Markham public meetings in 2025

Council Meeting

Council is reviewing a zoning amendment for a mixed-use development at 5000 Highway 7 and discussing capital project status and audit planning. The body is also deciding on several contracts and the approval of a delegation to racing events in Florida and Detroit.

• Zoning amendment for CF Markville Nominee Inc. at 5000 Highway 7 for 1,881 residential units in five buildings (30-39 storeys)
• Proposed $7,000 for a delegation to attend the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg and Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix
• Award of contract #210-T-25 to Citron Hygiene LP for sanitary waste services totaling $213,724.50 over two years
• Capital projects including a $530,875 expansion joint repair at John Street and $28,356 for parking lot repaving at 43 Main Street
• Deferral of the Housing Accelerator Fund Initiative 2 recommendation report to a future meeting

The council adopted the November 25, 2025 minutes and received several deputations. It approved the zoning by‑law amendment for CF Markville Nominee Inc., allowing a mixed‑use Phase 1 development of 1,881 units. The Housing Accelerator Fund Initiative 2 recommendation was deferred, and a $7,000 budget was approved for delegation attendance at Indy events. Surplus funds of $2,285,628 were transferred back to original sources and the Engineering Capital Contingency Project was topped up by $1,382,524.

• Adopted November 25, 2025 council minutes (carried)
• Received deputation from Lincoln Lo (Item 7.1.1) (carried)
• Received deputation from Glenn Baron and David Johnston (Item 7.2.1) (carried)
• Approved Zoning By‑law Amendment for CF Markville Nominee Inc., Phase 1 – 1,881 residential units (carried)
• Deferred Housing Accelerator Fund Initiative 2 recommendation to a future meeting (carried)
• Approved attendance of Markham delegation at Indy events with $7,000 budget (carried)
• Transferred surplus funds $1,406,312 and $879,316 to original funding sources (carried)
• Topped up Engineering Capital Contingency Project by $1,382,524 (carried)

Markham Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Markham Accessibility Advisory Committee will approve the November 17, 2025 meeting minutes. It will discuss a holiday gathering for members. The committee will also confirm the date of its next meeting, scheduled for January 19, 2025.

• Approval of the Markham Accessibility Advisory Committee Minutes (Nov 17 2025)
• Holiday Gathering
• Next Meeting Date – January 19 2025

The Markham Accessibility Advisory Committee deferred approval of its meeting minutes and the review of action items to the next meeting. It scheduled the next meeting for January 19, 2025.

• Deferred approval of minutes and review of action items
• Set next meeting date for Jan 19, 2025

Heritage Markham Committee

The Heritage Markham Committee met on December 10, 2025 to approve its agenda and adopt the November 12 minutes. It received reports on minor heritage permits, building and sign permits, and development applications reviewed by Heritage Section staff. The committee recommended no objection to the demolition of 58 and 64 Old Kennedy Road and approved major heritage applications for a cabana at 233 Main Street and a rear sunroom at 53 Church Street.

• Approval of agenda and adoption of November 12 minutes
• Delegated approvals for minor heritage permits at 26 Rouge Street, 268 Main Street, 293 Main Street North
• Delegated approvals for building and sign permits at 101 Town Centre Blvd., 14 Dublin St., 39 Main St. N., 53 Dickson Hill Rd., 1 Alexander Donaldson St., 82 Markham Veterans St., 4441 Hwy 7 E., 118 Robinson St., 6040 Hwy 7 E.
• Recommendation that 58 & 64 Old Kennedy Road are not significant heritage resources and may be demolished
• No objection to major heritage applications: cabana at 233 Main Street, Unionville and rear sunroom at 53 Church Street, Markham Village

The Heritage Markham Committee adopted the amended agenda and the November 12 meeting minutes. It approved demolition of 58 and 64 Old Kennedy Road, requiring a commemorative plaque and financial security. The committee also gave no objection to a rear‑yard cabana at 233 Main Street and a sunroom addition at 53 Church Street. Finally, it formally thanked contributors to the 50th Anniversary Heritage Markham event.

• Approved amended agenda (Carried)
• Adopted November 12, 2025 minutes (Carried)
• Approved demolition permit for 58 & 64 Old Kennedy Road with plaque condition (Carried)
• No objection to rear‑yard cabana at 233 Main Street, Unionville (Carried)
• No objection to sunroom addition at 53 Church Street, Markham Village (Carried)
• Received information on minor heritage permits (Carried)
• Received information on building and sign permits (Carried)
• Recognized contributors to the 50th Anniversary Heritage Markham event (Carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider several applications for relief from existing by‑law requirements. Items include a request for up to 258 dwelling units at 10506 & 10508 Warden Avenue, multiple residential variance requests, and a variance for a motor‑vehicle sales facility on Highway 7. The Committee will vote on whether to grant each requested amendment.

• A/120/25 – 10506 & 10508 Warden Avenue: request to increase maximum units to 258 and reduce parking and landscaping standards
• A/057/25 – 4611 Highway 7 East: request to reduce landscape strips, parking aisle width, and EV parking requirements for a motor‑vehicle sales facility
• A/084/25 – 76 Highland Park Boulevard: request for reduced side‑yard setbacks and larger roof projection for a two‑storey dwelling
• A/130/25 – 10 Rouge River Circle: request for increased building‑line distances and larger building coverage for a two‑storey dwelling
• A/155/25 – 770 Markland Street: request for zero‑metre landscaping width along interior and rear lot lines for an auto service and sales building

Development Services Committee Meeting

The Development Services Committee will consider and approve demolition requests for an accessory building at 86 John Street and a fire‑damaged dwelling at 16 John Street, both within the Thornhill Heritage Conservation District. The committee will also receive presentations on the Yonge North Subway Extension project and Vancouver transit‑oriented development best practices. Written submissions related to an Ontario Land Tribunal appeal for 44 Rouge Street will be received.

• Approval of demolition of accessory building at 86 John Street, Thornhill Heritage Conservation District
• Approval of demolition of fire‑damaged dwelling at 16 John Street with condition to rebuild a historically accurate replica
• Reception of Metrolinx presentation on Yonge North Subway Extension project update
• Reception of presentation on Vancouver Planning and Transit‑Oriented Development best practices
• Receipt of written submissions for Ontario Land Tribunal appeal of applications at 44 Rouge Street

The Development Services Committee approved the demolition of an accessory building at 86 John Street and a fire‑damaged detached dwelling at 16 John Street, requiring a historically accurate replica of the heritage portion using salvaged brick. The committee also received a Metrolinx update on the Yonge North Subway Extension and a presentation on Vancouver transit‑oriented development, directing staff to act on the latter. Written submissions on the Ontario Land Tribunal appeal for 44 Rouge Street were also received.

• Approved demolition of accessory building at 86 John St (Carried)
• Approved demolition of fire‑damaged dwelling at 16 John St with replica condition (Carried)
• Received Metrolinx Yonge North Subway Extension presentation (Carried)
• Received Vancouver TOD best‑practice presentation and directed staff to act (Carried)
• Received written submissions on 44 Rouge St Ontario Land Tribunal appeal (Carried)

Development Services Public Meeting

The Development Services body is reviewing applications for Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments. This includes a specific residential development proposal and a city-wide framework for inclusionary zoning.

• Proposed 740 residential units (285 street townhouses, 89 rear access townhouses, and 366 stacked back-to-back townhouses) at Elgin Mills Road East
• City-wide application to introduce an Inclusionary Zoning Policy Framework

At the Development Services Public Meeting, Council adopted resolutions referring the TH (Markham) development applications and the city‑initiated inclusionary zoning amendments back to staff for further recommendation. The resolutions also directed staff to receive the presentations and reports, to include a future context map for the Future Urban Area, and to take any actions necessary to implement the resolutions.

• Received staff and applicant presentations on TH (Markham) development – Carried
• Referred TH (Markham) Official Plan and Zoning By‑law applications to staff for recommendation – Carried
• Required future presentations to include a Future Urban Area context map – Carried
• Authorized staff to take all actions necessary to give effect to the TH resolution – Carried
• Received deputation from Nick Pileggi and written submission from Matthew Cory on inclusionary zoning – Carried
• Referred city‑initiated inclusionary zoning amendments (PR 25 138180) to staff for recommendation – Carried
• Authorized staff to take all actions necessary to give effect to the inclusionary zoning resolution – Carried

Race Relations Committee

The agenda for the Markham Race Relations Committee meeting on 2025-12-08 contains no specific items; only generic placeholders are shown.

Varley McKay Art Foundation of Markham

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

The board approved the November 10, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved a $40,000 funding request from the Varley Art Gallery for 2026. Both motions were carried without recorded vote counts.

• Approved November 10, 2025 meeting minutes (carried)
• Approved $40,000 funding request for Varley Art Gallery (carried)

Community Recognition Event

The agenda lists a single item for a Community Recognition Event. No further details, motions, or supporting documents are provided in the record.

• Community Recognition Event

Development Services Public Meeting

The Development Services body is reviewing an Official Plan Amendment for the Upper Markham Village community. The proposal outlines a new secondary plan for the area bounded by Elgin Mills Road, Highway 48, Major Mackenzie Drive, and McCowan Road.

• Proposed 16,000 residential units in Upper Markham Village
• Proposed five elementary schools
• Proposed 21 ha of new public parkland
• Proposed four stormwater management facilities

The Development Services Public Meeting adopted a resolution to receive written submissions and deputations from residents, accept the report and meeting record on the Upper Markham Village Official Plan Amendment, and refer the application back to staff for a report and recommendation. The resolution also authorized staff to take all necessary actions to implement the decision. The resolution was carried.

• Received written submissions from Susan Kong, Jordan Cook, Daniella Marcone, Chris Zadel, Dave Fitzsimmons, and Marlene Jenett (carried)
• Received deputations from Susan Kong and Chris Zadel (carried)
• Received the report titled “Official Plan Amendment to establish a new Secondary Plan for the Upper Markham Village community…” (carried)
• Received the public meeting record for the Official Plan Amendment (carried)
• Referred the Upper Markham Village Official Plan Amendment application to staff for a report and recommendation (carried)
• Authorized staff to do all things necessary to give effect to the resolution (carried)

General Committee Meeting

The General Committee will approve the conveyance of numerous land parcels to the Region of York to enable road widening along 16th Avenue between Woodbine Avenue and Kennedy Road, and adopt the related by‑law. It will also approve the award of Contract #210‑T‑25 for sanitary waste disposal, sanitizing and air‑freshening services at city facilities for a total of $213,724.50 over two years. Additional items include the transfer of surplus capital project funds and top‑ups to several capital contingency accounts, as well as the initiation of three new capital projects.

• Conveyance of 15+ land parcels to Region of York for 16th Avenue road widening, with by‑law approval
• Award of Contract #210‑T‑25 to Citron Hygiene LP for sanitary waste disposal services – $106,862.25 per year, total $213,724.50
• Transfer of surplus funds: $1,406,312 and $879,316 back to original funding sources
• Top‑up of capital contingency projects (e.g., $1,382,524 to Non‑Development Charge Capital Contingency)
• New capital projects: New Vehicle for Fire Prevention Officer ($54,131), Parking Lot Repaving at 43 Main Street ($28,356), Repair of Expansion Joint at John Street ($530,875)

The General Committee approved moving $1,406,312 from surplus projects and $879,316 from other projects back to their original funding sources, and topped up several capital‑contingency reserves. It also approved a $7,000 budget for council attendance at two motorsport events and awarded a two‑year sanitary‑waste contract worth $213,724.50 to Citron Hygiene LP. Additional reports and minutes were received and accepted.

• Approved $7,000 for attendance at the Firestone Grand Prix and Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix
• Received and authorized staff clarification on Q3 2025 awarded contracts
• Transferred $1,406,312 from surplus projects and $879,316 from other projects to original funding sources
• Topped up five capital‑contingency projects with amounts ranging from $567 to $1,382,524
• Awarded Contract #210‑T‑25 for sanitary‑waste services to Citron Hygiene LP for $213,724.50 total
• Received the 2025 Audit Planning Report
• Received minutes of several advisory committee meetings for information purposes
• Approved the Quality Management System Management Review report

Environmental Advisory Committee

The agenda for the Markham Environmental Advisory Committee meeting on 2025-11-27 contains no listed items or decisions. It appears to be a procedural placeholder without substantive content.

The committee approved the minutes from its September 25, 2025 meeting. No other motions were adopted, denied, or tabled during the session. Members discussed invasive‑species management, bird‑friendly initiatives, rat activity, and upcoming community events, but no formal decisions resulted.

• Adopted September 25, 2025 minutes (carried)

Doors Open Markham Organizing Committee

The Doors Open Markham Organizing Committee has a meeting on November 26, 2025. The agenda provided contains no listed items, attachments, or decisions. No specific topics, contracts, or votes are recorded in the agenda document.

