifically, and in this town as a whole. It is about the unique and varied quality of our neighbourhoods, that makes our town the great place that it is!
Thanks for taking the time to read this newsletter. I always appreciate hearing from you regarding any issue in the town. It is through this collaboration that we all make our community the vibrant and active place that it is! Please do not hesitate to contact me by phone or email at any time.
My email address is
[email protected]
, my cell number is 416-346-3090 and my office number is 905-771-2480.
David West
Ward 4 Councillor Richmond Hill
Banner Photo - Richmond Hill's Central Library during Ontario Library Week!
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Council News and Highlights
1. Richmond Hill Launches New Website
On October 18th, Richmond Hill launched its new website. While the address,
RichmondHill.ca, is still the same, the new website was designed with the goal of improving the experience for all users. The new website includes a clean, simple homepage, ease of navigation and improved functionality. Click
here for a TRH Website Video Tour.
The new website incorporates feedback from multiple user-testing sessions that took place in the past year, and the result includes improved features such as :
- Improved search and navigation, including drop-down menus and sidebar navigation
- Mobile responsive design that adjusts to all mobile devices, including cell phones, iPads,
tablets and more
- An interactive events calendar with colour-coded categories and the ability to subscribe
to events updates
- Compliance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) requirements for
websites
- Demographic and topic based landing pages to centralize information related to specific
residents (youth, adults 55+ and families) and topics of interest (Mayor and Council,
Environment and Economic Development)
- Searchable Parks, Trails and Facilities directory featuring more than 200 locations in
Richmond Hill
People are encouraged to visit the website -
RichmondHill.ca - and provide feedback by clicking the Feedback button on the right-hand side of each webpage. Comments can also be sent through social media, by calling Access Richmond Hill at 905-771-8800 or by emailing
[email protected]
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2. Richmond Hill Soccer Club Awards Presentation
This month I had the pleasure of attending one of the awards banquets for the Richmond Hill Soccer Club. Congratulations to the Soccer Club executive and the 6500 young ladies and men on their 48th season providing an opportunity for our kids to enjoy the great game of soccer in our community!
3. Accountability and Transparency Policy
The review of the Accountability and Transparency Policy has provided an opportunity
to determine what, if any changes may be needed so this Policy continues to meet the
needs of our community. This review included benchmarking of other municipal policies
as well as an opportunity to identify a number of new actions the Town has taken in this
area since the Policy was first
approved in 2007.
The proposed updated Policy reflects
these changes and provides clarity to Council, staff and the public on our accountability
and transparency efforts. In order to ensure this Policy remains up to date, it is
suggested that it be reviewed at the start of each new term of Council. It is
recommended that Council approve this updated Accountability and Transparency
Policy. To view the report click
here
4. Memorial Veteran Statue for Richmond Hill's Cenotaph
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Photo from last year's Remembrance Day Ceremony
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A Memorial Veteran Statue is being planned at the Richmond Hill Cenotaph on Yonge Street. The funding for the statue will come from the Mayor's Charity Golf Tournaments (2015 to 2018) and also from the Mayor's Endowment Reserve Fund, which will be closed thereafter. The statue will honour the veterans of the First and Second World Wars and Canada's many peacekeeping missions, as well as all who have contributed in war and peace to the freedom of our democracy.
Local artist William Ho will be commissioned to create the statue, which is expected to be completed for 2018. Mr. Ho also created the
Love, Hope, Harmony and People
sculpture at the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, which celebrates the 140th anniversary of the incorporation of the Town of Richmond Hill. For more information click here.
