Markham public meetings in 2024

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.

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

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

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.

Friends of the Markham Museum Board

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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)

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

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.

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.

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.

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.)

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)

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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)

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)

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)

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.

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.

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)

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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).

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 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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Doors Open Markham Organizing Committee

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

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.

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)

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Committee of Adjustment

The provided text contains only software interface elements and boilerplate information for the June 19, 2024, Committee of Adjustment meeting. No specific proposals or decisions are documented in this record.

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

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

Friends of the Markham Museum Board

The provided text contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. No specific decisions or discussions are documented for this meeting.

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

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

Markham Accessibility Advisory Committee

The provided text contains only procedural software boilerplate and interface elements. No topics, decisions, or discussions are documented for this meeting of the Markham Accessibility Advisory Committee.

Varley McKay Art Foundation of Markham

The provided agenda text contains only procedural boilerplate. No topics, decisions, or discussions are documented for this meeting.

Doors Open Markham Organizing Committee

The provided agenda contains no specific items for discussion or decision. The text consists only of software interface elements and empty metadata fields.

Committee of Adjustment

The provided text contains only procedural software labels and boilerplate information. No applications, rezonings, or decisions are documented in this record.

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