The committee adopted the October 29, 2025 minutes and elected Ken Steinberg as Chair. It approved holding the 2026 event on September 26, 2026. Several actions were assigned, including finalizing the guidebook, drafting a budget, and contacting potential sites. The next meeting is scheduled for January 28, 2026.

• Adopted October 29, 2025 minutes (carried)
• Elected Ken Steinberg as Chair (uncontested, accepted)
• Set Doors Open Markham 2026 event date to September 26, 2026 (carried)
• Accepted Guidebook pending minor corrections (action to Regan Hutcheson)
• Tasked Renee Zhang to develop draft budget for 2026 (action)
• Tasked Regan Hutcheson to contact sites about the September 26 date (action)
• Scheduled election of Vice Chair for January 2026 meeting (action)
• Confirmed staff support from Peter Wokral and Vance Kornobis (action)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider several applications for relief from zoning by-laws. These requests involve residential dwelling modifications and a commercial facility renovation.

• 570 Enterprise Boulevard: Request to permit 1,368 residential units in a high density mixed-use development
• 4611 Highway 7 East: Variance requests for landscape strips, parking, and EV charging stations for a motor vehicle sales facility
• 10 Rouge River Circle: Request for building coverage of 731 square metres and an outside wall height of 8.2 metres for a two-storey dwelling
• 7580 9th Line: Request for a detached 3 car garage with 964.89 square metres of combined building coverage
• 44 Peter Street and 67 Sciberras Road: Requests for second storey coverage and building line distance variances

Council Meeting

The Markham City Council will adopt the Housing Accelerator Fund Initiative 2 official plan amendment and the accompanying zoning by-law amendment (By-law 2025-99 and By-law 2025-100). The council will also assign by‑law numbers to recent Ontario Land Tribunal decisions for Newdev Investments Ltd. (By-law 2025-109 and 2025-110) and Terrabona 7115 Yonge Ltd. (By-law 2025-115 and 2025-116). Additional items include a liquor licence request for Efendi Restaurant in Ward 1 and a recommendation report for employment‑use development at 2833 16th Avenue in Ward 2.

• Adopt Housing Accelerator Fund Initiative 2 official plan amendment and zoning by‑law amendment (By‑law 2025‑99, By‑law 2025‑100)
• Assign By‑law 2025‑109 (OPA 68) and By‑law 2025‑110 for Newdev Investments Ltd. OLT decision on 5305/5307 Highway 7 East
• Assign By‑law 2025‑115 (OPA 275) and By‑law 2025‑116 for Terrabona 7115 Yonge Ltd. OLT decision on 7115 Yonge St and Grandview Ave
• Process liquor licence application for Efendi Restaurant (Ward 1)
• Receive recommendation report for Buttonville Properties Inc. to permit employment uses at 2833 16th Avenue (Ward 2)

Council approved the minutes from the October 28 and October 31 meetings. The council waived Section 4.16(a) of the Procedural By‑law to allow a deputation from Michael Manett, passing by a two‑thirds vote. It received and recorded Ontario Land Tribunal summaries for Newdev Investments Ltd. (By‑law 2025‑109 & 2025‑110) and Terrabona Yonge Ltd. (By‑law 2025‑116). The council denied the Buttonville Properties development report for 2833 16th Avenue, and a later motion to approve the same proposal was defeated 4‑9.

• Adopted October 28, 2025 council minutes (Carried)
• Adopted October 31, 2025 special council minutes (Carried)
• Waived Section 4.16(a) to permit Michael Manett deputation (Two‑thirds vote, Carried)
• Received OLT decision summary for Newdev Investments Ltd.; By‑law 2025‑109 & 2025‑110 (Carried)
• Received OLT decision summary for Terrabona Yonge Ltd.; By‑law 2025‑116 (Carried)
• Denied Buttonville Properties development report for 2833 16th Avenue (Carried)
• Motion to approve Buttonville development defeated (4‑9 vote, Not carried)

Community Recognition Event

The Markham Council will hold a Community Recognition Event on Monday, November 24, 2025, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., streamed live. No agenda items, attachments, or decisions are listed for this event.

• Community Recognition Event – no attachments, no decisions

Markham Public Library Board

The agenda for the Markham Public Library Board meeting on 2025-11-24 contains no listed items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are documented in the provided agenda. The meeting appears to have no recorded agenda content.

The Board adopted the meeting agenda and the October 27, 2025 minutes. It approved receiving several reports, including the Biennial Collections Strategy Survey, the CEO’s Highlights, the Strategic Plan Update, and the Economic Impact Study that quantified a $177.9 million social return on investment. The Board also directed a review of governance policy wording to be presented in January 2026 and approved the consent agenda and ratification of prior in‑camera motions.

• Adopted meeting agenda (Carried)
• Adopted October 27, 2025 Board minutes (Carried)
• Received Biennial Collections Strategy Survey Results (Carried)
• Received CEO’s Highlights, November 2025 report (Carried)
• Received Strategic Plan Update report (Carried)
• Received Economic Impact Study presentation (Carried)
• Approved policy governance wording review for January 2026 (Carried)
• Approved consent agenda items 7.0‑7.1 and ratified October 30, 2025 in‑camera motions (Carried)

Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee meeting on November 20, 2025 had no items selected or attached to the agenda.

The Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee approved the meeting agenda as presented. It also approved the minutes of the September 18, 2025 CPAC meeting. No other substantive actions or votes were recorded.

• Approved agenda as presented (carried)
• Approved September 18, 2025 meeting minutes (carried)

Development Services Public Meeting

The Development Services committee is reviewing an Official Plan Amendment application for lands between Robinson Glen Creek and McCowan Road, and Major Mackenzie Drive and Elgin Mills Road. The proposal seeks to expand the Robinson Glen Secondary Plan boundaries for urban residential development.

• Application for Official Plan Amendment (File No. PLAN 25 116785) to add approximately 2,500 dwelling units
• Proposed 15.5 ha of public parkland
• Proposed construction of one elementary school
• Proposed construction of one place of worship

The Development Services Public Meeting received the deputation from the People’s Gospel Church and the written submissions from five residents. The council accepted the report and the record of the public meeting. It resolved to refer the Official Plan Amendment application (File No. PLAN 25 116785) back to staff for a report and recommendation, and authorized staff to take necessary actions. The resolution was carried.

• Received deputation from People’s Gospel Church (resolution carried)
• Received written submissions from five residents (resolution carried)
• Received the staff report on the Official Plan Amendment (resolution carried)
• Received the record of the public meeting (resolution carried)
• Referred the Official Plan Amendment application back to staff for a report and recommendation (resolution carried)
• Authorized staff to take all necessary actions to give effect to the resolution (resolution carried)

Markham Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Markham Accessibility Advisory Committee will approve its October 2025 meeting minutes and discuss several updates. A presentation on the City‑wide Urban Design Guidelines project will be given, followed by a review of the 2025 Accessibility Compliance Report. The committee will also receive updates on the International Day for Persons with Disabilities 2025, the Unionville Festival, and a letter from Lindsay Stockert.

• Presentation: City‑wide Urban Design Guidelines – Project Introduction
• 2025 Accessibility Compliance Report
• International Day for Persons with Disabilities 2025 update
• Unionville Festival update
• Letter from Lindsay Stockert – accessibility ideas and concerns

The Markham Accessibility Advisory Committee approved the October 20, 2025 meeting minutes. It also accepted the recommendations in Lindsay Stockert's letter and agreed to forward the letter to City staff for follow‑up. No other motions were taken.

• Approved October 20, 2025 minutes (motion by Satya Arora, seconded by Amandeep Singh, carried)
• Accepted Lindsay Stockert's accessibility recommendations and forwarded letter to staff (motion by Amandeep Singh, seconded by Monica Shafik, carried)

Heritage Markham Committee

The committee will approve its agenda and adopt the October 8 minutes. It will receive delegated approvals for several minor heritage permits, building permits, and Committee of Adjustment applications. It will consider major heritage permit applications, including a conditional demolition at 16 John Street and approvals for alterations at 83 Thomas Frisby Jr. Crescent, 35 Peter Street, and 70 Main Street. The meeting also provides updates on heritage projects such as the Markham Village Heritage Conservation District Plan and the replacement of a plaque at 89 Main Street.

• Conditional demolition of the historic house at 16 John Street (Heritage Permit HE 25 140685).
• No objection to alterations and restoration at 83 Thomas Frisby Jr. Crescent (Major Heritage Permit 25 140411 HE).
• No objection to expansion of the dwelling at 70 Main Street, Unionville (Major Heritage Permit 25 127457 HE).
• Support for replacing the missing interpretive plaque at 89 Main Street, Unionville, funded from the Heritage Preservation Account (087 2800 115).
• Second progress update on the Markham Village Heritage Conservation District Plan and notice of a public engagement meeting on December 1.

The committee approved the meeting agenda and adopted the October 8 minutes. It received information on several delegated minor heritage, building, sign, and Committee of Adjustment permits. The committee conditionally approved the demolition permit for 16 John Street, requiring measured drawings and reuse of salvaged materials. All items were carried.

• Agenda approved (Carried)
• October 8 minutes adopted (Carried)
• Received information on delegated minor heritage permits (Carried)
• Received information on delegated building and sign permits (Carried)
• Received information on delegated Committee of Adjustment applications (Carried)
• No heritage objection to 83 Thomas Frisby Crescent Jr. alterations (Carried)
• Conditional demolition permit approved for 16 John Street, with measured drawings and material reuse (Carried)
• No heritage objection to demolition and replacement at 35 Peter Street (Carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider applications for variances to zoning by-laws at 14 Whitelaw Court, 3265 Highway 7 East, 28 Evaridge Drive, and 21 Delhi Crescent. The committee will also hear a proposal to sever a large parcel of land at 200, 380, and 400 Bentley Street and related minor variance applications.

• Request for rear yard encroachment at 14 Whitelaw Court
• Request for reduced stair setback at 3265 Highway 7 East
• Request for reduced lot frontage and larger coach house at 28 Evaridge Drive
• Request for reduced setback and landscaped open space at 10506 Warden Avenue
• Provisional consent to sever land at 200, 380, and 400 Bentley Street

Development Services Committee Meeting

The Development Services Committee is reviewing a large-scale mixed-use project and updating building by-laws. The body is also discussing inclusionary zoning and the 2026 Annual Transit Plan for York Region Transit.

• Official Plan Amendment for 3,110 residential units and 30,920 m2 of non-residential use at 3083 Highway 7
• Repeal of By-law 2024-206 and enactment of a new by-law for Construction, Demolition, Change of Use Permits and Inspections effective January 1, 2026
• Preliminary financial assessment update for Inclusionary Zoning under the Housing Accelerator Fund Initiative 4
• Presentation on York Region Transit’s 2026 Annual Transit Plan
• Comments regarding Bill 60 - Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act 2025

The Development Services Committee approved the Official Plan Amendment (PLAN 21 139782) for a four‑phase mixed‑use development with 3,110 residential units at Highway 7 and Woodbine. It also enacted the amended By‑law 2024‑206 on construction, demolition, change‑of‑use permits and inspections, effective Jan 1 2026. Staff were directed to draft Inclusionary Zoning amendments and to act on the 2025 growth‑monitoring report.

• Approved Official Plan Amendment (PLAN 21 139782) for mixed‑use development – carried
• Enacted By‑law 2024‑206 amendment on permits and inspections, effective Jan 1 2026 – carried
• Received 2025 Building By‑law Changes report – carried
• Directed staff to prepare draft Official Plan and Zoning By‑law amendments on Inclusionary Zoning – carried
• Authorized staff to act on 2025 Update: Monitoring Growth in the City of Markham – carried
• Received York Region Transit 2026 Annual Transit Plan presentation for information – carried
• Received minutes of Heritage Markham, Varley‑McKay Art Foundation, CPAC, and Doors Open Markham committees for information – carried
• Approved Housing Accelerator Fund Initiative 4 – Inclusionary Zoning preliminary financial assessment and staff directive – carried

Varley McKay Art Foundation of Markham

The agenda for the Markham Varley McKay Art Foundation meeting on 2025-11-10 contains no listed items. It only shows generic interface elements and no decisions or proposals. Therefore the meeting appears to be procedural with no substantive business.

The board approved the October 6, 2025 meeting minutes. It deferred approval of the Mission, Vision, and Values Statement and the Strategic Plan to the next meeting. The board postponed the Awin Group donation recognition event and scheduled an informal holiday meeting for December 8.

