Councillor Castro Liu -Community Update - July 2020
Dear Ward 3 Residents,
HAPPY CANADA DAY!
Join us for Richmond Hill’s first ever virtual Canada Day celebration!
To help keep our community safe and stop the spread of COVID-19, our in-person event is cancelled. We are excited to bring you a great online experience filled with entertainment and family-friendly activities!
Come right here to RichmondHill.ca/CanadaDay
Fireworks permit and safety tips:
https://www.richmondhill.ca/
Garbage Collection
*Please be reminded that Blue and Green bins collection will be moved to Thursday due to Canada Day.
Mandatory face coverings in Richmond Hill
At the June 24 Council meeting, I made an emergency motion to ask staff to explore the possibility of enacting a bylaw to make face coverings mandatory in all public and commercial indoor establishments in the City of Richmond Hill. The motion passed 8-1. Richmond Hill is the first municipality in GTA to pass such a motion.
We are now awaiting York Region to implement a region-wide bylaw. York Region Council will be debating this issue at their July 9 meeting. If you want your voice heard at the Regional level, please contact our Regional representatives:
Mayor Dave Barrow This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Deputy Mayor Joe DiPaola This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Deputy Mayor Carmine Perrelli carmine.perrelli@richmondhill.
Official Plan Amendment – Car Dealerships on Leslie Street
Last week, I sent a survey to the residents of Ward 3 to collect their input regarding the employment land conversion proposal by staff to allow car dealerships on Leslie Street. I received over 1,000 responses in which 95% of the residents oppose this proposal.
Last night at the Council Public Meeting, on behalf of the residents, I sent a strong message to staff that this proposal is not supported by the community due to its close proximity to the existing residential area. Majority of Council also agreed with me.
I am confident that Council will make every effort to prevent this from happening. Thank you for voicing your concerns.
Stage 2 Reopening Update
Richmond Hill is taking a gradual and phased approach to reopening. We want to ensure safety protocols are in place to protect our community and staff from COVID-19.
City Services
The Access Richmond Hill contact centre is available to respond to general inquiries by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by phone at 905-771-8800 Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and temporarily on Saturdays and Sundays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Residents can also report a problem (e.g. missed garbage collection, streetlight out), and/or submit a general inquiry using our online portal. In-person services are currently not available.
Residents can report concerns about individuals or businesses not following COVID-19 related orders to Richmond Hill by:
- Calling 905-747-6400 Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Saturday/Sunday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. or
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Emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
(seven days a week, 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.)
Summer programs
This year, summer programming looks a little different in Richmond Hill. We are pleased to offer a variety of recreation options to keep your children active, engage their imaginations and bring out their creativity while at home or in a physically-distant environment. Registration begins on June 30. Visit the Community Recreation Guide page for details.
Splash pads
Splash pads are now open (except Crosby Park and Richvale Athletic Field). Residents are reminded to practice physical distancing, wash their hands regularly and do not congregate in groups of more than 10. Visit the Splash Pads page for details.
Community centres, pools and arenas remain closed. Check out the Parks and Trails and Closures and Cancellations sections https://www.richmondhill.ca/
Richmond Hill Blooms
You can nominate a garden by filling out the form below or by calling Access Richmond Hill at 905-771-8800 during regular business hours. Please be ready to provide the address(es) of the garden(s) you are nominating, along with your name, address, telephone number and email address. 2020 Nomination period ends Friday, July 3.
Nomination form:
https://www.richmondhill.ca/
Have a safe and enjoyable Canada Day.
Regards,
Councillor Castro Liu, Ward 3
City of Richmond Hill
225 East Beaver Creek Road
Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3P4
T: 905 771 5497 | F: 905 771 2500 | e: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.