5. Richmond Hill Tennis Strategy Approved
Council approved the Richmond Hill Tennis Strategy to continue supporting the growth and development of the sport of tennis over the next several years. The strategy also refers to the provision of an additional seasonal indoor tennis facility. Public consultation undertaken as part of Richmond Hill's 2013 Recreation Plan revealed that tennis is very popular among local residents and has the potential for further development. As such, the Town developed the Tennis Strategy based on market analysis, facility inventory, demographic analysis and community engagement. Responses were received from online surveys and interviews and workshops with elected officials, Richmond Hill staff and various organizations, including Tennis Canada, the Ontario Tennis Association, the Richmond Hill Lawn Tennis Club and the Blackmore Tennis Club. The Tennis Strategy's key features include: addressing the need for improved court surface and maintenance standards; Richmond Hill's role in programming for tennis; potential Community Tennis Club locations; recommended sites capable of accommodating a six-court indoor tennis structure; and more. For more information, contact Tracey Steele, Manager, Park & Natural Heritage Planning at 905-771-2476.
6. Ontario Public Library Week
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Ontario Public Library Week celebrations took place at our Richmond Hill Central Library this past month. A 3D printing demonstration, a photo booth, children's activities, an author's forum, and a painting demonstration were a few of the activities available to enjoy. It struck me how much libraries have changed in their mandate since I was a kid. Kudos to our Library for staying on the cutting edge and delivering a diverse range of relevant services to our community!
7. Diwali Celebrations
On Sunday, October 16th, Council was invited to attend the Diwali Celebrations hosted by the Vishnu Mandir Temple in Richmond Hill. It was a great celebration of music and culture and the "victory of light over darkness" - a great message on many levels!
8. Push For Change
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| Mayor Barrow with Joe Roberts and his wife |
Sometimes it is worth it to get up really early on a Sunday morning. A morning last month was one of those times!
The Rotary Club of Richmond Hill hosted Joe Roberts, who is pushing a shopping cart across the country to raise awareness and funds to end youth homelessness. This meeting was held in conjunction with Richmond Hill's 360Kids.
Joe was himself was once homeless, and during his address, said that he is only here today - off the street and past his heroine addiction - because of organizations like 360 Kids (and his awesome mom). He was fortunate to be given the tools to find a "pathway out of homelessness".
Joe told us there are 35,000 homeless youth across Canada. I don't personally pretend to understand the complexities that lead to homelessness, but it's good to know organizations like 360Kids and Push for Change know these complexities well, and work to confront and change them.
One of the greatest quotes from the morning - "Anything is possible but sometimes a mindset that allows possibility is harder to achieve".
Joe Roberts, his organization Push For Change, and our 360kids is all about changing the mindset in all of us so a solution to
homelessness
can be found.
9. Blue Shirt Day in Richmond Hill
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| Richmond Hill staff and Council wearing our "blue shirts" supporting the elimination of Bullying in Ontario. |
In 2012, Richmond Hill Town Council proclaimed an annual recognition of "Blue Shirt Day", a day devoted to "Stopping Bullying in Ontario"
The reduction and elimination of violence, harassment and bullying in Ontario workplaces is a priority. In partnership with senior officials, employers, organized labour, and workers; it is important for all organizations to provide information, training, and resources to enhance awareness of this issue.
Council had proclaimed Friday, October 21st Blue Shirt Day - Stop Bullying Day in the Town of Richmond Hill. The goal of this declaration is to encourage everyone throughout the Town to be caring and respectful to one another so that all people can work in a safe and respectful environment. The Town of Richmond Hill, by promoting character in the community and by promoting character in the workplace, does its part to ensure a healthy and safe working environment
In support of this endeavor, a flag raising ceremony was held on Friday, October 21st in front of the Municipal Office.
10. Investing in Downtown Heritage
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Council approved a grant for $10,000 each for the properties located at 10210 and 10212 Yonge Street in conjunction with the Village Core Façade Assistance Program. The Village Core Façade Assistance Program was established in 2000 and is designed to provide financial assistance in the form of matching funds to commercial property owners subject to a project meeting and program guidelines. As per the guidelines, a maximum of 50 per cent of the costs of façade improvements up to a maximum of $10,000 per property can be granted. In order to be eligible, a property owner must submit an application and three quotations for the proposed work.