• Approved October 6, 2025 minutes (carried)
• Deferred approval of Mission, Vision, and Values Statement (next meeting)
• Deferred approval of Strategic Plan (next meeting)
• Postponed Awin Group donation recognition event (date TBD)
• Scheduled informal holiday Board meeting for Dec 8 (planned)

General Committee Meeting

The General Committee will review and approve contracts for a city-wide water servicing update and the extension of a joint radio operating system. The meeting also includes the review of financial performance and the authorization of properties for tax sale.

• Contract for city-wide water servicing update awarded to GEI Consultants ($422,456.64)
• Extension of joint radio operating system contract with York Region ($905,831.90 total)
• Authorization of properties for tax sale in November 2025
• Review of 2025 third quarter investment performance
• Review of August year-to-date results of operations and year-end forecast

The General Committee approved extending the 214‑S‑25 Joint Radio Operating System contract to the Regional Municipality of York for up to $905,831.90 over six years and waived competitive tendering. It also approved awarding a consulting services contract for the City‑wide Water Servicing Update to GEI Consultants for $422,456.64, with related allowances bringing the total to $536,003.19, and funded the shortfall from the Development Charges Reserve. Several reports and minutes were received and accepted, and staff were authorized to implement the resolutions.

• Approved extension of the 214‑S‑25 Joint Radio Operating System contract to the Regional Municipality of York for up to $905,831.90 over six years (consent)
• Waived competitive tendering for the joint radio contract under Purchasing By‑Law 2017‑8 (consent)
• Approved award of consulting services for the City‑wide Water Servicing Update to GEI Consultants for $422,456.64 (inclusive of HST) and related allowances, total $536,003.19 (consent)
• Funded the water consulting contract shortfall of $286,651.19 from the Development Charges Reserve (City Wide Hard) (consent)
• Authorized staff to amend purchase order amounts and take all actions necessary to implement the radio contract (consent)
• Received and accepted the minutes of the June 2 2025 Race Relations Committee meeting (consent)
• Received and accepted the minutes of the September 11 2025 Markham Santa Claus Parade Committee meeting (consent)
• Confirmed the confidential minutes of the October 7 2025 General Committee meeting (confidential consent)

Development Services Public Meeting

The Development Services Committee will consider a public meeting information report for a zoning by‑law amendment. The proposal seeks to convert the existing residential dwelling at 146 Doncaster Avenue to an office with a new rear addition in Ward 1. No other agenda items require a decision.

• Zoning by‑law amendment (PLAN 25 135386) to change use of 146 Doncaster Avenue from residential to office with rear addition

The Development Services Committee received written submissions and deputations from three residents. It accepted the public‑meeting report and record for the Jetport Management Group application. The committee approved the zoning bylaw amendment (File No. PLAN 25 135386) and directed staff to implement it. The resolution was carried.

• Received written submissions from Lisa Korinek, Meng (Rose) Yu, and Tommy Yip
• Received deputations from Lisa Korinek, Meng (Rose) Yu, and Tommy Yip
• Received the Public Meeting Information Report for Jetport Management Group Inc (File No. PLAN 25 135386)
• Received the Record of the Public Meeting held on November 4 2025
• Approved the zoning bylaw amendment for 146 Doncaster Avenue (File No. PLAN 25 135386)
• Authorized staff to take all actions necessary to give effect to the resolution

Special Council Meeting - Budget

The Special Council meeting will consider proposed amendments to the 2026 budget, including a $20 million allocation for a pilot program called ARGO. Council members will also review the budget recap documents and operating and capital summaries. A confirmatory by‑law (2024‑208) will be given three readings and enacted. The meeting follows the adoption of the 2025 budget.

• Proposed amendment to add $20 million to the 2026 budget for the ARGO pilot program
• Presentation of Budget 2026 recap and operating and capital summary exhibits
• Confirmatory By‑Law 2024‑208 to be given three readings and enacted
• Reference to the adoption of the 2025 budget by Mayor Scarpitti

Doors Open Markham Organizing Committee

The agenda for the Doors Open Markham Organizing Committee meeting on 2025-10-29 contains no listed items. No descriptions, proposals, or decisions are recorded in the document. It appears to be a placeholder without substantive content.

The Doors Open Markham Organizing Committee approved the minutes from the September 17, 2025 meeting. It assigned follow‑up with Finance to clarify a missing 2024 brochure charge. The committee will elect a Chair and Vice‑Chair at the November 26 meeting and will review the new Guidebook then. Planning actions for the 2026 event—including date selection, budget expectations, staff support, and site participation—were also set.

• Adopted September 17, 2025 meeting minutes (carried)
• Assigned Finance follow‑up on missing 2024 brochure charge (Renee Zhang)
• Scheduled election of Chair and Vice‑Chair at November 26 meeting
• Tasked all members to review Guidebook for November discussion
• Directed Regan and Renee to chart other Markham event dates for 2026 planning
• Anticipated $7,500 budget allocation from Celebrate Markham for 2026
• Confirmed staff support including Senior Heritage Planner Peter Wokral
• Identified six sites confirmed for 2026 participation

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider six applications for relief from existing by‑law requirements on residential properties. Items include a lot‑coverage and height variance for 170 Krieghoff Avenue, a stormwater easement at 7528 Woodbine Avenue, a reduced garage parking length at 8 Porterfield Crescent, increased building coverage and reduced setbacks at 41 Laureleaf Road, and higher porch heights and stair projections at 50 Sciberras Road. Each request seeks permission to exceed current zoning standards.

• A/139/22 – 170 Krieghoff Ave: request to exceed lot coverage (35.86% vs 33.33%) and building height (25 ft 11 in vs 25 ft).
• B/026/25 – 7528 Woodbine Ave: request for provisional easement for stormwater management serving severed lands.
• A/122/25 – 8 Porterfield Crescent: request to reduce minimum garage parking length to 4.8 m (6 ft) from 5.8 m.
• A/114/25 – 41 Laureleaf Road: request to increase main building coverage to 569.12 sq m and lower front‑yard setback to 15.2 m.
• A/121/25 – 50 Sciberras Road: request to raise porch roof height to 8.33 m and allow stair projection of 1.12 m.

Council Meeting

The City of Markham Council is reviewing several development applications, including a high-density residential project in Ward 7 and a child care centre in Ward 8. The body is also deciding on a new Parkland Conveyance By-law and an international business trip to Fiji.

• Proposed high-density residential development (rental building, townhouses, and park) on the north side of Copper Creek Drive, east of Ninth Line
• Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a child care centre and outdoor play area at 675 Cochrane Drive
• Approval of the Parkland Conveyance By-law (By-law 2025-101)
• Funding up to $4,000 for Chief Information Officer Sumon Acharjee to attend the i³ Conference in Nadi, Fiji
• Liquor licence application for Fortune Landing Seafood Cuisine at 50 Lockridge Ave Unit 1

The council approved an Official Plan Amendment and a Zoning By‑law Amendment to allow a high‑density residential project on Copper Creek Drive. It also approved the Parkland Conveyance By‑law, a flag‑raising request, travel to the i³ conference in Fiji, and staff attendance at a Milliken TOC information meeting. Several items, including the Forbes Best Employers presentation and a request to support a Ministers Zoning Order in East Langstaff, were deferred.

• Approved Official Plan Amendment (PLAN 22 264697) for high‑density residential development (Carried)
• Approved Zoning By‑law Amendment (PLAN 22 264697) for the same development (Carried)
• Approved Parkland Conveyance By‑law (Attachment A) (Carried)
• Approved City representation at i³ Conference in Fiji, cost up to $4,000 (Carried)
• Approved flag‑raising request for National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women (Carried)
• Approved staff attendance at Milliken Transit‑Oriented Community information meeting (Carried)
• Deferred Forbes List of Canada’s Best Employers presentation (Deferred)
• Deferred request to support Ministers Zoning Order in East Langstaff (Deferred)

Markham Public Library Board

The Markham Public Library Board agenda for 2025-10-27 contains no listed items or decisions. It consists only of placeholders and procedural headings. No rezoning, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are mentioned.

The Markham Public Library Board adopted the meeting agenda and confirmed the September 22, 2025 minutes. It authorized Councillor Ritch Lau’s absences from three board meetings in 2025. The board approved the consent agenda items, including a declaration of due diligence and a communication report. It also received several reports, such as the Board Education Plan 2026, Community Consultations presentation, and Strategic Plan Update, and ratified an in‑camera confidential personnel matter.

• Approved meeting agenda (Carried)
• Confirmed September 22, 2025 minutes (Carried)
• Authorized Councillor Ritch Lau’s absences on May 26, June 23, and September 22, 2025 (Carried)
• Approved consent agenda items 7.0‑7.2.1 (Carried)
• Received Board Education Plan 2026 report (Carried)
• Received Community Consultations presentation (Carried)
• Received Strategic Plan Update report (Carried)
• Ratified in‑camera confidential personnel matter (Carried)

Development Services Public Meeting

The Development Services Public Meeting will hear a Public Meeting Information Report on city‑wide applications for official plan and zoning by‑law amendments (file PR 24 196906). The amendment would permit up to three additional residential units (up to four total) on properties where current zoning allows single‑detached, semi‑detached or row‑house dwellings, covering wards 1 through 8. The agenda also includes standard procedural items such as call to order, disclosure of pecuniary interest and deputations.

• Public Meeting Information Report on city‑wide zoning by‑law amendments (file PR 24 196906) permitting up to three additional residential units where zoning allows single‑detached, semi‑detached or row houses (wards 1‑8)
• Call to Order
• Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
• Deputations
• Reports (including the zoning amendment report)

The Development Services Public Meeting adopted a resolution to receive the report on allowing up to four residential units per lot, to accept written submissions and public deputations, and to direct staff to implement the resolution. The motion was moved by Councillor Amanda Collucci, seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones, and was carried. No vote tally was recorded.

• Receive Public Meeting Information Report on up to four residential units – carried
• Receive written submissions from David McBeth, Chris Zadel, Julie Wong, Shane Lyle, Krystal Wong, Michael Naumko – carried
• Receive deputations from Neetu Gupta, Doug Denby, Andrew Dang, Evelin Ellison, Elizabeth Brown, Kevin Finn, Brenda Barnett, John Isaac, Ashia Ansari – carried
• Authorize staff to take all actions necessary to give effect to the resolution – carried

Markham Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Markham Accessibility Advisory Committee will discuss marketing wording, a presentation template, and logo options. The body will also receive updates on the Multi Year Accessibility Plan and the Markham Accessibility Recognition Award.

• Review of Markham Accessibility Advisory Committee logo options
• Discussion of committee marketing wording and presentation template
• Update on the Indesign version of the Multi Year Accessibility Plan
• Update on the Markham Accessibility Recognition Award

The Markham Accessibility Advisory Committee approved the September 15, 2025 minutes. Members voted to adopt the third logo option as the preferred design. The committee also tasked staff to report on inclusive language guidance and to circulate award nominee information, and announced a lunch‑and‑learn on accessible hiring for October 21.

• Approved September 15, 2025 minutes (carried)
• Preferred third logo option (majority)
• Ms. Davies to report on Inclusive Language Guide at next meeting
• Ms. Gold to circulate award nominee information to staff
• Staff to host lunch‑and‑learn on accessible hiring Oct 21

Special Development Services Committee Meeting

The Development Services Committee is holding a workshop to review the Markham Transportation Master Plan. The session focuses on a draft Micromobility Strategy and draft Transportation Network Alternatives. No public deputations will be heard at this meeting.

• Presentation of the Markham Transportation Master Plan Council Workshop #1

The Special Development Services Committee held a workshop on the draft Micromobility Strategy and Transportation Network Alternatives. A motion to receive the presentation titled “Markham Transportation Master Plan Council Workshop #1” was moved, seconded and carried. The meeting was then adjourned by a carried motion.

• Received Markham Transportation Master Plan workshop presentation (carried)
• Adjourned meeting (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Markham Committee of Adjustment will introduce new members and appoint officers, then consider five applications seeking relief from By-law 2024-19 for residential dwellings at 7726 9th Line, 44 Peter Street, 25 Fairway Heights Drive, 11 Gleason Avenue, and 53 Old English Lane. Each applicant requests changes to height, setbacks, building coverage, or other dimensional standards. The committee will discuss these requests but no decisions are recorded in this agenda.

• A/158/24 – variance for 7726 9th Line: increase outside wall height to 7.81 m, roof projection to 2.56 m, and front yard setback to 6 m (by-law requires 66.36 m).
• A/040/25 – variance for 44 Peter Street: reduce interior side yard setback to 4.24 m and raise second‑storey coverage to 23 % (by-law requires 4.98 m and 20 %).
• A/123/25 – variance for 25 Fairway Heights Drive: allow accessory building within 1.5 m of lot line (by-law requires 7.5 m).
• A/083/25 – variance for 11 Gleason Avenue: lower front yard setback to 5 m, rear yard setback to 5.75 m, interior side yard setback to 1.52 m, and increase porch and stair projections beyond limits.
• A/087/24 – variance for 53 Old English Lane: raise outside wall height to 8.39 m, garage door width to 52.2 %, and increase building line distances and overall coverage.

