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Recap: Committee of the Whole Meeting - Feb. 5

Council Meeting Wednesday February 5, 2025 at 9:30am


Meeting Agenda: Revised Meeting Agenda

Watch Meeting: Meeting Video


Recap

All agenda items were moved to next week's Council meeting.


Agenda Items Include:

Supply Ontario has awarded a new VOR arrangement for wireless cellular services and devices, with Rogers Communications Canada Inc. as the primary provider. The City is actively

working on seeking approvals for the new contract, which will be for any net new mobile devices/plans. During a transitional period, devices on Bell plans will remain on those plans until replacement over the next three years. The City’s IT Division is also seeking sole source approval for month-to-month continuation with Bell Mobility for up to three years, until all current plans are replaced.


The purpose of this report is to provide Committee of the Whole with an update on the City’s progress on the 2024-2027 Strategic Plan.


The 2024 Annual Report highlights several key successes:

  • Approval of 4,437 new residential units and adoption of affordable housing initiatives

  • Implementation of traffic calming measures, reducing speeding by up to 22% and traffic volume by up to 17%

  • Support for small businesses, resulting in 104 new jobs and 81 new businesses

  • Environmental initiatives including Bird-Safe Design Standards and planting 12,067 trees

  • Community engagement with over 8,000 participants in consultations and 75,000 attendees at City Events

  • Securing over $5 million in grant funding and additional revenue from advertising and sponsorships

  • Launching 24-hour service for community standards complaints

  • View Report


 

Public Comments:

The public may submit written correspondence regarding agenda matters by email to clerks@richmondhill.ca. Written correspondence must be submitted by 12 p.m. the day before the meeting. Comments submitted will be provided to all Members of Council, considered as public information and noted in the public record.


Delegations:

Any person who wishes to speak to Council on agenda items must pre-register with the Office of the Clerk by 12 p.m. (noon) one business day before the meeting. Applications to appear as a delegation can be submitted by by email to clerks@richmondhill.ca or by using the on-line application form. Delegations can be in person, or electronically by video conference or telephone. The Office of the Clerk will provide instructions on appearing as a delegation.

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