For the properties at 10210 and 10212 Yonge Street, the owner will change the existing exterior surface treatments and include the addition of nature stone, wood finished metal siding, new signage and LED lighting. The properties are currently home to a number of local retail businesses. The changes align with Richmond Hill's "Walk This Way" document and support the historical character and importance of Yonge Street and a sense of identity and place within the Village Core, as well as improve the look of the buildings, street and neighbourhood as outlined in the
Strategic Plan.
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Management Strategies Improve the Health of Lake Wilcox
Council received a presentation from staff on the state of Lake Wilcox, a valuable community amenity and important natural heritage feature in Richmond Hill. After decades of monitoring and remediation, staff noted that Lake Wilcox is a healthier more balanced lake than it has been in 20 years.
In the mid-1990s, the lake was in poor health due to an overabundance of nutrients, specifically phosphorus which causes algae blooms that are harmful to fish. A lake remediation strategy was completed in 1996 which laid the groundwork for improving the health of Lake Wilcox and was subsequently updated in 2012. As a result of the strategies developed by the Town, a number of management techniques were put in place to protect and improve the lake.
Today, phosphorous and lake clarity are improving and fish species are in a balanced state. Chloride has emerged as a growing concern and will be the focus of future management plans. Staff noted that an update to the Lake Wilcox Management Plan is proposed for approval as part of the 2017 capital budget process. The plan will update Richmond Hill's goals for Lake Wilcox and identify practical lake management solutions that will help preserve the lake as a unique and valuable feature for generations to come. To read more click
here.
12. Richmond Hill Continues Call for Subway Extension to be a Top Priority
With consideration to Metrolinx's Discussion Paper regarding an update to the Regional Transportation Plan, Richmond Hill Council reiterated its commitment that the Yonge North Subway Extension is a top priority for the community. Council further requested that this be reflected in the update to the Regional Transportation Plan. Over the past several months Metrolinx has been engaging local municipalities as part of their review and update of the Regional Transportation Plan. York Region has taken the lead on providing a coordinated response, capturing comments from all nine municipalities, including Richmond Hill. In addition to the subway extension, Richmond Hill also believes that improvements to the GO Transit line should continue to be explored along with consideration for a GO Transit station and/or Mobility Hub at Yonge Street/16th Avenue as part of the update to the Regional Transportation Plan. Richmond Hill is committed to working with the Region and other levels of government to improve public transportation access and services.
13. Arts Mackenzie at Alexander Mackenzie High School Grade 8 Info Day
Each year at this time the Alexander Mackenzie High School staff and students put on an information night to promote the Arts Program at the School. Arts Mackenzie provides students with an opportunity to study Visual Arts, Drama, Dance, or Music. I was invited to speak as a parent of a student in this program. It was a real honour to share our family's experience at the school and also share my past experience as a teacher who has seen the benefits to students from an arts based curriculum. For more information on the Arts Mackenzie program please visit
http://bit.ly/Artsmackenzie
14. Remembrance Day Ceremonies at the Cenotaph
 One of the greatest honours for this councillor is to represent the residents of Richmond Hill at the Town's Remembrance Day Ceremonies.
As we marched down Yonge Street, through our Village Core, I was reminded how fortunate we are in Richmond Hill to have a vibrant community in which we can live in peace! Remembrance Day Parades using this same route have marched to our Cenotaph for
many years since it was built to honour the brave men and women who fought for what we have today. Freedom and democracy are not free. We must always stand on guard for our future and the future of our children. Lest we forget ...
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15. Holocaust Education Week in Richmond Hill
Again this year, Beit Rayim Synagogue and the Town of Richmond Hill have partnered to mark Holocaust Education Week.
This
year the music of Holocaust survivor Szymon Laks was presented. As always this was a moving and poignant presentation honouring victims and survivors of this very dark period in human history. Thanks go to the members of Beit Rayim and the many members of our community that came together for this remarkable presentation.