Development Services Committee Meeting

The Development Services Committee will receive a report recommending approval of an Official Plan Amendment and a Zoning By‑law Amendment for the Copper Creek Drive site (PLAN 22 264697). The committee will adopt both amendments, assign servicing for 709 residential units, and authorize staff to implement the resolutions. The agenda also includes adoption of the Parkland Conveyance By‑law and consideration of the Housing Accelerator Fund Initiative 2.

• Approve Official Plan Amendment (PLAN 22 264697) for Copper Creek Drive site
• Approve Zoning By‑law Amendment (PLAN 22 264697) for the same site
• Assign servicing allocation for 709 residential units at the development
• Adopt the Parkland Conveyance By‑law as part of the Parkland Dedication update
• Consider Housing Accelerator Fund Initiative 2 – additional residential unit permissions and incentive program

The Development Services Committee approved the September 16, 2025 meeting minutes. It received and approved the Parkland Conveyance By‑law, accepted related written submissions, and authorized staff to implement the resolution. The committee also approved the Housing Accelerator Fund Initiative 2 recommendations and directed staff to consider public input, provide a memorandum, forward amendments to CMHC, and take all steps needed for enactment. Finally, the committee moved the Box Grove North high‑density development application onto the October 28, 2025 Council agenda.

• Approved September 16, 2025 Development Services Committee minutes – Carried
• Approved the Parkland Conveyance By‑law (Attachment A) – Carried
• Received written submissions from Victoria Mortelliti and Maria Gatzios – Carried
• Authorized staff to give effect to the Parkland By‑law resolution – Carried
• Approved staff report on Housing Accelerator Fund Initiative 2 and directed further actions (consider input, provide memo, forward amendments to CMHC, authorize staff) – Carried
• Moved Box Grove North high‑density development item up on the agenda – Carried
• Referred Box Grove North application to the October 28, 2025 Council meeting agenda – Carried

Budget 2026 Public Meeting

The Markham Council Chamber will host a public meeting to review the 2026 budget, including the 'Markham Racing Forward' initiative and capital summaries.

• Budget 2026 – Markham Racing Forward
• Exhibit 1 – 2026 Operating Summary
• Exhibit 2 – 2026 Capital Summary
• Exhibit 3 – 2025 In-Year Capital Summary
• Public deputations

Heritage Markham Committee

The committee will approve its agenda and the September 10 minutes, and receive reports on several delegated minor heritage, building and sign permits, as well as a Committee of Adjustment application. It will endorse using the City’s Heritage Reserve Fund for a cedar‑shingle roof at Stop 17 of the Toronto Radial Railway. The committee will state it has no objection to the removal of the “Clinkinboomer House” at 30‑46 Old Kennedy Road and to the intensification proposed in the accompanying Official Plan and Zoning By‑law amendment applications. It will also express no objection to the design of the proposed Garden House at 16 Jerman Street.

• Delegated approvals for minor heritage permits at 25 Fairway Heights Drive, 27 Victoria Avenue, 8 David Gohn Circle, 293 & 295 Main Street North, and 75 John Street
• Delegated approvals for building and sign permits at 2982 16th Avenue, 9231 Woodbine Ave., and 76 Main St. N.
• Official Plan and Zoning By‑law amendment applications for 30‑46 Old Kennedy Road (Clinkinboomer House) with no objection to removal or intensification
• Major heritage permit application for the Garden House at 16 Jerman Street with no objection to design
• Support for using the Heritage Reserve Fund to cover costs of installing a cedar shingle roof at Stop 17 of the Toronto Radial Railway

The committee approved its agenda and adopted the September 10 minutes. It received information on several delegated heritage permits and a Committee of Adjustment application. Heritage Markham expressed no objection to the removal and intensification of 30‑46 Old Kennedy Road and approved a major heritage permit for 16 Jerman Street with recommended screening. The paint scheme for 1 Heritage Corners Lane was approved with a condition, and a cedar‑shingle funding request was deferred to the November meeting.

• Approved agenda (Carried)
• Adopted September 10 minutes (Carried)
• Received information on delegated minor heritage permits, building and sign permits, and Committee of Adjustment application (Carried)
• Approved no objection to removal and intensification of 30‑46 Old Kennedy Road (Carried)
• Approved major heritage permit for 16 Jerman Street with recommendation for screening (Carried)
• Approved paint scheme for 1 Heritage Corners Lane, requesting complementary colour for sills/casings (Carried)
• Deferred cedar‑shingle funding request for 7877 Yonge Street to November 12 meeting (Carried)

Council Meeting

The City of Markham Council will address financial authorizations for 2026, including interim spending and borrowing. The meeting also includes the official declaration of office for Ward 7 Councillor Nimisha Patel.

• Authorization of temporary borrowing not to exceed $248,091,577 from Jan 1 to Sept 30, 2026, and $124,045,789 from Oct 1 to Dec 31, 2026
• Approval of the 2026 Interim Tax Levy By-law
• Interim spending authority for Unionville BIA ($194,175) and Markham Village BIA ($167,350)
• Proposed 120-day extension for the heritage designation of 10224 Highway 48
• Assignment of by-law numbers for a mixed-use development on Circa Drive, north of Highway 7

The council adopted a 2026 interim tax levy and a temporary borrowing by‑law that permits borrowing of up to $248,091,577 from January to September and $124,045,789 from October to December. It also approved new user fees, 11 in‑year capital additions totaling $4,275,500, and interim spending authority for the Unionville and Markham Village Business Improvement Areas and for city operations. The mayor and clerk were authorized to sign agreements with property owners for the Victoria Square Boulevard reconstruction, and a flag‑raising request for World Polio Day was approved.

• Approved 2026 interim tax levy by‑law (Carried)
• Approved 2026 temporary borrowing by‑law authorizing up to $248,091,577 (Jan‑Sep) and $124,045,789 (Oct‑Dec) (Carried)
• Authorized interim spending authority for Unionville and Markham Village BIA up to 50% of 2025 budgets ($194,175 and $167,350) (Carried)
• Authorized interim spending authority for city operations up to 50% of 2025 primary operating, waterworks, planning & design, building standards, and engineering budgets ($248,091,577) (Carried)
• Approved new user fees for 2026 and amended By‑Law 2012‑137 and By‑Law 2002‑276 (Carried)
• Approved 11 in‑year capital additions to the 2025 budget totaling $4,275,500 (Carried)
• Authorized Mayor and Clerk to execute agreements with property owners for design and construction services for the Victoria Square Boulevard Reconstruction Project (Carried)
• Approved flag‑raising request for World Polio Day, October 24, 2025 (Carried)

Development Services Public Meeting

The Development Services body is holding a public meeting to review two development applications. These include a request for a child care centre and a proposal for mixed-use apartment buildings.

• Zoning by-law amendment for a child care centre with outdoor play area at 675 Cochrane Drive
• Official Plan and Zoning by-law amendments for two mixed-use apartment buildings (30 and 12 storeys) at 30 and 46 Old Kennedy Road
• Proposal for 605 apartment dwelling units and ground floor commercial uses at 30 and 46 Old Kennedy Road

The council approved a zoning by‑law amendment to permit a child‑care centre with an outdoor play area at 675 Cochrane Drive (Ward 8). The amendment was enacted without further notice. The council referred the application for two mixed‑use apartment buildings at 30 and 46 Old Kennedy Road back to staff for a report and recommendation. Written submissions and deputations for both proposals were formally received.

• Approved zoning by‑law amendment for daycare at 675 Cochrane Drive (Carried)
• Received written submission by Michael McCormick for the daycare proposal (Carried)
• Received report “Public Meeting Information Report, True North Commercial…” (Carried)
• Received record of public meeting for the daycare proposal (Carried)
• Referred 30 & 46 Old Kennedy Road mixed‑use apartment application back to staff (Carried)
• Received written submissions by Kathleen Wong, Danielle Skoufranis, Cheng Yi Wei (Carried)
• Received deputation by Xia Lin (Carried)
• Received report and public‑meeting record for Old Kennedy Road proposal (Carried)

General Committee Meeting

The General Committee approved a $1,740,851.42 contract with Safetek Emergency Vehicles for one pumper rescue apparatus, funded partly from the corporate fleet replacement budget and a reserve fund. It also approved a $1,021,158.88 contract with Atlas Polar Company Ltd. for two auxiliary roll‑off apparatus, using project #25191 funds and retaining surplus for future upgrades. Additionally, the Committee adopted revisions to the Long‑Term Rental Housing Development Charge Deferral Policy to levy interest and allow pay‑on‑demand surety bonds, and confirmed appointments to the Mayor’s Youth Council for September 2025‑June 2026.

• Award contract to Safetek Emergency Vehicles for one pumper rescue apparatus – $1,740,851.42 inclusive of HST
• Award contract to Atlas Polar Company Ltd. for two auxiliary roll‑off apparatus – $1,021,158.88 inclusive of HST
• Revise Long‑Term Rental Housing Development Charge Deferral Policy to levy interest and permit pay‑on‑demand surety bonds
• Confirm appointments to the Markham Mayor’s Youth Council for the term September 1 2025 to June 30 2026
• Receive minutes from Unionville Business Improvement Area Board meetings (January‑July 2025) for information

The General Committee awarded a $1,740,851.42 contract to Safetek for a pumper rescue apparatus and a $1,021,158.88 contract to Atlas Polar for two auxiliary roll‑off apparatus, waiving the tender process for both. It also approved revisions to the Long‑Term Rental Housing Development Charge Deferral Policy, adding interest charges and allowing Pay‑on‑Demand surety bonds. Additionally, the Committee confirmed appointments to the Mayor’s Youth Council and extended the development charge deferral for Valleyview Gardens farm‑labour accommodation.

• Approved $1,740,851.42 contract for one pumper rescue apparatus (Safetek) – tender waived
• Approved $1,021,158.88 contract for two auxiliary roll‑off apparatus (Atlas Polar) – tender waived
• Confirmed appointments to the Markham Mayor’s Youth Council (Sept 1 2025‑June 30 2026)
• Approved revision to levy interest on long‑term rental housing development charge deferrals
• Approved use of Pay‑on‑Demand surety bonds for development charge deferrals
• Extended development charge deferral for Valleyview Gardens farm‑labour accommodation
• Accepted minutes of the Sept 9 2025 General Committee meeting
• Accepted minutes of Unionville Business Improvement Area Board and Markham Public Library Board meetings

Varley McKay Art Foundation of Markham

The agenda for the Markham, Ontario meeting of the Varley McKay Art Foundation on October 6, 2025 contains no listed items. It appears to be a procedural placeholder with no decisions or discussions recorded.

The board moved and seconded a motion to receive the minutes from the September 22, 2025 meeting, and the motion was carried. Final approval of the governance documents was postponed until the next meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved September 22, 2025 meeting minutes (carried)
• Deferred final approval of governance documents to next meeting

Special Council Meeting - Budget

The Markham City Council will present the 2026 Budget, including operating, capital and in‑year capital summaries. Council will consider and adopt By‑Law 2025‑61 to confirm the proceedings of this special meeting. Public deputations on the budget are scheduled for a public meeting on October 9, 2025, from 7 PM to 9 PM.

• Presentation of Budget 2026 – "Markham Racing Forward" with operating, capital and 2025 in‑year capital summaries
• Public deputations on Budget 2026 scheduled for Oct 9, 2025, 7 PM‑9 PM
• By‑Law 2025‑61 to receive three readings and be enacted, confirming the special council meeting proceedings

Environmental Advisory Committee

The agenda for the Markham Environmental Advisory Committee on 2025-09-25 contains no listed items or decisions. It appears to be a placeholder with no substantive content.

The Markham Environmental Advisory Committee adopted the minutes from its May 29, 2025 meeting. No changes or additions were made to the agenda. The committee discussed upcoming bird‑migration events and a shift in focus to food‑waste projects, but no formal decisions were recorded on those items.

• Approved May 29, 2025 meeting minutes (carried)
• No changes or additions to the agenda (none)
• No formal decisions made on bird‑migration events or food‑waste initiatives

Committee of Adjustment

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

Development Services Public Meeting

The Development Services Council will consider two applications for official plan and zoning by‑law amendments. One proposes a 46‑unit townhouse development at 136 Markland Street in Ward 2 with an internal private driveway. The other proposes a mixed‑use high‑rise development at 8561 9th Line in Ward 5, comprising about 3,771 residential units in 18‑ to 33‑storey buildings and a Phase 1 rezoning of Block 3 that includes 1,002 units. No decisions are recorded; the agenda lists these items for discussion.

