Markham public meetings in 2024

Council Meeting

Council will decide on zoning and official plan amendments for projects at 5871 Highway 7 East and Markland Street. The body is also reviewing a five-year naming rights agreement with Midea Home Appliances Canada and updates to 2025 municipal fees.

• Proposed 10-storey mixed-use building at 5871 Highway 7 East
• Proposed 94 townhouse units at Markland Street
• Five-year sponsorship agreement with Midea Home Appliances Canada including $50,000 and $55,000 renovation fees
• 2025 Development Fee and Municipal Fee By-laws update
• Heritage designation of 7530 Ninth Line

Council approved a five-year sponsorship and naming rights agreement with Midea Home Appliances Canada, designating Midea as the Entertainment Sponsor for the Canada Day Celebration and granting naming rights to the Angus Glen Community Centre East Arena, Gymnasium, and lower-level concession stand. The agreement includes fees totaling $50,000 for concession renovation, $55,000 for gym floor renovation, and annual fees of $30,000, $25,000, and $24,000. Council also approved several other items, including a vehicle rental contract, a language policy, and a motion supporting the SolveTheCrisis.ca campaign.

• Approved Midea sponsorship and naming rights agreement (carried)
• Approved 2025 development and municipal fee by-law updates (carried)
• Approved tender 232-T-24 for short-term vehicle rental to Surgenor National Leasing (carried)
• Adopted City of Markham Language and Translation Policy (carried)
• Approved motion supporting SolveTheCrisis.ca campaign (carried)
• Approved OLT decision to designate Haacke-Warriner Farmhouse (carried)
• Approved Markland Residential Corporation townhouse development (carried)
• Lost motion to approve 10-storey building at 5871 Highway 7 (lost)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment agenda for December 18, 2024 contains no listed items. No decisions or discussions are recorded in the provided document. The meeting appears to be procedural with no substantive agenda items.

General Committee Meeting

The General Committee is reviewing a five-year sponsorship agreement for the Angus Glen Community Centre and Canada Day celebrations. The body is also deciding on a new language policy and a vehicle rental contract.

• Five-year Midea Home Appliances Canada agreement including $50,000 for concession stand and $55,000 for gymnasium floor renovations
• Award of Tender 232-T-24 for short-term vehicle rentals to Surgenor National Leasing Limited for $348,675.55 annually
• Adoption of the City of Markham Language and Translation Policy
• Real property acquisitions for 66 and 68 Morgan Avenue
• Authorization of a procurement process for Auditor General Services

The General Committee approved a five-year sponsorship and naming rights agreement with Midea Home Appliances Canada, designating Midea as the Entertainment Sponsor for Canada Day celebrations and granting naming rights to the Angus Glen Community Centre East Arena, Gymnasium, and lower-level concession stand. The agreement includes various fees totaling over $300,000 over five years, with one-time renovation fees of $50,000 and $55,000. The committee also approved several other consent items, including a vehicle rental contract and a language policy.

• Approved 5-year Midea sponsorship and naming rights agreement (carried)
• Approved $348,675.55 annual vehicle rental contract with Surgenor National Leasing (carried)
• Adopted City of Markham Language and Translation Policy (carried)
• Authorized procurement process for Auditor General Services (carried)
• Received minutes from Markham Public Library Board and Unionville BIA (carried)
• Authorized reporting of real property acquisitions at 66 and 68 Morgan Avenue (carried)

Markham Accessibility Advisory Committee

The agenda for the Markham Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting on 2024-12-16 contains no listed items; it appears to be a procedural placeholder without specific discussions or decisions.

The Markham Accessibility Advisory Committee met on December 16, 2024, but deferred approval of the previous minutes due to lack of quorum. The committee discussed feedback on Unionville High School student designs for the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan, including font readability and logo use, and agreed the chair would contact the art teacher. They also heard an update on the new accessibility plan and began planning for 2025, with Yoyo Chen set to become chair in January.

• Deferred approval of previous minutes due to no quorum
• Chair to contact Unionville High School art teacher with feedback on student designs
• Agreed Yoyo Chen will assume Chair role in January 2025
• Noted recruitment deadline for new committee members is January 10, 2025

Friends of the Markham Museum Board

The provided agenda contains only procedural software boilerplate and no specific discussion items or decisions.

The Friends of the Markham Museum Board meeting was largely procedural, approving the agenda and the November 13, 2024 minutes as amended. The board received reports from the Director, Treasurer, and committees, including updates on finances, collections, and upcoming events. No substantive policy decisions or votes on major actions were recorded.

• Approved agenda for December 11, 2024 meeting (carried)
• Approved minutes of November 13, 2024 meeting as amended (carried)
• Adjourned meeting (carried)

Heritage Markham Committee

The Heritage Markham Committee will meet to approve the minutes from the November meeting, welcome two new members, and elect a Chair and Vice-Chair for 2025. Staff will also present updates on heritage projects and seek approval for the upcoming Heritage Week.

• Approval of November 13, 2024 committee minutes
• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair for January 2025
• Welcoming new members Richard Huang and Steve Lusk
• Delegated approval of building permits at 10225 Kennedy Rd.
• Delegated approval of minor heritage permits at 7859 Yonge St.

The committee approved delegating review of certain development applications (including severances) on properties adjacent to designated heritage resources to Heritage Section staff, provided the relevant Heritage Councillors are consulted and raise no objections. It also approved a major heritage permit for a two-storey rear addition at 354 Main Street North, with a condition that the driveway not extend past the addition. The committee delegated review of a site plan control application for a storage facility near the John Cameron House at Bayview Golf and Country Club to staff.

• Delegated review of severance applications adjacent to heritage properties to Heritage staff (carried)
• Delegated review of OPA, ZBA, condominium, hold removal, and site plan applications adjacent to heritage properties to Heritage staff (carried)
• Approved major heritage permit for 354 Main Street North with condition that driveway not extend past rear addition (carried)
• Delegated review of Site Plan Control Application 24 194620 SPC for Bayview Golf and Country Club to Heritage staff (carried)
• Approved agenda and minutes of November 13, 2024 meeting (carried)
• Welcomed new members Richard Huang and Steve Lusk (carried)
• Received notice of Chair/Vice-Chair election and sub-committee appointments for January 8, 2025 (carried)
• Received information on minor heritage permits and delegated building/sign permits (carried)

Development Services Committee Meeting

The Development Services Committee will receive and approve the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By‑law Amendment for a 13‑storey mixed‑use building at 5871 Highway 7 in Ward 4, assigning servicing for 137 residential units. The committee will also consider amendments to the 2025 Development Fee By‑law (211‑83) and Municipal Fee By‑law (2002‑276). Additional items include a heritage designation objection for 7530 Ninth Line and a presentation of the 2024 BILD Benchmarking Study.

• Approve Official Plan and Zoning By‑law amendments for 13‑storey mixed‑use project at 5871 Highway 7 (Ward 4), with 137 residential units
• Adopt amendments to Development Fee By‑law 211‑83 and Municipal Fee By‑law 2002‑276 for 2025
• Receive objection and move toward designation of 7530 Ninth Line (Ward 7) under the Ontario Heritage Act
• Receive and acknowledge the 2024 BILD Benchmarking Study presentation
• Approve minutes from the November 26 and November 25 Development Services Committee meetings

The Development Services Committee refused the Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment applications for a 13-storey mixed-use building at 5871 Highway 7 (Ward 4), instead directing staff to prepare an implementing by-law for a 10-storey building with a minimum GFA of 13,100 sq m and minimum non-residential GFA of 165 sq m. The committee also approved updates to development and municipal fee by-laws for 2025, and affirmed the heritage designation of 7530 Ninth Line despite an owner objection. A presentation on the BILD benchmarking study was received, noting the city's improved rank to fifth among 16 municipalities.

• Denied 13-storey mixed-use application at 5871 Highway 7 (carried)
• Directed staff to prepare by-law for 10-storey building at 5871 Highway 7 (carried)
• Approved 2025 Development Fee and Municipal Fee By-laws updates (carried)
• Affirmed heritage designation of 7530 Ninth Line under Ontario Heritage Act (carried)
• Received 2024 BILD Municipal Benchmarking Study presentation (carried)
• Confirmed minutes of November 25 and 26, 2024 meetings (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items are listed.

Council Meeting

Markham Council is reviewing the designation of five priority heritage properties and addressing an objection to the designation of 5970 Elgin Mills Road East. The body is also considering a partnerships approach for the CMHC Housing Accelerator Fund and reviewing Q3 2024 capital project statuses.

• Proposed heritage designation of 11288 Kennedy Road, 7775 Ninth Line, 6840 Fourteenth Avenue, 3949 Nineteenth Avenue, and 3490 Nineteenth Avenue
• Affirmation of intention to designate 5970 Elgin Mills Road East despite owner objection
• Authorization for Director of Planning and Urban Design to negotiate CMHC Housing Accelerator Fund grants and DC Rebate Program agreements
• Proposed closure of completed capital projects and transfer of $7,081,490 in funds to original sources
• Administrative assignment of by-law numbers for a mixed-use development south of Highway 7 between Bayview Avenue and Saddlecreek Drive

Council approved the intent to designate 11288 Kennedy Road and 3490 Nineteenth Avenue under the Ontario Heritage Act, while rejecting designations for three other properties. A motion to affirm the designation of 5970 Elgin Mills Road East was lost in a recorded vote. Council also authorized housing agreements under the CMHC Housing Accelerator Fund and approved several policies and contracts.

• Approved intent to designate 11288 Kennedy Road (Ward 6) under Ontario Heritage Act
• Approved intent to designate 3490 Nineteenth Avenue (Ward 2) under Ontario Heritage Act
• Lost motion to designate 7775 Ninth Line (Ward 7) under Ontario Heritage Act
• Lost motion to designate 6840 Fourteenth Avenue (Ward 7) under Ontario Heritage Act
• Lost motion to designate 3949 Nineteenth Avenue (Ward 6) under Ontario Heritage Act
• Lost motion to affirm designation of 5970 Elgin Mills Road East (Ward 6) (recorded vote 8:4)
• Authorized housing agreements for CMHC Housing Accelerator Fund grants (Initiative 1 and 5)
• Approved Council-Staff Relations Policy (recorded vote 8:5)

General Committee Meeting

The General Committee will receive and approve reports on capital project status, including the closure of projects and the transfer of $7.08 million in surplus funds to their original sources. It will also adopt the 2025 meeting calendar, approve several policy updates, and award three five‑year fuel supply contracts worth a combined $1.285 million annually.

• Close capital projects with surplus >$100,000 and transfer $5,744,765 to original funding sources
• Close capital projects with surplus <$100,000 and transfer $1,336,725 to original funding sources
• Award Tender 060‑T‑24: $839,887.40 for unleaded E10, $259,778.40 for ULSD, $186,196.32 for biodiesel (five‑year term)
• Adopt revised Council‑Staff Relations Policy
• Approve Pay‑on‑Demand Surety Bonds Policy

The General Committee approved the revised Council-Staff Relations Policy, fulfilling a Municipal Act requirement, after extensive discussion and requests for changes. The committee also approved the 2025-2029 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan, a pay-on-demand surety bonds policy, and delegated authority for data sharing agreements. Several routine reports and contracts were received and approved.

• Adopted revised Council-Staff Relations Policy (Carried)
• Approved Multi-Year Accessibility Plan 2025-2029 (Carried)
• Approved Pay-on-Demand Surety Bonds Policy (Carried)
• Delegated authority to CIO for data sharing agreements (Carried)
• Awarded fuel supply contracts to Brown's Fuels and Suncor (Carried)
• Approved 2025 meeting calendar (Carried)
• Closed capital projects and transferred surplus funds (Carried)
• Received Q3 2024 capital status report (Carried)

Development Services Public Meeting

The Development Services Committee will consider two public‑meeting information reports. Item 4.1 proposes a modification of a zone boundary line on the east side of Woodbine Avenue south of Steelcase Road, covering addresses 7085, 7095, 7125, 7131, 7155, 7181 and 7225 Woodbine Avenue (Ward 8), file PR 2024 196596. Item 4.2 proposes city‑initiated amendments to allow a minimum of up to four storeys for land‑use designations that permit residential within the Major Transit Stations Areas (Wards 1‑6 and 8), also file PR 2024 196596. The committee will discuss these applications before adjourning.

• Modification of zone boundary line on east side of Woodbine Avenue south of Steelcase Road, addresses 7085‑7225 Woodbine Ave (Ward 8) – file PR 2024 196596
• City‑initiated amendment to permit up to four storeys for residential‑permitted land uses in Major Transit Stations Areas (Wards 1‑6, 8) – file PR 2024 196596

The committee received a report on a City-initiated zoning by-law amendment to correct a mapping error affecting seven properties on Woodbine Avenue and directed staff to bring it to Council for enactment without further notice. A separate proposal to permit up to four storeys in Major Transit Station Areas was referred back to staff for further review and a report, following concerns about notification and density in established communities.

• Received public meeting report for zoning correction at 7085-7225 Woodbine Ave (carried)
• Directed staff to finalize zoning by-law amendment for Woodbine Ave and bring to Council without further notice (carried)
• Referred MTSA four-storey zoning proposal back to staff for report and recommendation (carried)

Flato Markham Theatre Advisory Board

The Flato Markham Theatre Advisory Board agenda for Dec 2, 2024 contains no listed items or decisions, indicating a procedural or placeholder meeting.

The Flato Markham Theatre Advisory Board approved the minutes from its May 27 and September 23, 2024 meetings. The board also received updates on theatre operations, including a potential large sponsor for the 'Every Child Every Year' program, a postcard campaign, and a feasibility study for a new convention centre. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of May 27, 2024 meeting (carried)
• Approved minutes of September 23, 2024 meeting (carried)

Environmental Advisory Committee

The Markham Environmental Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for 2024-11-28 does not list any specific agenda items. The agenda contains only placeholders and procedural sections without substantive topics, contracts, or decisions.

The Markham Environmental Advisory Committee met on November 28, 2024, but deferred approval of the September 26, 2024 minutes due to lack of quorum. The committee discussed updates on Bird Friendly City and Blue Community certifications, with staff noting the city implements best practices but avoids formal certifications due to cost. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was largely informational and procedural.

• Deferred approval of September 26, 2024 minutes (no quorum)
• Discussed Bird Friendly City certification; no action taken
• Discussed Blue Community certification; no action taken
• Reviewed bike lane update from Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
• Discussed CFUW resolution on deep-sea mining; no action taken
• Received update from Food Waste and Food Insecurity Sub-Committee
• Discussed future Curbside Giveaway Days; suggested two per year
• Discussed JOLT Canada EV charging station proposal; feedback requested

Special Council Meeting - Budget

The Special Council meeting will review the 2025 budget documents and any amendments proposed by council members. It will also consider a confirmatory by‑law (By‑Law 2024‑208) to receive three readings and be enacted. The agenda includes an Indigenous land acknowledgement and a budget recap before any decisions are made.

• Review of Budget 2025 documents (budget‑2025‑oct‑22‑AODA.pdf and exhibits)
• Consideration of any proposed amendments to Budget 2025
• Consideration and three‑reading enactment of By‑Law 2024‑208 (Confirmatory By‑Law)

Development Services Committee Meeting

The Development Services Committee is reviewing applications for a residential apartment building and housing grant partnerships. The body is also addressing heritage designations and staff service awards.

• Proposed 13-storey mixed-use building with 137 residential units at 5871 Highway 7
• CMHC Housing Accelerator Fund partnerships including a Direct Grant Stream and DC Rebate Program
• Intention to designate 5970 Elgin Mills Road East under the Ontario Heritage Act
• Ontario Land Tribunal appeal regarding designation by-law for 7507 Kennedy Road
• Service awards for staff across Fire & Emergency, Legal, Community, Corporate, and Development services

The Development Services Committee approved a recommendation to designate 5970 Elgin Mills Road East as a heritage property, subject to final Council adoption. The Committee also authorized staff to negotiate agreements for the CMHC Housing Accelerator Fund to secure grants for affordable housing initiatives. A petition to rebuild the Victoria Square Community Centre was received, directing staff to review recreational needs and update the Integrated Leisure Master Plan.

• Approved recommendation to designate 5970 Elgin Mills Road East under Ontario Heritage Act
• Authorized staff to negotiate CMHC Housing Accelerator Fund partnership agreements
• Received petition for Victoria Square Community Centre rebuild; directed staff review
• Deferred decision on 5871 Highway 7 apartment building to December 10 meeting
• Confirmed previous committee minutes and public meeting minutes
• Acknowledged service awards for long-term city staff
• Referred confidential litigation and direction requests to December 4 Council meeting

Markham Public Library Board

The Markham Public Library Board is scheduled to meet on November 25, 2024, to conduct routine procedural business. The agenda indicates the meeting is currently in a preliminary stage and no specific decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Meeting scheduled for November 25, 2024
• Procedural business on the agenda
• Meeting status listed as preliminary

The Markham Public Library Board received the November 2024 CEO highlights, which included a proposed 3.88% property tax increase for the City of Markham in 2025. The Board approved a schedule for 2025 meetings and directed members to review proposed amendments to governance policies for discussion in January 2025. Internal monitoring reports on customer treatment and communication were received with no concerns noted.

• Received CEO’s Highlights, November 2024 report
• Received 2025 Board meeting and agenda planning dates
• Directed review of governance policy amendments for January 2025 meeting
• Received Internal Monitoring Report: EL-2a Customer Treatment
• Received Internal Monitoring Report: EL-2j Communication & Counsel
• Approved Consent Agenda including Declaration of Due Diligence
• Ratified motions approved in confidential in-camera session

Special Development Services Committee Meeting

The Special Development Services Committee will open with a call to order and an Indigenous land acknowledgement, followed by a disclosure of pecuniary interest. The only substantive agenda item is the receipt of a presentation titled "Vision Zero Road Safety Plan Development - Workshop" (Markham RSP_Council Presentation.pdf). No decisions or votes are scheduled for this meeting.

• Vision Zero Road Safety Plan Development – Workshop presentation (Markham RSP_Council Presentation.pdf)

The Special Development Services Committee held a workshop on the Vision Zero Road Safety Plan, with two breakout sessions to gather feedback on traffic calming priorities, proactive programs, and treatment types. The committee received the presentation and directed that a workshop memo be prepared, with a draft policy expected at a Development Services meeting in early 2025. No formal decisions were made beyond receiving the presentation.

• Received presentation 'Vision Zero Road Safety Plan Development - Workshop' (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:04 PM (carried)

Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The agenda for the Markham Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee meeting on November 21, 2024 contains no listed items. It only includes placeholders and empty sections. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided document.

The Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee approved a motion to purchase 5 pedal-assist e-bikes at an approximate cost of $10,000 for donation to Markham Cycles, funded from the 2024 Capital Project Number 24034. The committee also approved a $2,000 donation to the Active School Travel Program for bike helmets and equipment for Highgate Public School, and authorized using remaining 2024 budget for pedestrian reflectors or bike bells. Minutes from September and October meetings were approved, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved purchase of 5 pedal-assist e-bikes (~$10,000) for Markham Cycles (carried)
• Approved $2,000 donation to Active School Travel Program for helmets and cycling equipment for Highgate PS (carried)
• Approved using remaining 2024 budget for pedestrian reflectors, or bike bells if reflectors not feasible (carried)
• Approved minutes of September 19, 2024 formal meeting (carried)
• Approved minutes of October 17, 2024 informal meeting (carried)
• Approved reimbursement of $62.90 to Steve Glassman for book purchase (carried)

Council Meeting

The council will approve a zoning by‑law amendment for Arbutus Real Estate Ltd. covering 7441‑7455 Victoria Park Avenue to permit creative industrial, food and beverage, processing, warehousing, office, retail and restaurant uses. It will also endorse the City‑wide Cycling Facility Selection Tool and direct design of in‑boulevard multi‑use paths. Additional actions include adopting 2025 building by‑law changes, releasing the draft Cornell Centre Secondary Plan for public consultation, and giving three readings to by‑laws 2024‑202 through 2024‑207.

• Approve Zoning By‑law Amendment for 7441‑7455 Victoria Park Ave (creative industrial and food‑beverage uses)
• Endorse City‑wide Cycling Facility Selection Tool and direct planning of multi‑use paths
• Adopt 2025 Building By‑law Changes, repealing By‑law 2023‑177 effective Jan 1 2025
• Release Draft Cornell Centre Secondary Plan for public consultation and schedule a statutory meeting
• Three readings and enactment of By‑laws 2024‑202 to 2024‑207 (heritage, official‑plan, building, etc.)

Council endorsed the Cycling Facility Selection Tool and directed staff to plan and implement bike paths. They also enacted a new building by-law effective January 1, 2025, and approved a zoning amendment for Arbutus Real Estate. Additionally, Council passed a resolution requesting the Province to exempt Markham from Bill 212's bike lane regulations and to clarify its requirements.

• Endorsed Cycling Facility Selection Tool (carried)
• Approved zoning by-law amendment for Arbutus Real Estate at 7441-7455 Victoria Park Ave (carried)
• Enacted new Building By-law 2024-206, repealing 2023-177, effective Jan 1, 2025 (carried)
• Released draft Cornell Centre Secondary Plan for public consultation (carried)
• Requested Province to exempt Markham from Bill 212 bike lane regulations (carried)
• Adopted By-laws 2024-202 to 2024-207 (carried)
• Adopted confidential minutes and appointments (carried)
• Approved confidential settlement direction for Aryeh Construction (carried)

Doors Open Markham Organizing Committee

The agenda for the Doors Open Markham Organizing Committee meeting on 2024-11-20 contains no listed items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided document. The meeting appears to be a placeholder or procedural entry.

The committee, meeting without quorum, agreed to hold the 2025 Doors Open Markham event on September 20, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, despite the Markham Museum not participating that day. They also decided to preschedule 2025 meetings for the fourth Wednesday of each month at 6:30 PM and to skip December. No formal decisions were approved due to lack of quorum; minutes from previous meetings were not adopted.

• Agreed to host 2025 Doors Open Markham on Sept. 20, 2025, 10 AM-5 PM (no quorum)
• Agreed to preschedule 2025 meetings on fourth Wednesday at 6:30 PM (no quorum)
• Agreed not to hold a December meeting (no quorum)
• Did not adopt Sept. 11 and Oct. 16 minutes due to no quorum

Committee of Adjustment

The agenda for the Markham Committee of Adjustment on November 20, 2024 contains no listed items. No decisions or discussions are detailed in the provided document. The meeting appears to have no substantive agenda items recorded.

Development Services Public Meeting

The Development Services Committee will review a public meeting information report for Primont Homes (Leslie/John) Inc. proposing an official plan and zoning amendment for a mixed-use project at the northeast corner of John Street and Leslie Street (2300 John Street). The proposal seeks to allow four residential towers of 9, 10, 12 and 24 storeys on a two‑storey podium with ground‑floor commercial space, totaling 723 apartment units. The committee will discuss the application and any recommendations.

• Application for official plan and zoning bylaw amendment for 2300 John Street
• Proposed mixed-use development with four residential towers (9, 10, 12, and 24 storeys)
• Shared two-storey podium and ground-floor commercial uses
• Total of 723 apartment units
• Location: northeast corner of John Street and Leslie Street (Ward 1)

The Development Services Public Meeting heard a proposal by Primont Homes for a mixed-use development with four residential towers (9, 10, 12, and 24 storeys) and 723 units at 2300 John Street. Numerous residents and the Lyndurst and Tanglewood Ratepayers Association opposed the project, citing traffic, height, and infrastructure concerns. Council received all submissions and referred the application back to staff for a report and recommendation, with no final decision made.

• Received 42 written submissions and 24 deputations on the 2300 John St proposal
• Referred Primont Homes' Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment application back to staff for evaluation
• Noted a new traffic study submitted by applicant is under staff review
• No vote on the development itself; decision deferred

Markham Accessibility Advisory Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.

The committee approved the minutes from the November 18, 2024, meeting and provided feedback on the city's proposed Streetscape Guidelines. Members also discussed the 2025 business plan, the upcoming Multi-Year Accessibility Plan, and plans for a future deputation to the General Committee.

