Markham, ON

Doors Open Markham Organizing Committee

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Committee of Adjustment

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General Committee Meeting

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Development Services Public Meeting

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Heritage Markham Committee

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Race Relations Committee

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Varley McKay Art Foundation of Markham

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Development Services Committee Meeting

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Committee of Adjustment

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Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee

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Markham Accessibility Advisory Committee

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Council Meeting

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Doors Open Markham Organizing Committee

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Environmental Advisory Committee

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Development Services Public Meeting

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Varley McKay Art Foundation of Markham

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Committee of Adjustment

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Heritage Markham Committee

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Markham Accessibility Advisory Committee

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Committee of Adjustment

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Development Services Committee Meeting

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General Committee Meeting

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Committee of Adjustment

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Varley McKay Art Foundation of Markham

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Council Meeting

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Heritage Markham Committee

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Markham Accessibility Advisory Committee

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Committee of Adjustment

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Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee

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Doors Open Markham Organizing Committee

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Environmental Advisory Committee

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Development Services Committee Meeting

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Committee of Adjustment

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Race Relations Committee

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Development Services Public Meeting

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Council Meeting

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General Committee Meeting

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Heritage Markham Committee

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Committee of Adjustment

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Markham Accessibility Advisory Committee

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Heritage Markham Committee

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The Heritage Markham Committee approved a Minor Heritage Permit for unauthorized alterations at 5 Euclid Street, including chimney removal and window changes, despite concerns about the work being done without proper permits. The committee also approved several other heritage permits and applications, including a demolition permit for an accessory building at 288 Main Street North and a plan of subdivision at 7960 Reesor Road. All decisions were carried unanimously, with Councillor Karen Rea recusing herself from the 288 Main Street North vote due to a conflict of interest.

• Approved Minor Heritage Permit for unauthorized alterations at 5 Euclid Street (carried)
• Approved Major Heritage Permit for demolition of rear yard accessory building at 288 Main Street North, with salvage and photo-documentation conditions (carried)
• Approved no-objection to Plan of Subdivision at 7960 Reesor Road, with condition to maintain view corridor from Donald Cousens Parkway (carried)
• Approved no-objection to Major Heritage Permit for rear addition at 35 Jerman Street (carried)
• Approved no-objection to Heritage Easement Agreement for 10729 Victoria Square Blvd (carried)
• Approved no-objection to variances for existing cabana at 8 David Gohn Circle (carried)
• Received information on delegated staff approvals for minor heritage permits, building/sign permits, and Committee of Adjustment applications (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

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Council Meeting

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Development Services Committee Meeting

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Special Council Meeting

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Doors Open Markham Organizing Committee

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Committee of Adjustment

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The Committee of Adjustment approved eight of nine applications for zoning relief, including a 60-unit affordable housing addition and a long-term care building, all with conditions. One application for an air-supported sports dome at 2188 Rodick Road was unanimously denied because members found the requested variances were not minor and failed the four tests of the Planning Act.

• Approved A/063/26 at 27 Dalmeny Road (unanimous)
• Approved A/038/26 at 32 Erdman Beynon Crescent (unanimous)
• Approved A/086/26 at 4638 Major Mackenzie Drive (unanimous)
• Approved A/076/26 at 28 Main Street (unanimous)
• Approved A/067/26 at 5060 Highway 7 East (unanimous)
• Approved A/042/26 at Scenic Drive (3-1, Huang opposed)
• Approved A/043/26 at 3825 Highway 7 East (3-1, Huang opposed)
• Approved A/093/26 at 10228 McCowan Road (unanimous)

Council Meeting

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Development Services Committee Meeting

The Development Services Committee will vote on two recommendation reports for Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments. One proposes 18 townhouse units at 95 Green Lane. The other seeks approval for a mixed-use high-rise development with four buildings (9-42 storeys, 1,183 units, ground-floor commercial, a new public road, and a future park) at 8432/8500 Leslie Street and 220 Commerce Valley Drive West. Both are recommended for approval.