• 46‑unit townhouse development at 136 Markland Street (internal private driveway) – File PLAN 25 118560
• Mixed‑use high‑rise development at 8561 9th Line – approx 3,771 residential units, 18‑33 storeys – File PLAN 25 112464
• Rezoning of Block 3 (Phase 1) with site‑specific development standards, 1,002 residential units at 8561 9th Line
• Applications for official plan and zoning by‑law amendment for both projects

The council received written submissions for each proposal and then resolved to refer both the 46‑unit townhouse application (Mark Dev Inc., File No. PLAN 25 118560) and the mixed‑use high‑rise application (605918 Ontario Limited, File No. PLAN 25 112464) back to staff for a report and recommendation. Staff were authorized to take all necessary actions to give effect to the resolutions. Both motions were carried.

• Mark Dev Inc. 46‑unit townhouse application referred back to staff (carried)
• Written submission by Cheng Zeng received (carried)
• 605918 Ontario Limited mixed‑use high‑rise application referred back to staff (carried)
• Written submissions by Clement Lin and Paul Scuse received (carried)

Markham Public Library Board

The Markham Public Library Board agenda for September 22, 2025 contains no listed items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided agenda. The document appears to be a placeholder with no substantive content.

The Markham Public Library Board approved the meeting agenda and confirmed the June 23, 2025 minutes. It resolved to identify outreach initiatives and education topics for the 2026 Board Education Plan. Several reports—including the Strategic Plan Update, ENDS Level 2 report, and internal monitoring reports—were received and approved. The consent agenda items covering the library’s film festival and community programs were also approved.

• Agenda approved (Carried)
• June 23, 2025 minutes confirmed (Carried)
• Board members to identify 2026 outreach initiatives and education topics (Carried)
• Strategic Plan Update report received (Carried)
• ENDS Level 2 (YTD) report received (Carried)
• Internal Monitoring Report EL-2c (Budgeting/Forecasting) received (Carried)
• Consent agenda items 7.1‑7.3 approved as written (Carried)
• Meeting adjourned at 8:14 p.m. (Carried)

Varley McKay Art Foundation of Markham

The agenda for the Markham Varley McKay Art Foundation meeting on 2025-09-22 contains no listed items, descriptions, or decisions. It appears to be a placeholder with no concrete agenda entries. No votes, attachments, or departmental actions are recorded.

The board approved the June 9, 2025 meeting minutes as amended. It asked the Cultural Development Officer to supply fundraising consultant contacts. The board confirmed it will hold at least one fundraising event in 2026 and a larger anniversary event in 2027.

• Approved June 9, 2025 minutes (as amended) – carried
• Requested Francesca Dauphinais to provide fundraising consultant names and contacts to Chair
• Confirmed intention to hold a minimum of one fundraising event in 2026 (spring and fall possible)
• Confirmed plan for a larger fundraising event in 2027 to mark the Gallery’s 30th anniversary

Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet on September 18, 2025. The agenda provided contains no listed items, only placeholders and no specific discussions, decisions, or proposals.

The Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee approved the agenda as presented. Motions were carried to approve the May 15 2025 meeting minutes and the informal June 19 2025 meeting minutes. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Agenda approved as presented
• May 15 2025 meeting minutes approved (motion carried)
• June 19 2025 informal meeting minutes approved (motion carried)

Doors Open Markham Organizing Committee

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

The committee deferred approval of the August 27, 2025 meeting minutes to the next meeting. Volunteers were assigned to their event sites. Volunteers will determine their T‑shirt size, with shirts to be distributed on event day. Site Ambassador packages and signage were handed out to participants.

• Adoption of August 27, 2025 minutes deferred (no approval)
• Volunteers assigned to event sites
• Volunteers to identify T‑shirt size; shirts to be distributed on event day

Development Services Committee Meeting

The Development Services Committee is reviewing applications for an Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment for employment uses at 2833 16th Avenue. The body is also addressing heritage designations and infrastructure agreements for the Victoria Square Boulevard project.

• Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment for employment uses at 2833 16th Avenue
• Agreements with property owners for the Victoria Square Boulevard Reconstruction Project
• Heritage designation of 10224 Highway 48 and a 120-day extension for 7635 Highway 7 East
• Legal description corrections for heritage by-laws at 82 Markham Veterans Street and 1 Alexander Donaldson Street
• Legal description correction for the George Cowie House at 5933 14th Avenue

The Development Services Committee approved agreements that authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute design and construction contracts with property owners for the Victoria Square Boulevard Reconstruction Project, pending City Solicitor and Commissioner sign‑off. The committee also approved the initiation of the Swan Lake long‑term management plan and related annual reporting. Consent reports were carried to receive minutes from the Varley‑McKay Art Foundation, Doors Open Markham, Heritage Markham Committee, and to amend designation by‑laws for several heritage properties. No motions were denied.

• Approved minutes of the July 8, 2025 Development Services Committee meeting (Carried)
• Received written submissions on Buttonville property applications (Carried)
• Received Varley‑McKay Art Foundation minutes (Carried)
• Received Doors Open Markham 2025 committee minutes (Carried)
• Received Heritage Markham Committee minutes (Carried)
• Approved initiation of the Swan Lake long‑term management plan and related actions (Carried)
• Approved agreements with property owners for design and construction funding for Victoria Square Boulevard Reconstruction Project (Carried)
• Approved amendments to designation by‑laws for 7265 & 7323 Highway 7 properties (Carried)

Markham Accessibility Advisory Committee

The committee will approve the minutes from the June 15, 2025 meeting and discuss the Multi‑Year Accessibility Plan for 2025‑2029. It will provide updates on upcoming accessibility events, the Accessibility Recognition Award, outreach activities, recruitment, and communications. The meeting will also set the next meeting date for October 20, 2025.

• Approve Markham Accessibility Advisory Committee minutes from June 15, 2025
• Presentation of the Multi‑Year Accessibility Plan 2025‑2029 by Lois Davies
• Updates on National Employment Disability Awareness Month and International Day for Persons with Disabilities
• Accessibility Recognition Award update and outreach/barbecue update
• Next meeting scheduled for Monday, October 20, 2025

The committee approved the June 9, 2025 meeting minutes. It agreed to take part in the City’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month and International Day of Persons with Disabilities events. Members set up an Accessibility Award Sub‑Committee meeting in the York Room, with Laura Gold coordinating. No other formal decisions were recorded.

• Approved June 9, 2025 minutes (carried)
• Agreed to participate in National Disability Employment Awareness Month and International Day of Persons with Disabilities events
• Scheduled Accessibility Award Sub‑Committee meeting in York Room; members: Stephanie Mak, Yoyo Chen, Jewell Lofsky, Satya Arora; Laura Gold to coordinate

Committee of Adjustment

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

Heritage Markham Committee

The committee is reviewing staff recommendations for the draft Cornell Centre Secondary Plan and proposed policy changes regarding Additional Residential Units (ARU). The meeting also includes reports on delegated heritage permits and planning for the Doors Open Markham 2025 event.

• Proposed policy changes for Additional Residential Units (ARU) including concerns over facade changes and tree loss
• Comments and requested changes for the draft Cornell Centre Secondary Plan
• Delegated approval of minor heritage permits for 11 properties, including 175 Main Street and 32 Main Street North
• Delegated approval of building and sign permits for 8 properties, including 177 Main Street and 27 Victoria Ave
• Endorsement of recommendations for the Heritage Markham Awards of Excellence 2025

The committee approved its agenda and adopted the August 13 minutes. It received information on multiple minor heritage permits and building/sign permits approved by staff. The committee supported staff comments on the Cornell Secondary Plan and gave feedback on proposed Additional Residential Units policy. It also received updates on Doors Open Markham, the 50th anniversary celebrations, and endorsed the 2025 Heritage Awards of Excellence recommendations.

• Approved agenda (Carried)
• Adopted August 13, 2025 minutes (Carried)
• Received information on multiple minor heritage permits (Carried)
• Received information on building and sign permits (Carried)
• Supported comments on the draft Cornell Secondary Plan (Carried)
• Provided feedback on proposed Additional Residential Units policy (Carried)
• Received information on Doors Open Markham 2025 event (Carried)
• Endorsed Heritage Markham Awards of Excellence 2025 recommendations (Carried)

General Committee Meeting

The General Committee is meeting to discuss financial authorizations for 2026, including interim tax levies and borrowing. The body is also reviewing new user fees and capital additions for the 2025 budget.

• Authorization of temporary borrowing up to $248,091,577 from January 1 to September 30, 2026
• Approval of 11 in-year capital additions to Budget 2025 totaling $4,275,500
• Proposed 2026 interim spending authority for Unionville BIA ($194,175) and Markham Village BIA ($167,350)
• Approval of new user fees, permits, and fines for 2026
• Interim spending authority for City operations up to $248,091,577

The General Committee approved a temporary borrowing by‑law allowing up to $248,091,577 to be borrowed from January to September 2026 (and $124,045,789 from October to December 2026) to fund municipal operations. It also authorized the 2026 interim tax levy, new user‑fee changes, and $4,275,500 in in‑year capital additions. Several reports and by‑laws were received and staff directed to implement them. A waiver let the Committee consider a Minister’s Zoning Order for 10228 McCowan Road.

• Approved temporary borrowing by‑law authorizing up to $248,091,577 (Jan‑Sept 2026) and $124,045,789 (Oct‑Dec 2026) – carried
• Approved 2026 interim tax levy – carried
• Approved new user‑fee changes and amended By‑Law 2012‑137 and 2002‑276 – carried
• Approved 11 in‑year capital additions totaling $4,275,500 – carried
• Authorized spending for Unionville and Markham Village BIA up to 50% of 2025 budgets ($194,175 and $167,350) – carried
• Authorized Treasurer to make payments up to 50% of 2025 primary operating budgets ($248,091,577) – carried
• Waived Section 5.4(c) to consider Minister’s Zoning Order for 10228 McCowan Road – carried by two‑thirds vote
• Waived Section 5.4(c) to consider update on Milliken Transit Oriented Community in confidential session – carried by two‑thirds vote

Development Services Public Meeting

The Development Services Committee will review two public meeting information reports. One proposes a zoning by‑law amendment for a mixed‑use development of 1,881 residential units and five buildings, 30‑39 storeys tall, at 5000 Highway 7 (Ward 3). The other considers city‑wide amendments that would allow up to three additional residential units (four total) on lots where current zoning permits single‑detached, semi‑detached or row houses across all eight wards.

• Zoning by‑law amendment for 1,881‑unit mixed‑use project at 5000 Highway 7, Ward 3 (Plan 24‑172945).
• City‑wide amendment to permit up to three additional residential units (four total) on eligible lots in Wards 1‑8 (Plan PR 24‑196906).
• Call to Order
• Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
• Deputations

The Development Services Public Meeting approved the zoning by‑law amendment submitted by CF Markville Nominee Inc. for Phase 1 at 5000 Highway 7, which includes 1,881 residential units and five towers. The draft implementing by‑law will be finalized and enacted without further notice at the November 25 council meeting, and staff were authorized to take all actions necessary to give effect to the resolution.

• Approved CF Markville Nominee Inc. zoning by‑law amendment (PLAN 24 172945) for Phase 1
• Authorized staff to implement the approved amendment and related actions

Race Relations Committee

The Race Relations Committee will adopt the June 2025 meeting minutes and the September 8, 2025 agenda. It will present the "Many Faces of Markham" segment, specifically the "Shadows of Racism 2025 and 2026" discussion. The meeting will also review sub‑committee reports, consider any new business, and schedule the next meeting.

• Adopt June 2, 2025 Race Relations Committee minutes
• Adopt September 8, 2025 meeting agenda
• Discuss "Shadows of Racism 2025 and 2026" under Many Faces of Markham
• Review sub‑committee updates
• Consider new business items

The committee approved the June 2025 meeting minutes and the September 8 agenda. It identified four sub‑committees to work between meetings. A resolution was adopted that condemns the anti‑Muslim hate incident in Newmarket on September 1, 2025, and calls on residents to reject all acts of hate. The next meeting was scheduled for December 8, 2025.

• Approved June 2025 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Approved September 8, 2025 agenda (Carried)
• Identified four sub‑committees: Terms of Reference and Naming, Policy, Many Faces of Markham, Land Acknowledgement (Carried)
• Adopted resolution condemning anti‑Muslim hate and urging community action (Carried)
• Scheduled next meeting for December 8, 2025, 6:00‑8:00 pm (Carried)

Doors Open Markham Organizing Committee

The Doors Open Markham Organizing Committee meeting scheduled for August 27, 2025 has no agenda items listed in the provided document. The agenda appears to contain only placeholders and no substantive items for discussion or decision.