• Approved November 18, 2024, meeting minutes (Carried)
• Agreed to organize a deputation for the December 3, 2024, General Committee meeting

Heritage Markham Committee

The Heritage Markham Committee will review minor heritage permits, building permits, and variance applications. The committee will also receive updates on the Priority Designation Project and discuss the location of its year-end reception.

• Delegated approvals for 11 heritage permits at 97 John Street and other locations
• Delegated approvals for building permits at 11 Church St. and other locations
• Delegated approval for a parking variance at 158 Main Street, Unionville
• Proposed variances for a house addition at 2 Wismer Place, Markham Heritage Estates
• Update on the Priority Designation Project

The Committee approved requested variances for a detached accessory building and house addition at 2 Wismer Place, provided the building resembles a traditional out-building. The Committee also received updates on delegated permits and the Priority Designation Project.

• Approved variances for accessory building and addition at 2 Wismer Place (Carried)
• Delegated final review of 2 Wismer Place permit application to staff (Carried)
• Acknowledged service of departing members Elizabeth Wimmer and Nathan Proctor (Carried)
• Received information on 11 delegated Minor Heritage Permits (Carried)
• Received information on 5 delegated building/sign permits (Carried)
• Received information on parking reduction variance at 158 Main Street (Carried)
• Received third progress update on Priority Designation Project (Carried)
• Decided December meeting will be held in-person at the Civic Centre (Carried)

Development Services Committee Meeting

The Development Services Committee will receive and act on several reports, including heritage property designations, a cycling facility selection tool, building by‑law changes, and a draft secondary plan for the Cornell Centre. Council will state its intention to designate five properties under the Ontario Heritage Act, endorse the city‑wide Cycling Facility Selection Tool, and adopt the 2025 Building By‑law changes effective Jan 1 2025. Staff will be directed to release the Cornell Centre Secondary Plan draft for public consultation and schedule a statutory public meeting.

• Designation of 11288 Kennedy Road (Ward 6) “George and Eliza Brodie House” under the Ontario Heritage Act
• Designation of 7775 Ninth Line (Ward 7) “James and Catharine Young House” under the Ontario Heritage Act
• Endorsement of the city‑wide Cycling Facility Selection Tool and direction to plan multi‑use paths
• Adoption of 2025 Building By‑law changes, repealing By‑law 2023‑177, effective Jan 1 2025
• Release of the Draft Cornell Centre Secondary Plan for public consultation and scheduling of a statutory public meeting

The Development Services Committee voted to refer the designation of five properties as heritage sites under the Ontario Heritage Act to the December 4, 2024 Council meeting. The committee also endorsed a Cycling Facility Selection Tool, approved 2025 building by-law changes, and released the draft Cornell Centre Secondary Plan for public consultation. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Referred heritage designation for 5 properties (11288 Kennedy Rd, 7775 Ninth Line, 6840 Fourteenth Ave, 3949 Nineteenth Ave, 3490 Nineteenth Ave) to Council (carried)
• Endorsed Cycling Facility Selection Tool and directed staff to plan/design in-boulevard multi-use paths (carried)
• Approved 2025 Building By-law changes, effective January 1, 2025 (carried)
• Released draft Cornell Centre Secondary Plan for public consultation (carried)
• Confirmed minutes of October 29, 2024 Development Services Committee meeting (carried)
• Confirmed minutes of October 22, 2024 Development Services Public meeting (carried)
• Received Flato Markham Theatre Advisory Board minutes of May 27, 2024 (carried)

Varley McKay Art Foundation of Markham

The agenda for the Markham Varley McKay Art Foundation meeting on November 11, 2024 contains no listed items. No decisions or discussions are documented in the provided agenda.

The board approved the October 7, 2024 minutes as presented. The treasurer reported a 2024 deficit of $22,350 to date, compared to $8,500 in 2023, and will meet with the City's CAO to discuss an annual transfer of funds. The board discussed the 3-year business plan and fundraising strategy, with no formal decisions on those items.

• Approved October 7, 2024 minutes as presented (carried)
• Treasurer to meet with City CAO to discuss annual fund transfer (update at next meeting)
• Craig McOuat to report back on meeting with Chris Bratty regarding Gallery support

Council Meeting

Markham Council will discuss an Official Plan Amendment for the Angus Glen Secondary Plan and a zoning change for townhouse development. The body is also deciding on a multi-year contract for an automatic vehicle location system and updates to the Council Code of Conduct.

• Contract award to Air Automotive Tracking Inc. (AAT) for $326,580.40 (initial) and $980,315.14 (9-year support)
• Zoning By-law Amendment for 17 townhouse units at 330 and 336 Steeles Avenue East
• Official Plan Amendment for Angus Glen Landowners Group regarding a collector road and place of worship
• Adoption of the revised Markham Council Code of Conduct
• Confidential discussion regarding Ontario Land Tribunal appeal for 8500 Warden Ave

Council approved an Official Plan amendment for the Angus Glen Secondary Plan to relocate a collector road and place of worship, and approved a zoning by-law amendment for 17 townhouse units at 330 and 336 Steeles Avenue East. A contract for an Automatic Vehicle Location system was awarded to Air Automotive Tracking Inc., and the Council Code of Conduct was updated. A confidential settlement matter was deferred to the next meeting.

• Approved Official Plan amendment for Angus Glen Secondary Plan (carried)
• Approved zoning by-law amendment for 17 townhouses at 330-336 Steeles Ave E (carried)
• Awarded AVL system contract to Air Automotive Tracking Inc. for $326,580.40 plus $980,315.14 over 9 years (carried)
• Adopted revised Markham Council Code of Conduct (carried)
• Deferred confidential settlement with Aryeh Construction to Nov 20, 2024 (carried)
• Adopted previous council and special council minutes (carried)
• Enacted By-law 2024-200 for the townhouse development (carried)
• Enacted confirmatory by-law 2024-199 (carried)

General Committee Meeting

The General Committee will receive and approve the award of Proposal 220‑R‑23 for an Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) system to Air Automotive Tracking Inc. for a one‑time hardware cost of $326,580.40 and a software/license package of $980,315.14 over nine years. The Committee will also adopt a revised Markham Council Code of Conduct and a revised Council‑Staff Relations Policy. Additional reports and minutes from various boards and committees will be received for information.

• Award of Proposal 220‑R‑23 to Air Automotive Tracking Inc. for AVL system – $326,580.40 hardware, $32,658.04 contingency, $980,315.14 software/license fees (9‑year term)
• Adoption of the revised Markham Council Code of Conduct (Appendix B)
• Adoption of the revised Council‑Staff Relations Policy (Appendix B)
• Receipt of Markham Village Business Improvement Area Board minutes (May 9, June 27, Sept 18 2024)
• Receipt of 2024 Third Quarter Investment Performance Review report

The General Committee approved the award of a contract for an Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) system to Air Automotive Tracking Inc. (AAT) for $326,580.40, plus a $32,658.04 contingency, and a 9-year software and support contract totaling $980,315.14. The committee also received minutes from several boards and committees, and deferred adoption of the Council-Staff Relations Policy to the December 3, 2024 meeting for further review. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Awarded AVL system contract to Air Automotive Tracking Inc. for $326,580.40 (carried)
• Approved $32,658.04 contingency for AVL project (carried)
• Approved 9-year software/support contract for $980,315.14 (carried)
• Received 2024 Third Quarter Investment Performance Review (carried)
• Received Markham Village BIA board minutes (carried)
• Received Santa Claus Parade Committee minutes (carried)
• Received Public Library Board minutes (carried)
• Deferred Council-Staff Relations Policy to Dec 3, 2024 (carried)

Development Services Public Meeting

The Development Services Council will receive public meeting information reports on two zoning by‑law amendment applications. One application from Arbutus Real Estate Ltd. seeks permits for creative industrial, food and beverage production, processing, warehousing, accessory office, retail and ancillary restaurant uses at 7441‑7455 Victoria Park Avenue and 200‑248 Steelcase Road East (Ward 8, File No. Plan 24 187368). The second application from SOS GP Inc. proposes a multi‑tower mixed‑use high‑rise development covering 2880‑2930 Steeles Avenue East, including eight buildings, parks, road widening and a new public road (Ward 1, File No. Plan 24 167361). No decisions are recorded on the agenda; the items are informational reports.

• Arbutus Real Estate Ltd. – zoning amendment for creative industrial and food/beverage uses at 7441‑7455 Victoria Park Ave and 200‑248 Steelcase Rd East (Ward 8, File No. Plan 24 187368)
• SOS GP Inc. – official plan and zoning amendment for a multi‑tower mixed‑use high‑rise at 2880‑2930 Steeles Ave East, including parks, road widening and new public road (Ward 1, File No. Plan 24 167361)

The Development Services Committee approved a zoning by-law amendment for Arbutus Real Estate Ltd. at 7441-7455 Victoria Park Avenue and 200-248 Steelcase Road East, allowing creative industrial, food and beverage production, warehousing, accessory office/retail, and ancillary restaurant uses. The committee also received public deputations and referred the SOS GP Inc. application for a multi-tower high-rise development at 2880-2930 Steeles Avenue East back to staff for further report and recommendation. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Arbutus Real Estate Ltd. zoning by-law amendment (PLAN 24 187368) for creative industrial and food/beverage uses (carried)
• Referred SOS GP Inc. official plan and zoning by-law amendments (PLAN 24 167361, PLAN 24 167362) back to staff for report and recommendation (carried)

Budget 2026 Public Meeting

The Markham Town Council held a public meeting on November 4, 2024 to present the 2025 budget. Attendees reviewed the budget milestone document and three budget exhibits covering operating, capital, and in‑year capital figures. Deputations were allowed, with Frederick Woo requesting to speak, and written communications from community members were noted.

• Presentation of the Markham Milestone – Budget 2025 document
• Exhibit 1 – 2025 Operating Summary
• Exhibit 2 – 2025 Capital Summary
• Exhibit 3 – 2024 In‑Year Capital Summary
• Deputations – Frederick Woo requested to speak

Seniors Roundtable Event

The City of Markham will hold a Seniors Roundtable on October 30, 2024, featuring presentations on seniors programs, age‑friendly guidelines, affordable housing, windrow removal, tax deferrals, library services, contact information, and regional services. The agenda includes a land acknowledgement, remarks from the chief administrative officer and the mayor, and an open discussion facilitated by the city clerk and the director of recreation services. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled; the meeting is for information sharing and community input.

• Presentation on seniors programs (Recreation Services)
• Presentation on age‑friendly guidelines (Planning and Urban Design)
• Presentation on affordable housing (Planning and Urban Design)
• Presentation on windrow removal program (Operations)
• Presentation on seniors tax deferrals (Financial Services)

Committee of Adjustment

The agenda for the Markham Committee of Adjustment on 2024-10-30 contains no listed items; only procedural placeholders are present.

Development Services Committee Meeting

The Development Services Committee will receive and consider reports to approve a zoning by‑law amendment for 17 townhouse units at 330‑336 Steeles Avenue East. It will also approve an Official Plan amendment and a zoning by‑law amendment for a 13‑storey mixed‑use residential building with 137 units at 5871 Highway 7. Additional items include a report on 2024 building code changes, a presentation on York Region Transit’s 2025 initiatives, and confidential matters related to a settlement request for a construction project on Warden Avenue.

• Zoning By‑law Amendment for 330‑336 Steeles Ave E – 17 townhouse units (Ward 1)
• Official Plan and Zoning By‑law Amendments for 5871 Highway 7 – 13‑storey mixed‑use building with 137 residential units (Ward 4)
• 2024 Building Code Changes report
• Presentation on 2025 York Region Transit Initiatives
• Confidential request for direction on settlement with Aryeh Construction Limited (8293‑8303 Warden Ave)

The Development Services Committee approved a zoning by-law amendment for a 17-unit townhouse development at 330 and 336 Steeles Avenue East with assigned servicing allocation. A recommendation report for a 13-storey mixed-use building at 5871 Highway 7 was deferred to November 2024. The committee also received presentations on 2025 York Region Transit initiatives and building code changes.

• Approved zoning by-law amendment for 17 townhouse units at 330 and 336 Steeles Avenue East
• Deferred application for 13-storey mixed-use building at 5871 Highway 7 to November 2024
• Received report on 2024 Building Code Changes
• Received York Region Transit 2025 Transit Initiatives presentation and deputation
• Confirmed previous committee minutes from October 15, 2024 and September 24, 2024
• Received Varley-McKay Art Foundation and CPAC minutes for information
• Confirmed September 17, 2024 confidential minutes
• Consented to place item 14.1.2 settlement with Aryeh Construction Limited on November 6, 2024 Council agenda

Community Recognition Event

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No substantive items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed.

Special Council Meeting

The purpose of this special meeting is the presentation of Budget 2025. Public deputations regarding the budget will be received at a separate meeting on November 4.

• Presentation of Budget 2025
• Review of 2025 Operating Summary
• Review of 2025 Capital Summary
• Review of 2024 In-Year Capital Summary
• Enactment of By-law 2024-198 (Confirmatory By-Law)

The special council meeting was held to present the 2025 budget. Mayor Frank Scarpitti presented the budget and announced a public meeting on November 4, 2024, at 7 PM for feedback. Council also enacted a by-law confirming the proceedings of the meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Presented 2025 budget (public meeting scheduled Nov 4)
• Enacted By-law 2024-198 confirming proceedings (carried)

Markham Accessibility Advisory Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed for this meeting.

The Markham Accessibility Advisory Committee approved the minutes from its July 8, 2024 meeting and received updates regarding the Multi Year Accessibility Plan, board and committee recruitment, and marketing materials. Members also discussed succession planning as the current chair announced his final meeting will be in December.

• Approved minutes of the July 8, 2024 Markham Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting (Carried)

Markham Public Library Board

The Markham Public Library Board agenda for October 28, 2024 contains no listed items; it appears to be a procedural placeholder without specific decisions, contracts, or hearings.

The Markham Public Library Board held a regular meeting on October 28, 2024, and received several reports, including a presentation from City of Markham Financial Services regarding a $7.5 million receivable. The Board approved the 2025 Board Education Plan, received the CEO's October highlights, and accepted internal monitoring reports on staff treatment and compensation. No substantive decisions were made; all items were received as information.

• Approved agenda with addition to New Business
• Confirmed minutes of September 23, 2024
• Received Board Education Plan 2025
• Received CEO's Highlights, October 2024
• Received City of Markham Financial Services report on $7.5M receivable
• Received Youth Representative recruitment update
• Received Ends Progress Update-Level 2
• Received internal monitoring reports on EL-2b and EL-2i

Council Meeting

Council will receive and adopt reports from the Development Services Committee and General Committee. It will consider an interim tax‑levy by‑law and a temporary borrowing by‑law for 2025. Council will approve major consulting contracts, including a $3.36 M design contract for Elgin Mills Road widening from Woodbine Avenue to Warden Avenue and a $1.11 M contract for Victoria Square Boulevard Phase 1 road improvement. Additional items include a new liquor licence for Papa Pixels Crepe Shop on Highway 7 and a communication on a 32‑unit subdivision at 2716 and 2730 Elgin Mills Road East.

• Award of Elgin Mills Road widening design contract to WSP Canada Inc. – $1,972,952.11 (total $3,355,523.58 with allowances and contingencies)
• Award of Victoria Square Boulevard Phase 1 contract to EXP Services Inc. – $695,941.52 (total $1,111,397.13 with allowances and contingencies)
• Adoption of 2025 interim tax‑levy by‑law authorizing a municipal tax levy for 2025
• Approval of new liquor licence for indoor and outdoor areas for Papa Pixels Crepe Shop, Hwy 7 (Ward 3)
• Receipt of communication on a 32‑unit residential subdivision at 2716 and 2730 Elgin Mills Road East (Ward 2)

Council approved a $1.97M contract with WSP Canada Inc. for pre-design and detailed design of the Elgin Mills Road widening from Woodbine to Warden Avenue. The total project cost, including allowances and contingency, is $3.36M, with a $1.14M shortfall funded from the Development Charges Reserve. Council also approved several other contracts, including a $2.19M artificial turf replacement at Mount Joy and a $870K citywide security guard services contract. A 32-unit residential subdivision at 2716 and 2730 Elgin Mills Road East received draft plan approval.

• Approved $1.97M Elgin Mills Road design contract to WSP Canada Inc.
• Approved $2.19M Mount Joy artificial turf replacement to Ritchfield Inc.
• Approved $870K citywide security guard services contract to Paladin Security Group Ltd.
• Approved $821K automated zoning compliance software contract to Archistar.
• Approved $1.32M rotary mowers contract to Turf Care Products Canada Limited.
• Approved draft plan for 32-unit subdivision at 2716 & 2730 Elgin Mills Road East.
• Approved 2025 interim tax levy and temporary borrowing by-law up to $234.7M.
• Approved $200K Tourism Growth Program agreement for Destination Markham Corporation.

Development Services Public Meeting

The Development Services body is reviewing two public meeting information reports. These include a proposal for a residential subdivision and an application to amend the Official Plan for the Angus Glen Secondary Plan area.

• Zoning by-law amendment for approximately 584 residential units, a partial secondary school block, and a partial neighbourhood park at the southeast corner of Warden Avenue and Elgin Mills Road East
• Official Plan Amendment application by the Angus Glen Landowners Group regarding the location of a place of worship and the northern east-west collector road

The Development Services Public Meeting approved an Official Plan Amendment application by the Angus Glen Landowners Group to introduce two site-specific policies into the Angus Glen Secondary Plan regarding the locations of the northern east-west collector road and a place of worship. The meeting also received a zoning by-law amendment application from Warden Elgin Developments Ltd. for approximately 584 residential units, a partial secondary school block, a partial neighbourhood park, and supporting roads, referring it back to staff for a future recommendation report. No deputations or written submissions were received for either item.

• Approved Angus Glen Landowners Group Official Plan Amendment for two site-specific policies (carried)
• Received Warden Elgin Developments zoning by-law amendment and draft plan of subdivision applications
• Referred Warden Elgin Developments applications back to staff for future recommendation report

General Committee Meeting

The General Committee will receive reports and resolutions on interim spending authority, an interim tax levy, and a temporary borrowing by‑law that could allow borrowing of up to $234,716,497 from January to September 2025 and $117,358,249 from October to December 2025. The Committee will also consider several contract awards for road widening, road improvement, zoning software, and security services. Each resolution seeks staff authorization to implement the approved measures.

• 2025 Temporary Borrowing By‑law: authorizes borrowing up to $234,716,497 (Jan‑Sep 2025) and $117,358,249 (Oct‑Dec 2025)
• Award of Elgin Mills Road widening design contract to WSP Canada Inc. for $1,972,952.11 plus allowances totaling $3,355,523.58
• Award of Victoria Square Boulevard Phase 1 contract to EXP Services Inc. for $695,941.52 plus related allowances
• Award of Automated Zoning Compliance Software contract to Archistar: $821,285.63 implementation plus $2,674,659.82 for 8‑year licensing
• Award of Citywide Security Guard Services contract to Paladin Security Group Ltd. for $869,901.17

The General Committee approved interim spending and borrowing authorities for 2025 to maintain operations until the full budget is adopted. Several contracts were awarded, including engineering design for Elgin Mills Road widening, reconstruction services for Victoria Square Boulevard, and automated zoning compliance software. The committee also endorsed the 2024 Asset Management Plan and approved contracts for security guards, mowers, and fire extrication equipment.

• Approved 2025 interim spending authority up to $234.7M (Carried)
• Approved 2025 interim tax levy by-law (Carried)
• Approved 2025 temporary borrowing by-law up to $234.7M (Carried)
• Awarded Elgin Mills Road design contract to WSP Canada Inc. for $1.97M (Carried)
• Awarded Victoria Square Boulevard Phase 1 services to EXP Services Inc. for $695,941.52 (Carried)
• Awarded automated zoning software contract to Archistar for $821,285.63 implementation plus $2.67M for 8-year licensing (Carried)
• Awarded citywide security guard services to Paladin Security Group Ltd. for $869,901.17 (Carried)
• Endorsed 2024 Asset Management Plan findings (Carried)

Community Recognition Event

The Markham, Ontario Community Recognition Event scheduled for 2024-10-21 has no specific agenda items detailed in the provided document. The agenda appears to contain only placeholders and no substantive items for discussion or decision.

Doors Open Markham Organizing Committee

The agenda for the Markham Doors Open Markham Organizing Committee meeting on 2024-10-16 contains no listed items. The document appears to be a placeholder with no substantive decisions or discussions recorded.

The Doors Open Markham 2025 Organizing Committee met on October 16, 2024, but lacked quorum, so no motions were approved and minutes were deferred. The committee discussed recruitment of new members, a draft event plan, potential themes (e.g., Education in Markham), and volunteer recruitment, but all items were informational or deferred to the next meeting.

• No motions approved due to lack of quorum
• Minutes of September 11, 2024 meeting deferred to next meeting
• Agenda accepted as distributed
• Next meeting scheduled for November 20, 2024

Development Services Committee Meeting

The Development Services Committee will approve minutes from its September 17, October 1, and September 26 meetings. It will receive a staff report titled “2024 Update: Monitoring Growth in the City of Markham and Official Plan Performance Indicators.” The committee will also receive and forward the City of Markham’s response to the proposed amendment to O. Reg 299/19 (Additional Residential Units), File PR 24 193731, and authorize staff to pursue related zoning by‑law changes.

• Approve minutes for meetings on September 17, October 1, and September 26, 2024
• Receive staff report on 2024 growth monitoring and official plan performance indicators
• Receive City of Markham’s response to proposed amendment to O. Reg 299/19 (Additional Residential Units), File PR 24 193731
• Authorize staff to forward the response to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing
• Authorize staff to bring forward amendments to any in‑force zoning by‑law to address issues from the O. Reg 299/19 amendment

The Development Services Committee received the Heritage Markham Committee minutes and directed staff to review enforcement options for outstanding construction and heritage building conditions in Markham Heritage Estates, including the Tremont Hotel, with a report back by end of November 2024. The committee also received the 2024 growth monitoring report and approved forwarding comments to the province on proposed ARU regulations. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Received Heritage Markham Committee minutes and directed staff to review enforcement options for Markham Heritage Estates and Tremont Hotel (carried)
• Received 2024 Official Plan performance indicators report (carried)
• Approved forwarding comments to province on O. Reg 299/19 ARU amendments (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Markham, Ontario Committee of Adjustment meeting scheduled for October 9, 2024 has no agenda items listed in the provided document. The agenda contains only the meeting header and no substantive items for discussion or decision.

Heritage Markham Committee

The Heritage Markham Committee is reviewing demolition requests, heritage permit applications, and by-law amendments. The body is also considering a commercial signage grant and reviewing unauthorized structures at several properties.

• Recommendation to support demolition of Munshaw House at 10 Ruggles Avenue due to fire damage
• Commercial Signage Replacement Grant application for 34 Main Street North up to $1,000.00
• Proposed by-law amendments for 2977 Sixteenth Avenue and 10 Alexander Hunter Place
• Minor Heritage Permit applications for 146 John Street (driveway arch) and 53 John Street (metal roof)
• Review of unauthorized rear yard structure at 16 George Street

The Heritage Markham Committee reluctantly supported the demolition/dismantling of the Munshaw House at 10 Ruggles Avenue, Thornhill, subject to conditions including measured drawings, salvage of original materials, a heritage consultant plan, and a $500,000 letter of credit. The committee also approved several consent items, including minor heritage permits, building permits, and a signage grant. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Supported demolition/dismantling of Munshaw House with conditions (carried)
• Approved minor heritage permits for 30 Wilson St., 2665 Bur Oak Ave., 12 Wismer Pl., 158 Main St. (carried)
• Approved building/sign permits for 7770 Steeles Ave., 43 Main St. N., 30 Wilson St., 34 Main St. N. (carried)
• No objection to amending designation by-laws for 2977 Sixteenth Ave. and 10 Alexander Hunter Pl. (carried)
• No objection to Committee of Adjustment variances for 16 George St. (carried)
• Received Architectural Review Sub-Committee notes for 25 Victoria Ave. (carried)
• Supported signage grant up to $1,000 for 34 Main St. N. (carried)
• No objection to driveway arch at 146 John St. and metal roof at 53 John St. (carried)

Friends of the Markham Museum Board

The Friends of the Markham Museum Board meeting agenda contains no listed items. No decisions or discussions are documented.