• 18 townhouse units at 95 Green Lane (Ward 1)
• Mixed-use high-rise (9-42 storeys, 1,183 units) at 8432/8500 Leslie Street and 220 Commerce Valley Drive West (Ward 8)
• Ground-floor commercial uses and new public road in Leslie Street project
• Future public park included in Leslie Street development
• Both items require final Council approval after committee recommendation

The Development Services Committee approved two major development applications: a mixed-use high-rise development with four buildings (9-42 storeys, 1,183 residential units) at 8432/8500 Leslie Street and 220 Commerce Valley Drive, and an 18-townhouse development at 95 Green Lane. The committee also approved a framework for up to 50% city-wide soft development charge deferrals for long-term rental housing, and directed staff to review parking restrictions on Kirkham Drive.

• Approved Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for 1,183-unit high-rise development at Leslie Street/Commerce Valley Drive (Carried)
• Approved Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for 18 townhouse units at 95 Green Lane (Carried)
• Approved framework for up to 50% soft development charge deferrals for long-term rental housing (Carried)
• Extended building permit issuance timeline for qualifying rental developments to Dec 31, 2027 (Carried)
• Delegated authority to Treasurer to execute Development Charge Deferral Agreements (Carried)
• Directed staff to review parking restrictions on Kirkham Drive and report to September committee (Carried)
• Approved amendment to Area Specific Development Charges By-law 2022-69 for Robinson Glen (Carried)
• Confirmed Development Services Public Meeting minutes of June 16, 2026 (Carried)

Heritage Markham Committee

The Heritage Markham Committee is deciding whether to replace existing bronze designation plaques with either tooled bronze or slate plaques due to rising costs and theft risk. They will also review minor heritage permits, building permits, and variance applications for properties in heritage districts. Updates on the Main Street North reconstruction and an insurance study will be received.

• Choose between 5/8" tooled bronze plaques or slate plaques for designated properties
• No objection to variances for a sunroom/greenhouse at 293 Main St N (MVHCD)
• No objection to demolition and new two-storey dwelling at 26 Markham Street (Markham Village)
• Receive information on minor heritage permits at 7877 Yonge St, 11 Church St, 86 John St, etc.
• Update on detailed design for Main Street North reconstruction from Bullock Dr to 16th Ave

The Committee recommended replacing current cast bronze plaques with a more cost-effective tooled bronze version to maintain design consistency. They also approved heritage variances for two properties and received updates on a street reconstruction study and a heritage insurance report.

• Recommended replacing cast 3/4" bronze plaques with tooled 5/8" bronze plaques from Signs in the Making
• Approved variances for a 1-storey sunroom/greenhouse at 293 Main St. N.
• Approved variances for a two-storey dwelling and accessory building at 26 Markham Street
• Approved demolition of the existing dwelling at 26 Markham Street
• Received information on delegated approvals for 5 minor heritage permits
• Received information on delegated approvals for 5 building and sign permits
• Received information on a delegated Committee of Adjustment application for 11120 Highway 48
• Declined interest in hosting a booth at Apple Fest 2026

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hear multiple minor variance and consent applications, including a proposal to sever 19.48 hectares from 11120 Highway 48 for a new residential lot as part of a land exchange. Other items include requests for zoning relief for commercial developments, residential additions, and accessory buildings. The meeting also covers procedural approvals of previous minutes and deferral requests.

• Consent application B/011/26 to sever 19.48 hectares at 11120 Highway 48 for a residential lot (land exchange)
• Minor variances for 189-193 Main Street: reduced setbacks, parking reduction from 27 to 8 spaces (heritage district)
• Minor variances for 14 Windridge Drive: increased building coverage and deck projection for a two-storey dwelling
• Minor variance for 37 East Valhalla Drive: permit recreational establishment use in an industrial building
• Minor variance for 16 Station Lane: multiple variances for a single-family dwelling addition and accessory building with dwelling unit

The Committee of Adjustment approved all but one of the applications before it, including minor variances, consents, and a rear addition. The only application not approved was A/041/26, which was approved with conditions despite one opposing vote. All other applications were approved, several unanimously.