The committee approved giving tote bags to volunteers at orientation and placing additional bags for public pickup at one site, with Dominica Tang tasked to paint a bag for each site and Regan Hutcheson to arrange the transfers. It also confirmed site‑ambassador assignments, including contacting Richard Huang for the Box Grove site and confirming other ambassadors. Andrew Fuyarchuk and Ken Steinberg were directed to prepare a volunteer‑orientation PowerPoint, and the group agreed to discuss future strategies for recruiting senior volunteers.

• Approved tote bag distribution; Dominica Tang to paint one bag per site, Regan Hutcheson to arrange transfers
• Regan Hutcheson to contact Richard Huang to serve as Site Ambassador for Box Grove site
• Andrew Fuyarchuk and Ken Steinberg to prepare and present Volunteer Orientation PowerPoint
• Regan Hutcheson to include site activity information in the package for Site Ambassadors
• Agenda accepted as distributed
• Minutes of July 23, 2025 meeting accepted as distributed
• Committee agreed to discuss ways to reach seniors for volunteer recruitment in future years
• Next meeting scheduled for September 17, 2025

Committee of Adjustment

The agenda for the Markham, Ontario Committee of Adjustment meeting on 2025-08-20 contains no listed items. It appears to be a procedural placeholder without any specific rezoning, contract, ordinance, fee change, or public hearing details.

Special Council Meeting

Council will receive a confidential staff presentation regarding economic development and tourism opportunities. The meeting also includes the enactment of a confirmatory by-law for the session's proceedings.

• Confidential presentation on City of Markham economic development and tourism opportunity
• By-law 2025-60: Confirmatory By-Law to confirm proceedings of the August 15, 2025 meeting

Council approved the confidential staff recommendation on the City of Markham economic development and tourism opportunity update. Council also gave final approval to By‑law 2025‑60, which confirms the proceedings of this special council meeting.

• Approved confidential staff recommendation on economic development and tourism opportunity (carried)
• Enacted By‑law 2025‑60 confirming special council meeting proceedings (carried)

Heritage Markham Committee

The Heritage Markham Committee will adopt the agenda and minutes and receive informational updates on several heritage projects. It will consider two decisions: no objection to a major heritage permit for a new infill dwelling and garage at 36 Washington Street, and no objection to amending the designation by‑law for 5933 14th Avenue to correct its legal description. The committee will also note a lack of objection to removing 5480 Major Mackenzie Drive East from the heritage register.

• Major heritage permit application – 36 Washington St., proposed detached infill dwelling and garage (no objection).
• Amendment to designation by‑law – 5933 14th Avenue to correct legal description and align with the Ontario Heritage Act (no objection).
• Notice of objection to inclusion – 5480 Major Mackenzie Drive East (no objection to removal from heritage register).
• Minor heritage permit approvals for multiple properties (e.g., 58 Rouge Street, 202 Main Street, 33 Colborne Street, etc.).
• Informational updates on Evergreen Hospice (7672 Elgin Mills Road East) and Main Street Unionville Wayfinding Project 2025‑2026.

The Heritage Markham Committee approved the meeting agenda and adopted the July 9, 2025 minutes. It accepted updates on the Evergreen Hospice project and the Main Street Unionville wayfinding project. The Committee also received information on multiple minor heritage permits, a building and sign permit, a development application adjacent to a cultural heritage resource, and a Committee of Adjustment application.

• Approved agenda (addendum and new business) – carried
• Adopted July 9, 2025 meeting minutes – carried
• Received update on Evergreen Hospice project at 7672 Elgin Mills Road East – carried
• Received update on Main Street Unionville Wayfinding Project 2025‑2026 – carried
• Received information on Minor Heritage Permits for various properties – carried
• Received information on building and sign permit at 227 Main St. N – carried
• Received information on Development Application adjacent to 2920 & 2960 16th Ave – carried
• Received information on Committee of Adjustment application for 11 Gleason Ave – carried

Special Council Meeting

The Special Council Meeting will address the discontinuation of the community mailbox recycling program, authorize a delegation to a festival in Germany, and approve a cost-sharing agreement for a watermain upgrade. The body will also consider a deferral of development charges for long-term rental housing and three readings for a road occupancy by-law.

• Discontinue community mailbox recycling program in 2025
• Authorize delegation to Nördlingen Germany for $13,000
• Cost-sharing agreement for Church Street Watermain ($965,341.15)
• Deferral of development charges for long-term rental housing
• Three readings for By-law 2025-59 (Road Occupancy By-Law)

Council approved a deferral of city‑wide hard and soft development charges for qualifying long‑term rental projects, set a policy to revisit soft‑charge deferrals if funding is received, and authorized the Treasurer to prepare related agreements. The city also discontinued the community mailbox recycling program for 2025, approved a delegation to Nördlingen, Germany (up to $13,000), and approved a cost‑sharing agreement that raises the Church Street watermain purchase order by $965,341.15. By‑law 2025‑59 establishing an administrative monetary penalty system and By‑law 2025‑58 confirming the special council meeting were each given three readings and enacted.

• Approved development charge deferral for long‑term rental housing (hard and soft charges)
• Discontinued the community mailbox recycling program in 2025
• Approved delegation to Nördlingen, Germany, costing up to $13,000 from Economic Development budget
• Approved cost‑sharing agreement for Church Street watermain, increasing purchase order by $965,341.15
• Enacted By‑law 2025‑59 establishing an administrative monetary penalty system
• Enacted By‑law 2025‑58 confirming the special council meeting
• Approved flag‑raising request for Robert Davidson Walk for Pulmonary Fibrosis
• Approved processing of municipal information forms for five new liquor‑licence applications

Committee of Adjustment

The July 30, 2025 Committee of Adjustment meeting agenda contains no listed items. No proposals, rezoning requests, contracts, or hearings are detailed. The agenda appears to be procedural boilerplate with no substantive content.

Doors Open Markham Organizing Committee

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

The committee approved increasing the Doors Open Markham passport printing to 700 copies and decided to produce only the passport, not stickers or decals. It also approved using a generic event sign instead of location‑specific signs. The group declined to include Steelcase Art Projects as a site for 2025 but will consider it for 2026. The agenda and prior meeting minutes were accepted as distributed.

• Approved increased passport printing order to 700 copies
• Decided to produce only the passport, not stickers and decals
• Approved printing a generic Doors Open Markham sign for all locations
• Declined to include Steelcase Art Projects as a 2025 event site, to consider for 2026
• Accepted the agenda as distributed
• Accepted the June 25, 2025 meeting minutes as distributed
• Agreed to proceed without adding The School as an event site
• Noted budget allocation $7500, costs $6018 to date, $1482 remaining

Committee of Adjustment

The agenda for the Markham Committee of Adjustment meeting on 2025-07-16 contains no listed items or decisions. It appears to be a procedural placeholder without specific rezoning, contract, ordinance, fee, or public‑hearing entries.

Heritage Markham Committee

The Heritage Markham Committee is reviewing proposed alterations and a new commercial building at 193 Main Street, Unionville. The body is also considering a recommendation to support a Heritage Building Grant for Housing. Additionally, the committee will receive updates on delegated permit approvals and the Markham Village Heritage Conservation District Plan.

• Proposed demolition of the 'Side Arms' and construction of a 2-storey commercial infill at 193 Main St., Unionville
• Proposed Heritage Building Grant for Housing advocated by the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario (ACO)
• Minor Heritage Permit approvals for 188 Main Street, 5 Euclid Street, 101 Town Centre Blvd., and 2 Aileen Lewis Court
• Building and sign permit approvals for 4340 Hwy 7 E., 9350 Markham Road, and 7681 Yonge St.
• First progress report on the Markham Village Heritage Conservation District Plan update

The committee approved the meeting agenda and minutes, accepted delegated approvals for several minor heritage, building, sign, and adjustment applications, and supported a heritage building grant initiative. It gave no objection to demolishing the one‑storey “Side Arms” at 193 Main Street and to constructing a two‑storey infill commercial building, subject to specific design conditions. The committee also received updates on the Markham Village Heritage Conservation District Plan and the Spring 2025 Heritage District News.

• Approved agenda (carried)
• Adopted minutes of June 11, 2025 meeting (carried)
• Received delegated approvals for minor heritage permits (carried)
• Received delegated approvals for building and sign permits (carried)
• Received delegated approvals for Committee of Adjustment applications (carried)
• Supported creation of a Heritage Building Grant for Housing, recommending council support (carried)
• Gave no objection to demolition of the “Side Arms” and to 2‑storey infill at 193 Main St, with design conditions (carried)
• Received first progress update on Markham Village Heritage Conservation District Plan (carried)

Council Meeting

The Markham City Council will receive and act on several planning items, including a heritage easement agreement for 7822 Highway 7 East and a Class 4 area designation for 9331‑9399 Markham Road. It will consider a $23,036 allocation for Markham representatives to attend the 2025 FIRA Robo World Cup flag ceremony. The council will also discuss a development‑charge deferral policy update and a proposed 217‑unit residential community at 11139 Victoria Square Boulevard and 11251 Woodbine Avenue.

• Heritage Easement Agreement for 7822 Highway 7 East (By‑law 2025‑53)
• Class 4 Area Designation for 9331‑9399 Markham Road (Fouro Towers)
• $23,036 allocation for FIRA Robo World Cup flag‑ceremony participation
• Development Charge Deferral Policy update – rescind 18‑month high‑rise deferral, approve new 48‑month/24‑month interest‑free terms
• Official Plan and Zoning By‑law amendment for 11139 Victoria Square Blvd & 11251 Woodbine Ave (≈217 units)

The Markham City Council approved a new development charge deferral framework, rescinding the previous 18‑month high‑rise deferral and establishing a 48‑month deferral with the first 24 months interest‑free. It also approved the refusal of Transmark Developments’ 30‑ and 35‑storey mixed‑use project, and authorized several planning actions including a heritage easement at 7822 Highway 7 East, a Class 4 designation for 9331‑9399 Markham Road, and participation in the 2025 FIRA Robo World Cup with a $23,036 budget allocation.

• Rescinded 18‑month high‑rise development charge deferral (Carried)
• Approved 48‑month high‑rise deferral with first 24 months interest‑free (Carried)
• Refused Transmark Developments’ 30‑ and 35‑storey mixed‑use project (Carried)
• Authorized heritage easement agreement for 7822 Highway 7 East (Carried)
• Classified 9331‑9399 Markham Road as Class 4 area (Carried)
• Approved two city representatives to attend 2025 FIRA Robo World Cup; allocated $23,036 (Carried)
• Requested provincial Minister to halt MZO amendment at 36 Apple Creek Blvd and 8885 Woodbine Ave and begin public consultation (Carried)
• Approved liquor licence information request for Fuji San Japanese Restaurant (Carried)

Development Services Committee Meeting

The Development Services Committee will consider approving zoning changes for a 217-unit residential community on Victoria Square Boulevard and a 30- and 35-storey mixed-use project on Highway 7 East. The committee will also authorize a $23,036 budget allocation for a flag ceremony at a robotics competition in South Korea.

• Zoning By-law Amendment for 217 units at 11139 Victoria Square Blvd
• Zoning By-law Amendment for 864 units at 4216 Highway 7 East
• Approval of $23,036 for FIRA Robo World Cup flag ceremony
• Authorization to execute Heritage Easement Agreement at 7822 Highway 7 East
• City-wide Zoning By-law Amendment for outdoor storage

The Development Services Committee rescinded the 18‑month high‑rise charge deferral and approved a 48‑month deferral with the first 24 months interest‑free. It also approved deferrals for low‑rise residential charges until the first building permit and for rental building charges where rents are below 200 % of market rent. The Treasurer was authorized to prepare and execute the necessary policies and agreements, and staff were directed to implement the resolutions.

• Rescinded 18‑month high‑rise development charge deferral (carried)
• Approved 48‑month high‑rise deferral with first 24 months interest‑free (carried)
• Approved low‑rise residential charge deferral until first building permit (carried)
• Approved rental building charge deferral for rents <200 % of market rent until use change (carried)
• Authorized Treasurer to prepare policies and execute deferral agreements (carried)
• Authorized heritage easement agreement for 7822 Highway 7 East (carried)
• Classified 9331‑9399 Markham Road as a Class 4 area (carried)
• Approved two city representatives and $23,036 for FIRA Robo World Cup participation (carried)

Special Development Services Committee Meeting

The Special Development Services Committee met for an education and training session, and no decisions were to be made. The meeting included an Indigenous land acknowledgement, a disclosure of pecuniary interest, and a presentation on an urban design bus tour that highlighted key developments to inform the city’s Urban Design Guidelines and intensification areas. The session was closed to the public.