16. Grand Opening of Cygnet Hot Pot Restaurant
Councillor Godwin Chan and myself were recently invited to attend the grand opening celebrations of a new restaurant in Richmond Hill. The Cygnet Hot Pot restaurant has several hundred locations in China and is opening its first North American location at 350 Highway 7. I would like to extend a welcome to Richmond Hill, and best wishes for a successful future to the owners.
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Ward 4 Development Applications - Update
There are a number of development applications active in Ward 4 that continue to generate significant interest from residents. This section in the newsletter is intended to keep everyone informed and updated about the status of these applications. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all active in Ward 4 development applications but a brief synopsis of select applications. Information that is new since the last newsletter is marked as "**NEW**" Please feel free to contact me at
[email protected]
if you have questions about an application that is not included here.
1. 71 Regent St.
An application was submitted to Richmond Hill planning staff in the summer of 2015 for approval of a proposed development of 28 townhouses at 71 Regent St. I hosted a well attended Residents' Meeting in the fall of 2015 for this application.
**NEW**
A Council Public Meeting was held for the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications for 71 Regent Street on October 25th (for a good account of this meeting from the Liberal Newspaper click here). The meeting was very well attended and I want to thank everyone who came out, spoke at the meeting, and/or sent letters to our planning staff about their concerns with this proposal. It was made quite clear to my council colleagues, and to staff, that this proposed development does not fit into the existing community. From the past year I have worked with staff, residents and the applicant to find a much better fit than what is being proposed. I agree completely that this application does not respect the vibrant community in which it is being proposed and I will continue to work toward a better fit.
2. 44, 48,54 and 60 Arnold Cres.
An application for 37 townhouses and 4 single detached homes was submitted to Richmond Hill planning staff in the summer of 2015. I hosted a well attended Residents' Meeting in the fall 2015 for this application. The applicant had a Council Public Meeting in the fall of 2015 where comments from the public and Council members were heard. In the winter of 2015 the applicant elected to appeal this application to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB). The OMB held a pre hearing meeting for this application on June 1st. The main hearing on this file will be scheduled for March of 2017.
3. Canyon Hill and Yonge St (10922, 10944 and 10956 Yonge St)
An application for 160 townhouses was submitted to staff this spring. Letters to area residents were sent out from my office, informing them of this application. The applicant has since appealed this application to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB). The OMB hearing is scheduled for December 12th at the town office at 225 East Beaver Creek Road in the committee room on the 1st floor.
4. 107 Hall St
An application for 22 townhouses and the preservation and restoration of the historic Langstaff house was submitted to our planning staff in the
summer
spring
of 2015. A Residents' Meeting and a Council Public Meeting were held in the fall of 2015. Unfortunately the applicant has appealed this application to the Ontario Municipal Board. I was very disappointed in hearing of this news. In October,
Committee of the Whole considered and recommended that Council adopt a revised plan for this property that addressed the remaining concerns from our Planning Staff. The revised plan also effectively addressed a number of the concerns that area residents had with this project. In my comments at Committee of the Whole I did identify some outstanding concerns that I expect will be addressed by our Planning Staff and the Applicant during the Site Plan process that would follow the approval of this plan. These issues included some of the architectural features of the buildings that are being proposed and a request to slightly increase visitor parking as much as possible on the site.
The details of this proposal are contained in a staff report available on the Richmond Hill website and can be found here.
5. 129, 133, 141 Arnold Cres and 230 Major Mackenzie Dr. W.
This site is owned by The Acorn Development Corporation. At this time, I understand the developer is working to complete an application for
redevelopment of this site which they will eventually
submit to our Richmond Hill Planning staff. The applicant will need to go through the regular planning process prior to obtaining any approvals to building anything new on the site. It is my intention to host a meeting for the neighbourhood residents as soon as any plans by the developer have been solidified. This meeting will serve to make the community aware of the details of this application. Presently, at this very early point in the process, there is no timeline set for such a meeting but I will ensure that the community is informed in a timely manner when a clearer picture becomes available.
