Council Meeting - Wednesday, February 11, 2026 - 9:30 a.m. - City of Richmond Hill

Summary of City Council Meeting - Consolidated

High-level summary - The council acknowledged Indigenous lands, expressed condolences over a Tubmler Ridge tragedy, and highlighted community resources and upcoming celebrations. Key formal actions included adoption/approval motions for agendas, minutes, consent items, bylaws, and a confirmatory bylaw, with no public-input forum held during the meeting.

Five most important topics discussed

1) Acknowledgment of Indigenous Lands - The opening included a formal acknowledgment of the Indigenous lands Richmond Hill sits on, signaling ongoing reconciliation efforts. Mayor: "We are committed to rebuilding constructive and cooperative relationships."

2) Tragedy in Tumblr Ridge, BC - The Mayor offered condolences and noted solidarity with the affected community. Mayor: "Our heart certainly goes out to all of those." A letter of support was sent to the Mayor of Tumblr Ridge.

3) 211 Day and Community Resources - Councillor Thompson highlighted 211 Day and the service’s accessibility, underscoring its value to residents. Councillor Thompson: "It’s accessible 24/7 and available in more than 150 languages," encouraging residents to use the service for support.

4) Family Day and Lunar New Year Celebrations - Deputy Mayor Chan discussed upcoming Family Day and Lunar New Year events and encouraged participation. Deputy Mayor Chan: "The weather seems to be a little bit mild, so enjoy Monday Family Day," and noted diverse cultural celebrations.

5) Black History Month - Councillor Tree began addressing Black History Month, recognizing contributions of the Black community and emphasizing the council’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. Quote from the related discussion: "It really is a great celebration. It's a good learning experience."

Opportunities for Public Input - No public forum or formal avenues for public input were noted in the transcript. Public engagement mentioned was through attending events, rather than submitting input during the meeting.

Motions and Outcomes - Adoption of Agenda — Passed unanimously. (Moved by Councillor Silivitz and Councillor Tree) - Adoption of Previous Council Minutes — Passed unanimously. (Moved by Councillor Shu and Councillor Tree) - Approval of Consent Agenda — Passed unanimously. (Moved by Councillor Tree and Councillor Thompson) - Motion to Approve All Bylaws — Passed. (Moved by Councillor Silivitz and seconded by Councillor Davidson) - Motion for a Confirmatory Bylaw — Passed unanimously. (Moved by Regional Local Councillor Depalo and seconded by Councillor Tree) - Motion to Adjourn — Passed unanimously. (Moved by Regional Local Councillor Deputy Mayor Chan and seconded by Councillor Silivitz) - Notes: No motions were reported as rejected or deferred in the consolidated transcript.

Public contact / opportunities for input - The transcript did not specify any email addresses or direct contact lines for citizen input. Residents were encouraged to participate in upcoming events (e.g., Black History Month activities, Lunar New Year celebrations, and the “Spring on Ice” event), but no formal public-input channels were listed.

Councillors present - Deputy Mayor Chan - Councillor Tree - Councillor Silivitz - Councillor Shu - Councillor Thompson - Councillor Davidson - Regional Local Councillor Depalo

Additional context from related sections (for awareness) - Acknowledgments and recognitions noted in other portions of the meeting included senior well-being initiatives and related bylaw processes, though those specific items (bylaw numbers or formal motions) were not tabled as separate items in the consolidated list above. If needed, separate minutes may detail the recognition of Richmond Hill’s senior well-being initiatives and the related bylaw approvals and adjournment.