Council Meeting

The Markham City Council will adopt several resolutions, including awarding a construction contract for the Courts Reconstruction project, funding a public art wall on Steelcase Road West, and processing a new liquor licence for La Fonte Restaurant. The council will also receive and adopt reports on development services, approve zoning by‑law amendments for 30 Heritage Road and a mixed‑use high‑rise project on Highway 7, and approve funding for the Environmental Sustainability Fund and a parking control system at the Pan Am Centre.

• Award contract to Bond Paving & Construction Inc. for Courts Reconstruction – $875,276.43 plus $87,527.64 contingency (total $962,804.07)
• Approve $80,000 budget from the Public Art Reserve Fund for two iterations of the Steelcase Road West Public Art Wall
• Receive and process the liquor licence application for La Fonte Restaurant (indoor and outdoor areas) in Ward 3
• Approve zoning by‑law amendment for 30 Heritage Road to permit a three‑storey commercial building
• Approve Official Plan and Zoning by‑law amendment for Kingdom Development mixed‑use residential towers on Highway 7

Council approved Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for a mixed-use residential project at 4077, 4101, and 4121 Highway 7. Additionally, the council authorized an $80,000 budget for a public art wall on Steelcase Road West and awarded a contract for the Pan Am Centre parking control system. A proposed residential subdivision at 2716 and 2730 Elgin Mills Road East was deferred to a future meeting.

• Approved mixed-use residential development at 4077, 4101, and 4121 Highway 7
• Approved $80,000 budget for Steelcase Road West public art wall
• Approved zoning amendment for 30 Heritage Road motor vehicle establishment
• Awarded $264,763.79 Pan Am Centre parking system contract to Loco Mobi World
• Approved $875,276.43 contract for courts reconstruction to Bond Paving & Construction
• Approved $9,596 funding for The Urban Farm Initiative
• Deferred subdivision application for 2716 and 2730 Elgin Mills Road East
• Enacted By-law 2024-186 to remove holding provision for 16 Kirk Drive

General Committee Meeting

The General Committee will consider several approvals, including a $875,276.43 contract to rebuild court facilities and a $87,527.64 contingency. It will also approve $9,596 funding for the Urban Farm Initiative from the Environmental Sustainability Fund and award a $264,763.79 contract for the Pan Am Centre Parking Control System. Additional items include receiving the 2024 Canada CIO Awards presentation and adopting revised terms of reference for the Race Relations Advisory Committee.

• Award of Tender 196‑T‑24: Courts Reconstruction contract $875,276.43 plus $87,527.64 contingency, funded from multiple capital project accounts
• Award of Contract 182‑S‑24: Pan Am Centre Parking Control System – capital cost $419,966.57 and operating cost $356,593.50
• Markham Environmental Sustainability Fund approval of $9,596 for the Urban Farm Initiative site expansion
• Presentation of the 2024 Canada CIO Awards recognizing the City’s IT innovation
• Approval of revised Terms of Reference for the Markham Race Relations Advisory Committee

The General Committee approved a $875,276.43 contract for courts reconstruction, funded from multiple capital projects and a contingency. They also approved a $264,763.79 contract for a new parking control system at the Pan Am Centre, and approved $9,596 for the Urban Farm Initiative from the environmental sustainability fund. The revised Terms of Reference for the Race Relations Advisory Committee were approved.

• Approved $875,276.43 contract to Bond Paving & Construction Inc. for courts reconstruction (carried)
• Approved $264,763.79 contract to Loco Mobi World for Pan Am Centre parking control system (carried)
• Approved $9,596 for Urban Farm Initiative from MESF Reserve (carried)
• Approved revised Terms of Reference for Race Relations Advisory Committee (carried)
• Received staff awarded contracts for April-June 2024 (carried)
• Received 2024 July year-to-date results and year-end forecast (carried)
• Received 2024 Canada CIO Awards presentation (carried)

Varley McKay Art Foundation of Markham

The October 7, 2024 meeting of the Varley McKay Art Foundation of Markham contains only procedural boilerplate with no decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.

The Varley-McKay Art Foundation of Markham approved the June 10, 2024 minutes as presented and the September 9, 2024 minutes as amended. The board discussed the fall fundraising event, which lost approximately $2,800, and tasked the Fundraising Committee with developing a strategic approach. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved June 10, 2024 minutes as presented
• Approved September 9, 2024 minutes as amended
• Tasked Fundraising Committee with strategic fundraising approach
• Directed Fran Dauphinais to investigate Destination Markham grant eligibility

Development Services Committee Meeting

The Development Services Committee approved draft Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for two high-rise developments in Ward 1 and Ward 4. The committee also directed staff to host a special Council meeting to discuss revisions to the Official Plan based on the new Provincial Planning Statement.

• Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for 10 Royal Orchard Blvd (Ward 1)
• Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for 5871 Hwy 7 (Ward 4)
• Staff directed to host special Council meeting on Official Plan revisions
• Servicing allocation reserved for 1955 residential units at Royal Orchard
• Servicing allocation reserved for 137 residential units at Hwy 7

Special Council Meeting

The special council will receive and adopt the Special Development Services Committee report. It will endorse a revised Municipal Zoning Order for parcels 10982, 11120 and 11274 Highway 48 (Treasure Hill and EL‑EN Realty) pending commercial agreements, and authorize staff to revise the draft MZO and submit it to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. The council will also approve a $60,343.68 contract with HVS Global Hospitality Services for a convention centre feasibility study, waive the tender process, and pass a confirmatory by‑law for the meeting.

• Endorse revised Municipal Zoning Order for 10982, 11120 and 11274 Highway 48 (Treasure Hill and EL‑EN Realty) subject to agreements
• Authorize staff to revise the MZO and submit it to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
• Award $60,343.68 contract to HVS Global Hospitality Services for a convention centre feasibility study, waiving competitive tender
• Open capital project “Feasibility Study for a Convention Centre” funded from the Municipal Accommodation Tax (Life Cycle Replacement Reserve)
• Adopt By‑law 2024‑184 to confirm the special council meeting proceedings

Council received and adopted the Special Development Services Committee report, endorsing the revised plan and Municipal Zoning Order (MZO) for the proposed community sports park, attainable and affordable housing, and new school site at 10982, 11120, and 11274 Highway 48, subject to commercial agreements. Council also approved a $60,343.68 contract for a convention centre feasibility study, waiving the tendering process, and enacted the confirmatory by-law. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Endorsed revised MZO for Treasure Hill and EL-EN Realty development at 10982, 11120, 11274 Highway 48, subject to commercial agreements (carried)
• Authorized staff to revise draft MZO for submission to Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (carried)
• Approved $60,343.68 contract to HVS Global Hospitality Services for convention centre feasibility study (carried)
• Waived tendering process for feasibility study per Purchasing By-Law 2017-08 (carried)
• Opened new capital project 'Feasibility Study for a Convention Centre' funded from Municipal Accommodation Tax (carried)
• Directed staff to report feasibility study results in Q1 2025 (carried)
• Enacted By-law 2024-184 to confirm proceedings (carried)

Environmental Advisory Committee

The Environmental Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for September 26, 2024 in Markham, Ontario does not list any specific agenda items. The agenda appears to contain only procedural placeholders without details on decisions or discussions.

The Markham Environmental Advisory Committee met on September 26, 2024, and adopted the minutes from its May 30, 2024 meeting. The committee discussed, but did not decide on, several environmental initiatives: obtaining bird-friendly city certification, becoming a Blue Community, and improving bike lane infrastructure. Members also received updates on the Food Waste and Food Insecurity Sub-Committee and upcoming Seniors for Climate Action rallies. No formal decisions were made beyond adopting the minutes.

• Adopted minutes of May 30, 2024 meeting (carried)
• Discussed bird-friendly city certification; no decision made
• Discussed Blue Community designation; no decision made
• Discussed bike lane improvements; no decision made
• Received update on Food Waste and Food Insecurity Sub-Committee

Special Development Services Committee Meeting

The Development Services Committee is reviewing a proposal for a revised Minister’s Zoning Order (MZO) for lands at 10982, 11120, and 11274 Highway 48. The proposal includes a city-wide community sports park, attainable and affordable housing, and a new school site.

• Proposed revised Minister’s Zoning Order for 10982, 11120 and 11274 Highway 48 (Treasure Hill and EL-EN Realty Limited Development)

Council Meeting

Council will receive a communication from the City Solicitor summarizing the Ontario Land Tribunal decision and will assign By-law 2024-173 to the zoning amendment for the mixed-use development at 9331-9399 Markham Road. The council will consider heritage designations for four properties on Elgin Mills Road East, Fourteenth Avenue, Nineteenth Avenue and Ninth Line. Additional items include a liquor licence application for BB.Q Restaurant, a $213,405.53 funding increase for landscape architect services at Cornell Community Park, and an endorsement of draft principles for the Citywide Parking Strategy progress update.

• Assign By-law 2024-173 for zoning amendment of mixed-use towers at 9331-9399 Markham Road (Ontario Land Tribunal decision)
• Heritage designations under the Ontario Heritage Act for 3693 Elgin Mills Road East, 4272 Fourteenth Avenue, 3812 Nineteenth Avenue, and 7530 Ninth Line
• Liquor licence application for BB.Q Restaurant (Ward 6) – request to complete Municipal Information Form
• Additional funding request of $213,405.53 for landscape architect consulting services at Cornell Community Park (design)
• Citywide Parking Strategy – Governance Structure and Financial Model progress update #2; council to endorse draft principles

Council approved the Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for two mixed-use buildings (28 and 24 storeys) at 8350 Kennedy Road, assigning servicing allocation for 769 residential units. Council also approved 18 in-year capital additions totaling $9,932,600, and affirmed heritage designations for several properties, including 9418 Kennedy Road and 15 Victoria Street. A draft plan of subdivision for 25 single detached dwellings at 7 Town Crier Lane was approved in principle, while a 32-unit subdivision at 2716-2730 Elgin Mills Road East was deferred to October 9, 2024.

• Approved Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for 28- and 24-storey towers at 8350 Kennedy Road (carried)
• Approved 18 in-year capital additions totaling $9,932,600 (carried)
• Affirmed heritage designation for 9418 Kennedy Road and 15 Victoria Street (carried)
• Approved draft plan of subdivision for 25 single detached dwellings at 7 Town Crier Lane (carried)
• Deferred 32-unit subdivision at 2716-2730 Elgin Mills Road East to October 9, 2024 (carried)
• Approved additional $213,405.53 for Cornell Community Park landscape architect services (carried)
• Endorsed draft principles for citywide parking governance and financial model (carried)
• Adopted By-laws 2024-164 to 2024-183, including heritage designations and zoning amendments (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Markham Committee of Adjustment meeting scheduled for 2024-09-25 has an agenda that contains no listed items, only placeholders and procedural sections. No rezoning proposals, contracts, ordinances, or fee changes are detailed.

General Committee Meeting

The General Committee will vote to approve 18 in‑year capital additions to the 2024 budget, totaling $9,932,600. It will also confirm appointments to the Markham Mayor’s Youth Council for the September 2024‑June 2025 term. The committee will receive a series of York Region communications on housing, waste management, and the Trans‑Canada Trail. A report from the July 29 Swan Lake sub‑committee will be considered, with a funding request referred to staff for future reporting.

• Approve 18 in‑year capital additions totaling $9,932,600 (2024 In‑Year Capital Additions Report).
• Confirm appointments of 24 youth council members (grades 10‑12) for September 2024‑June 2025.
• Receive York Region communications: Housing Solutions 2023 Progress Report, Paramedic Response Time Performance Plan Results, 2024‑2027 Homelessness Service System Plan, Housing Supply and Affordability Update, Privately Owned Water and Wastewater Communal Systems Status Report, Hazardous and Special Products Regulation update, 2023 Annual Waste Management Report, and Trans‑Canada Trail Expansion.
• Consider Swan Lake sub‑committee report and refer the Friends of Swan Lake Park funding request to staff for future action.
• Confidential discussion of a proposed land acquisition (Ward 6) and a development charge litigation matter (Ward 4).

The General Committee approved 18 in-year capital additions to the 2024 budget, totaling $9,932,600, and confirmed appointments to the Mayor's Youth Council. The committee also received several reports and minutes, including York Region communications and Swan Lake water quality updates. No substantive decisions were made on other matters; the meeting included a confidential session with one item deferred.

• Approved 18 in-year capital additions totaling $9,932,600 (carried)
• Confirmed appointments to Markham Mayor's Youth Council for Sept 2024-June 2025 (carried)
• Received York Region communications including housing and waste reports (carried)
• Received minutes of Unionville BIA and Markham Public Library Board meetings (carried)
• Received Swan Lake Sub-Committee minutes and water quality report (carried)
• Deferred development charge complaint to Oct 8, 2024 meeting

Development Services Public Meeting

The Development Services Committee will consider two public‑meeting information reports. One is an application to amend the zoning by‑law for a three‑storey commercial building with a total gross floor area of 7,210 m² at 30 Heritage Road (Ward 4). The other is an application to amend the official plan and zoning by‑law for mixed‑use residential towers ranging from 30 to 42 storeys on the southern portion of 4077 and 4101 Highway 7 (phases 2‑3) and a nine‑storey apartment building on 4121 Highway 7 (phase 4) (Ward 3). No decisions have been made at this meeting.

• Zoning by‑law amendment for a three‑storey commercial building, 7,210 m², at 30 Heritage Road
• Official‑plan and zoning by‑law amendment for mixed‑use residential towers, 30‑42 storeys, on 4077/4101 Highway 7 (phases 2‑3)
• Nine‑storey apartment building amendment on 4121 Highway 7 (phase 4)
• Public‑meeting information reports attached for both applications

Markham's Development Services Public Meeting approved a zoning by-law amendment for a three-storey motor vehicle sales and service building at 30 Heritage Road, adding a clause to prohibit outdoor vehicle storage along public street frontages. Council also approved Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications for mixed-use residential buildings ranging from 30 to 42 storeys at 4077 and 4101 Highway 7 (Phases 2 and 3) and a nine-storey apartment building at 4121 Highway 7 (Phase 4). Both items were carried and sent directly to a future Council meeting without further notice. Deputations from the Unionville Ratepayers Association and a resident were received, and staff were asked to respond in writing to the association's questions before the item goes to Council.

• Approved zoning by-law amendment for three-storey motor vehicle sales and service building at 30 Heritage Road (File No. PLAN 24 182359), with clause prohibiting outdoor vehicle storage along public street frontages (Carried)
• Referred 30 Heritage Road item directly to a future Council meeting (Carried)
• Approved Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for mixed-use residential buildings 30-42 storeys at 4077 and 4101 Highway 7 (Phases 2 and 3) and nine-storey apartment at 4121 Highway 7 (Phase 4) (File No. PLAN 23 129656) (Carried)
• Received deputations from Peter Miasek (Unionville Ratepayers Association) and Stella Yu, and written submission from Unionville Ratepayers Association (Carried)
• Directed staff to prepare written response to Unionville Ratepayers Association questions before item goes to Council (Carried)

Markham Public Library Board

The agenda for the Markham Public Library Board meeting on 2024-09-23 contains no listed items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are documented in the provided agenda. The meeting appears to be procedural with no specific agenda items recorded.

The Markham Public Library Board approved its agenda, minutes, and several reports, including the CEO's Highlights and Markham Centre Update. The board deferred advocacy for a central library until the civic square project's outcome is known. It also authorized Robin Choy's absences, received monitoring reports on financial condition and executive constraints, and approved the Ends Monitoring Template with a revised schedule.

• Approved agenda and June 24, 2024 minutes
• Received CEO's Highlights September 2024 report
• Deferred central library advocacy pending civic square project outcome
• Authorized Robin Choy's absences for April, May, and June 2024 meetings
• Received Ends Monitoring Template with amended reporting schedule
• Received EL-2d Financial Condition monitoring report (net surplus $94,420)
• Received EL-1 General Executive Constraint monitoring report
• Approved Consent Agenda items 7.1 to 7.3

Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee meeting agenda for September 19, 2024 contains no listed items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the agenda document.

The Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee approved the renaming of the Road Safety Subcommittee to the Vision Zero Subcommittee. Members also received updates on ongoing active transportation projects, the Scooty eScooter pilot program, and the city's School Zone Safety Guide project.

• Approved May 16, 2024, meeting minutes
• Approved June 20, 2024, meeting minutes
• Renamed Road Safety Subcommittee to Vision Zero Subcommittee

Development Services Committee Meeting

The Development Services Committee is reviewing the designation of several priority properties under the Ontario Heritage Act. The body is also discussing a citywide parking strategy and funding for community park projects.

• Proposed heritage designation of 3693 Elgin Mills Road East, 4272 Fourteenth Avenue, 3812 Nineteenth Avenue, and 7530 Ninth Line
• Affirmation of heritage designation for 9418 Kennedy Road and 15 Victoria Street
• Additional $213,405.53 for landscape architect services at Cornell Community Park issued to Schollen and Company
• Support for Friends of the Rouge Watershed application to the Growing Canada's Community Canopies Fund
• Review of draft principles for the Citywide Parking Strategy governance and financial model

The Development Services Committee approved Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for two mixed-use buildings (28 and 24 storeys, 769 units total) at 8350 Kennedy Road. The committee also approved a draft plan of subdivision for 25 single detached homes at 7 Town Crier Lane, and endorsed the designation of four heritage properties. A separate 32-unit subdivision application at 2716/2730 Elgin Mills Road East was deferred to the September 25, 2024 Council meeting.

• Approved Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for two mixed-use buildings (28 and 24 storeys, 769 units) at 8350 Kennedy Road
• Approved draft plan of subdivision for 25 single detached dwellings at 7 Town Crier Lane
• Endorsed intention to designate four heritage properties under the Ontario Heritage Act (3693 Elgin Mills Rd E, 4272 Fourteenth Ave, 3812 Nineteenth Ave, 7530 Ninth Line)
• Affirmed intention to designate 9418 Kennedy Road and 15 Victoria Street despite owner objections
• Approved $213,405.53 additional funding for landscape architect consulting at Cornell Community Park
• Endorsed draft principles for Citywide Parking Strategy governance and financial model
• Approved $80,000 budget for Steelcase Road West Public Art Wall agreement
• Deferred 32-unit subdivision application at 2716/2730 Elgin Mills Road East to September 25, 2024 Council meeting

Markham Accessibility Advisory Committee

The agenda for the Markham Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting on 2024-09-16 contains no listed items. It appears to be a placeholder with no decisions, proposals, or discussions recorded. No concrete agenda items, contracts, or hearings are provided.

The Markham Accessibility Advisory Committee approved the July 8, 2024 minutes and received a presentation on the draft Multi Year Accessibility Plan, with feedback due by September 17, 2024. Members decided not to hold a formal event for International Day for Persons with a Disability, instead planning a spring event for National Accessibility Week. The committee also discussed subcommittee updates, marketing materials, and requested business planning for 2025 at the November meeting.

• Approved July 8, 2024 minutes (carried)
• Decided to refrain from formal International Day for Persons with a Disability event, focus on spring National Accessibility Week event
• Requested business planning for 2025 at November meeting

Friends of the Markham Museum Board

The agenda for the September 11, 2024 Friends of the Markham Museum Board meeting contains no listed items. It appears to be a placeholder or procedural notice without substantive discussion points.

The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the June 12, 2024 meeting. Reports were received from the Director, Chair, Treasurer, Development Committee, and Markham Historical Society, including a $9,000 grant for ScaryFest and a financial balance of $97,078.21. No substantive decisions were made beyond routine approvals.

• Approved meeting agenda as distributed (carried)
• Approved minutes of June 12, 2024 meeting (carried)
• Adjourned meeting (carried)

Heritage Markham Committee

The committee is reviewing heritage permits for public art projects in Main Street Unionville and several property applications. The body is also considering the restoration of 19th-century siding at 25 Victoria Ave.

• Public Art Project 1 (Fencing and Tree Grate/Guards) for Main Street Unionville
• Condition assessment of 19th century wooden siding at 25 Victoria Ave.
• Minor Variance application for a detached dwelling at 48 Snider Drive North
• Lot line adjustment application for 189 & 193 Main Street, Unionville
• Parking reduction Minor Variance application for 159 Main Street, Unionville

Heritage Markham approved the revised design for the Main Street Unionville public art project, including the use of corten steel for fencing and tree grates, with no objection from a heritage perspective. The committee also recommended a site visit to assess the historic cladding at 25 Victoria Ave., requested a reduction in the second-storey depth at 48 Snider Dr., and delegated review of certain future consent and minor variance applications to staff.

• Approved revised Main Street Unionville public art design with corten steel (carried)
• Recommended site visit for 25 Victoria Ave. historic cladding assessment (carried)
• Requested owner of 48 Snider Dr. to reduce second-storey depth (carried)
• No objection to lot line adjustment at 189 & 193 Main St. (carried)
• Delegated review of certain future consent applications to staff (carried)
• No comment on parking reduction at 159 Main St. (carried)
• Delegated review of certain future minor variance applications to staff (carried)
• Approved notice of motion on Heritage Estates maintenance enforcement (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment meeting on September 11, 2024 has no specific agenda items recorded. The agenda appears to contain only procedural placeholders without any listed rezoning proposals, contracts, or ordinance discussions. As a result, no decisions or discussions are detailed for this session.

Doors Open Markham Organizing Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed.

The committee confirmed the 2025 Doors Open Markham event date as September 28, 2025, and discussed themes, sites, and volunteer recruitment. No formal decisions were made on these topics; the committee agreed to revisit timing and roles at future meetings.

• Adopted August 7, 2024 minutes as amended (carried)
• Confirmed event date: September 28, 2025
• Agreed volunteers arrive one hour before start; sites open for seven hours (timing to be revisited)
• Retained roles and responsibilities as written for 2025 event

Varley McKay Art Foundation of Markham

The agenda for the Varley McKay Art Foundation of Markham meeting on 2024-09-09 contains no listed items. Only boilerplate sections and placeholders are present, indicating no specific decisions or discussions are documented.

The Varley-McKay Art Foundation of Markham board met on September 9, 2024, and approved providing complimentary tickets to the CAO, Commissioners, and Fire Chief for the upcoming fundraising event on October 5, 2024. The board also reviewed reports on upcoming exhibitions, volunteer activities, and fundraising efforts, and encouraged directors to support the events. No other formal decisions were made; the June 10, 2024 minutes were not formally passed due to lack of quorum.

• Approved complimentary tickets for CAO, Commissioners, and Fire Chief for Oct 5 fundraising event
• Approved June 12, 2024 email motions: minutes of Mar 18, Apr 8, May 8 meetings and 2024 Ontario Arts Council grant application
• Encouraged directors to purchase tickets for Oct 3 third-party wine tasting event
• Requested gallery staff arrange educational session on artwork conservation for directors

Committee of Adjustment

The agenda for the Markham, Ontario Committee of Adjustment meeting on 2024-08-28 contains no listed items. It appears to consist only of procedural placeholders and a video link. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the document.

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment meeting scheduled for 2024-08-14 contains no specific agenda items; the agenda consists only of procedural placeholders with no listed proposals, rezoning requests, contracts, or hearings.

Heritage Markham Committee

The Heritage Markham Committee will approve the agenda and minutes, welcome new members, and consider multiple heritage matters. It will recommend no objection to two public‑art projects on Main Street Unionville and an objection to the Tree Guard/Tree Grate project, and will advise no objection to a detached garage at 329 Main Street North. The committee will also receive information on minor heritage permits, delegated building permits, and a proposed Minister’s Zoning Order for the Langstaff Gateway area.