• Indigenous land acknowledgement ceremony
• Disclosure of pecuniary interest by committee members
• Urban Design Bus Tour presentation on key developments and design challenges

The committee participated in a bus tour of three Toronto neighborhoods to review urban design practices. No motions were moved, voted on, or decided, and the meeting was adjourned at 4:25 PM.

Doors Open Markham Organizing Committee

The Doors Open Markham Organizing Committee meeting scheduled for 2025-06-25 has an agenda that contains no listed items. The agenda appears to be empty or placeholder content only.

The committee adopted the May 28 minutes and approved the Unionville Curling Club as an event site. It decided not to provide volunteer lanyards and to use attendee‑generated photos with signage instead of hiring a photographer. The budget shows a $1,482 surplus of the $7,500 allocation.

• Minutes of May 28 meeting adopted (carried)
• Unionville Curling Club accepted as event site (carried)
• Volunteer lanyards not provided
• Use attendee photos with signage rather than hire photographer
• Incorporate passport into brochure design (action assigned)
• Obtain printing estimates for passport (action assigned)
• Contact The School restaurant about participation (action assigned)
• Adjournment approved (carried)

Council Meeting

The council will consider adopting the City‑initiated Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By‑law Amendment for Housing Accelerator Fund Initiative 3 (Major Transit Station Area Policy Work). The memorandum (File No. PR 24 196907) proposes adoption, approval, and forwarding of the report to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. The meeting also includes a capital budget request of $744,935 for a new Strata Park at 1297 and 1307 Castlemore Avenue, several new liquor licence applications, and a hold‑removal by‑law for Signature Tower Residence Inc. at 190 Enterprise Boulevard and 18 Andre De Grasse Street.

• Adopt Official Plan and Zoning By‑law Amendments for Housing Accelerator Fund Initiative 3 (File No. PR 24 196907)
• Approve $744,935 capital budget for Developer‑built Strata Park at 1297 & 1307 Castlemore Avenue
• Consider new liquor licence applications for Jake’s on Main, Behind the Alley, King of Wings, and 54 Brewing Corp
• Pass hold‑removal by‑law for Signature Tower Residence Inc. at 190 Enterprise Blvd and 18 Andre De Grasse St (By‑law 2025‑47)
• Authorize agreements with property owners for Main Street Unionville and Victoria Square Boulevard reconstruction projects (Phase 1)

The council adopted the revised Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for Housing Accelerator Fund Initiative 3 (Major Transit Station Areas Policy Update). The staff was authorized to implement the amendments and to forward the report to CMHC. Several liquor licence applications were received and processed, and a hold removal memorandum for Signature Tower Residence Inc. was accepted. Award presentations for the Operations and Environmental Services departments were also received.

• Adopted Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment for HAF Initiative 3 – carried
• Received and authorized Hold Removal By-law memorandum for Signature Tower Residence Inc. – carried
• Received liquor licence application for Jake’s on Main (Ward 3) – carried
• Received liquor licence application for Behind the Alley (Ward 3) – carried
• Received liquor licence application for King of Wings (Ward 3) – carried
• No objection to 54 Brewing Corp. applying for a Manufacturer’s Limited Liquor Sales licence (Ward 2) – carried
• Adopted minutes from the May 27, 2025 council meeting – carried
• Received and adopted Development Services Committee Report – carried

Markham Public Library Board

The Markham Public Library Board agenda for June 23, 2025 contains no listed items. No decisions or discussions are detailed in the provided agenda. The meeting appears to be procedural with no specific agenda items.

The board accepted the resignation of member Robin Choy, leaving ten members. It delegated all summer board decisions to the Chair, to be consulted with the Vice‑Chair. The board also approved the consent agenda and received several reports, including the CEO’s June highlights and presentations on digital literacy and member engagement.

• Adopted minutes from May 26, 2025 (Carried)
• Accepted resignation of Mr. Robin Choy; board now ten members (Carried)
• Delegated summer decision authority to the Board Chair with Vice‑Chair consultation (Carried)
• Received CEO’s Highlights, June 2025 report (Carried)
• Received Digital Literacy at MPL presentation (Carried)
• Received Member Engagement Strategy: Community Segmentation Data presentation (Carried)
• Approved Consent Agenda items 7.0‑7.3 (Carried)
• Assessed Executive Limitation EL‑2h compliance and found it satisfactory (Carried)

Special Development Services Committee Meeting

The Development Services Committee is meeting for a workshop to receive updates on the Housing Needs Assessment and Inclusionary Zoning Assessment projects. The session is designed for committee members to provide feedback; no public deputations will be heard during this meeting.

• Inclusionary Zoning Assessment Council Workshop presentation

The Special Development Services Committee received the June 19, 2025 Inclusionary Zoning Assessment Council Workshop presentation. The committee authorized staff to take all necessary steps to give effect to the resolution. A motion to adjourn the meeting was also carried.

• Received Inclusionary Zoning Assessment Council Workshop presentation (carried)
• Authorized staff to implement the resolution (carried)
• Adjourned meeting (carried)

Markham Sub-Committee

The Sub‑Committee will receive a presentation from Friends of Swan Lake Park and several reports on water quality and flow diversion. It will authorize staff to continue implementing the Long‑term Management Plan approved in December 2021 and to report annually on water‑quality results. The Committee will also initiate a 2025 review of the plan, including consideration of a workshop and Phase 3 chloride diversion options.

• Receive presentation titled “Agenda Item Requests from Friends of Swan Lake Park”
• Receive Swan Lake 2024 Annual Report
• Receive Swan Lake Flow Diversion Assessment report
• Authorize staff to continue implementing the Long‑term Management Plan approved Dec 2021
• Initiate 2025 plan review and consider a workshop on Phase 3 chloride diversion options

General Committee Meeting

The General Committee is reviewing the transition of the city's Blue Box program and the discontinuation of the community mailbox recycling program. The body is also considering several financial adjustments, capital project closures, and software procurement.

• Proposed discontinuation of the community mailbox recycling program in 2025
• Awarding a five-year external audit contract to KPMG LLP for $198,000 annually
• Tax adjustments totaling approximately $578,088 under the Municipal Act, 2001
• Proposed closure of capital projects with funds totaling $1,879,226 to be transferred back to funding sources
• Proposed amendments to Road Occupancy By-law 2018-109

The General Committee approved a revision to the Road Occupancy By‑law to improve clarity and align with current practices. It also approved tax adjustments totaling about $578,088 under the Municipal Act and authorized a five‑year extension of the external audit contract with KPMG at $198,000 per year. Staff were directed to proceed with the cloud ERP procurement, capital project fund transfers, and related contingency top‑ups.

• Approved amendment to Road Occupancy By‑law 2018‑109 (Carried)
• Adjusted taxes totaling approximately $578,088 (incl. $3,451 Stormwater Fees) under the Municipal Act (Carried)
• Extended external audit contract with KPMG LLP for 2025‑2029 at $198,000 per year (Carried)
• Authorized staff to complete vetting and award Cloud ERP software contract and related consulting services (Carried)
• Approved transfer of $689,730 from surplus projects (Appendix 2a) and $1,189,496 from other projects (Appendix 2b) to original funding sources (Carried)
• Topped up capital contingency projects: $808,972 (Non‑Development Charge), $56 (Engineering), $5,953 (Design), $10,433 (Waterworks) and approved $416,973 draw from other reserves (Carried)
• Received Blue Box program transition presentation and directed staff to implement the program (Carried)
• Received York Region communications for information purposes (Carried)

Development Services Public Meeting

The Development Services Committee will review a public meeting information report proposing a city‑initiated amendment to incorporate the Cornell Centre Secondary Plan into Markham’s 2014 Official Plan for the Cornell Centre area (Ward 5). The amendment is identified as file PLAN OP 15 155158 (10.3). No other matters are listed for decision.

• Incorporate Cornell Centre Secondary Plan into 2014 Official Plan (file PLAN OP 15 155158)

The Development Services Public Meeting approved the receipt of written submissions and deputations related to the Draft Cornell Centre Secondary Plan. The record of the public meeting was accepted. The city‑initiated Official Plan Amendment (OP 15 155158) was referred back to staff for a report and recommendation, and staff were authorized to take all necessary actions to implement the resolution. The motions were carried.

• Written submissions by listed stakeholders received – Carried
• Deputations by listed stakeholders received – Carried
• Record of the public meeting received – Carried
• Official Plan Amendment (OP 15 155158) referred to staff for report and recommendation – Carried
• Staff authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to the resolution – Carried

Special Development Services Committee Meeting

The Special Development Services Committee will review the draft Implementation Plan and prioritization framework for the Citywide Parking Strategy. The meeting is a workshop where deputations are not permitted.

• Citywide Parking Strategy Implementation and Monitoring Plan presentation
• Workshop on parking management policy and action items
• Future opportunities for public and stakeholder input

The Special Development Services Committee formally received the presentation titled “Citywide Parking Strategy – Council Workshop #2 Implementation and Monitoring Plan.” The committee also approved adjournment of the meeting at 11:50 AM. No other motions were decided.

• Received Citywide Parking Strategy presentation (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:50 AM (carried)

Markham Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Markham Accessibility Advisory Committee will hear presentations on a pre‑application consultation for 4277 14th Avenue (PRCN 25 119974) and on the Remington Launch Pad (PRCN 25 117218). The meeting also includes updates on the city’s accessibility audit, recruitment for the advisory committee, and the Accessibility Recognition Award form. No formal decisions are noted on the agenda.

• Pre‑Application Consultation presentation for 4277 14th Avenue (PRCN 25 119974)
• Remington Launch Pad presentation (PRCN 25 117218)
• Update on Markham Accessibility Audit
• Recruitment update for the Accessibility Advisory Committee
• Update on the Accessibility Recognition Award form

The Markham Accessibility Advisory Committee approved the May 26, 2025 minutes as amended. The Committee agreed to share ideas for an International Day for Persons with Disabilities activity via email, with Chair Yoyo Chen to initiate the query. The sub‑committee will present logo and banner design options at the September meeting. Members confirmed they will staff a booth at Councillor Ritch Lau’s Community BBQ on July 20 at Ashton Meadows Park.

• Approved May 26, 2025 minutes (amended) – carried
• Agreed to share International Day ideas via email – Chair to initiate
• Sub‑Committee to present logo and banner designs at September meeting
• Members confirmed attendance and booth staffing at July 20 Community BBQ
• Approved addition of student attendee and note on Anittha Kannuthal’s event participation – carried

Heritage Markham Committee

The committee will approve the meeting agenda and minutes, receive information on delegated minor heritage permits, building and sign permits, and Committee of Adjustment applications, and give a no‑objection recommendation on an Official Plan amendment for the Robinson Glen East lands. It will also recommend no objection to a variance for a garden home at 30 Washington Street and support amendments to the designation by‑laws for 7265 and 7323 Highway 7.

• Official Plan Amendment Application for 10690 McCowan Road (Robinson Glen East lands)
• Committee of Adjustment variance application for 30 Washington Street (garden home)
• Amendments to designation by‑laws for 7265 and 7323 Highway 7
• Delegated approvals of minor heritage permits at Thomson Court, 15 Union St., 205 Main St., 209 Main St., 210 Main St., 5 Heritage Corners Lane
• Delegated approvals of building and sign permits at 3575 Elgin Mills Rd., 25 Wilson St., 377 Main St. N.

The Heritage Markham Committee approved its agenda and adopted the May 14 minutes. It approved a series of delegated heritage permits and amendments, and supported Regan Hutcheson’s appointment to the Community Heritage Ontario board. The committee also gave no objection to granting authority for a heritage easement agreement for 7822 Highway 7 East, which will be forwarded to Council for approval.

• Approved agenda (carried)
• Adopted May 14, 2025 meeting minutes (carried)
• Approved minor heritage permits (carried)
• Approved building and sign permits (carried)
• Approved Committee of Adjustment applications (carried)
• Approved amendments to designation by‑laws for 7265 and 7323 Highway 7 (carried)
• Supported Regan Hutcheson as Markham representative on the CHO board (carried)
• No objection to heritage easement authority for 7822 Highway 7 East (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

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

Development Services Committee Meeting

The Development Services Committee will receive a recommendation report to create a 2025 capital budget for a developer‑built Strata Park at 1297 and 1307 Castlemore Avenue. The budget of $744,935, inclusive of HST, will be funded from Development Charges (Parks Development Reserve). The Committee will also receive reports on agreements for the Main Street Unionville and Victoria Square Boulevard reconstruction projects, the Markville Secondary Plan draft study, and updates on the CMHC Housing Accelerator Fund. Staff will be directed to implement the approved actions.