• Approved A/041/26 (189-193 Main St, Unionville) with conditions (4-1)
• Approved A/005/26 (14 Windridge Dr) with conditions (5-1)
• Approved B/011/26 (11120 Highway 48) consent with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved A/073/26 (11120 Highway 48) with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved A/074/26 (11120 Highway 48) with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved A/045/26 (37 East Valhalla Dr) with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved A/059/26 (1443 Denison St) with conditions (5-1)
• Approved A/061/26 (95 Dickson Hill Rd) with conditions (unanimous)

Development Services Committee Meeting

The Development Services Committee is deciding on major development proposals, including a 45-storey tower at 7079 Yonge Street and a subdivision of 2,067 units on Highway 48. They will also consider adopting an affordable housing strategy update, modifying the heritage register, and approving $58,373 in heritage property grants.

• Draft plan of subdivision for 2,067 low and mid-rise units, a school block, and a 16-hectare sports park at 10982-11274 Highway 48 (Ward 6)
• Recommendation to approve a 45-storey mixed-use building with 562 residential units and commercial space at 7079 Yonge Street (Ward 1)
• Proposed changes to the Markham Heritage Register to introduce a new 'Properties of Heritage Interest' classification
• Heritage Property Grant Program 2026: $58,373 total for 10 properties including 12 Centre Street and 7 Jerman Street
• Adoption of 'Housing Choices: Markham’s Affordable and Rental Housing Strategy Update (2026)'

The Development Services Committee approved a large-scale residential development and sports park in Ward 6. It also adopted an updated affordable housing strategy and approved heritage grants for 10 properties. A proposal for a 45-storey building at 7079 Yonge Street was referred back to staff for further consideration.

• Approved Draft Plan of Subdivision for 2,070 units, a school block, and a 16-hectare sports park at 10982, 11120 and 11274 Highway 48
• Adopted 'Housing Choices: Markham’s Affordable and Rental Housing Strategy Update (2026)'
• Approved $58,373 in Heritage Property Grants for 10 specific properties
• Referred 45-storey mixed-use building proposal at 7079 Yonge Street back to staff
• Approved new 'Properties of Heritage Interest' classification for the Heritage Register
• Approved up to $10,000 for Mayor or designate to attend 34th World Hakka Conference in China
• Approved up to $10,000 for Deputy Mayor and consultant to attend conference in Wuhan, China
• Directed staff to track Committee of Adjustment applications to test infill development standards

Doors Open Markham Organizing Committee

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Council Meeting

Council will receive and adopt the Ontario Land Tribunal's final order approving a 36- and 41-storey tower development at 8435 Woodbine Avenue, including 967 residential units and 20 affordable units. They will also consider a city-wide zoning by-law amendment to update parking and transportation demand management standards. Other items include liquor licence applications for three restaurants, a request to extend the deadline for heritage property designations, and comments on provincial Bill 98.

• Final OLT order for 967-unit towers at 8435 Woodbine Avenue (OPA and ZBA approval)
• City-wide zoning by-law amendment updating parking and TDM standards (By-law 2026-79)
• One-year extension of Smart Commute Markham, Richmond Hill program funding
• Request to extend heritage designation deadline for listed properties to January 1, 2029
• Council comments on Bill 98 opposing standardized official plans and reduced site plan control

The council adopted the May 26, 2026 minutes and received a communication about an Ontario Land Tribunal decision for 8435 Woodbine Avenue. It accepted municipal information forms for three liquor‑licence applications. It endorsed a city‑wide zoning by‑law amendment, extended funding for the Smart Commute program, and asked the province to extend the heritage‑designation deadline to 2029 while submitting comments on Bill 98.