• Public Art Projects for Main Street Unionville – no objection to Rouge Connection Pathway and Staircase Fencing, objection to Tree Guard/Tree Grate
• Minor Heritage Permit applications at 16 Victoria Avenue, Unionville; 4 Leahill Drive, Thornhill
• Delegated building and sign permit approvals for sites including 123 Main St U., 347 Main St N., 1 Beech St., 175 Main St N., 8 David Gohn Circle, 43 Main St N., 4176 19th Ave., 11030 Warden Ave.
• Major Heritage Permit for a detached two‑storey garage at 329 Main Street North (Ambrose & Edith Ramer House)
• Proposed Minister’s Zoning Order for the eastern portion of the Langstaff Gateway Secondary Plan area (139 Langstaff Road East)

The Heritage Markham Committee deferred the Staircase Fencing and Tree Guard/Tree Grate public art projects for Main Street Unionville to its September meeting, citing concerns that the proposed COR-TEN steel designs did not complement the heritage character of the street. The committee had no objection to the Rouge Connection Pathway Art Project conceptually but asked for a final design to be brought back for review. It also approved several heritage permits and supported a motion on the Yonge Corridor Secondary Plan's compatibility with the Thornhill Heritage Conservation District Plan.

• Deferred Staircase Fencing and Tree Guard/Tree Grate art projects to September meeting
• No objection to Rouge Connection Pathway Art Project, final design to return
• Approved no-objection for detached garage at 329 Main Street North (5.3)
• Approved no-comment on Minister's Zoning Order for 139 Langstaff Road East (5.4)
• Approved no-objection to Varley Art Gallery paver renewal, recommended matching pavers (6.1)
• Received as information Committee of Adjustment variance application for 109 Main Street (6.2)
• Carried motion on Yonge Corridor Secondary Plan compatibility with Thornhill Heritage Conservation District Plan (8.1)

Council Meeting

The council will follow its standard agenda, including a call to order, disclosure of pecuniary interest, approval of the July 17, 2024 minutes, presentations, deputations, communications, proclamations, motions, and new/other business. A private session will be held to discuss confidential matters as permitted by the Municipal Act. The council will give three readings and enact By‑law 2024‑162, which confirms the proceedings of the August 7 council meeting.

• By‑law 2024‑162 – three readings and enactment
• Approval of Council minutes from July 17, 2024
• Confidential council session under Municipal Act §239(2)
• Presentations (unspecified topics)
• Motions (unspecified items)

The meeting was largely procedural. Council adopted the public and confidential minutes from July 17, 2024, authorized Infrastructure Ontario representatives to remain for a confidential presentation, and resolved into a private session to discuss solicitor-client privileged matters. No substantive public decisions were made; the only enacted by-law confirmed the meeting's proceedings.

• Adopted July 17, 2024 council minutes (carried)
• Authorized Infrastructure Ontario representatives to remain for confidential session (carried)
• Resolved into private session for confidential matters (carried)
• Adopted confidential council minutes from July 17, 2024 (carried)
• Received confidential presentations from Infrastructure Ontario and staff (carried)
• Enacted By-law 2024-162 to confirm proceedings (carried)

Doors Open Markham Organizing Committee

The Markham Doors Open Organizing Committee is scheduled to meet to discuss the 2024 event. The agenda details are not fully populated in the provided record.

• Review of 2024 Doors Open event details
• Committee meeting agenda and video recording

The committee lacked quorum, so no formal votes were taken. Members discussed a potential $2,000 budget surplus for the 2024 event, agreed to hold the next annual event on September 28, 2025, and reviewed lessons learned and planning considerations for 2025.

• Consented to hold next Doors Open Markham event on September 28, 2025
• Discussed potential $2,000 budget surplus; staff to confirm amount
• Reviewed lessons learned from June 2024 event
• Discussed themes for 2025 event (sports, innovation); deferred to next meeting
• Discussed recruiting new committee members

Markham Sub-Committee

The Markham Sub‑Committee will receive the 2023 Swan Lake water‑quality report and reaffirm the Long‑Term Management Plan approved in December 2021. Staff will continue actions such as advancing submerged aquatic vegetation, researching chloride treatment, and evaluating flow diversion, with annual reporting on water quality. The committee will also review submissions related to the rehabilitation of Swan Lake Park and a citizen‑science lab concept.

• Receive the “Swan Lake‑2023 Water Quality Status and Updates” report
• Continue the Long‑Term Management Plan for Swan Lake (vegetation, chloride treatment, flow diversion)
• Authorize staff to implement plan measures and provide annual water‑quality updates
• Review submissions for the Swan Lake Park rehabilitation (FOSLP)
• Discuss the Swan Lake Citizen Science Lab concept

The Sub-Committee received the Swan Lake 2023 water quality report and deputations, and referred funding requests from Friends of Swan Lake Park, the CIFAL proposal, and shoreline viewing nodes to staff for future reporting. Staff will continue implementing the Long-term Management Plan for Swan Lake, with annual reporting and a plan review in 2025.

• Received Swan Lake 2023 water quality report
• Received deputations from FOSLP, York University, and others
• Referred FOSLP funding request, CIFAL proposal, and viewing nodes to staff
• Directed staff to continue Long-term Management Plan implementation
• Required annual water quality reporting to Sub-Committee
• Scheduled next plan review for 2025 with possible 2026 workshop

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment meeting scheduled for July 24, 2024 in Markham, Ontario has an agenda that contains no listed items or decisions. The document consists mainly of empty sections and software interface elements. No rezoning applications, contracts, ordinances, or public hearings are identified.

Council Meeting

Markham City Council is meeting to decide on energy retrofit contracts, heritage property designations, and updates to the Proclamations Policy. The body is also discussing the Markham Centre Secondary Plan and a parkland dedication exemption for a public elementary school.

• Awarding contracts to Modern Niagara Building Services for $4,028,579.69 for Thornhill and Clatworthy energy GHG retrofits
• Proposed heritage designations for 5970 Elgin Mills Road East, 11534 McCowan Road, and 10235 Highway 48
• Parkland dedication exemption for Markham Centre Public Elementary School at 43 Scenic Drive
• Approval of a revised Proclamations Policy
• Extension of Development Charges deferral for St. Mary & St. Samuel, The Confessor Coptic Orthodox Church

Markham Council approved a $4,028,579.69 contract for energy and greenhouse gas retrofits at Thornhill Community Centre and Clatworthy Arena, with budget shortfalls covered from contingency funds. Council also approved several residential developments, including a 133-unit townhouse project on McCowan Road and an 884-unit high-rise and stacked townhouse development on Highway 7 East. A zoning amendment for an industrial development at 7960 Reesor Road was approved, and Council endorsed a proposed Minister's Zoning Order for the Treasure Hill development subject to land conveyance agreements. All heritage designation by-laws for various properties were enacted.

• Approved $4,028,579.69 contract to Modern Niagara Building Services for Thornhill and Clatworthy energy GHG retrofits
• Approved 133-unit townhouse development at 7810-7846 McCowan Road (Regency Property Inc.)
• Approved 884-unit high-rise and stacked townhouse development at 7128-7186 Highway 7 East (Springhill Homes Inc.)
• Approved industrial development and heritage dwelling retention at 7960 Reesor Road (1000503212 Ontario Inc.)
• Endorsed proposed Minister's Zoning Order for Treasure Hill development at 11120 and 11274 Highway 48, conditional on land conveyance agreements
• Approved parkland dedication exemption for Markham Centre Public Elementary School at 43 Scenic Drive
• Adopted Official Plan Amendment No. 56 for Milliken Centre Secondary Plan and requested processing fee waiver
• Enacted By-laws 2024-140 to 2024-161 including multiple heritage designations and zoning amendments

Development Services Committee Meeting

The Development Services Committee is reviewing heritage property designations and awarding several municipal service contracts. The body is also discussing zoning amendments for mixed-use and commercial developments.

• Award of $808,015.10 contract to HDR Inc. for the Transportation Master Plan
• Award of $1,191,609.60 contract to Enviroturf Inc. for city-wide irrigation and splash pad maintenance
• Proposed heritage designations for 5970 Elgin Mills Road East, 11534 McCowan Road, and 10235 Highway 48
• Zoning by-law amendment application for a 13-storey mixed-use building at 5871 Highway 7
• Tri-party agreement for the Highway 404 Mid-Block Crossing project north of 16th Avenue

The Committee approved zoning and official plan amendments for a 133-unit townhouse project and a high-rise development with up to 27 storeys. It also affirmed the intention to designate several properties under the Ontario Heritage Act and awarded a $808,015.10 transportation master plan contract.

• Approved 133-unit townhouse development at 7810-7846 McCowan Road
• Approved high-rise apartments and townhouses at 7128-7186 Highway 7 East
• Affirmed intention to designate 7507 Kennedy Road as a heritage resource
• Stated intention to designate 5970 Elgin Mills Rd E, 11534 McCowan Rd, and 10235 Highway 48
• Awarded $808,015.10 Transportation Master Plan contract to HDR Inc.
• Awarded $1,191,609.60 irrigation and splash pad maintenance contract to Enviroturf Inc.
• Approved industrial development and heritage dwelling retention at 7960 Reesor Road
• Deferred 13-storey mixed-use building application at 5871 Highway 7 to October 1, 2024

Committee of Adjustment

The provided text for the Markham Committee of Adjustment meeting on July 10, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. No specific applications or decisions are documented in the record.

Heritage Markham Committee

The Heritage Markham Committee is reviewing heritage permit applications and committee appointments. The committee also discussed a demolition permit for the fire-damaged Munshaw House and a by-law amendment for 6472 Steeles Avenue East.

• Recommendation to explore repair options instead of demolition for 10 Ruggles Avenue
• No objection to by-law amendment for 6472 Steeles Avenue East
• Re-appointment of committee members Lake Trevelyan and Victor Huang
• Review of minor heritage permit applications in Markham Village and Unionville

The Committee recommended that the owner of 10 Ruggles Avenue explore all options to repair and conserve the fire-damaged Munshaw House instead of demolishing it. The body also approved several delegated permits and a revised Statement of Significance for a residential property.

• Recommended conservation and repair of Munshaw House over demolition (Carried)
• Approved amendments to the Statement of Significance for 6472 Steeles Avenue East (Carried)
• Received information on 5 delegated Minor Heritage Permits (Carried)
• Received information on 6 delegated building and sign permits (Carried)
• Approved June 12, 2024 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Welcomed re-appointments of Lake Trevelyan and Victor Huang (Carried)

General Committee Meeting

The General Committee is reviewing a contract award for greenhouse gas retrofit projects at Thornhill Community Centre and Clatworthy Arena. The committee also reviewed updates to the City's Proclamations Policy and a draft Council-Staff Relations Policy. Staff will report back in Fall 2024 regarding the final version of the staff relations policy.

• $4,028,579.69 contract award to Modern Niagara Building Services for energy retrofits
• Approval of revised City Proclamations Policy
• Review of proposed Council-Staff Relations Policy

Markham's General Committee approved $4,028,579.69 in contracts to Modern Niagara Building Services for energy and greenhouse-gas retrofits at Thornhill Community Centre and Clatworthy Arena, with budget shortfalls covered from the Non-DC Capital Contingency account. The committee also received a draft Council-Staff Relations Policy, which will return in fall 2024 for adoption, and forwarded a Stouffville GO Transit Corridor notice of motion to the July 16 Development Services Committee. A development-charge deferral for a Coptic Orthodox church was extended, and a confidential land-acquisition item was sent to the July 17 confidential council agenda.

• Approved $4,028,579.69 in contracts (125-T-24, 126-T-24) to Modern Niagara Building Services for Thornhill and Clatworthy energy/GHG retrofits
• Approved 10% contingencies: $277,014.94 (Thornhill) and $125,843.03 (Clatworthy)
• Approved funding shortfalls of $587,128.33 (Thornhill) and $18,580.33 (Clatworthy) from the Non-DC Capital Contingency account
• Received draft Council-Staff Relations Policy; staff to report back fall 2024 with final policy for adoption
• Approved revised Proclamations Policy
• Forwarded Stouffville GO Transit Corridor notice of motion to July 16, 2024 Development Services Committee (two-thirds vote)
• Extended Development Charges deferral for St. Mary & St. Samuel Coptic Orthodox Church until next Development Charges By-law update
• Confirmed June 25, 2024 confidential minutes; sent confidential land acquisition item (Ward 6) to July 17, 2024 confidential council agenda

Markham Accessibility Advisory Committee

The provided text for the Markham Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting consists only of procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. No substantive topics, reports, or decisions are present in this record.

The Committee approved the June 10, 2024 minutes and recommended Adam Cox for a 2024 Markham Accessibility Award. Members discussed accessibility gaps at the Unionville Festival and reviewed a proposed Citywide Parking Strategy.

• Approved June 10, 2024 minutes (Carried)
• Recommended Adam Cox for a Markham Accessibility Award at the 2024 Community Recognition Event (Carried)
• Agreed to recognize a 2022 nominee at the 2024 Community Recognition Event
• Decided to nominate past Chair Michelle Del Carmen for recognition at the 2024 Community Recognition Event

Special Development Services Committee Meeting

The Special Development Services Committee received a report regarding the Markham Centre Secondary Plan Update draft policy framework for Wards 2, 3, and 8. Staff are authorized to schedule a statutory public meeting to discuss these draft policies.

• Draft Policy Framework for Markham Centre Secondary Plan (Wards 2, 3, 8)
• Authorization of a statutory Public Meeting regarding draft policies

The Special Development Services Committee received the July 3, 2024 report on the Markham Centre Secondary Plan Update: Draft Policy Framework (Wards 2, 3, 8) and authorized staff to schedule a statutory public meeting on the draft policies. Written submissions from several landowners and Infrastructure Ontario were received, and a deputation from Randy Peddigrew was received. No vote tallies were recorded; all motions carried. The meeting adjourned at 10:49 AM.

• Received written submissions on Markham Centre Secondary Plan from YMCA, Dorsay Development, Infrastructure Ontario, and Markham Centre Landowners Group (carried)
• Received July 3, 2024 report 'Markham Centre Secondary Plan Update: Draft Policy Framework (Wards 2, 3, 8)' (carried)
• Received deputation by Randy Peddigrew (carried)
• Authorized staff to schedule a statutory public meeting on draft Markham Centre Secondary Plan policies (carried)
• Directed staff to do all things necessary to give effect to the resolution (carried)
• Adjourned at 10:49 AM (carried)

Council Meeting

Markham Council approved a draft plan of subdivision and zoning amendments for 10506 and 10508 Warden Avenue. The Council also moved to designate four properties as heritage sites and authorized development charge credits up to $777,837.00 for sewer construction. Additionally, several grants for heritage and façade improvements were approved.

• Approval of Draft Plan of Subdivision and zoning amendments for 10506 and 10508 Warden Avenue
• Authorization of up to $777,837.00 in development charge credits for sewer construction
• Intention to designate four properties as heritage sites, including the William Macklin House
• Approval of $29,026.74 in grants for heritage property improvements
• Support for $17,288.25 in commercial façade improvement grants

Council approved several Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for mixed-use developments in Cornell Centre and Warden Avenue. The city also awarded $29,026.74 in heritage property grants and $17,288.25 in commercial façade grants. Additionally, a new Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS) by-law was adopted.

• Approved mixed-use developments at Highway 7 and Bur Oak Avenue (JD Elm Cornell Lands Ltd. and Juniper Cornell Holdings Inc.)
• Approved residential subdivision at 10506 and 10508 Warden Avenue (TH (Warden) Developments (BT) Inc.)
• Approved $29,026.74 in Designated Heritage Property Grants for six properties
• Approved $17,288.25 in Commercial Façade Improvement Grants for two projects
• Awarded $695,143.59 contract to Accardi Schaeffers & Associates Limited for 2024 sidewalk construction services
• Awarded $1,432,043.34 contract to EXP Services Inc. for Main Street Unionville reconstruction services
• Approved 2024 operating budgets of $436,500 for UBIA and $334,700 for MBIA
• Adopted Consolidated Administrative Monetary Penalty Systems (AMPS) By-law

Special Development Services Committee Meeting

The committee is reviewing a recommendation to finalize an Official Plan Amendment for the Milliken Centre Secondary Plan. It is also considering a proposed work plan for a visioning exercise in the Bayview Avenue and John Street area of Thornhill. A written submission regarding the Milliken Centre plan was also received.

• Official Plan Amendment for the Milliken Centre Secondary Plan (Ward 8)
• Visioning Exercise Workplan for Bayview Avenue and John Street Area (Ward 1)
• Written submission from Edwin Siu regarding Milliken Centre

The Markham Special Development Services Committee endorsed the Official Plan Amendment for the Milliken Centre Secondary Plan to allow more permissive densities and affordable housing, forwarding it to Council for adoption. The Committee also approved the visioning exercise workplan and the retention of a moderator for the Bayview Avenue and John Street area in Thornhill, with a report expected in fall 2024.

• Received communications regarding the Milliken Centre Secondary Plan (Ward 8)
• Endorsed the work plan for the Bayview Avenue and John Street Area Visioning Exercise and authorized retaining a moderator
• Finalized the Official Plan Amendment for the Milliken Centre Secondary Plan and forwarded it to Council for adoption
• Received deputations from community members regarding the Bayview Avenue and John Street Area workplan
• Received deputations and written communications regarding the Milliken Centre Secondary Plan
• Adjourned the meeting at 4:55 PM

General Committee Meeting

The General Committee will review committee minutes and receive updates on various municipal projects. Key items include approving operating budgets for the Unionville and Markham Village Business Improvement Areas. The committee will also consider a new by-law regarding administrative penalty systems.

• Contract award to Viridian Automation Inc. for $711,912.96 at 8100 Warden
• Approval of $436,500 operating budget for Unionville BIA
• Approval of $334,700 operating budget for Markham Village BIA
• Adoption of a new by-law for the Administrative Monetary Penalty Systems expansion
• Authorization to sign the Canada Community-Building Fund agreement with AMO

The Markham General Committee approved the 2024 operating budgets for the Unionville and Markham Village Business Improvement Areas and awarded a contract for building automation system replacement at 8100 Warden. The committee also received a York Regional Police presentation, updated the Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS) by-laws, and advanced several confidential land and sports items to City Council.

• Approved 2024 Unionville BIA operating budget of $436,500
• Approved 2024 Markham Village BIA operating budget of $334,700
• Awarded contract 083-T-24 for Building Automation System Replacement at 8100 Warden to Viridian Automation Inc. for $647,193.60 plus a $64,719.36 contingency
• Authorized Mayor and Clerk to sign the Municipal Funding Agreement for the Canada Community-Building Fund with AMO
• Adopted the AMPS expansion project update by-law and repealed By-laws 2015-93 and 2016-84
• Confirmed previous General Committee and confidential meeting minutes
• Referred proposed land acquisition, Mount Joy Sports Dome update, and sport hosting opportunity items to the June 26, 2024 Confidential Council meeting

Development Services Public Meeting

The committee is reviewing an information report regarding a request from Langstaff Land Holdings Ltd. to support a Minister's Zoning Order in Ward 1. The proposal seeks to revise zoning for high-density mixed-use development southwest of Highway 407. Planned features include schools, a community centre, public parks, and a revised road network.

• Minister's Zoning Order (MZO) request for Langstaff Gateway East
• Proposed high-density mixed-use development including schools and a community centre
• Revision of road network and addition of public parks in Ward 1

The Development Services Committee held a public meeting to consider a request for a Minister's Zoning Order (MZO) to facilitate a high-density mixed-use development in the Langstaff Gateway East area. Following numerous deputations from residents and local landowners regarding concerns over consultation and planning, the committee voted to receive the reports and refer the application to staff for a final report.

• Received 10 written submissions regarding the MZO request
• Received 15 public deputations on the development proposal
• Referred the Langstaff Land Holdings Ltd. MZO request to staff for a final report

Markham Public Library Board

The provided agenda for the Markham Public Library Board contains only procedural boilerplate. No specific discussions, decisions, or motions are documented in the text.

The Markham Public Library Board accepted the resignation of board member Michael Armes and delegated summer decision-making authority to the Chair and Vice-Chair. The Board also received multiple internal monitoring reports on executive limitations and approved consent agenda items.

• Received resignation of board member Michael Armes effective June 11, 2024
• Delegated summer board decisions to the Chair and Vice-Chair
• Received proposed reporting template for Board Ends and Strategic Plan linkage (6-1)
• Received internal monitoring report on executive limitation EL-2c Budgeting/Forecasting (6-1)
• Received internal monitoring report on executive limitation EL-2d Financial Condition
• Found executive limitation EL-2h Community Relations in compliance
• Approved consent agenda including CEO due diligence declaration and quarterly statistics

Committee of Adjustment

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Development Services Committee Meeting

The Development Services Committee is reviewing heritage property designations and grant applications for 2024. The agenda also includes authorization for development charge credits related to sewer construction and a contract award for sidewalk construction services.

• Designation of four properties as heritage sites under the Ontario Heritage Act
• Approval of $29,026.74 in heritage property grants
• Authorization of up to $777,837 in development charge credits for sewer construction
• Contract award of $396,601.46 for sidewalk construction services
• Approval of $17,288.25 in commercial façade improvement grants

The Committee approved two mixed-use developments in Cornell Centre and endorsed the CMHC Housing Accelerator Fund Work Plan. It also authorized several heritage grants and infrastructure contracts, while deferring an industrial development application at 7960 Reesor Road.

• Approved mixed-use development at Hwy 7 and Bur Oak Ave (1,785 units)
• Approved mixed-use development at 6950 Highway 7 (2,377 units)
• Endorsed CMHC Housing Accelerator Fund Work Plan
• Approved $29,026.74 in Designated Heritage Property Grants
• Approved $17,288.25 in Commercial Façade Improvement Grants
• Awarded $695,143.59 contract to Accardi Schaeffers & Associates for sidewalks
• Awarded $1,432,043.34 contract to EXP Services Inc. for Main St Unionville
• Deferred industrial development application at 7960 Reesor Road to July 16

Heritage Markham Committee

The committee is reviewing several heritage permit applications, including a proposal for 25 new homes in the Markham Village Heritage Conservation District. Members also addressed the unauthorized demolition of the Henry and Charlotte Lever House and recommended a commemorative plaque. Additionally, the committee reviewed its proposed $8,808 budget for 2025.

• Proposed construction of 25 new homes at 7 Town Crier Lane
• Commemorative plaque requirement for 11139 Victoria Square Blvd following unauthorized demolition
• Use of composite cedar shingles at 22 David Gohn Circle
• Proposed 2025 Heritage Markham budget of $8,808.00

The committee recommended an $8,808 budget for 2025 and approved the use of composite cedar shingles at 22 David Gohn Circle. It also supported the architectural designs for 25 new homes at 7 Town Crier Lane and established a 50th anniversary sub-committee.

• Recommended 2025 budget of $8,808.00
• Approved composite cedar shingles at 22 David Gohn Circle
• Approved architectural designs for 25 new homes at 7 Town Crier Lane
• Required Markham Remembered plaque for 11139 Victoria Square Blvd following unauthorized demolition
• Created 50th Anniversary Sub-Committee consisting of Lake Trevelyan, Tejinder Sidhu, and David Butterworth
• Supported staff using a two-year extension under Bill 200 to designate listed properties
• Received information on delegated minor heritage and building/sign permits

Friends of the Markham Museum Board

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The Friends of the Markham Museum Board met on June 12, 2024, and approved the 2023 Audited Financial Statements. The board also accepted the minutes of the May 23, 2024 AGM, approved prior meeting minutes, and increased the budget for a banner refresh by $800 to $1000. The treasurer reported a May gain of $724, leaving a balance of $93,093 as of May 31.

• Approved 2023 Audited Financial Statements (Carried 13.b.1)
• Accepted minutes of the AGM held May 23, 2024 (Carried 13.a.1)
• Increased Friends' banner refresh budget by $800 to $1000 (Carried 10.c.1)
• Approved minutes of the March 20, 2024 meeting (Carried 5.1)
• Approved minutes of the April 10, 2024 meeting (Carried 6.1)
• Approved the June 12, 2024 agenda as distributed (Carried 3.1)
• Adjourned the June 12, 2024 meeting (Carried 15.1)

Council Meeting

The Council is reviewing a final Ontario Land Tribunal order regarding a settlement for 8200 Warden Avenue. The agenda also includes approving speed limit reductions on Bur Oak Avenue and awarding a contract for active transportation design. Additionally, the meeting addresses liquor licence applications and official plan amendments.