6. Condo Proposal South West corner of Gamble and Yonge.
In 2014 there was an application for an 8 and 5 storey condo on the South West Corner of Gamble Rd and Yonge St. The applicant had a Council Public Meeting some time ago but this application has not been presented to Council as of yet. There were a number of issues that were identified during this process, including issues of proximity to a flood plain.
7. 47 and 59 Brookside Road and 12 and 24 Naughton Drive
This proposed development application includes 188 townhouses, 4 condo towers and a public park. I hosted a
Resident's Meeting on Wednesday, August 10th. At this meeting residents voiced significant concerns about a number of issues related to the application. Included in these concerns was the overall density of the proposal and the height of the 4 buildings being proposed (as high as 29 storeys), as well as issues related to vehicular access to the site and related traffic concerns.
A very well attended Council Public Meeting was held regarding this application on October 5th. Many residents spoke to council about their concerns with the proposal. Most council members, including myself, reflected these concerns and spoke in support of the residents. All comments from this meeting will be taken by staff as the application undergoes a more thorough analysis and ultimately a recommendation to council to approve or deny the application. I am expecting that we will be able to work with the applicant to make some significant changes to this application so that it can eventually represent a much better "fit" for the neighbourhood than what is currently being proposed.
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On November 7th Council considered the passing of an Interim Control Bylaw (ICBL) that will effectively freeze development on this property for one year with the possibility of an additional year freeze being added after the first year has passed. At the meeting on the 7th, Council moved to refer the the proposed ICBL to a meeting of Council on November 28th at 7:30. I will be supporting the passing of this ICBL unless, between now and the 28th, this applicant (and another just south of this at Canyon Hill and Yonge) can both propose a plan that fits much better with the Official Plan.
The Interim Control Bylaw is a tool that can be used by municipalities under the Planning Act to freeze development while more study and information can be brought together regarding what should be allowed under the Official Plan and Zoning bylaws in a specific area. In this case, given that part of this applicant's land is contained within a Yonge Bernard Key Development Area (KDA), the 1 year freeze would be used by our Planning Staff to produce a Secondary Plan for the area. A Secondary Plan works in conjunction and as an addendum to the Official Plan. A Secondary Plan works to communicate a more granular and detailed vision of what kind and density would be allowed in a given area. During this process there would be an invitation for public input into this process. I would expect the end result would be a more specific plan for this area which will provide more clarity to an applicant as to what is expected from a reasonable application for the lands in question, and all other lands in the KDA on both sides of Yonge St.
8. 100 Mill St
**NEW** At the Council Public Meeting held on October 25th a zoning bylaw amendment application was considered by Council in order to provide relief from the current zoning bylaw governing building at 100 Mill St. The applicant is applying to sever the existing lot and create 2 homes on the two proposed lots. A number of residents attended the meeting and/or expressed their concerns to me in writing primarily about the size and height of the proposed buildings. Some expressed that it was unnecessary and inappropriate for these proposed buildings to be so large, when many other newer homes in this area have done a good job "fitting" into the existing neighbourhood. All comments from this meeting will be referred back to planning staff. At this meeting the applicant has made a promise to work with staff and the community to propose something more appropriately sized as the process moves forward.
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2016 Yard Waste Collection Dates
Yard waste is collected on scheduled Mondays from spring until late fall. Yard waste includes leaves, pine cones, fallen fruit, tree and shrub trimmings. Soil, sod and grass clippings are NOT ACCEPTED.
The final collections for the year will take place on the following dates:
November 14, 21, and 28
December 5
Collection Guidelines
- Yard waste must be placed at the curb after 6 p.m. on the night before your collection day and before 7 a.m. on the day of collection.
- Yard waste must be in a clean, open, rigid and reusable container, such as a garbage can or bushel basket, a cardboard box, or a large Kraft paper bag (available at most retailers).