• Adopted May 26, 2026 council minutes (Carried)
• Received OLT decision communication for 8435 Woodbine Avenue (Carried)
• Received and processed Municipal Information Forms for three liquor‑licence applications (Carried)
• Endorsed city‑wide zoning by‑law amendment to update parking and transportation demand management standards (Carried)
• Approved a one‑year extension of funding for the Smart Commute Markham, Richmond Hill program (Carried)
• Requested provincial amendment to extend the heritage‑designation deadline to Jan 1 2029 (Carried)
• Submitted Markham’s comments opposing standardization of official plans and supporting flexibility and urban‑design provisions (Carried)

Markham Public Library Board

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Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is considering several land severance requests to facilitate residential development on 19th Avenue. Members will also review multiple minor variance applications involving setbacks, landscaping requirements, and parking reductions for various residential and industrial properties.

• Land severance at 19th Avenue to create new residential blocks
• Industrial building addition relief at 165 Steelcase Road East
• Heritage house relocation and rear addition at 27 Wilson Street
• Coach house setback and parking reductions at 526 Cornell Centre Boulevard
• Mixed-use commercial development variances at 189-193 Main Street

The Committee of Adjustment approved several applications for land severances and zoning variances across various districts. Decisions included approving residential block creations on 19th Avenue and various building additions or new dwellings subject to specific conditions.

• Approved land severance at 19th Avenue (B/005/26)
• Approved land severance at 5500 19th Avenue (B/006/26)
• Approved industrial building addition at 165 Steelcase Road (A/035/26)
• Approved heritage house relocation and addition at 27 Wilson Street (A/046/26)
• Approved basement walk out entrance at 37 Appleby Crescent (A/017/26)
• Approved coach house application at Cornell Centre Boulevard (A/036/26)
• Approved two-storey detached dwelling at 11 Maple Lane (A/049/26)

Development Services Public Meeting

The Development Services committee is reviewing public meeting reports for three different residential projects. These include requests for official plan amendments and zoning by-law changes to allow for new housing developments.

• Official Plan Amendment for residential development at 4716 Elgin Mills Road East
• Zoning By-law Amendment for a 7-unit townhouse development at 148 Steeles Avenue East and 4 Henderson Avenue
• Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments for residential development at 4080, 4084, and 4088 Highway 7

Council approved an Official Plan Amendment for residential development at 4716 Elgin Mills Road East. A zoning amendment for a 7-unit townhouse development at 148 Steeles Avenue East was referred back to staff for further recommendation. A proposal for residential development at 4080, 4084, and 4088 Highway 7 was discussed, with members raising concerns over height and density.

• Approved Official Plan Amendment for residential development at 4716 Elgin Mills Road (Carried)
• Referred Zoning By-law Amendment for 7-unit townhouse development at 148 Steeles Avenue East back to staff (Carried)

General Committee Meeting

This General Committee meeting considers several financial and operational items. Key decisions include awarding contracts for two fire apparatus and a watermain construction, and approving interim spending authority for 2027. The committee also receives updates on capital projects and committee minutes.

• Award $1,775,348 for one pumper rescue and $3,061,112 for one aerial platform to Safetek Emergency Vehicles
• Award $4,422,254 to Gio Contracting Inc. for Woodbine Avenue watermain construction
• Approve 2027 interim spending authority up to 50% of 2026 budgets ($257,303,984)
• Close completed capital projects and transfer surplus funds totaling about $7.5 million
• Receive deputations on Swan Lake management and development charge reduction

Markham Accessibility Advisory Committee

The committee will hear a presentation on the Accessibility Policy from the Accessibility Specialist. They will also receive updates on National AccessAbility Week activities, including forums and a community booth. Minutes from the previous meeting will be approved.

• Presentation on Accessibility Policy by Lois Davies
• Update on York Region Forum and Provincial Forum discussions
• Report on Markham Accessibility Advisory Committee booth at Unionville Festival
• City of Markham Staff Lunch and Learn recap
• Approval of May 25, 2026 minutes

The June 15, 2026 meeting followed a standard agenda covering accessibility policy updates and National AccessAbility Week activities. No motions were made, votes were taken, or substantive decisions recorded in the minutes. The committee scheduled its next meeting for September 21, 2026.

Heritage Markham Committee

The Heritage Markham Committee will receive updates on minor heritage permits, building permits, and a site plan for a multi-storey apartment at 89 Lepp Drive. They will consider a variance for a proposed dwelling at 26 Markham Street. A key discussion is supporting a new classification for properties removed from the Heritage Register as of Jan 1, 2027.