• Increase of maximum units at 8200 Warden Avenue from 1,962 to 2,930
• Speed limit reduction on Bur Oak Avenue from 50 km/h to 40 km/h
• $550,577.42 contract award to Chisholm Fleming & Associates for active transportation services
• Approval of residential development and heritage dwelling relocation at 3009 Elgin Mills Road East
• New liquor licence applications for Chris Jerk Caribbean Bistro and Shabu Daimaru

Markham Council adopted a revised City-initiated Official Plan Amendment for the Markham Road – Mount Joy Secondary Plan (Wards 4, 5 and 6) and forwarded it to York Region for approval. Council also approved a speed limit reduction on Bur Oak Avenue in the Bill Hogarth Secondary School Zone from 50 km/h to 40 km/h, and approved Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for a four-storey residential development at 3009 Elgin Mills Road East and 10731–10745 Victoria Square Boulevard. Council awarded several contracts, including $550,577.42 for active transportation consulting services and up to $500,000 for Microsoft 365 Dynamics CRM software, and approved tax write-offs totalling $636,398.

• Adopted revised Official Plan Amendment No. 53 for Markham Road – Mount Joy Secondary Plan (Wards 4, 5, 6); forwarded to York Region (Carried as Amended)
• Approved speed limit reduction on Bur Oak Avenue in Bill Hogarth Secondary School Zone from 50 km/h to 40 km/h (Carried)
• Approved Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for four-storey residential development at 3009 Elgin Mills Road East and 10731–10745 Victoria Square Boulevard; assigned servicing allocation for 56 units (Carried)
• Awarded RFP 084-R-24 for active transportation consulting services to Chisholm Fleming & Associates for $550,577.42 incl. HST; total cost $708,946.42 (Carried)
• Awarded contract 161-S-24 to Microsoft Canada for Microsoft 365 Dynamics CRM software, not to exceed $500,000 incl. HST for year 1 (Carried)
• Approved tax write-offs totalling $636,398 under Section 354 of the Municipal Act, 2001; City portion $148,441 (Carried)
• Approved business travel for up to three officials to 33rd World Hakka Conference in Luoyang, China, Oct 24–26, 2024, cost not to exceed $10,500 CDN (Carried)
• Endorsed transfer of $15,000 from Research and Publication Trust Fund to Friends of the Markham Museum for Indigenous Research Project (Carried)

General Committee Meeting

The General Committee is reviewing communications from York Region regarding infrastructure and property tax. The meeting also includes decisions on software procurement and municipal tax write-offs.

• Award of Microsoft 365 Dynamics CRM contract to Microsoft Canada, not to exceed $500,000 for year-1
• Approval of tax write-offs totaling $636,398, with the City's portion being $148,441
• Receipt of York Region updates on water, transportation, and property tax
• Acknowledgment of the Quality Management System review for drinking water

The General Committee approved a contract with Microsoft Canada for CRM software not to exceed $500,000 for the first year. The committee also authorized tax write-offs totaling $636,398 and extended the notification radius for a specific zoning order hearing.

• Awarded Microsoft 365 Dynamics CRM contract to Microsoft Canada (up to $500,000 for year 1)
• Approved tax write-offs totaling $636,398
• Extended notification radius for Langstaff Gateway MZO to include specific nearby streets
• Confirmed minutes of May 3 and May 14, 2024 meetings
• Received York Region communications for information
• Received Markham Public Library and Markham Village BIA minutes for information
• Received Development Charge and Community Benefits Charge reserve balances report
• Acknowledged Quality Management System Management Review for drinking water system

Markham Accessibility Advisory Committee

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The Advisory Committee on Accessibility met on June 10, 2024, with Yoyo Chen chairing in place of absent Chair Edward Lau. BDO Canada LLP presented on the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan. The meeting adjourned at 6:02 PM due to lack of quorum, and the minutes record no decisions, motions, or votes.

Varley McKay Art Foundation of Markham

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The meeting proceeded without a quorum until 6:50 PM, and no votes were taken or decisions made during the session. Members agreed to handle the approval of minutes, the 2024 Budget, 2023 Financial Statements, and a grant application via email.

Committee of Adjustment

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Doors Open Markham Organizing Committee

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The Doors Open Markham Organizing Committee met on June 5, 2024, and adopted minutes from its May 1 meeting. The committee assigned members and volunteer counts to each of the ten event sites and approved a request from Markham Little Theatre to open its building on the Museum grounds during the event. The committee also discussed volunteer orientation and insurance coverage, with staff noting past events were covered under the City's insurance policy. The event is scheduled for Saturday, June 8, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

• Adopted May 1, 2024 minutes as presented (carried)
• Assigned committee members and volunteer counts to each of 10 event sites
• Approved Markham Little Theatre request to open its building on Museum grounds during event
• Agreed student volunteers receive volunteer hours only if they stay for entire assignment

Development Services Committee Meeting

The committee approved a rezoning application for a four-storey residential building and heritage dwelling relocation. Members also addressed reducing the speed limit on Bur Oak Avenue near Bill Hogarth Secondary School. Additionally, staff were directed to explore options for securing long-term affordable housing.

• Approved rezoning at 3009 Elgin Mills Road East for a four-storey residential building
• Reduced speed limit on Bur Oak Avenue from 50 km/h to 40 km/h near Bill Hogarth Secondary School
• Awarded $550,577.42 contract to Chisholm Fleming & Associates for active transportation design services
• Approved travel funding up to $10,500 for the 33rd World Hakka Conference in China

The Committee approved Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for a four-storey residential building and heritage dwelling repurposing. It also awarded a $708,946.42 active transportation contract and reduced speed limits on Bur Oak Avenue.

• Approved Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for 56-unit residential development at 3009 Elgin Mills Road East/Victoria Square Blvd
• Awarded $550,577.42 contract to Chisholm Fleming & Associates for active transportation design (total project cost $708,946.42)
• Reduced speed limit on Bur Oak Avenue in the Bill Hogarth Secondary School Zone from 50 km/h to 40 km/h
• Approved business travel for Mayor and Councillors to attend World Hakka Conference in China (max $10,500)
• Endorsed work plan to complete the Cornell Centre Secondary Plan
• Deferred 'Options to Secure Affordable Housing Long Term' report to June 18 meeting
• Received presentation on the launch of Markham's Urban Design Guidelines

Unionville Sub-Committee

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The Unionville Sub-Committee received a staff presentation updating the ongoing Markham Centre Secondary Plan review, including proposed population and employment projections. Staff said modelling and further draft concepts will be presented at a Special Development Services Committee meeting on July 3, 2024. The Sub-Committee also approved its previous minutes from December 14, 2023, and adjourned at 12:02 PM. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved December 14, 2023 Unionville Sub-Committee minutes as presented (carried)
• Received presentation 'Markham Centre Secondary Plan Update' (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:02 PM (carried)

Race Relations Committee

This agenda for the Markham Race Relations Committee meeting on June 3, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. There are no listed decisions, discussions, or reports.

The committee adopted the meeting agenda and previous minutes. Members discussed a draft of the committee's Terms of Reference and proposed several communication and education strategies to address Islamophobia.

• Adopted June 3, 2024, meeting agenda (Carried)
• Adopted March 4, 2023, meeting minutes (Carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:59 PM (Carried)

Environmental Advisory Committee

The Markham Environmental Advisory Committee adopted its February 22, 2024 minutes as amended, changing the Food Waste and Food Insecurity Sub-Committee membership to list Stuart Cumner instead of Karl Lyew. Staff reported the City is no longer enforcing car idling, saying idling has dropped as more residents drive electric vehicles and enforcement is difficult because residents must be caught in the act. The committee received a Corporate Energy presentation and a sub-committee update on food waste and food insecurity; no new business was brought forward.

• Adopted Feb 22, 2024 minutes as amended (moved by Karl Lyew, seconded by Frank Vignando; carried)
• Amended sub-committee membership: Stuart Cumner replaces Karl Lyew on Food Waste and Food Insecurity Sub-Committee
• No new business brought forward

Council Meeting

Council is reviewing the designation of ten priority properties for heritage protection and assigning servicing allocations for several residential developments. The meeting also includes decisions on infrastructure contracts and zoning amendments for industrial and commercial uses.

• Intention to designate 10 properties as heritage sites under the Ontario Heritage Act
• Award of $418,818.72 contract to Parsons Inc. for pedestrian crossover and traffic signal services
• Servicing allocation for up to 3,332 residential units at 3825 Highway 7 East
• Zoning amendment for industrial/commercial development at 405 and 505 Miller Avenue
• Zoning amendment for temporary outdoor storage at 3, 5, 21 Essex Avenue and Langstaff Road East

Markham Council approved the 2024 tax levy totaling $842,935,528 and enacted several by-laws, including new regulations for electric kick-scooters and outdoor patios. The council also stated its intention to designate ten properties as heritage sites and approved zoning amendments for industrial and temporary storage uses. Additionally, contracts for pavement marking and consulting services were awarded, and servicing allocations were assigned for various residential developments.

• Approved 2024 Tax Levy of $842,935,528
• Enacted Electric Kick-Scooter By-law (2024-105)
• Approved Site Plan Control amendment for outdoor patios
• Stated intention to designate 10 properties as heritage sites
• Approved zoning amendment for White Owl Properties industrial development
• Approved temporary outdoor storage for Langstaff Land Holdings
• Awarded pavement marking contract to Guild Electric Ltd. ($650,246.52)
• Assigned servicing allocations for 10 residential development projects

General Committee Meeting

The General Committee will consider approving the 2024 tax rates and levy by-law totaling $842,935,528, which includes the City of Markham, Region of York, education, and BIA portions. The committee will also review the Q1 2024 capital status report, award contracts for citywide plumbing and pavement marking, and receive minutes from various advisory committees. A confidential session on labour relations is scheduled.

• 2024 tax levy by-law: $842,935,528 total (City $184,060,026; Region $402,164,914; Education $256,256,727; BIAs $453,861)
• Q1 2024 capital report: close projects with surplus funds ($5,181,408) and not/partially initiated projects ($888,561), plus contingency top-ups
• Award citywide plumbing contract to Saunders Plumbing and Heating Inc., est. $184,854.16/year with up to 3 one-year extensions
• Award pavement marking contract to Guild Electric Limited, est. $650,246.52 for 2024, with renewal options totaling $2,600,986.08
• Receive minutes from Unionville BIA and Markham Environmental Advisory Committee meetings

Markham's General Committee approved the 2024 Tax Rates and Levy By-law totalling $842,935,528, covering City, York Region, provincial education, and Business Improvement Area levies. It also awarded a citywide plumbing services contract to Saunders Plumbing and Heating Inc. and a pavement marking contract to Guild Electric Limited, and closed out capital projects with surplus funds. The committee deferred its confidential agenda to June 11, 2024, and adjourned at 9:46 AM.

• Approved 2024 Tax Rates and Levy By-law totalling $842,935,528 (City $184,060,026; York Region $402,164,914; Education $256,256,727; Markham Village BIA $239,640; Unionville BIA $214,221)
• Awarded citywide plumbing services contract to Saunders Plumbing and Heating Inc., estimated $184,854.16 annually including HST, with option to extend up to three additional one-year terms
• Awarded pavement marking contract to Guild Electric Limited, estimated $650,246.52 including HST for 2024, with option to renew for three additional one-year periods for a total estimated $2,600,986.08
• Recommended closure of completed capital projects and transfer of $5,181,408 in surplus funds to original funding sources
• Recommended closure of not/partially initiated capital projects and transfer of $888,561 to original funding sources
• Approved topping up capital contingency projects from reserves: $300,858 (Non-Development Charge), $21,422 (Engineering), $220,243 (Design)
• Received Unionville Business Improvement Area minutes (July 19, August 16, September 27, October 26, November 15, December 13, 2023) and Markham Environmental Advisory Committee minutes (November 30, 2023) for information
• Deferred confidential agenda items to June 11, 2024

Development Services Public Meeting

This is a public meeting of Markham's Development Services committee. The main item is a public meeting information report on an application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law for lands at 7015 Leslie Street, to include them in the area of a proposed National Centre development at 7200 and 7290 Leslie Street. A previous public meeting on this development was held on May 23, 2023. The committee will hear deputations and receive the report; no decision is listed on the agenda.

• Public meeting on Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment for 7015 Leslie Street
• Proposed National Centre development at 7200 and 7290 Leslie Street
• Application file no. PLAN 22 262723, Ward 1
• Previous public meeting held May 23, 2023

The Development Services Committee held a public meeting regarding an application by the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha’i of Canada to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-laws for 7015, 7200, and 7290 Leslie Street. After hearing numerous deputations from residents and supporters, the Committee decided to refer the applications back to staff for a report and recommendation.

• Referred Baha’i National Centre Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments back to staff for report and recommendation (Carried)

Flato Markham Theatre Advisory Board

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Markham Public Library Board

This agenda for the Markham Public Library Board meeting on May 27, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. There are no listed decisions, discussions, or reports.

The Board approved the audited financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2023. It also formally adopted the 2024 capital and operating budgets as previously approved by City Council.

• Approved 2023 Financial Statements with requested clarifications for KPMG and the City (Carried)
• Adopted 2024 Capital Budget of $3,324,800 (Carried)
• Approved 2024 City of Markham Grant of $14,735,582 (Carried)
• Approved 2024 Operating Budget with $1,147,120 in income and $15,882,702 in expenditures (Carried)
• Approved April 22, 2024 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Approved Consent Agenda items 7.1 and 7.2 (Carried)

Markham Accessibility Advisory Committee

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The Committee provided accessibility feedback on site plans for 4611 and 5201 Highway 7. Members requested that future site plan reviews include a table of parking ratios. The Committee also discussed upcoming community events and regional housing accessibility updates.

• Requested parking ratio tables be included with future site plan reviews
• Provided accessibility comments on 4611 Highway 7 site plan
• Provided accessibility comments on 5201 Highway 7 site plan
• Suggested more colorful graphics for the Unionville Festival Parade banner

Development Services Committee Meeting

The Development Services Committee is meeting to discuss development and policy matters, including recommending heritage designations for 10 properties, awarding a contract for pedestrian crossover and traffic signal design, and assigning servicing allocation for thousands of new residential units. The committee will also consider reports on natural heritage management and incorporating natural assets into the city's asset management plan.

• Heritage designations for 10 properties under the Ontario Heritage Act, including 12 Celebrity Place, 6145 Sixteenth Avenue, and 6666 Major Mackenzie Drive East
• Award of RFP 218-R-23 to Parsons Inc. for $418,818.72 for pedestrian crossover and traffic signal design services
• Servicing allocation for up to 4,993 residential units across 9 developments, including 3,332 units at 3825 Highway 7 East
• Amendment to Site Plan Control By-law 262-94 for outdoor patios
• Endorsement of Natural Areas Management Guidebook and Invasive Plant Species Management Plan

The Committee stated its intention to designate 10 priority properties under the Ontario Heritage Act and assigned servicing allocations for several residential developments. It also awarded a $418,818.72 contract for pedestrian crossovers and traffic signals.

• Stated intention to designate 10 properties under the Ontario Heritage Act (Carried)
• Awarded $418,818.72 contract for pedestrian crossovers and traffic signals to Parsons Inc. (Carried)
• Assigned servicing allocations for 9 residential development projects (Carried)
• Approved Amendment to the Site Plan Control By-law 262-94 for outdoor patios (Carried)
• Endorsed Natural Areas Management Guidebook and Invasive Plant Species Management Plan (Carried)
• Endorsed Natural Assets Inventory and Evaluation Study for Asset Management Plan (Carried)
• Confirmed Development Services Committee minutes from April 23, 2024 (Carried)

Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Markham Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee meeting on 2024-05-16 contains only procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The document provides no substantive content for residents to review.

The committee approved minutes from February, March, and April meetings. Members received updates on the Active School Travel program, the upcoming Markham Road Safety Plan, and a planned e-bike/e-scooter pilot at Markham Centre.

• Approved February 22, 2024 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Approved March 21, 2024 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Approved April 25, 2024 meeting minutes (Carried)

Committee of Adjustment

This agenda for the Markham Committee of Adjustment meeting on 2024-05-15 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

Council Meeting

Markham Council is meeting to adopt minutes, receive committee reports, and ratify several administrative items. The most consequential item is the ratification of an Ontario Land Tribunal decision approving a high-density residential development with two towers (40 and 44 storeys) at 36-48 Steeles Avenue East and 37-49 Highland Park Boulevard, which requires assigning by-law numbers. Council will also vote on a zoning by-law amendment for four single detached dwellings at 28-32 Kirk Drive, a janitorial contract extension, and a records storage contract.

• OLT-approved settlement for Zonix Group: two towers (40 and 44 storeys), 1,060 units, 74,467 m² GFA, 1,829 m² park dedication, at Steeles Ave E & Highland Park Blvd (By-laws 2024-84/85)
• Zoning by-law amendment to permit four single detached dwellings at 28-32 Kirk Drive (By-laws 2024-86/87)
• Contract extension for City-Wide Janitorial and Carpet Cleaning Services to National Cleaning Contractors for $322,866.16 (incl. HST) from June 1 to Dec 31, 2024
• 10-year contract for Off-Site Records Storage and Retrieval Services to Iron Mountain Canada, estimated $43,990/year (incl. HST), total $439,900 over term
• Approval of $1,800 for Mayor Scarpitti to attend Sister Cities International Summit in San Antonio, TX, May 29-31, 2024

Council approved zoning amendments for residential developments at Kirk Drive and Highway 7 East, and enacted a high-density residential plan for Steeles Avenue East. The body also awarded contracts for city-wide janitorial services and records storage, and updated tree preservation fee by-laws.

• Approved zoning for four single detached dwellings at 28-32 Kirk Drive
• Approved residential townhouse development at 4038 and 4052 Highway 7 East
• Enacted plan for high-density residential towers (40-44 storeys) at 36-48 Steeles Avenue East & 37-49 Highland Park Boulevard
• Awarded $322,866.16 janitorial contract extension to National Cleaning Contractors
• Awarded 10-year records storage contract to Iron Mountain Canada for estimated $439,900.00
• Approved $1,800.00 for Mayor Frank Scarpitti to attend Sister Cities summit in Texas
• Amended Tree Preservation By-law to consolidate fees and charges
• Endorsed Tom Bradley as municipal representative for CTC Source Protection Committee

General Committee Meeting

The committee is reviewing several administrative matters, including contract extensions for cleaning and records storage. It is also considering amendments to the Tree Preservation By-law regarding fees and charges.

• Extension of City-Wide Janitorial and Carpet Cleaning Service with National Cleaning Contractors for $322,866.16
• Awarding of Off-Site Records Storage and Retrieval Services to Iron Mountain Canada for an estimated $43,990.00 annually
• Amendment to By-law 2002-276 regarding Tree Preservation fees
• Endorsement of Tom Bradley as municipal representative for the CTC Source Water Protection Region Committee

The Committee approved updated fees for the Tree Preservation By-law and extended several city service contracts. It also endorsed a joint nomination for the CTC Source Protection Committee.

• Approved updated Tree Preservation By-law fees and consolidated them into By-law 2012-137
• Awarded $322,866.16 contract extension to National Cleaning Contractors for city-wide janitorial services
• Awarded 10-year records storage contract to Iron Mountain Canada for an estimated $439,900.00
• Endorsed Tom Bradley as the municipal representative for the CTC Source Protection Committee
• Received quarterly report on staff awarded contracts for January through March 2024
• Received York Region communications regarding transit, water, and development reports

Development Services Public Meeting

The committee approved zoning amendments for temporary outdoor storage at Essex Avenue/Langstaff Road East and an industrial/commercial development at Miller Avenue. A proposal for mixed-use industrial buildings at 7960 Reesor Road was referred back to staff for further reporting.

• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment for temporary outdoor storage at 3, 5, 21 Essex Avenue and 139, 201, 203, 205 Langstaff Road East (Carried)
• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment for industrial/commercial development at 405 and 505 Miller Avenue (Carried)
• Referred Zoning By-law Amendment for five mixed-use industrial buildings at 7960 Reesor Road back to staff for report and recommendation (Carried)

Varley McKay Art Foundation of Markham

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The Board met without quorum, deferring the approval of previous minutes. Members agreed to support summer staff hour extensions up to $4,300 and decided not to participate in the 2024 Unionville Festival.

• Decided not to participate in the 2024 Unionville Festival
• Approved support for extending summer staff hours if the cost is less than $4,300
• Deferred approval of March 18 and April 8, 2024 minutes due to lack of quorum

Heritage Markham Committee

The Heritage Markham Committee is meeting to review heritage permit applications, grant requests, and development proposals affecting designated heritage properties. Key items include a recommendation to oppose demolition of the William Mergen House, a proposed restaurant conversion of the David Reesor House, and support for heritage property grants totaling $29,026.74.

• Opposes demolition of William Mergen House at 10855 Kennedy Rd.
• Does not support restaurant use of David Reesor House at 7960 Reesor Rd.
• Supports $29,026.74 in grants for six designated heritage properties.
• Supports $15,000 matching grant for window restoration at 147 Main St. Unionville.
• No objection to relocation of Savage-Schell-Dennie House at 10737 Victoria Square Blvd.

The Committee approved $21,526.74 in heritage property grants and up to $17,288 in commercial façade grants. It voted against the demolition of the William Mergen House and supported the relocation of the Savage-Schell-Dennie House for residential development.

• Approved $21,526.74 for five designated heritage property grants
• Deferred $7,500 grant for 1 Heritage Corners Lane to June meeting
• Approved matching grants up to $17,288 for two commercial façade projects
• No objection to relocating Savage-Schell-Dennie House for residential building
• Denied demolition of William Mergen House; requested owner undertake repairs
• Approved accessory building demolition at 10855 Kennedy Road
• Supported restaurant use of David Reesor House conditional on future heritage permit
• Approved consent and variance applications for 44 Rouge Street

Development Services Committee Meeting

The Development Services Committee is meeting to discuss a proposed 16.33-hectare community sports park, attainable and affordable housing, and a new school site at 11120 and 11274 Highway 48, including a zoning order request. The committee will also consider a report with the city's comments on the provincial Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act (Bill 185) and the proposed Provincial Planning Statement. Other items include a heritage designation by-law amendment for 4031 16th Avenue and approval of previous minutes.

• Presentation and communication on proposed 16.33 ha (40.35 acres) community sports park, attainable and affordable housing, and new school site at 11120 and 11274 Highway 48
• Report on comments regarding Bill 185 and proposed Provincial Planning Statement, including recommendations on development charges, parking minimums, and Minister's Zoning Orders
• Recommendation to amend heritage designation by-law for 4031 16th Avenue (Briarwood Farm-James McLean House)
• Approval of minutes from April 9, 2024 Development Services Committee meeting
• Receipt of Heritage Markham Committee minutes from April 10, 2024

The committee received a proposal from Treasure Hill for a 40-acre sports park, housing, and school site at Highway 48, referring it to staff for further refinement and directing the preparation of a commercial agreement for land conveyance. The committee also adopted a 31-point resolution providing comments on the provincial Bill 185 and Provincial Planning Statement, supporting some changes while requesting clarifications on appeals and transit. Additionally, the committee approved Mayor Scarpitti's attendance at a Sister Cities summit in Texas and amended a heritage designation by-law for Briarwood Farm.

• Treasure Hill proposal referred to staff for report back and MZO wording refinement
• Directed preparation of commercial agreement for 40-acre parkland and 70-acre greenbelt conveyance
• Adopted 31-point resolution on Bill 185 and Provincial Planning Statement comments
• Approved Mayor Scarpitti's attendance at Sister Cities Summit in San Antonio ($1,800)
• Amended legal description in By-law 2021-8 for Briarwood Farm heritage designation
• Clarified Heritage Markham Committee's 'no objection' to 86 John Street is heritage-only, not planning
• Approved minutes from April 9, 2024 Development Services Committee meeting

Special General Committee Meeting

This is a special General Committee meeting focused on a bylaw review workshop. The committee will receive a presentation on bylaw services, with no other substantive items on the agenda.

• Bylaw Services Workshop presentation to be received

The Special General Committee held a workshop to gather input for a future Bylaw Services Strategy. Facilitated by an external consultant, council members and staff discussed enforcement priorities across seven topics. The committee formally received the workshop presentation, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Received presentation on Bylaw Services Workshop
• Meeting adjourned at 1:32 PM

Committee of Adjustment

This agenda for the Markham Committee of Adjustment meeting on 2024-05-01 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

Council Meeting

Markham Council is meeting to adopt the revised Building Markham's Future Together 2020-2026 Strategic Plan and to receive the 2020-2023 update. Council will also vote on several development applications, including a 32-unit subdivision on Elgin Mills Road East and a large townhouse project on Warden Avenue, as well as heritage designations for multiple properties.

