Here is the revised summary:

The Heritage Richmond Hill meeting on December 5, chaired by Ward Five Councillor Karen Svitz, primarily addressed a demolition request for a fire-damaged building at 64 Major Mackenzie Drive East. Key participants included Councillor Davidson, who facilitated motions, and Committee Member Bob Bar Ruby, who contributed to amending the demolition process for safety reasons.

The committee deliberated extensively on a request to demolish a fire-damaged building at 64 Major Mackenzie Drive East due to safety concerns. Staff member Canal highlighted the danger of documenting the building, stating, "trying to document the building could prove to be dangerous to anyone who's trying to enter the building." The unanimous decision was in favor of demolition to preclude safety risks.

Discussions covered the required processes before demolishing heritage sites. Councillor Davidson inquired about the appearance of potential new builds, asking, "Do does the owner have to build something new that looks like a Heritage Property?" This reflects the committee's consideration of preserving the site's historical aesthetic post-demolition.

Committee Member Bob Bar Ruby proposed removing Clause C, which mandated detailed documentation before demolishing the building, to ensure swift action due to safety risks. The amendment was agreed upon to accelerate the process before the onset of winter.

Barbara Mar Owen asked, "what was going to be done to ensure that [the Ethel House] is protected from a similar fate?" highlighting concerns about inadequate protections for heritage properties that are not designated.

Concerns were raised about protecting nearby properties like the vacant Ethel House, with fears of potential neglect. The committee collectively expressed the need to adopt measures preventing further loss of Richmond Hill's historical assets, as articulated by Pamela Vega.