• Proposed multi-storey apartment building at 89 Lepp Drive (adjacent to George Cowie House) – no heritage objection
• Variance application for two-storey dwelling and accessory building at 26 Markham Street, including demolition of existing dwelling
• Minor heritage permits for addresses including 197 Main Street, 77 John Street, 12 Rouge Street
• Support for new 'Properties of Heritage Interest' classification for listed properties to be removed from Heritage Register
• Third progress report on Markham Village Heritage Conservation District Plan update

The Heritage Markham Committee approved the creation of a new property classification called 'Properties of Heritage Interest' to track listed properties removed from the Heritage Register as of January 1, 2027, due to Ontario Heritage Act amendments. The committee also deferred consideration of a variance application for an accessory building at 26 Markham Street to allow further consultation on its size. Additionally, the committee had no objection to repaving two speed tables on Main Street Unionville in asphalt without decorative banding.

• Approved new 'Properties of Heritage Interest' classification and circulation of applications to staff (Carried)
• Deferred variance application for accessory building at 26 Markham Street for further size consultation (Carried)
• No objection to demolition of existing dwelling at 26 Markham Street (Carried)
• No objection to repaving speed tables on Main Street Unionville in asphalt without decorative banding (Carried)
• Received minor heritage permit approvals for 5 properties (Carried)
• Received building and sign permit approvals for 2 properties (Carried)
• No objection to site plan for multi-storey apartment at 89 Lepp Drive adjacent to George Cowie House (Carried)
• Received information on Committee of Adjustment application at 37 East Valhalla Drive (Carried)

Varley McKay Art Foundation of Markham

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Committee of Adjustment

The Markham Committee of Adjustment will hear several applications for minor variances and a consent to sever land. Key items include a proposed retail store needing reduced parking and increased floor area at 197 Cachet Woods Court, and a lot severance at 5 Rouge Street to create a new residential lot with multiple zoning variances. Also on the agenda are minor variances for residential additions at 131 Holm Crescent and a new two-storey dwelling at 14 Windridge Drive.

• Consent to sever 5 Rouge Street into two lots for a new home, with variances for setbacks, coverage, and frontage
• Variance to allow retail store at 197 Cachet Woods Court to have 210 parking spaces instead of 211 and 28.8% special-use floor area instead of 15%
• Variance for rear addition at 131 Holm Crescent to exceed main building coverage by 2.05%
• Six variances for new two-storey dwelling at 14 Windridge Drive, including increased coverage and deck projection

The Committee approved a consent application (B/030/25) to sever 5 Rouge Street into two lots, creating a new residential lot, along with associated minor variances (A/145/25 and A/148/25) for reduced setbacks, lot frontage, and building coverage after the applicant agreed to reduce second storey coverage from 38% to 35%. Also approved a minor variance for a retail store's parking reduction and special use provision (A/050/26), and a rear addition variance for a home on Holm Crescent (A/032/26). One application (A/005/26) was deferred sine die.

• Approved consent B/030/25 for severance at 5 Rouge Street (unanimous)
• Approved minor variance A/145/25 for Part 1 lot (unanimous, amended conditions)
• Approved minor variance A/148/25 for Part 2 lot (unanimous, amended conditions)
• Approved minor variance A/050/26 for retail store at 197 Cachet Woods Court (unanimous)
• Approved minor variance A/032/26 for rear addition at 131 Holm Crescent (unanimous)
• Deferred application A/005/26 for 14 Windridge Drive (sine die)

Development Services Committee Meeting

The Development Services Committee will vote on a city-wide zoning by-law amendment to update parking and transportation demand management standards. It also recommends withdrawing from the Smart Commute Markham, Richmond Hill program. The committee will discuss a request to extend the deadline for designating heritage properties and receive updates on conservation authority consolidation.