• Adoption of Building Markham's Future Together 2020-2026 Strategic Plan
• Approval of 32-unit residential subdivision at 2716-2730 Elgin Mills Road East (Ward 2)
• Approval of draft plan for 137 lane-based and 136 back-to-back townhouses at 10506-10508 Warden Avenue (Ward 2)
• Heritage designations for six properties including 5011 Highway 7 East and 7507 Kennedy Road
• Tax adjustments totaling approximately $591,462 under Municipal Act Sections 357 and 358

Council approved zoning and official plan amendments for residential projects at 2716-2730 Elgin Mills Road East and 10506-10508 Warden Avenue. The city also initiated the designation of six properties under the Ontario Heritage Act and approved a low-income seniors property tax assistance program.

• Approved 32-unit residential subdivision at 2716-2730 Elgin Mills Road East
• Approved Draft Plan for 137 lane-based and 136 back-to-back townhouses at 10506-10508 Warden Avenue
• Stated intention to designate 6 properties under the Ontario Heritage Act
• Affirmed intention to designate 7560 Ninth Line under the Ontario Heritage Act
• Approved removal of 7696 Ninth Line from the Markham Register of Property of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest
• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment for business office and residential use at 162 Main Street North
• Approved $591,462 in tax adjustments, reductions, or refunds
• Enacted By-law 2024-75 for a low-income seniors property tax assistance program

Doors Open Markham Organizing Committee

This agenda for the Doors Open Markham Organizing Committee meeting on May 1, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda topics are listed.

The Doors Open Markham Organizing Committee adopted previous minutes and reviewed logistics for the June 8, 2024 event. They agreed to recruit 30–40 volunteers, scheduled a mandatory orientation for June 5, and decided to prohibit private individuals or companies from marketing goods and services at event sites for this year. Staff reported the budget is on track and confirmed site assignments for committee members.

• Adopted minutes from April 3, 2024 meeting (Carried)
• Agreed to recruit 30–40 volunteers for ten event sites
• Scheduled mandatory volunteer orientation for June 5, 2024
• Decided to prohibit commercial marketing at event sites for 2024
• Confirmed site assignments for committee members (Appendix A)
• Agreed to provide water but not snacks/lunch for volunteers
• Adjourned meeting at 7:15 PM (Carried)

General Committee Meeting

The General Committee is meeting to handle routine administrative matters, including approving previous minutes, receiving reports on tax adjustments and investment performance, and discussing confidential items. The most consequential public item is a recommendation to adjust approximately $591,462 in property taxes under the Municipal Act, with the city's portion estimated at $109,785.

• Approval of April 16, 2024 General Committee minutes
• Tax adjustments totaling ~$591,462 under Municipal Act Sections 357 and 358, including $6,410 in stormwater fees
• Receipt of 2024 First Quarter Investment Performance Review
• Receipt of MECP drinking water inspection report for Markham distribution system
• Confidential session on land acquisition/disposition, litigation, and monument donation

Markham's General Committee approved a tax adjustment of approximately $591,462 under Sections 357 and 358 of the Municipal Act, 2001, of which the City's tax portion is estimated at $109,785, and cancelled associated interest in proportion. It also received the 2024 First Quarter Investment Performance Review and the MECP drinking water inspection report for the Markham distribution system. Most of the meeting was held in confidential session, where the committee confirmed confidential minutes, received a verbal update from the City Solicitor, and agreed to send two items to the May 1, 2024 Confidential Council Meeting; it adjourned at 10:49 AM and did not report out on any matter.

• Approved tax cancellations, reductions or refunds totalling approximately $591,462 (incl. $6,410 stormwater fees), City portion estimated at $109,785, with associated interest cancelled (Carried)
• Received the 2024 First Quarter Investment Performance Review (Carried)
• Received the MECP Markham Distribution System Drinking Water Inspection Report dated January 30, 2024 (Carried)
• Confirmed the April 16, 2024 General Committee minutes (Carried)
• Confirmed confidential minutes of January 30 and March 19, 2024 (in confidential session)
• Consented to place a proposed or pending land acquisition/disposition item on the May 1, 2024 Confidential Council agenda
• Consented to place a donation of monument item on the May 1, 2024 Confidential Council agenda
• Received verbal update from the City Solicitor on litigation or potential litigation (in confidential session)

Development Services Public Meeting

The Development Services Public Meeting on April 30, 2024, will receive a report on a zoning by-law amendment application for 28-32 Kirk Drive. The applicant seeks to permit four single detached dwellings on the property. The meeting is a public hearing where residents can provide input.

• Zoning by-law amendment application at 28-32 Kirk Drive (File No. PLAN 24 161084)
• Proposal to permit four single detached dwellings
• Public meeting information report presented by H. Miller
• Ward 1 location

The Development Services Public Meeting approved a zoning by-law amendment to allow four single detached dwellings at 28-32 Kirk Drive. The applicant agreed to work with staff to improve the design for better community compatibility.

• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment for four single detached dwellings at 28-32 Kirk Drive (Carried)

Development Services Committee Meeting

The Development Services Committee is deciding on several planning and heritage matters, including a city-initiated Official Plan amendment for the Markham Road–Mount Joy Secondary Plan, heritage designations for six properties, and zoning/subdivision applications for residential developments. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes and service awards. The committee will forward recommendations to Council on May 1, 2024.

• Official Plan Amendment for Markham Road–Mount Joy Secondary Plan (File PR 20 142832) forwarded to Council and York Region
• Heritage designations for 5011, 7792, 7804, 7842 Highway 7 East, 7507 Kennedy Road, 10754 Victoria Square Blvd
• Objection to heritage designation of 7560 Ninth Line; Council affirms intention to designate
• Removal of 7696 Ninth Line from heritage register
• Zoning and subdivision approvals: 32-unit subdivision at 2716-2730 Elgin Mills Road East; 137 townhouses at 10506-10508 Warden Avenue

The Committee endorsed a new secondary plan for Markham Road – Mount Joy and approved several residential subdivisions and zoning amendments. It also moved to designate six properties as heritage sites and remove one property from the heritage register.

• Endorsed Markham Road – Mount Joy Secondary Plan in principle (Carried)
• Stated intention to designate 6 properties under Ontario Heritage Act (Carried)
• Affirmed intention to designate 7560 Ninth Line as heritage site (Carried)
• Supported removal of 7696 Ninth Line from heritage register (Carried)
• Approved zoning amendment for business office/residential at 162 Main St North (Carried)
• Approved 32-unit residential subdivision at 2716-2730 Elgin Mills Rd East (Carried)
• Approved draft plan for 273 townhouses and mixed-use at 10506-10508 Warden Ave (Carried)
• Approved updated Flato Markham Theatre Advisory Board Terms of Reference (Carried)

Markham Public Library Board

This agenda for the Markham Public Library Board meeting on April 22, 2024, contains no substantive items—only technical placeholders and embedded content labels from the eSCRIBE software. There are no decisions, discussions, or reports listed for the board to act on.

The Markham Public Library Board received a proposed Ownership Linkage Plan and a Markham Centre update, and approved amended Ends interpretations and a revised schedule of Monitoring Reports. It also received an internal monitoring report confirming compliance with Executive Limitation EL-2e on Asset Protection, and approved the consent agenda. The Board met in camera from 8:15 p.m. to 9:09 p.m. to discuss confidential matters and ratified the in-camera motions; no details of those matters are recorded in the public minutes.

• Approved the agenda (carried)
• Confirmed the March 25, 2024 Library Board minutes (carried)
• Received the 'Proposed Ownership Linkage Plan' staff report (carried)
• Received the 'Markham Centre Update, April 2024' report (carried)
• Received the revised Markham Public Library Board By-laws effective March 2024 (carried)
• Approved the Ends Interpretations as amended (carried)
• Approved the revised schedule of Monitoring Reports (carried)
• Received the Internal Monitoring Report on Executive Limitation EL-2e, Asset Protection (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

This agenda for the Markham Committee of Adjustment meeting on April 17, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a template with no substantive content.

Council Meeting

Markham City Council is meeting to adopt reports from standing committees, including awarding contracts for watermain rehabilitation design and the purchase of three trucks, approving a temporary zoning by-law for outdoor storage on Langstaff Road, and considering a request to the province to expand Blue Box recycling producer responsibility. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes, by-laws, and a liquor licence extension for the Markham Village Music Festival.

• Award $308,827.35 contract to Accardi Schaeffers & Associates for CIPP watermain rehabilitation design
• Award $727,859.79 for two single axle trucks and $420,246.93 for one tandem axle truck
• Approve temporary zoning by-law for outdoor storage at 196 and 198 Langstaff Road East
• Adopt revised policies for land conveyance and excess soil management
• Request province to amend Blue Box regulation to include ineligible sources

Council approved several zoning by-laws for commercial and storage uses and awarded contracts for watermain design and fleet vehicles. The city also adopted new environmental policies for land conveyance and excess soil management.

• Approved temporary zoning for outdoor storage and offices at 196 and 198 Langstaff Road
• Awarded $339,710.09 watermain rehabilitation design contract to Accardi Schaeffers & Associates Ltd.
• Approved $1,148,106.72 for three trucks and winter control equipment from Premier Truck Group and Viking Cives
• Approved transfer of Victoria Square Community Centre management to City Recreation Services
• Approved 2023 Consolidated Financial Statements
• Approved rezoning for motor vehicle sales/repair at Markland Street and Major Mackenzie Drive East
• Approved rezoning for commercial self-storage at 7528, 7530 and 7550 Woodbine Avenue
• Approved liquor licence extensions for 9 locations for the Markham Village Music Festival

Development Services Public Meeting

This is a public meeting of Markham's Development Services Committee to receive a report on applications for Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments by Ledgemark Homes Inc. The proposal is for a six-storey, 66-unit apartment building at 3009 Elgin Mills Road East and 10731-10745 Victoria Square Boulevard, including relocation of an existing heritage dwelling. The committee will hear deputations and discuss the applications; no decision is noted on the agenda.

• Application for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment by Ledgemark Homes Inc.
• Proposed six-storey apartment building with 66 residential units
• Relocation of existing heritage dwelling at 3009 Elgin Mills Road East
• Properties at 10731, 10737, 10743, and 10745 Victoria Square Boulevard
• File No. PLAN 24 160555, Ward 2

The committee heard deputations regarding a proposed six-storey, 66-unit apartment building and the relocation of a heritage dwelling. Following community opposition and committee feedback, the application was referred back to staff for a report and recommendation.

• Referred Ledgemark Homes Inc. Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment (File No. PLAN 24 160555) back to staff for a report and recommendation (Carried)

General Committee Meeting

The General Committee is meeting to consider several consent and regular reports, including the 2023 consolidated financial statements, the adoption of the revised 2020-2026 strategic plan, and the award of contracts for watermain design and fleet vehicles. The committee will also discuss a motion asking the province to expand Blue Box producer responsibility and a request to extend statutory notice for a public meeting.

• Award RFP 009-R-24 for CIPP watermain rehabilitation design to Accardi Schaeffers & Associates Ltd. for $308,827.35 (plus 10% contingency)
• Award contracts for two single axle trucks ($727,859.79) and one tandem axle truck ($420,246.93) to Premier Truck Group and Viking Cives
• Approve 2023 Consolidated Financial Statements and receive KPMG Audit Findings Report
• Adopt revised Building Markham's Future Together 2020-2026 Strategic Plan
• Motion requesting province to amend Blue Box regulation so producers manage recycling from all sources

The General Committee approved contracts for watermain rehabilitation design and new winter control trucks. They adopted the updated 2020-2026 Strategic Plan and approved the transfer of the Victoria Square Community Centre to city management. The committee also passed a motion requesting provincial changes to Blue Box recycling responsibilities.

• Approved $308,827.35 contract for CIPP watermain rehabilitation design
• Approved $727,859.79 total for two single-axle winter control trucks
• Approved $420,246.93 total for one tandem-axle winter control truck
• Approved transfer of Victoria Square Community Centre to City Recreation Services
• Adopted Building Markham’s Future Together 2020-2026 Strategic Plan
• Approved 2023 Consolidated Financial Statements
• Passed motion requesting province amend Blue Box recycling regulations
• Expanded statutory notice radius to 500 meters for Baha’i National Centre meeting

Heritage Markham Committee

The Heritage Markham Committee is meeting to review heritage permit applications, including a proposed solar panel installation at 6 Peter Street and a rear addition with garage at 86 John Street. They will also hear a deputation on wayfinding signage for the Main St Unionville streetscape project and receive updates on various heritage studies and projects.

• Minor Heritage Permit for solar panels at 6 Peter Street, Markham Village (HE 24 164322)
• Committee of Adjustment variance for rear addition at 86 John Street, Thornhill (A/106/23)
• Delegated approvals for minor heritage permits at 22 Colborne St., 7822 Highway 7 East, 33 Colborne St., and 6 David Gohn Circle
• Delegated building/sign permits at 27 Main St. N. (MVHCD) and 156 Main St. U. (UHCD)
• Deputation on wayfinding signage for Main St Unionville Streetscape Redevelopment Project

Heritage Markham recommended approval of a Minor Heritage Permit for roof-mounted solar panels at 6 Peter Street in Markham Village, and raised no heritage objection to a revised rear addition with integrated garage at 86 John Street in Thornhill, including variances for building depth, rear yard setback and floor area ratio. The committee also received a wayfinding signage presentation for the Main Street Unionville streetscape project and asked staff to consider its comments, and it requested information from City staff on by-law enforcement processes for heritage properties. No item was denied.

• Recommended approval of Minor Heritage Permit for solar panels on rear porch roof and east/west barn roof slopes at 6 Peter Street (Carried)
• No heritage objection to revised rear addition and garage at 86 John Street, with variances: building depth 31.48 m (by-law max 16.8 m), rear yard setback 14.85 ft (by-law min 30 ft), floor area ratio 44.73% (by-law max 33%) (Carried)
• Delegated future review of the Major Heritage Permit and related applications, including a garage demolition permit, to Heritage Section staff if design substantially matches appended drawings (Carried)
• Received wayfinding signage presentation for Main St Unionville Streetscape Redevelopment Project; committee comments to be considered by staff as design progresses (Carried)
• Received information on Minor Heritage Permits approved by Heritage Section staff under delegated approval at 22 Colborne St., 7822 Highway 7 East, 33 Colborne St., and 6 David Gohn Circle (Carried)
• Received information on building and sign permits approved by Heritage Section staff under delegated approval at 27 Main St. N. and 156 Main St. U. (Carried)
• Requested City staff information on by-law enforcement processes for cultural heritage resources, including AMPS fines and possible fine/refund approaches (Carried)
• Directed that a Sub-Committee meeting on proposed demolitions in Rouge National Urban Park be arranged before the May Heritage Markham meeting (Carried)

Friends of the Markham Museum Board

This agenda for the Friends of the Markham Museum Board meeting on April 10, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics.

The board met on April 10, 2024, but lacked a quorum to make formal decisions. Agenda approval, adoption of previous minutes, and adjournment were all deferred. The meeting consisted of reports on museum exhibitions, finances, and upcoming events.

• Agenda approval deferred due to lack of quorum
• Adoption of March 20, 2024 minutes deferred due to lack of quorum
• Adjournment deferred due to lack of quorum

Development Services Committee Meeting

The Development Services Committee is meeting to receive a staff report and recommend adoption of revised policies for land conveyance to the city and management of excess soil. The committee will also receive a presentation from York Region on its Vision Zero Traveller Safety Plan and confirm the minutes from the March 26, 2024 meeting.

• Adoption of revised Environmental Policy and Procedures for the Conveyance of Land to the City
• Adoption of Policy and Procedures for Managing Excess Soil
• Authorization for Director of Engineering to waive Environmental Site Assessments in certain cases
• Presentation on York Region Vision Zero Traveller Safety Plan
• Confirmation of March 26, 2024 committee minutes

The Committee approved a revised policy for environmental procedures regarding land conveyance to the City and established a new policy for managing excess soil. The Committee also received a presentation on York Region's Vision Zero Traveller Safety Plan.

• Approved revised Environmental Policy and Procedures for the Conveyance of Land to the City
• Approved new Policy and Procedures for Managing Excess Soil
• Authorized Director of Engineering to waive certain Environmental Site Assessments (ESA) as outlined in the Land Conveyance Policy
• Confirmed minutes of the March 26, 2024 meeting
• Received York Region Vision Zero Traveller Safety Plan presentation for information

Thornhill Sub-Committee

This agenda for the Thornhill Sub-Committee meeting on April 9, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a placeholder with no substantive content for residents.

The Thornhill Sub-Committee received a revised proposal for a new Baha'i National Centre and heard numerous public deputations raising concerns about environmental, traffic, and community impacts. The committee approved expanding statutory notice for the upcoming Development Services Public Meeting from 200 metres to a 500 metre radius. No decision was made on the application itself; it remains under review. The committee also received the deputations and written submissions for information.

• Approved minutes of January 24, 2024 Thornhill Sub-Committee meeting (carried)
• Received written submissions from five individuals for information (carried)
• Expanded statutory notice for Development Services Public Meeting on Baha'i National Centre to 500 metre radius (carried)
• Received deputations on Baha'i National Centre application (carried)

Varley McKay Art Foundation of Markham

This meeting agenda for the Varley McKay Art Foundation of Markham contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive agenda items. There are no decisions, discussions, or concrete items listed for the meeting.

The board met without quorum, resulting in the deferral of the January 15, 2024 minutes and the 2024 Budget approval to the next meeting. Members discussed upcoming gallery exhibits, staffing updates, and planning for a spring event on June 13.

• Deferred approval of January 15, 2024 minutes (no quorum)
• Deferred approval of 2024 Budget (no quorum)

Doors Open Markham Organizing Committee

This agenda for the Doors Open Markham Organizing Committee contains only boilerplate interface text and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The meeting appears to be procedural with no substantive business detailed in the provided document.

The Committee confirmed 10 event sites and established a goal to recruit 30–40 volunteers. Members assigned themselves to specific sites to manage on the day of the event. A volunteer orientation session was scheduled for June 5, 2024.

• Adopted minutes from March 6, 2024 (Carried)
• Confirmed 10 event sites for the program
• Agreed to recruit 30–40 volunteers for the event
• Scheduled mandatory volunteer orientation for June 5, 2024
• Assigned Committee members to be responsible for specific event sites
• Agreed to prefer on-site registration over pre-registration for guests

Committee of Adjustment

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. The meeting is scheduled but no decisions, discussions, or specific agenda items are listed in the provided text.

Council Meeting

The Council is considering several land-use applications, including townhouse developments and a self-storage facility. Members are also reviewing multiple requests to designate properties as heritage sites and discussing funding for the Celebrate Markham grant program.

• 49-unit townhouse development at 4038 and 4052 Highway 7 East
• Heritage designation for five properties including 7801 Ninth Line
• Demolition request for non-heritage dwellings at 50 to 52 Nelson Street
• Zoning amendment for motor vehicle sales and repair at Markland Street
• Approval of $236,000 in Celebrate Markham community grants

Council approved a 49-unit townhouse development at 4038 and 4052 Highway 7 East and authorized a micro-mobility pilot for electric kick-scooters in the Markham Centre Demonstration Zone. The meeting also included the designation of 12 properties of cultural heritage value and various grant approvals.

• Approved 49-unit townhouse development at 4038 and 4052 Highway 7 East
• Approved e-scooter micro-mobility pilot in Markham Centre Demonstration Zone
• Approved $236,000 for 67 community-led events via Celebrate Markham Grant Program
• Approved $84,000 for City-led events and $30,000 for Markham Arts Council
• Approved Zoning By-law amendment for motor vehicle sales/repair on Markland Street
• Approved Zoning By-law amendment for commercial self-storage at 7528-7550 Woodbine Avenue
• Approved demolition of non-heritage dwelling at 50 to 52 Nelson Street
• Enacted 12 by-laws designating properties of cultural heritage value (2024-56 to 2024-67)

Development Services Committee Meeting

The Development Services Committee is meeting to consider several recommendations, including a micro-mobility pilot with e-scooters in Markham Centre, a request to extend the deadline for removing listed properties from the heritage register, and funding for heritage plaques. The committee will also confirm previous minutes and receive heritage committee minutes.

• Micro-mobility pilot with Scooty Mobility Inc. in Markham Centre, bounded by Highway 7, Highway 407, Warden Avenue, and Kennedy Road
• Request to amend Ontario Heritage Act to extend removal deadline for listed properties from Jan 1, 2025 to Jan 1, 2030
• $700 funding for Group of Seven Thornhill Heritage Plaque Recognition Project from Heritage Preservation Account
• Opt into O.Reg 389/19 for electric kick-scooter pilot

The Committee approved a micro-mobility pilot in the Markham Centre Demonstration Zone to assess e-scooter and e-bike usage. The city will also request a provincial extension for removing listed properties from the municipal heritage register.

• Approved e-scooter micro-mobility pilot in Markham Centre (Carried)
• Authorized agreement with Scooty Mobility Incorporated for pilot project (Carried)
• Directed staff to draft by-laws to regulate e-scooters in the pilot zone (Carried)
• Authorized request to Premier Doug Ford to extend heritage register removal deadline to January 1, 2030 (Carried)
• Approved $700 in funding for Group of Seven Thornhill Heritage plaques (Carried)
• Confirmed Development Services Committee minutes from March 5, 2024 (Carried)
• Received Heritage Markham Committee minutes from February 20 and March 13, 2024 (Carried)

Development Services Public Meeting

This is a Development Services Public Meeting where Council will hear a report on a temporary use zoning by-law amendment application by Robert and Deborah Tiberio for 196 and 198 Langstaff Road East. The application seeks to permit outdoor storage, enclosed storage, and business office uses for a 3-year period. The meeting includes public deputations and a report presentation, but no final decision is listed on the agenda.

• Temporary use zoning by-law amendment application at 196 and 198 Langstaff Road East
• Proposed uses: outdoor storage, enclosed storage, and business office
• 3-year period requested
• File No. PLAN 23 145149, Ward 1
• Public meeting and deputations scheduled

Council approved a temporary zoning by-law amendment for 196 and 198 Langstaff Road East. The amendment permits outdoor storage, enclosed storage, and business office uses for a three-year period.

• Approved temporary zoning by-law amendment for 196 and 198 Langstaff Road (Carried)

Development Services Committee Meeting

The Development Services Committee is deciding on several zoning by-law amendments and a draft plan of subdivision, including a commercial self-storage facility on Woodbine Avenue, a motor vehicle sales and repair establishment on Markland Street, and 14 townhouses on Main Street N. The committee will also discuss heritage designations, a demolition request, and funding for community events.

• Zoning amendment for UltraStor Inc. self-storage facility at 7528, 7530, 7550 Woodbine Avenue (Ward 8)
• Zoning amendment for motor vehicle sales/repair at Markland Street, north of Major Mackenzie Drive (Ward 2)
• Draft plan of subdivision for 14 townhouses at 347 Main Street N, Markham Village (Ward 5)
• Heritage designations for five properties (Phase VIII) and objections to two Phase V designations
• Celebrate Markham Grant Program 2024-2025 funding approvals totaling $236,000 for 67 applicants

The Development Services Committee approved zoning amendments for a car sales facility and a self-storage facility, and designated five properties as heritage sites. The committee also approved a subdivision for 14 townhouses and referred the Celebrate Markham Grant Program back to staff for further discussion regarding road closure costs. A report on the new GO Transit Station Funding Act was received with requests for provincial clarification.