- Brush must be tied and bundled with twine (branches/bush may not be longer than 1.2 m in length and no branches may be larger than 10 cm in diameter).
- Each container or bundle must not exceed 18 kg.
- If yard waste has not been collected it must be removed from the curb on the collection day.
Drop off your yard waste
Richmond Hill residents can drop off their yard waste free-of-charge at the
Bloomington Yard Waste Depot located at 1351 Bloomington Road, Richmond Hill. For more information click
here.
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Ontario Government to Propose Changes to the Ontario Municipal Board
I am very pleased to hear of the Provincial government's plan to move forward with presenting reforms to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB). As I reported in previous newsletters, I presented a motion to council a number of months back, to lobby the provincial government to reform the OMB. This motion can be found here. I have also been representing Richmond Hill, along with Councillor Karen Cilevitz, at the recently formed Municipal OMB Reform Group to push for OMB reform. In August our group presented a paper outlining some of our ideas for reform. A link to the report can be found here.
It seems that our collective efforts have made a difference. Below is the text of a press release by the Provinical Government regarding a review they will be starting toward the goal of OMB reform. For more information about this news and information about how to submit your comments about the OMB, please visit the Ontario Government Website by clicking here.
Ontario Proposing Changes to Ontario Municipal Board to Improve Efficiency and Accessibility
Province Seeking Public Input on Board's Scope and Process
News Release - October 5, 2016 9:00 A.M.
Ministry of Municipal Affairs
Ontario is undertaking a comprehensive review of how the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) operates and its role in the province's land-use planning system to help make it more efficient and more accessible to all Ontarians.
The OMB plays a central role in Ontario's land-use planning process as an independent, public body through which people can appeal or defend land-use decisions that affect their property or community.
As part of the review, the government is consulting the public on possible changes to the OMB that, if adopted, would:
* Allow for more meaningful and affordable public participation
* Give more weight to local and provincial decisions and support alternative ways to
settle
disputes
* Bring fewer municipal and provincial decisions to the OMB
* Support clearer and more predictable decision making
The changes under consideration would improve everyday life for Ontarians by providing easier public access to information about the OMB and its processes through an expanded Citizen Liaison Office. The proposed changes would also better specify what can be appealed to the OMB, as well as the mechanisms through which the OMB hears these appeals.
Ontarians wishing to participate in the consultation may submit comments online or in person at one of the town hall meetings being held across the province this fall.
Improving the OMB's role in the land use planning system is part of the government's plan to build Ontario up and deliver on its number-one priority to grow the economy and create jobs. The four-part plan includes investing in talent and skills, including helping more people get and create the jobs of the future by expanding access to high-quality college and university education. The plan is making the largest investment in public infrastructure in Ontario's history and investing in a low-carbon economy driven by innovative, high-growth, export-oriented businesses. The plan is also helping working Ontarians achieve a more secure retirement.
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Richmond Hill Sports Hall of Fame Gala 2016
The Sports Hall of Fame features inductees who have made significant contributions to the development of sport in the community, or achieved a high level of success in their sport.
On Thursday, October 6th, we celebrated the next group of inductees into the Richmond Hill Sports Hall of Fame at
the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts.
Those inductees were David Ross (trampoline), Emanuel Sandhu (figure skating), Joanne McLeod (figure skating), Marijane Stong (figure skating), Phyllis Rawlinson (equestrian), Stan Pagonis (baseball) and Tom Graham (past Director and former Chairman of the Richmond Hill Arena Association and founder of the Sports Hall of Fame). The event was emceed by two-time Olympic figure skating medalist Elvis Stojko.
About the Sports Hall of Fame:
The Richmond Hill Sports Hall of Fame was established in 1991 and moved to its current location at Elgin Barrow Arena in September 2014. I invite everyone to drop by and learn more about the history of sport in Richmond Hill. The Richmond Hill Sports Hall of Fame captures and retains the history of local athletes and contributors to sport on the provincial, national and international stages. The Sports Hall of Fame is community driven and honours the achievements of the individuals and teams in Richmond Hill that have attained prominence and distinction in any sport, along with those who have made a major contribution to the development and enhancement of sports in Richmond Hill.