• City-wide zoning by-law amendment to update parking standards (By-law 2024-19)
• Withdrawal from Smart Commute Markham, Richmond Hill program (MOU termination)
• Request to extend heritage designation deadline from January 2027 to January 2029
• Update on Conservation Authorities Act amendments and regional consolidation
• Presentation of service awards to staff (5-30 years of service)

The committee endorsed amendments to the city's parking and transportation demand management standards and forwarded them to Council for enactment. It also approved a one-year extension of funding for the Smart Commute program. The committee received updates on Conservation Authorities Act amendments and forwarded a resolution to extend the deadline for heritage property designations.

• Endorsed city-wide parking and TDM by-law amendment (forwarded to Council)
• Approved one-year extension of Smart Commute program funding
• Received update on Conservation Authorities Act amendments and regional consolidation
• Forwarded resolution to extend heritage property designation deadline to Minister

Race Relations Committee

This meeting is largely procedural, focusing on administrative approvals and committee updates. Members will review progress on the Many Faces of Markham initiative and community engagement efforts. The agenda also includes updates on a diversity survey and planned education sessions. No policy changes or binding votes are scheduled.

• Many Faces of Markham subcommittee status update
• Community engagement progress report
• Diversity survey results and education session planning

Environmental Advisory Committee

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Doors Open Markham Organizing Committee

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Council Meeting

Council will consider setting the 2026 tax rates and levying $911.9 million across the City, Region, and Education. Other items include heritage designations for two properties, extending a watermain protection contract for up to $2.2 million, and extending the Scooty pilot project. Tax adjustments and write-offs totaling over $628,000 are also on the agenda.

• 2026 tax rates and levy bylaw: $911.9M total levy (City $202.6M, Region $447.9M, Education $260.9M, BIAs $453,861)
• Heritage designation of 10768 Victoria Square Blvd (Boynton House) and 11109 Highway 48 (Jesse and Hulda Raymer House)
• Contract extension for cathodic protection of iron watermains: up to $911,890 in 2026, with optional extensions for 2027-2028
• Tax write-off of $503,830 in prior year taxes under Section 354 of the Municipal Act
• Scooty pilot project extension in Markham Centre from May 26 to October 31, 2026

Council approved the 2026 Tax Rates and Levy By-law and authorized the creation of a veterans' crosswalk. The city also designated two properties under the Ontario Heritage Act and approved operating budgets for two Business Improvement Areas.

• Approved 2026 property tax levy totaling $911,924,678
• Approved creation of a veterans' crosswalk in a suitable location (7-6)
• Approved intention to designate 10768 Victoria Square Blvd and 11109 Highway 48 as heritage properties
• Approved $405,050 operating budget for Unionville BIA
• Approved $348,330 operating budget for Markham Village BIA
• Approved tax adjustments totaling $124,470 under Sections 357 and 358 of the Municipal Act
• Approved tax write-offs totaling $503,830 under Section 354 of the Municipal Act
• Processed liquor licence applications for Amica Unionville, Mahan Pars Inc., and 1000541173 Ontario Inc

Markham Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Markham Accessibility Advisory Committee will receive three presentations on accessibility topics: library services, micro mobility challenges, and service animal signage. They will also debrief the National AccessAbility Awareness Week event and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Presentation on library accessibility by Markham Public Library manager
• Presentation on Micro Mobility Challenge by Transportation project manager
• Presentation on Service Animal Signage consultation by Accessibility Specialist
• Debrief of National AccessAbility Awareness Week event
• Approval of minutes from March 16, 2026 meeting

The committee reviewed presentations regarding Markham Public Library accessibility, the city's draft Micromobility Strategy, and proposed service animal signage. No substantive votes or decisions were recorded outside of approving the March 16, 2026, minutes.

• Approved March 16, 2026, meeting minutes

Markham Public Library Board

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Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee

This is a meeting of the Markham Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision.

The committee approved the minutes from the February, March, and April 2026 meetings. Staff provided an overview of the Markham Transportation Master Plan and a new micromobility strategy intended for completion by Q2 2027.

• Approved February 19, 2026, formal meeting minutes
• Approved March 19, 2026, informal meeting minutes
• Approved April 16, 2026, informal meeting minutes