• Approved zoning amendment for motor vehicle sales at Markland Street
• Approved zoning amendment for self-storage facility at Woodbine Avenue
• Approved draft subdivision for 14 townhouses at 347 Main Street N
• Designated five properties as heritage sites under Ontario Heritage Act
• Affirmed heritage designation for two properties despite objections
• Supported demolition of non-heritage dwelling at 50-52 Nelson Street
• Referred Celebrate Markham Grant Program to staff for further discussion
• Received report on Bill 131 GO Transit Station Funding Act

Markham Public Library Board

This agenda for the Markham Public Library Board meeting on March 25, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

The Markham Public Library Board adopted revised 2024 Board Ends and directed staff to update Executive Limitations accordingly. The Board received reports confirming a $105,581.00 deficit due to lost fine revenue, which currently violates financial compliance policies. Additionally, the Board ratified motions from a confidential in-camera session and approved amendments to By-law 4.6 regarding the order of business.

• Agenda approved
• January 29, 2024 minutes confirmed
• Consent Agenda items 2.2-2.4 approved
• CEO Highlights report received
• Markham Centre Update report received
• Internal Monitoring Report EL-2d (Financial Condition) received
• Internal Monitoring Report EL-2g (Emergency Succession) received
• Internal Monitoring Report EL-2j (Communication) received

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting with two substantive items: approving the Third Revised and Restated Shareholder Declaration, 2024, and enacting a confirmatory by-law. The meeting is largely procedural, with no public hearings or major policy decisions on the agenda.

• Approval of Third Revised and Restated Shareholder Declaration, 2024 (Appendix A)
• Authorization for Mayor and City Clerk to execute the declaration
• By-Law 2024-54 to confirm proceedings of the March 22, 2024 special council meeting

Council approved the Third Revised and Restated Shareholder Declaration, 2024. The Mayor and City Clerk were authorized to execute the document.

• Approved Third Revised and Restated Shareholder Declaration, 2024 (Carried)
• Authorized Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Shareholder Declaration (Carried)
• Enacted By-law 2024-54 to confirm proceedings of the March 22, 2024 meeting (Carried)

Council Meeting

Markham Council is meeting to adopt minutes, receive deputations, and vote on several development applications and administrative reports. Key decisions include approving a 30-storey residential building at 35-51 Old Kennedy Road, a York Region affordable rental building at 14th Avenue and Donald Cousens Parkway, and a commercial building at 8310 Woodbine Avenue. The council will also award tree pruning contracts and receive the 2023 year-end financial results.

• Approval of Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for a 30-storey, 372-unit building with live-work units and commercial space at 35-51 Old Kennedy Road (By-laws 2024-48, 2024-49)
• Approval of York Region's application for a 4- and 6-storey affordable rental building at 14th Avenue and Donald Cousens Parkway, with 153 dwelling units (By-laws 2024-45, 2024-46)
• Approval of Zoning By-law amendment for a multi-unit commercial building at 8310 Woodbine Avenue (By-law 2024-53)
• Award of tree pruning contracts totaling $389,712.84 to Tree Doctors Inc. and Davey Tree Expert Co. of Canada, Limited
• Transfer of $4.86M net favourable 2023 operations variance to Life Cycle Capital Replacement and Capital Reserve Fund

Council approved zoning and official plan amendments for a 30-storey building on Old Kennedy Road and an affordable rental building at 14th Avenue and Donald Cousens Parkway. The city also awarded tree pruning contracts totaling $389,712.84 and updated water/wastewater rates.

• Approved 30-storey mixed-use building at 35-51 Old Kennedy Road
• Approved affordable rental building at 14th Avenue and Donald Cousens Parkway
• Approved multi-unit commercial building at 8310 Woodbine Avenue
• Awarded $389,712.84 in tree pruning contracts to Tree Doctors Inc. and Davey Tree Expert Co.
• Approved 2024 Water/Wastewater Rate by-law (2024-47)
• Transferred $4.86M 2023 operations net favourable variance to Capital Reserve Fund
• Approved Spanish Language Day (April 23, 2024) for the Five-Year Proclamations List
• Authorized parkland obligation exemption for 11 and 15 Grandview Boulevard

Friends of the Markham Museum Board

This agenda for the Friends of the Markham Museum Board meeting on 2024-03-20 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

The Board approved the agenda and the minutes from the February 7, 2024 meeting. The session included reports on museum staffing, financial balances, and upcoming development goals.

• Approved March 20, 2024 meeting agenda
• Approved February 7, 2024 meeting minutes

Friends of the Markham Museum Board

The provided agenda text contains only procedural boilerplate and lacks specific discussion items. No specific topics, motions, or decisions are listed in the document.

General Committee Meeting

Markham's General Committee meets to decide on several items, including awarding $389,712.84 in tree pruning contracts, receiving the 2023 year-end operations report with a $4.86M surplus transfer, and approving comments on Ontario's proposed Get It Done Act (Bill 162). The committee will also receive the annual water quality report and other routine updates.

• Award $389,712.84 in contracts for Block Tree Pruning Program (Year 5 of 8) to Tree Doctors Inc. and Davey Tree Expert Co.
• Forward comments on Bill 162 to the province, supporting removal of the Future Urban Area Overlay
• Transfer $4.86M net favourable 2023 operations variance to Life Cycle Capital Replacement and Capital Reserve Fund
• Receive 2023 Annual Water Quality Report as required by Ontario Regulation 170/03
• Receive 2023 summary of remuneration and expenses for councillors and board appointees

The Committee awarded contracts for the Year 5 Block Tree Pruning Program and transferred a $4.86M operations variance to reserve funds. It also approved sending comments to the Province regarding the proposed Get It Done Act, 2024 (Bill 162).

• Approved $389,712.84 for Block Tree Pruning contracts to Tree Doctors Inc. and Davey Tree Expert Co. of Canada, Limited
• Approved transfer of $4.86M 2023 operations net favourable variance to Life Cycle Capital Replacement and Capital Reserve Fund
• Approved forwarding comments on Bill 162 to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and York Region
• Confirmed minutes of the February 27, 2024 General Committee meeting
• Received December 4, 2023 Race Relations Committee meeting minutes for information
• Received 2023 Summary of Remuneration and Expenses for Councillors and Appointees to Boards
• Received 2023 Annual Water Quality Report

Development Services Public Meeting

This is a public meeting of Markham's Development Services Committee to hear information and deputations on an application for Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments to permit a 49-unit townhouse development at 4038 and 4052 Highway 7 East, Ward 3. No decisions are being made at this meeting; it is for public input and information.

• Application for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for 49-unit townhouse development
• Location: 4038 and 4052 Highway 7 East, Ward 3
• File No. PLAN 23 146079
• Public meeting information report by M. Leung, ext. 2392

The Development Services Committee approved applications by Scardred 7 Company Ltd. for an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment. The project will permit a 49-unit townhouse development at 4038 and 4052 Highway 7 East in Ward 3.

• Approved Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for 49-unit townhouse development (Carried)

Varley McKay Art Foundation of Markham

This agenda for the Varley McKay Art Foundation of Markham meeting on March 18, 2024, contains only boilerplate text from the eSCRIBE software interface. There are no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions to report.

• No agenda items listed
• No decisions or proposals identified
• No attachments or reports referenced

The Board pre-approved a $35,000 transfer to the Gallery for operational support and authorized a spring fundraising event. A new sub-committee was established to develop a Strategic Plan and Business Plan. The Board also reviewed 2023 financial statements showing a reduced annual deficit.

• Pre-approved $35K transfer to Gallery for operations (Carried)
• Approved proceeding with a spring fundraising event (Carried)
• Established Business Plan/Strategic Plan Sub-Committee (Carried)
• Approved February 11, 2024 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Received financial update for information (Carried)

Flato Markham Theatre Advisory Board

This is the agenda for the Flato Markham Theatre Advisory Board meeting on March 18, 2024. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics.

The Flato Markham Theatre Advisory Board approved the creation of a task force to establish the Markham Foundation for the Performing Arts. The board also approved the minutes from the previous meeting and received updates on capital projects and staff transitions, including Eric Lariviere’s departure in April.

• Approved minutes of January 22 meeting
• Approved formation of Markham Foundation for Performing Arts Task Force
• Deferred discussion on Advocacy Committee roles
• Scheduled next meeting for May 27, 2024

Heritage Markham Committee

The Heritage Markham Committee is meeting to elect its 2024 chair and vice-chair, appoint sub-committees, and review several heritage-related applications. Items include minor and major heritage permits, a zoning by-law amendment for a townhouse development involving heritage houses, and a proposed relocation of a heritage house. The committee will also consider a funding request from the Thornhill Historical Society for a plaque program.

• Election of 2024 chair and vice-chair, and sub-committee appointments
• Major Heritage Permit for restoration/additions to Abraham & Frank Albert Reesor homes at 7265 & 7323 Highway 7 East
• Zoning by-law amendment for relocation of Levi Heise and Christian Heise houses at 2716 & 2730 Elgin Mills Road
• Relocation of Lyon-Schell-Frisby House at 3575 Elgin Mills Road East
• Funding request from Thornhill Historical Society for Group of Seven heritage plaques

The Heritage Markham Committee approved no-objection recommendations for relocating heritage homes in two subdivision projects, provided specific design conditions are met. The committee also supported funding for Group of Seven interpretive plaques and received updates on heritage designation progress. New business included plans to review buildings proposed for demolition in Rouge National Urban Park.

• Approved no-objection for Elgin Mills Road subdivision with heritage home relocation conditions
• Approved no-objection for Lyon-Schell-Frisby House relocation to prominent corner lot
• Supported Thornhill Historical Society Group of Seven plaque funding concept
• Received second update on Priority Designation Project (87 reports, 12 by-laws registered)
• Approved 2024 committee leadership: Reid McAlpine as Chair, Elizabeth Wimmer as Vice-Chair
• Agreed to formulate evaluation criteria for Rouge National Urban Park demolition reviews

Doors Open Markham Organizing Committee

This agenda for the Doors Open Markham Organizing Committee meeting on 2024-03-06 contains only boilerplate interface text and no substantive agenda items. No decisions, discussions, or specific business items are listed.

The Committee approved the adoption of February meeting minutes and decided to print 500 brochures while prioritizing a digital version. Members discussed event site availability and assigned a volunteer coordinator for the event.

• Adopted February 7, 2024 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Approved printing 500 brochures and promoting a digital brochure
• Appointed Andrew Fuyarchuk as Volunteer Coordinator

Committee of Adjustment

This agenda for the Markham Committee of Adjustment meeting on March 6, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda items are listed.

Development Services Committee Meeting

The Development Services Committee will consider two development applications: a York Region proposal for an affordable housing building at 14th Avenue and Donald Cousens Parkway, and a zoning amendment for a multi-unit commercial building at 8310 Woodbine Avenue. The committee will also review a parkland dedication exemption for 11 and 15 John Street and receive public submissions related to an OLT appeal by Hilton Hotel.

• York Region application for a 4 and 6-storey affordable housing building at 14th Avenue and Donald Cousens Parkway (Ward 7)
• Zoning By-law Amendment for a multi-unit commercial building at 8310 Woodbine Avenue (Ward 8)
• Parkland dedication exemption for 11 and 15 Grandview Boulevard
• Public submissions received regarding OLT appeal by Hilton Hotel (Ward 8)

The Development Services Committee approved applications for a four and six-storey affordable rental building at 14th Avenue and Donald Cousens Parkway. It also approved a zoning amendment for a multi-unit commercial building at 8310 Woodbine Avenue and granted a parkland dedication exemption for 11 and 15 Grandview Boulevard.

• Approved Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for affordable rental building at 14th Avenue and Donald Cousens Parkway
• Endorsed Site Plan for 14th Avenue and Donald Cousens Parkway and assigned servicing for 153 dwelling units
• Approved Zoning By-law amendment for multi-unit commercial building at 8310 Woodbine Avenue
• Authorized parkland obligation exemption for existing lots at 11 and 15 Grandview Boulevard
• Amended Parkland Dedication By-law to allow future exemptions based on similar criteria
• Confirmed minutes from February 6 and February 12, 2024
• Confirmed Development Services Public Meeting minutes from January 23 and 30, 2024

Race Relations Committee

This agenda for the Markham, ON Race Relations Committee meeting on 2024-03-04 contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed in the provided text.

The committee adopted the meeting agenda and previous minutes. Members received orientation on governance and accessibility and discussed updates to the Diversity Action Plan and Anti-Black Racism Plan.

• Adopted March 4, 2024, meeting agenda (Carried)
• Adopted December 4, 2023, meeting minutes (Carried)

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting is dedicated to reviewing proposed amendments from council members for the 2024 budget. The treasurer will present a recap and next steps, followed by discussion of amendments and a confirmatory by-law. No specific amendment details or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.

• Review of proposed amendments to 2024 budget
• Budget 2024 recap and next steps presented by Treasurer Joseph Silva
• By-Law 2024-26 Confirmatory By-Law

Council formally adopted Budget 2024 as presented during the January 29, 2024 meeting. The session included a recap of budget highlights and a discussion on costs for additional artificial outdoor skating rinks.

• Received Budget 2024 highlights presentation
• Adopted Budget 2024 as presented on January 29, 2024
• Approved By-law 2024-26 to confirm meeting proceedings

Council Meeting

Markham City Council is meeting to consider routine approvals, including minutes, a presentation on the city's ISO 37120 Platinum certification, and a proclamation for Little Native Hockey League Month. The most significant item is a recommendation to award an $18.7 million contract for storm sewer and watermain upgrades in Markham Village, part of a flood control project. Council will also vote on designating multiple heritage properties and other administrative matters.

• Award $18,746,673.19 contract to Drainstar Contracting Ltd. for Markham Village Phase 1A storm sewers and watermain upgrades, plus $2,812,000.98 contingency
• Designate six properties under the Ontario Heritage Act, including 7855 Highway 7 East and 10762 McCowan Road
• Affirm designation of 10737 Victoria Square Blvd despite owner objection
• Proclaim March as 'Little Native Hockey League Month' for 50th anniversary
• Approve revised terms of reference for Markham Accessibility Advisory Committee

Council approved a major infrastructure contract for flood control and watermain upgrades in Markham Village. The meeting also included the designation of multiple heritage properties and the proclamation of March as Little Native Hockey League Month.

• Awarded $18,746,673.19 contract to Drainstar Contracting Ltd. for Markham Village Phase 1A upgrades, with a total funding authorization of $21,558,674.17 including contingency
• Proclaimed March as 'Little Native Hockey League Month' (Unanimous)
• Stated intention to designate 6 properties under the Ontario Heritage Act (Phase VII)
• Affirmed intention to designate 10737 Victoria Square (Ward 2) under the Ontario Heritage Act
• Enacted 14 by-laws (2024-28 to 2024-41) designating various properties of cultural heritage value
• Approved revised Terms of Reference and renamed the 'Markham Advisory Committee on Accessibility' to the 'Markham Accessibility Advisory Committee'
• Received WCCD ISO 37120 Platinum Certification for the City of Markham
• Authorized staff to act regarding Ontario Land Tribunal Appeal for 9704 McCowan Road

Development Services Public Meeting

This is a public meeting of Markham's Development Services Committee to hear a report on an application by 1628740 and 1628741 Ontario Inc. for an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment. The proposal would permit a residential subdivision of 30 freehold townhouse units and the relocation of two single-detached heritage dwellings at 2716 and 2730 Elgin Mills Road East (Ward 2). The committee is receiving public input; no decision is being made at this meeting.

• Application for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment
• Residential subdivision of 30 freehold townhouse units
• Relocation of two single-detached heritage dwellings
• Location: 2716-2730 Elgin Mills Road East, Ward 2
• File No. PLAN 23 150145

Markham's Development Services Public Meeting received a proposal from 1628740 and 1628741 Ontario Inc. for an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to allow 30 freehold townhouse units and the relocation of two single-detached heritage dwellings at 2716 and 2730 Elgin Mills Road East (Ward 2). No deputations were made and no audience comments were recorded. The committee voted to receive two written submissions and the public meeting record, and to refer the applications back to staff for a report and recommendation. The meeting adjourned at 7:39 PM.

• Received written submissions from Pearline Lung and Ursula Ng
• Received the Record of the Public Meeting for File No. PLAN 23 150145 (Ward 2)
• Referred the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications back to staff for a report and recommendation (carried)

General Committee Meeting

The General Committee is meeting to decide on several administrative and financial items, including awarding a major construction contract for storm sewer and watermain upgrades in Markham Village. The committee will also review investment performance, staff-awarded contracts, and proposed changes to an accessibility committee's terms of reference.

• Award $18,746,673.19 contract to Drainstar Contracting Ltd. for Markham Village Phase 1A storm sewers and watermain upgrades, plus $2,812,000.98 contingency
• Approve 5-year moratorium on major utility work along Church Street, Jack Court, Judy Court, Jill Court, Sir Isaac Gate, King Arthur Court, and Rose Way
• Receive 2023 Investment Performance Review
• Change reporting of staff-awarded contracts from monthly to quarterly
• Rename 'Markham Advisory Committee on Accessibility' to 'Markham Accessibility Advisory Committee' and approve revised terms of reference

The General Committee approved a major infrastructure contract for Markham Village Phase 1A and updated the terms of reference for the Accessibility Advisory Committee. The committee also authorized a change in how staff-awarded contracts are reported.

• Awarded $18,746,673.19 contract to Drainstar Contracting Ltd. for Markham Village Phase 1A storm sewers and watermain upgrades
• Established $2,812,000.98 contingency for Markham Village construction costs
• Placed 5-year moratorium on major servicing/utility installation on Church Street, Jack Court, Judy Court, Jill Court, Sir Isaac Gate, King Arthur Court, and Rose Way
• Approved revised Terms of Reference and renamed the 'Markham Advisory Committee on Accessibility' to the 'Markham Accessibility Advisory Committee'
• Authorized staff to change reporting for awarded contracts from monthly to quarterly
• Received 2023 Investment Performance Review
• Confirmed minutes of the January 30, 2024 General Committee meeting

Markham Accessibility Advisory Committee

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The Advisory Committee on Accessibility appointed Edward Lau as Chair and Jewell Lofsky and YoYo Chen as Co-Vice-Chairs, and approved amended minutes from its November 2023 meeting. Staff said the committee's new Terms of Reference, including a name change to the Markham Accessibility Advisory Committee, will go to General Committee on February 27, 2024, with the new name taking effect only if Council approves. The committee also recommended that the Ontario Guide for Festivals accessibility checklist be given to festival groups applying for City of Markham funds, and Kim Adeney volunteered to represent accessibility on the Cycling and Pedestrian Committee for the rest of her term.

• Appointed Edward Lau as Chair (motion carried)
• Appointed Jewell Lofsky and YoYo Chen as Co-Vice-Chairs (motion carried)
• Approved November 2023 minutes as amended, adding Kim Adeney to attendance (carried)
• Recommended the Ontario Guide for Festivals accessibility checklist be provided to festival groups applying for City of Markham funds
• Kim Adeney volunteered to serve on the Cycling and Pedestrian Committee as accessibility representative for the remainder of her term
• Directed staff to provide Jewell Lofsky with orientation material
• Directed Edward Lau to see if another committee member can join the York Region NAAW Sub-Committee
• Directed Laura Gold to determine the date of the next meeting

Environmental Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Markham Environmental Advisory Committee meeting on February 22, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. There are no listed decisions, discussions, or reports.

The Committee established a working group to focus on food waste and food insecurity. Members requested a staff update on idling by-law enforcement and discussed the feasibility of curbside giveaway days.

• Approved November 30, 2023 minutes
• Formed Food Waste and Food Security Working Group
• Requested idling by-law enforcement update from Manager of By-Laws and Regulatory Services

Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee

This is the agenda for the Markham Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee meeting on February 22, 2024. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items, decisions, or discussions are listed.

The Cycling & Pedestrian Advisory Committee met on February 22, 2024 and approved its November 16, 2023 and January 18, 2024 minutes. The rest of the meeting was updates and discussion: staff reported on active transportation projects, York Region capital projects, micromobility, and road safety planning. No new motions or formal decisions were made; a draft letter about the 2021 Hwy 407 fatality was held in abeyance, and a possible traffic-calming motion was referred to the Road Safety Subcommittee for the March informal meeting.

• Approved November 16, 2023 CPAC minutes as presented (carried)
• Approved January 18, 2024 CPAC minutes as presented (carried)
• Agenda approved as presented
• No conflicts of interest declared
• Draft letter to Parachute, CAA and CARSP held in abeyance pending YRP update on 2021 Hwy 407 fatality
• Possible traffic-calming motion referred to Road Safety Subcommittee for March informal meeting

Committee of Adjustment

This agenda for the Markham Committee of Adjustment meeting on 2024-02-21 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

Development Services Committee Meeting

The Development Services Committee is meeting to discuss development and policy matters, including recommendations to designate several properties under the Ontario Heritage Act and to launch the Yonge Corridor Secondary Plan. The committee will also receive updates on the Markham Official Plan Review and various sub-committee minutes.

• Recommendation to designate 7 properties under the Ontario Heritage Act, including 7855 Highway 7 East, 10762 McCowan Road, 4075 Elgin Mills Road East, 5060 Elgin Mills Road East, 5650 Fourteenth Avenue, and 46 Timbermill Crescent
• Affirming intention to designate 10737 Victoria Square Blvd despite an owner objection
• Presentation and launch of the Yonge Corridor Secondary Plan project
• Markham Official Plan Review work plan, including a proposed special meeting in Q2 2024
• Service awards for staff with 5-20 years of service

The Development Services Committee stated its intention to designate six properties under the Ontario Heritage Act. The Committee also directed staff to conduct a feasibility study for a new convention centre and scheduled a special meeting for the Official Plan Review.

• Stated intention to designate 7855 Highway 7 East, 10762 McCowan Road, 4075 Elgin Mills Road East, 5060 Elgin Mills Road East, 5650 Fourteenth Avenue, and 46 Timbermill Crescent (Carried)
• Affirmed intention to designate 10737 Victoria Square (Carried)
• Directed staff to prepare a convention centre feasibility study using Municipal Accommodation Tax funds (Carried)
• Directed staff to host a special meeting in Q2 2024 to discuss Official Plan revisions (Carried)
• Confirmed minutes of January 23, 2024 meeting (Carried)
• Received presentation on Heritage Week 2024 (Carried)

Heritage Markham Committee

The Heritage Markham Committee is meeting to review heritage permit applications, proposed developments, and potential de-listings of properties from the municipal heritage register. The committee will also discuss a request to extend the provincial deadline for removing non-designated properties from heritage registers. Several items are for information only, including minor permits and staff updates.

• Proposed development at 31-51 Old Kennedy Road (William Prebble House) – committee opinion on significance and plaque
• De-listing request for 7696 Ninth Line (Anthony Graham House)
• Relocation of Lyon-Schell-Frisby House at 3575 Elgin Mills Road East within draft plan of subdivision
• Restoration plan for Graham-Hallman House at 5474 19th Avenue – metal roof decision
• Second storey addition at 8 David Gohn Circle, Markham Heritage Estates

The Heritage Markham Committee recommended that the City ask the Ontario Premier to extend the deadline for removing non-designated properties from heritage registers from 2025 to 2030. The committee also agreed that the William Prebble House is not significant enough to retain for a proposed 30-storey development and supported removing the Anthony Graham House from the heritage register. A request to relocate the Lyon-Schell-Frisby House was deferred to a future meeting.

• Recommended extending Ontario Heritage Act register deadline to 2030
• Opined William Prebble House is not significant heritage; no objection to development
• No objection to removing Anthony Graham House from heritage register
• Deferred relocation of Lyon-Schell-Frisby House to March meeting
• No objection to retaining existing metal roof at Graham-Hallman House
• No objection to second storey addition at 8 David Gohn Circle
• No objection to legal description amendment for Briarwood Farm
• Received updates on Doors Open Markham and Heritage Week 2024

Budget 2024 Public Meeting

The City of Markham is holding a public meeting to present the 2024 budget and hear deputations from residents. Five deputants are scheduled to speak, and two written submissions will be received. The meeting is live-streamed and open to the public.

• 2024 Budget presentation (attachment: 2024 Budget - Public Meeting v Feb 13 2024_.pdf)
• Deputations from Valerie Burke, Stephen Edgell, Tammy Mok, Michael Gannon, and Peter Miasek
• Written submission from Frederick Woo
• Written submission from V. Burke (Budget Meeting Written Submission V. Burke Feb 15 2024.pdf)

Council Meeting

Markham Council is meeting to adopt reports from its Development Services committees, including a zoning by-law amendment to allow outdoor vehicle storage and office uses at 197 and 199 Langstaff Road East for three years, and a directive to start a visioning exercise for the Bayview Avenue and John Street area. Council will also enact several by-laws, including heritage designation, road closures, and land dedications, and will move into a confidential session to discuss an Ontario Land Tribunal appeal.

