To: Richmond Hill City Council & York Regional Police (YRP) 
Attention: Mayor and Members of Council, Chief Jim MacSween and Deputy Chiefs YRP
From: Bayview Hill Neighborhood Watch Committee 
Date: April 6, 2026 
Subject: Strategic Allocation Proposal for CCTV Expansion (Member Motion 12.3) 

1. Executive Summary: COMPLETING THE CIRCUIT
Following the approval of Member Motion 12.3 to fund five (5) additional CCTV cameras 
for Richmond Hill, the Bayview Hill Neighborhood Watch proposes that a minimum 
of three (3) cameras be allocated to the Bayview Hill community. 
Our objective is to move from "point monitoring" to "corridor containment" by 
leveraging the existing Northwest Anchor (Bayview Ave & Major Mackenzie Dr). We 
recognize that YRP maintains final jurisdiction over camera placement; however, our 
community analysis indicates that a 3-unit deployment is the threshold for achieving 
maximum efficiency and creating a functional "digital shield" around our residential 
pocket. 

2. Strategic Context: High-Velocity Residential Crime 
Recent data and the "Project Dora" investigation highlight a severe trend of organized 
residential break-and-enters and high-value auto thefts in Ward 3. 
• The Highway 404 Factor: Suspects frequently utilize the 404 corridor for rapid 
entry and egress, often vanishing from the neighborhood within 2-3 minutes of an 
incident. 
• The Need for Containment: Currently, our southern and eastern perimeters are 
unmonitored "dark zones." By "completing the circuit," the City can transform 
these high-speed escape routes into recorded corridors. 

3. Tactical Intelligence: Primary Access Points 
While we defer to YRP’s expert determination for the final top 3 placements, we have 
identified the following eight (8) key points based on resident observations of criminal 
flight paths and scouting behavior: 

• HEADFORD AVE & LESLIE ST: A critical eastern exit leading into the Orlando 
Industrial area and the 404. "The High Speed Shield" & direct 404 "Inflow/Outflow."

• DEWBOURNVE AVE & 16TH AVE: The primary "first-turn" entry point for vehicles 
exiting Hwy 404 to scout the neighborhood. In the " High Speed Shield" & direct 404 "Inflow/Outflow"

• SPADINA RD & 16TH AVE: The "Southern Valve" A major southern artery connecting to the Valleymede 
community and the 16th Ave corridor.  In the "High Speed Shield" 

• SPADINA Rd & MAJOR MACKENZIE DR: The central northern "spine" exit. Prevents internal bypass of the Northwest Anchor.

• BOAKE TRAIL & MAJOR MACKENZIE DR: The northeastern perimeter gate and anchor. Prevents the "Back Door" escape to Major Mac/404.

•STRATHEARN AVE & 16TH AVE: "The Community Anchor & Internal Collector" Monitors scouting behavior near the school/center.

• BAYVIEW AVE & WELDRICK RD: A high-volume residential collector road. 

• BAYVIEW AVE & ARDWOLD GATE: A secondary western leakage point. 

4. Coverage Analysis & Efficiency Statistics 
The jump from two to three cameras represents the most significant increase in 
investigative utility. It allows YRP to transition from reacting to isolated incidents to 
proactively managing a contained residential zone. 

Active Perimeter Cameras >  1 (Existing)   >   4 TOTAL

Tactical Mode    >   from Point Monitoring >   CORRIDOR CONTAINMENT

Security Coverage %    >         ~16%              > ~75%

Investigative Utility    >   Reactive    >    PROACTIVE TRACKING CONTINUITY
     

The 75% to 100% Roadmap: A 3-camera allocation provides the necessary "Lead and 
Trail" data for most investigations. We remain hopeful that a 4th or 5th unit may 
eventually be deployed to reach 100% perimeter lockdown, pending YRP’s statistical 
assessment of the minor exit points. 

5. Conclusion 
We respectfully request that YRP and City Council prioritize Bayview Hill for a 3-camera 
minimum. We trust YRP to determine which three of the identified points offer the 
highest probability of suspect identification and vehicle recovery. By concentrating these 
resources, the City creates a measurable "Proof of Concept" for how a hardened, 
geographically contained neighborhood can deter organized crime rings. 

Prepared by: Claira Lin - Bayview Hill Neighborhood Watch Member and Volunteer & In partnership with the 
Residents of Ward 3