Recipients and the year they were inducted into the Sports Hall of Fame:
1885 Richmond Hill Young Canadians 2004
1967-68 Richmond Hill Lions 2005
1972 Richmond Hill Dynes fastball team 1997
1989 Richmond Hill Raiders Under 18 Girls 2008
Douglas Raymond (Doug) Acomb 2004
Douglas Kenneth Laird Allen 2004
William (Bill) Babcock 2001
Elgin (Tubby) Barrow 2006
Nathalie Bendavid 2015
Russell Donald (Casey) Cripps 2003
Ronald Vernor (Vern) Dynes 2000
Bob Emerson 2015
Bernard Ford 1999
Rene Fournier 2015
Marion Fox 2000
Candace Jones (Fraser) & Donald Fraser 1999
Lynton Friedberg 2009
Jim Hoult 2007
Edward Kenny 2004
Michael & Doreen Kyte 2015
George Leary 2001
Vanessa Ley 2015
Ada Mackenzie (1891-1973) 2000
Jean McCron 2015
Doug Moore 2005
Ted Moritsugu 2015
Marian Munroe (Snider) 2000
Frank Nigro 2003
John (Jack) & John S. Passmore 2003
Richard Peirce 2007
Ed Sackfield 2009
Fred Simpson 2003
Elvis Stojko 1999
Louis Stong 2006
Jane Toporowski 2007
Bob Wall 2001
Tracy Wilson & Rob McCall 1999
Allen Workman 2001
Richmond Hill Arena Association 2010
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Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts
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Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival
The Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival takes place November 8-19 in Toronto, North York, and Richmond Hill, with the final show at the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts. Visit their website by clicking
here
or to purchase tickets click here
http://www.reelasian.com/festival-events/my-egg-boy/
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BUDGET 2017
The budget process is starting and the capital and operating budgets will be presented to council and the public on the following dates:
Capital Budget Deliberation Meetings
- Tuesday November 1, 2016 at the Budget Committee of the Whole Meeting
- Tuesday November 15 at the Budget Committee of the Whole
- Monday November 28, 2016 at the Council Meeting
Operating Budget Deliberation Meetings
- January 24, 2017 Budget Committee of the Whole Meeting
- January 31, 2017 Budget Committee of the Whole Meeting
- February 7, 2017 Budget Committee of the Whole Meeting
- February 14, 2017 Budget Committee of the Whole Meeting
Special Council Meeting:
- Tuesday February 28, 2017
How Richmond Hill's Budget Works
Learn how we develop our budgets with this short video. View it here.
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vivaNext Yonge Street Construction Activity
For information about the rapidway construction, sign up for email notices at
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Richmond Hill Philharmonic Orchestra
For more information please visit www.rhpo.ca
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Santa Claus is Coming to Town...
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Richmond Hill Beading Artists Show and Sale
For more information please visit
www.rhbeadart.ca
The Boynton House is located at 1300 Elgin Mills Rd. East just inside the Richmond Green Park (entrance off of Elgin Mills Road)
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York Region Chamber Music Concert
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Ward 4 Community Corner - Your Shot
This is a new section of my e-newsletter. I have come to admire photos I see on social media taken by Richmond Hill residents, that highlight some of the great places in our town. This section of the newsletter showcases these photos. If you have a great photo of a spot in our great town please feel free to email it to me at
[email protected] so I can showcase it here!
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| Fall Colours along Leslie Street taken by Richmond Hill Resident Peter Lau |
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Caspian Tern at the Mill Pond - Photo by Chris Kingdon
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| Photos by Chris Kingdon - Caspian Tern - one of the larger migratory birds that passes through our area every fall |
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The Last Flight before Fall - photo by Ward 4 Resident Rob Young
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