• Zoning by-law 2024-24: temporary outdoor vehicle storage and accessory offices at 197 and 199 Langstaff Road East (Sarena Properties Ltd., Ward 1)
• Directive to undertake a visioning exercise for Bayview Avenue and John Street area, including public meetings and a workplan by Q2 2024
• By-law 2024-21: heritage designation of the Joseph and Helen Freeman House at 6470 Steeles Avenue East
• By-law 2024-22: closing a portion of Meadowbrook Lane; By-law 2024-23: dedicating lands as South Town Centre Boulevard
• By-law 2024-25: deeming lands west of Cochrane Drive and south of Highway 7 not a registered plan of subdivision to allow development of three industrial and two office buildings

Council directed staff to conduct a visioning exercise for the Bayview Avenue and John Street area to plan for roads, parks, and community services. The city also approved several zoning amendments and heritage designations.

• Approved visioning exercise and public consultation for Bayview Avenue and John Street area
• Approved zoning amendment for Sarena Properties Ltd. to permit outdoor vehicle storage and offices for 3 years
• Designated Joseph and Helen Freeman House as a property of cultural heritage value or interest
• Approved closing a portion of Meadowbrook Lane
• Dedicated lands as South Town Centre Boulevard
• Approved merging properties west of Cochrane Drive for industrial and office buildings
• Processed liquor licence applications for Gameplex Entertainment Hub and Expresso 21 Gallery & Cafe
• Authorized staff direction for OLT Appeal at 8200 Warden Avenue

Development Services Public Meeting

The Development Services committee will review information reports regarding two major residential development applications. These proposals include amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning By-laws for new apartment and mixed-use buildings.

• Proposed nine-storey apartment building and five two-storey townhouses at 4121 Highway 7 E
• Proposed 30-storey building with 372 residential units at 35-51 Old Kennedy Road
• Proposed 305 m2 of ground level commercial space at 35-51 Old Kennedy Road
• Proposed four integrated live-work units at 35-51 Old Kennedy Road

The committee approved a proposal for a 30-storey residential building with commercial space in Ward 8. A separate application for a nine-storey apartment building at 4121 Highway 7 East was referred back to staff for further reporting.

• Approved Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments for a 30-storey building with 372 units at 35-51 Old Kennedy Road
• Referred applications for a nine-storey apartment building at 4121 Highway 7 East back to staff for a report and recommendation

Special Development Services Committee Meeting

The Special Development Services Committee is holding a workshop to receive a presentation on the Citywide Parking Strategy study. The presentation will outline preliminary parking policies and strategies for the city. No decisions are being made; the item is for discussion and receiving the presentation.

• Presentation on Citywide Parking Strategy Council Workshop
• Workshop facilitated by city consultant
• Contact: S. Wat, ext. 2077 / L. Cheah, ext. 4838

The Special Development Services Committee received a presentation on the draft Citywide Parking Strategy. The workshop covered draft policies for parking zones, land development, curbside management, and electric vehicle charging. Committee members raised concerns about reducing parking minimums, residential parking impacts, and heritage area needs, but no final policy decisions were made.

• Received Citywide Parking Strategy Council Workshop presentation
• Adjourned meeting at 5:08 PM

Varley McKay Art Foundation of Markham

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The Board approved the minutes from the January 15, 2024 meeting. Members discussed upcoming grant applications, fundraising events, and the need for a 2024 Business Plan, but no other formal votes were recorded.

• Approved January 15, 2024 minutes as amended (Carried)

Doors Open Markham Organizing Committee

This is the agenda for the Doors Open Markham Organizing Committee meeting on February 7, 2024. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders, with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. No substantive business is identified for this meeting.

The committee established a participation deadline for event sites and adjusted the contingency budget. Members agreed on a communications approval process and decided to maintain the 2019 brand identifier.

• Set February 29, 2024, as the deadline for potential event sites to confirm participation
• Reduced budget contingency amount from $500 to $200
• Approved using the 2019 brand identifier for event communications
• Designated Andrew Fuyarchuk and Kenneth Ng as Corporate Communications contacts for approvals
• Adopted minutes from the January 11, 2024 meeting (Carried)

Friends of the Markham Museum Board

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Committee of Adjustment

This agenda for the Markham Committee of Adjustment meeting on February 7, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. There are no listed applications, public hearings, or decisions to report.

Development Services Committee Meeting

The Development Services Committee is meeting to consider a staff recommendation to affirm the heritage designation of 10725 Kennedy Road (the Francis and Mary Walker House) despite a property owner's objection, and to discuss a motion directing staff to conduct a visioning exercise for the Bayview Avenue and John Street area. The agenda also includes routine approvals of previous minutes and receipt of committee minutes.

• Heritage designation of 10725 Kennedy Road (Francis and Mary Walker House) under the Ontario Heritage Act
• Motion to undertake a visioning exercise for Bayview Avenue and John Street area, including public meetings and a report by Q3 2024
• Approval of January 16, 2024 Development Services Committee minutes
• Receipt of Heritage Markham Committee minutes from January 10, 2024
• Confidential items: OLT appeal for 8200 Warden Avenue and closed-session minutes

The Committee approved a visioning exercise for the Thornhill Community Centre area to identify new roads, parks, and community services. It also affirmed the intention to designate the Francis and Mary Walker House as a heritage property despite an owner objection.

• Approved visioning exercise for Bayview Avenue and John Street area (Carried)
• Directed staff to retain a moderator for three topic-specific public meetings (Carried)
• Directed staff to report back with a detailed workplan by Q2 2024 (Carried)
• Affirmed intention to designate 10725 Kennedy Road (Francis and Mary Walker House) under the Ontario Heritage Act (Carried)
• Confirmed Development Services Committee minutes from January 16, 2024 (Carried)
• Received Heritage Markham Committee minutes from January 10, 2024 for information (Carried)

Council Meeting

Council is reviewing the City Initiated New Comprehensive Zoning By-law and a large mixed-use development proposal at 7509-7529 Yonge Street. The meeting also addresses a budget increase for the Main Street Unionville reconstruction and several heritage property designations.

• Enactment of the City Initiated New Comprehensive Zoning By-law (By-law 2024-19)
• Proposed mixed-use development at 7509-7529 Yonge Street featuring two 60-storey towers and 1,330 residential units
• Main Street Unionville reconstruction budget increase from $11,823,000 to $14,721,034
• Approval of a six-storey commercial self-storage facility at 191 McNabb Street
• Intention to designate eight properties as heritage sites under the Ontario Heritage Act

Council approved a new city-initiated Comprehensive Zoning By-law and refused a proposal for two 60-storey towers at 7509-7529 Yonge Street. The city also increased the Main Street Unionville reconstruction budget and designated eight properties for heritage protection.

• Enacted City Initiated New Comprehensive Zoning By-law (By-law 2024-19)
• Refused Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for two 60-storey towers at 7509-7529 Yonge Street
• Increased Main Street Unionville reconstruction budget from $11,823,000 to $14,721,034
• Approved Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for a six-storey self-storage facility at 191 McNabb Street
• Stated intention to designate 8 properties under the Ontario Heritage Act
• Awarded $135,789.90 flow monitoring contract to AECOM Canada Ltd. for 2024
• Awarded library material processing contracts to Library Bound Inc. and CVS Midwest Tape
• Proclaimed February 2024 as Chinese Heritage Month (12-1)

Development Services Public Meeting

This is a public meeting where Markham's Development Services Committee will hear two zoning by-law amendment applications. The first is for outdoor vehicle storage and accessory office use at 197 and 199 Langstaff Road East, and the second is to replace lane-based detached dwellings with townhouses in York Downs East, adding 15 units. No decisions are being made; the meeting is for public input and information.

• Zoning amendment for outdoor vehicle storage and accessory office at 197 and 199 Langstaff Road East (Ward 1)
• Zoning amendment to replace lane-based detached dwellings with townhouses in York Downs East (north of 16th Avenue, west of Kennedy Road, Ward 6)
• Net increase of 15 units in York Downs East
• Public meeting, no final decisions expected

The committee approved a temporary 3-year zoning amendment for outdoor vehicle storage and office use at 197 and 199 Langstaff Road East. It also approved a zoning amendment to replace detached dwellings with townhouses, adding 15 units in York Downs East.

• Approved 3-year temporary zoning amendment for outdoor vehicle storage and office use at 197 and 199 Langstaff Road East (Carried)
• Approved zoning amendment to replace lane-based detached dwellings with lane-based townhouse dwellings (net increase of 15 units) on Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-16010 (Carried)

General Committee Meeting

The General Committee is meeting to approve minutes, receive York Region communications, and award two contracts: one for wastewater flow monitoring to AECOM Canada Ltd. ($123,445.36 for 2024) and one for library materials and processing to Library Bound Inc. and CVS Midwest Tape (total up to $8,455,721.75 over five years). The committee will also recognize Santa Claus Parade winners and move into a confidential session for items including personal matters, a pending lease in Ward 8, and a litigation update.

• Award RFP 268-R-23 for short-term flow monitoring to AECOM Canada Ltd., $123,445.36 for 2024, with renewal options through 2028
• Award RFP 255-R-23 for library materials to Library Bound Inc. ($1,535,016.02) and CVS Midwest Tape ($156,128.33), total up to $8,455,721.75
• Receive York Region communications on homelessness, encampments, servicing capacity, safety plan, accessibility, and vacant home tax
• Recognize 2023 Santa Claus Parade winners and contributors
• Confidential session for personal matters, pending lease in Ward 8, and litigation update

The General Committee awarded contracts for public library processing and wastewater flow monitoring. It also approved a proclamation for Chinese Heritage Month and received several regional communications.

• Awarded $1,691,144.35 annual library processing contract to Library Bound Inc. and CVS Midwest Tape
• Awarded $135,789.90 wastewater flow monitoring contract to AECOM Canada Ltd. for 2024
• Approved proclamation of February 2024 as Chinese Heritage Month
• Confirmed December 5, 2023 General Committee minutes
• Congratulated 2023 Santa Claus Parade winners and contributors
• Received six York Region communications for information
• Received Race Relations and Santa Claus Parade Committee minutes for information

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting is dedicated to the presentation of the City of Markham's 2024 Budget by Mayor Frank Scarpitti. It is the first budget under new strong mayor powers assigned to Markham in 2023. Public deputations on the budget will be received at a separate public meeting on February 15. The agenda also includes a confirmatory by-law and adjournment.

• Mayor Frank Scarpitti presents 2024 Budget
• First budget under strong mayor powers (assigned 2023)
• Budget documents include operating and capital summaries
• Public deputations scheduled for February 15, 7-9 PM
• Confirmatory by-law 2024-2 to be enacted

Mayor Frank Scarpitti presented the 2024 Budget, noting it is the first budget under the Strong Mayor Powers assigned to Markham in 2023. Council enacted a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the meeting.

• Approved By-law 2024-2 to confirm the proceedings of the January 29, 2024 meeting

Markham Public Library Board

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The Board elected its Chair and Vice-Chair for the term ending January 2025. Members approved a new hybrid schedule for 2024 meetings and accepted the resignation of one board member.

• Elected Ms. Margaret McGrory as Chair (Carried)
• Elected Mr. Edward Choi as Vice-Chair (Carried)
• Accepted resignation of Ms. Lisa Tomjenovic effective January 9, 2024 (Carried)
• Adopted 2024 meeting schedule: in-person (Sept, Oct, May, June) and virtual (Nov, Jan, March, April) (Carried)
• Approved November 27, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Received education presentation on 'Collections, Strategy, Processes and Policies' (Carried)
• Received CEO's Highlights January 2024 report (Carried)
• Ratified motions approved in Camera (Carried)

Thornhill Sub-Committee

The Thornhill Sub-Committee is meeting to receive a presentation on an application for Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments to permit a new Bahá'í National Centre at Leslie Street and Steeles Ave E. The application includes administrative offices, meeting rooms, lodging, a national temple, an ancillary building, and a new parking lot. No decisions are listed on the agenda; the item is a presentation only.

• Application for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment for Bahá'í National Centre
• 7200 Leslie Street & 7015 Leslie Street (N/E corner of Leslie Street and Steeles Ave E): administrative offices, meeting rooms, lodging
• 7290 Leslie Street & 7015 Leslie Street: national temple building
• Ancillary restroom/reception building at rear of existing log cabin
• New parking lot (Ward 1), File No. PLAN 22 262723

The Sub-Committee received a presentation on updated plans for a new Bahá’í National Centre, including revisions to parking, ecology, and the raising of Leslie Street. No formal decisions were made as the City is awaiting a formal resubmission of application materials.

• Tabled formal action pending resubmission of application materials
• Adjourned meeting at 11:30 AM

Development Services Public Meeting

Markham's Development Services Committee is holding a public meeting to hear deputations and receive information about applications by York Region for official plan and zoning by-law amendments to permit a four to six-storey affordable rental building at the southwest corner of 14th Avenue and Donald Cousens Parkway. No decisions are being made at this meeting; it is a public information and input session.

• Public meeting for applications PLAN 21 120261 (Ward 7)
• Proposed 4-6 storey affordable rental building
• Location: southwest corner of 14th Avenue and Donald Cousens Parkway
• Applicant: York Region
• Official plan and zoning by-law amendments requested

The Development Services Committee received a proposal from York Region for a four to six-storey affordable rental building at 14th Avenue and Donald Cousens Parkway. After hearing deputations from residents who raised concerns about traffic, schools, and location suitability, the Committee referred the application back to staff for a report and recommendation. No final approval or denial of the zoning amendment was made during this meeting.

• Received deputations from nine residents regarding the affordable housing proposal
• Received written submission from Bassanio Yip
• Received Public Meeting Information Report for File No. PLAN 21 120261
• Referred York Region's Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment application back to staff
• Directed staff to investigate TRCA setback removal, sidewalk gaps, and landscaping options
• Adjourned meeting at 9:30 PM

Development Services Committee Meeting

The Development Services Committee is deciding on several development and heritage items, including a recommendation to refuse a proposed mixed-use development at 7509-7529 Yonge Street, a demolition request for a heritage-listed house, and a budget increase for the Main Street Unionville reconstruction. The committee will also consider designating eight properties as heritage sites and providing comments to the province on zoning orders.

• Refusal recommendation for Grmada Holdings' application for two 60-storey towers, 1,330 units at 7509-7529 Yonge Street
• Budget increase for Main Street Unionville reconstruction from $11,823,000 to $14,721,034
• Intention to designate eight properties under the Ontario Heritage Act, including 3450 Elgin Mills Road East and 10701 Highway 48
• Recommendation to not support demolition of Samuel Francis House at 7951 Yonge Street, Thornhill
• Comments to province on maintaining zoning orders for 3143 19th Avenue and 4565 19th Avenue

The Committee refused a mixed-use development application for two 60-storey towers at 7509-7529 Yonge Street. It also blocked the demolition of the Samuel Francis House, moving to designate it as a property of cultural heritage value. Additionally, the budget for the Main Street Unionville reconstruction was increased.

• Refused Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for two 60-storey towers at 7509-7529 Yonge Street
• Denied proposed demolition of Samuel Francis House at 7951 Yonge Street and approved its designation under the Ontario Heritage Act
• Increased Main Street Unionville Reconstruction budget from $11,823,000 to $14,721,034
• Stated intention to designate 8 priority properties under the Ontario Heritage Act
• Resolved to maintain Minister's Zoning Orders at 3143 19th Avenue and 4565 19th Avenue
• Deferred motion to reimagine the Stouffville GO Transit Corridor Line for simplification
• Confirmed Development Services Committee minutes from December 11 and 12, 2023

Flato Markham Theatre Advisory Board

This agenda for the Flato Markham Theatre Advisory Board meeting on January 22, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision. No specific topics, reports, or actions are listed.

The Flato Markham Theatre Advisory Board approved its 2024 governance structure, nominating Srinka Wallia as Chair and Sophia Sun as Vice Chair. The board also confirmed committee leadership for the Markham Performing Arts Awards and the Annual Gala, though the decision to host a 2024 gala remains pending. Staff reported that 2024 projections aim to return the theatre to pre-pandemic revenue levels.

• Approved minutes from December 4, 2023 meeting
• Nominated Srinka Wallia as Chair and Sophia Sun as Vice Chair (Carried)
• Confirmed Sophia Sun as Chair of Markham Performing Arts Awards Committee (Carried)
• Added Brent Matthews and Richard Morales to Markham Performing Arts Awards Committee
• Retained Srinka Wallia and Ken MacDonald as Co-Chairs of Annual Gala Committee
• Added Brad Fletcher, Larry Matthews, and Richard Morales to Annual Gala Committee
• Added Dawn Donaldson to Strategic Planning Committee
• Set next meeting for March 25, 2024

Committee of Adjustment

This agenda is only procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE system with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document contains no substantive content for residents to review.

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting will consider a presentation on local ward councillor remuneration and vote on a proposed increase to $93,882 for the eight ward councillors, effective January 1, 2024. The mayor and regional councillors' pay would stay the same. The meeting also includes a confirmatory by-law to formalize the proceedings.

• Proposed increase in ward councillor remuneration to $93,882 effective January 1, 2024
• Mayor and regional councillors' remuneration to be maintained
• By-Law 2024-1 to confirm the proceedings of the special council meeting

Council approved a salary increase for eight Local Ward Councillors to $93,882 effective January 1, 2024. The council decided to maintain current remuneration for the Mayor and Regional Councillors. Two separate motions to provide a general remuneration increase for all members and to refer the matter to a Citizen Review Committee were defeated.

• Increased Local Ward Councillor remuneration to $93,882 effective Jan 1, 2024 (9-4)
• Maintained current remuneration for Mayor and Regional Councillors (9-4)
• Denied proposed remuneration increase for all Council Members (9-4)
• Denied referral of Council remuneration to a Citizen Review Committee (8-4)
• Enacted By-law 2024-1 to confirm meeting proceedings

Development Services Committee Meeting

The Development Services Committee is meeting to consider two recommendation reports. The first would approve an Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment for a six-storey commercial self-storage facility with at-grade office space at 191 McNabb Street (Ward 8). The second would bring a new city-initiated Comprehensive Zoning By-law forward to Council for enactment. The agenda also includes routine items like approving previous minutes.

• Recommendation to approve Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for a six-storey self-storage facility at 191 McNabb Street (Ward 8)
• Recommendation to bring a new city-wide Comprehensive Zoning By-law to Council for enactment
• Approval of minutes from the December 4, 2023 Special Development Services Committee meeting

The Committee approved Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for a six-storey commercial self-storage facility at 191 McNabb Street. It also approved the Draft Comprehensive Zoning By-law with specific amendments regarding cemetery and airport lands, directing it to Council for enactment.

• Approved Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for a six-storey commercial self-storage facility at 191 McNabb Street
• Delegated Site Plan Approval for 191 McNabb Street to the Director of Planning and Urban Design
• Approved Draft Comprehensive Zoning By-law to be brought to Council on January 31, 2024
• Amended Comprehensive Zoning By-law to exclude Catholic Cemetery Lands (8361 Yonge St, 211, 215, 251 Langstaff Rd, and adjacent vacant lands)
• Amended Comprehensive Zoning By-law to include all but Phase 1 of former Buttonville Airport lands
• Directed staff to prepare a memo to Council by January 31, 2024, regarding Draft Comprehensive Zoning By-law modifications
• Confirmed minutes of the December 4, 2023 Special Development Services Committee meeting

Varley McKay Art Foundation of Markham

This is the agenda for a meeting of the Varley McKay Art Foundation of Markham. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded media placeholders, with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions to be discussed.

The Varley-McKay Art Foundation of Markham board deferred the Varley Art Gallery's 2024 request for $35,000 in financial support to its next meeting, after Treasurer Amin Giga asked for the delay because a financial update will be given then. The board approved amended minutes of a prior meeting, carried by mover Nik Mracic and seconder Connie Leclair. The Development Officer reported the Glitter and Gold event netted $22,000, and the board discussed fundraising feedback but made no formal decisions on it. Councillor Reid McAlpine said the Mayor will present his budget at the end of January and that he submitted a budget request to rebuild the Gallery's courtyard.

• Deferred the Gallery's $35,000 2024 funding request to the next meeting
• Approved prior meeting minutes as amended (moved by Nik Mracic, seconded by Connie Leclair; carried)
• No financial report presented; no Art Acquisition or Governance committee reports provided
• No formal decision on Glitter and Gold event feedback; board generally agreed to keep ticket price as is for the next event

Doors Open Markham Organizing Committee

This agenda for the Doors Open Markham Organizing Committee contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda items are listed.

The Organizing Committee confirmed the event theme as “Moving Forward, Looking Back” and reviewed a $7,500 budget allocation. Members identified tentative event sites and established a process for confirming participant willingness.

• Adopted November 22, 2023 minutes with attendance corrections (Carried)
• Confirmed event theme as “Moving Forward, Looking Back”
• Designated $500 of the $7,500 budget as “Contingency”
• Approved revised list of tentative event sites in Appendix A

Friends of the Markham Museum Board

This agenda for the Friends of the Markham Museum Board meeting on January 10, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. No decisions or discussions are listed.

The Friends of the Markham Museum Board approved updating two roll-up promotional banners with a budget not to exceed $300.00. The board also approved the agenda and the minutes of the December 13, 2023 meeting. Reports noted a bank balance of $71,947.64 as of the end of December, expected grant cheques of almost $18,000 for Scaryfest, and plans to update the Collections Policy for 2024-2025. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved agenda as distributed (Carried)
• Approved December 13, 2023 minutes as distributed (Carried)
• Approved updating two roll-up promotional banners, budget not to exceed $300.00 (Carried)
• Adjourned the meeting (Carried)

Heritage Markham Committee

The Heritage Markham Committee is meeting to review heritage permit applications, a demolition request, and a plan to conserve the Munshaw House. They will also discuss heritage week events and provide feedback on railings at a historic home. Most items are recommendations for approval or information.

• Demolition permit for 7951 Yonge St., Thornhill, with recommendation to designate under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act
• Conservation strategy for Munshaw House at 10 Ruggles Ave., including heritage easement agreement
• Minor heritage permit approved for 5 Union St., Unionville
• Building/sign permits for 237 Main St. U., 177 Main St. U., 28 Markham St., 9392 Kennedy Rd.
• No objection to black metal railings at Robert Harrington House, 141 Main St., Unionville

Heritage Markham voted to find 7951 Yonge Street in Thornhill a significant cultural heritage resource that should be conserved through designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, despite a demolition permit application from the owner. The committee also endorsed a strategy to conserve the Munshaw House at 10 Ruggles Avenue by temporarily relocating it to 10 Cedar Avenue and eventually incorporating it into a school/mixed-use development site east of Romeo Park (Phase 6, 2035-2040). It raised no objection to black metal railings already installed on the verandas of 141 Main Street, Unionville, because they are required by the Ontario Building Code. Heritage Week was proclaimed for February 19-25, 2024, and the next meeting was moved from February 14 to February 21, 2024.

• Found 7951 Yonge Street, Thornhill a significant cultural heritage resource to be conserved through Part IV designation (Carried)
• Received deputations and written submissions on 7951 Yonge Street (Carried)
• No objection to Munshaw House conservation strategy: temporary relocation to 10 Cedar Avenue, final site at school/mixed-use development east of Romeo Park (Phase 6, 2035-2040) (Carried)
• Recommended Heritage Impact Assessment mitigation measures and a Heritage Easement Agreement for Munshaw House (Carried)
• No objection to black metal railings at 141 Main Street, Unionville, as required by Ontario Building Code (Carried)
• Supported proclamation of Heritage Week February 19-25, 2024 and flying the Prince of Wales Prize flag (Carried)
• Created Special Events Sub-Committee for Heritage Week 2024 with Councillors Rea, McAlpine, Sidhu, and Trevelyan (Carried)
• Rescheduled next meeting from February 14 to February 21, 2024 (Carried)