• Capital budget request for Developer Build Strata Park at 1297 and 1307 Castlemore Avenue – $744,935 inclusive of HST
• Agreements with property owners for construction and funding of services for Main Street Unionville Reconstruction Project and Victoria Square Boulevard Reconstruction Project (Phase 1)
• Markville Secondary Plan Study – Draft Final Study Report (presentation and staff report)
• CMHC Housing Accelerator Fund Update (report and appendices)
• OLT appeal by Primont Homes (Inc.) regarding official plan and zoning by‑law amendment at 2300 John Street

The Development Services Committee approved a 2025 capital budget of $744,935 (including HST) to fund a developer‑built Strata Park at 1297 and 1307 Castlemore Avenue. It also authorized agreements with property owners for the Main Street Unionville and Victoria Square Boulevard reconstruction projects and directed staff to schedule a statutory public meeting on the Markville Secondary Plan policies for Q4 2025. Several reports and written submissions were received and recorded as carried.

• Approved $744,935 capital budget for Developer Build Strata Park at 1297 & 1307 Castlemore Avenue (Carried)
• Authorized agreements with property owners for Main Street Unionville Reconstruction Project and Victoria Square Boulevard Reconstruction Project (Phase 1) (Carried)
• Received Markville Secondary Plan Study – Draft Final Report and directed staff to schedule a public meeting in Q4 2025 (Carried)
• Received CMHC Housing Accelerator Fund Update report (Carried)
• Received interim report on Bayview John Community Engagement Visioning Working Sessions, Thornhill (Carried)
• Approved previous Development Services Committee minutes for April 8, May 13, April 14, and April 22, 2025 (Carried)
• Received written submissions for Markville Secondary Plan communications (Carried)
• Received written submissions for OLT appeal by Primont Homes regarding 2300 John Street (Carried)

Varley McKay Art Foundation of Markham

The agenda for the Markham, Ontario meeting on June 9, 2025 contains no listed items, descriptions, or decisions. It consists only of placeholders and system-generated sections without substantive content. No proposals, votes, or contracts are presented for discussion or approval.

The board approved the Gallery’s 2025 grant application to the Ontario Arts Council. A minor correction to the May 12, 2025 minutes was adopted. The board entered a confidential session to set negotiation procedures. The Annual General Meeting is scheduled for September 22, 2025.

• Approved May 12, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved Gallery’s 2025 Ontario Arts Council grant application (motion carried)
• Entered confidential session to establish negotiation procedures (motion carried)
• Scheduled Annual General Meeting for September 22, 2025

Seniors Roundtable Event

The Markham City Council will hold a Seniors Roundtable on June 6, 2025 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber. Speakers will present on emerging issues for seniors, including emergency preparedness, cyber security, animal services, business licensing, by‑law and regulatory services, and personal safety. The meeting is for discussion and information sharing; no formal decisions or votes are scheduled.

• Emergency preparedness for seniors
• Cyber security
• Animal services
• Business licensing
• Personal safety

Race Relations Committee

The Race Relations Committee will approve the March 3, 2025 meeting minutes and the June 2, 2025 agenda. It will consider new committee members and nominate and appoint Rochelle Padiachy as vice‑chair. The committee will also discuss the “Many Faces of Markham” items, including the 2025 Shadows of Racism report and a sub‑committee update, and review anti‑racism learning and training.

• Adoption of Race Relations Committee minutes from March 3, 2025
• Approval of the Race Relations Committee agenda for June 2, 2025
• Nomination and appointment of Rochelle Padiachy as vice‑chair
• Presentation of “Shadows of Racism 2025” under Many Faces of Markham
• Discussion of anti‑racism learning/training

The committee adopted the March 3, 2025 minutes and approved its June 2 agenda. Rochelle Padiachy was nominated, seconded and appointed as vice‑chair. The meeting was adjourned at 7:46 PM.

• Adopted March 3, 2025 Race Relations Committee minutes (carried)
• Approved June 2, 2025 agenda (carried)
• Nominated Rochelle Padiachy as vice‑chair (carried)
• Appointed Rochelle Padiachy as vice‑chair (carried)
• No business related to previous minutes (none)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:46 PM (carried)

Environmental Advisory Committee

The Environmental Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet on May 29, 2025, to discuss agenda items. The agenda is currently procedural and does not list specific topics or decisions.

• Meeting scheduled for May 29, 2025
• Environmental Advisory Committee meeting
• Agenda is procedural and not yet detailed

The Environmental Advisory Committee endorsed a motion to develop a long‑term invasive species management strategy and instructed staff to include it in the 2026 capital budget for implementation in 2027. It approved the February 27, 2025 minutes, appointed Vicky Choy as Vice‑Chair, and recommended that Markham proclaim World Bird Migration Days in early May and early October. The committee also endorsed in principle the Friends of Swan Lake Park recommendations and asked Council to consider related pilot projects.

• Endorsed motion to develop long‑term invasive species management strategy; directed staff to prepare 2026 capital budget submission (Carried)
• Approved the minutes of the February 27, 2025 meeting (Carried)
• Appointed Vicky Choy as Vice‑Chair of the committee (Carried)
• Recommended Markham proclaim World Bird Migration Days in early May and early October (Carried)
• Endorsed in principle Friends of Swan Lake Park recommendations and asked Council to consider integrated Natural Asset Strategy and two pilot projects (Carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment meeting scheduled for May 28, 2025 contains no listed agenda items; only procedural placeholders appear in the agenda document.

Doors Open Markham Organizing Committee

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

The committee adopted the minutes from the April 23, 2025 meeting. It accepted the $228.40 quote for volunteer T‑shirts and awarded the printing contract to GQ Printing, noting the amount is within the approved budget. Follow‑up actions were assigned for outreach to schools, volunteers and other partners.

• Adopted minutes of April 23, 2025 Doors Open Markham meeting (carried)
• Approved $228.40 quote and awarded contract to GQ Printing for volunteer T‑shirts (carried)

Council Meeting

The Markham City Council will consider and approve the 2025 Tax Rates and Levy By-law, which sets a total levy of $879,128,671 for the City, York Region, the Province of Ontario (Education) and local Business Improvement Areas. The council will also approve a $1.32 M contract for building automation system upgrades at six city facilities, adopt operating budgets for the Unionville and Markham Village Business Improvement Areas, and authorize the implementation of an Automated Speed Enforcement program. Additional items include tax write‑offs of $541,581 for prior years and related financial adjustments.

• Approval of 2025 Tax Rates and Levy By-law – total levy $879,128,671 (City $193,983,012; York $425,350,022; Ontario Education $259,341,776; UBIA $239,640; MVBIA $214,221)
• Award of Building Automation Systems contract to Viridian Automation Inc. – $1,202,462.30 plus $120,246.23 contingency (total $1,322,708.53)
• Adoption of 2025 operating budgets – Unionville BIA $388,350; Markham Village BIA $334,700
• Implementation of Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) Program – approval and delegation of authority for camera locations and agreements
• Tax write‑offs under Section 354 of the Municipal Act – total $541,581 (city portion $114,225) and related account adjustments

The Council adopted the 2025 Tax Rates and Levy By‑law, setting a total levy of $879,128,671. It approved the implementation of an Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) Program and delegated authority to identify camera locations. The City also approved a $1,202,462.30 building automation contract with Viridian Automation Inc. (total $1,322,708.53 with contingency). Additional actions included tax write‑offs of $541,581, approval of operating budgets for two Business Improvement Areas, and extension of development charge by‑law expirations to 2032.

• Adopted April 22, 2025 council minutes – Carried
• Adopted May 6, 2025 special council minutes – Carried
• Approved 2025 Tax Rates and Levy By‑law for total $879,128,671 – Carried
• Approved implementation of Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) Program – Carried
• Awarded $1,202,462.30 building automation contract to Viridian Automation Inc. (total $1,322,708.53 with contingency) – Carried
• Approved tax write‑offs of $541,581 (City portion $114,225) – Carried
• Approved 2025 operating budgets: UBIA $388,350 and MVBIA $334,700 – Carried
• Extended development charge by‑law expirations to June 16, 2032 – Carried

Markham Public Library Board

The agenda for the Markham Public Library Board meeting on 2025-05-26 contains no listed items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the document.

The board approved the 2025 Library Capital Budget of $3,235,000 and the 2025 Library Operating Budget, including a City of Markham grant of $15,679,598, library income of $918,972 and operating expenditures of $16,598,570. The 2024 audited financial statements were received, approved, and the chair authorized to sign them. The board accepted the resignation of Ms. Jenny Tung effective April 21 2025. Additional reports—including the Trend Report Update, Strategic Plan Update, and internal monitoring reports—were received and approved.

• Approved 2025 Library Capital Budget of $3,235,000 (carried)
• Approved 2025 Library Operating Budget: $15,679,598 grant, $918,972 income, $16,598,570 expenditures (carried)
• Approved 2024 audited Financial Statements and authorized Chair to sign (carried)
• Accepted resignation of Ms. Jenny Tung, effective April 21 2025 (carried)
• Received and approved Trend Report Update (carried)
• Received and approved Strategic Plan Update report (carried)
• Received and approved Internal Monitoring Report: Executive Limitation EL‑2e, Asset Protection (carried)
• Approved Consent Agenda items 7.0‑7.2.3 (carried)

Markham Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will meet to discuss making the McKay House accessible. The body will also review updates regarding accessibility awards and provincial legislation.

• Consultation on McKay House renovation for accessibility
• National Accessibility Awareness Week debriefing
• Markham Accessibility Recognition Award next steps
• Update on the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act
• Discussion regarding logo and banner

The Markham Accessibility Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the April 28th meeting, with the motion moved by Satya Arora and seconded by Stephanie Mak. The motion was carried. No other substantive decisions or votes were recorded at this meeting.

• Approved April 28th meeting minutes (motion carried)

Development Services Public Meeting

The Development Services meeting will approve a zoning by‑law amendment to create two new lots at 17 Oakcrest Avenue (Ward 3). It will also approve an Official Plan and zoning by‑law amendment to create four new lots at 10 River Bend Road (Ward 3). The application for a mixed‑use, 30‑ and 35‑storey tower with 864 residential units at 4261 Highway 7 East (Ward 3) will be referred back to staff for a report and recommendation.

• Approve zoning by‑law amendment for 17 Oakcrest Avenue to permit a future severance into two lots (Plan 24 193958).
• Approve Official Plan and zoning by‑law amendment for 10 River Bend Road to permit a future severance into four lots (Plan 24 189460).
• Refer Transmark Developments Ltd. application for Official Plan and zoning by‑law amendment for a mixed‑use high‑rise at 4261 Highway 7 East (Plan 25 110915) back to staff for further review.

The Development Services Public Meeting approved a zoning by-law amendment for 17 Oakcrest Avenue and an official plan and zoning by-law amendment for 10 River Bend Road. Both resolutions were carried without recorded vote counts. The application for a mixed‑use high‑rise at 4261 Highway 7 was referred back to staff for further review.

• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment for 17 Oakcrest Avenue (PLAN 24 193958) – carried
• Approved Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for 10 River Bend Road (PLAN 24 189460) – carried
• Referred Transmark Developments Ltd. application for 4261 Highway 7 (PLAN 25 110915) back to staff – carried

Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The May 15, 2025 meeting of Markham's Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee has an agenda that contains no listed items. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the agenda document. The meeting appears to be scheduled without disclosed agenda content.

The committee approved a $25 honorarium from the CPAC budget for each of the three Jane’s Walk volunteers, along with a certificate of appreciation and engraved City of Markham promotional items. No other substantive decisions were recorded at this meeting.

• Approved $25 honorarium per volunteer for three 2025 Jane’s Walk volunteers (motion carried)

Committee of Adjustment

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

Heritage Markham Committee

The Heritage Markham Committee will receive a memo on proposed changes to the Ontario Heritage Act under Bill 5 and will recommend that council not support the new authority in Section 66.1(1) that would allow archaeological exemptions. The committee also recommends council support the improvements to prosecutions in Sections 69.1 and 69.2 of the Act. In addition, the committee will consider several minor heritage permits, grant applications totaling $55,020, a matching grant of up to $15,000 for a façade project, and authorizes travel for a staff member to the 2025 Ontario Heritage Conference.

• Review of proposed Ontario Heritage Act changes (Bill 5) – recommendation to oppose Section 66.1(1) exemptions
• Support for ten heritage property grant applications totaling $55,020.00
• Support for a matching grant of up to $15,000 for façade work at 4592 Highway 7 East
• Authorization for Kugan Subramaniam to attend the Ontario Heritage Conference 2025 with reimbursement up to $850
• Objection to the minor heritage permit for stone veneer at 10 Washington Street

The committee approved the meeting agenda and adopted the April 9 minutes. It opposed the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By‑Law changes for 4261 Highway 7 East, rejected the stone‑veneer permit at 10 Washington Street, and conditionally approved a metal‑roof permit at 12 Dryden Court. It also authorized Kugan Subramaniam to attend the 2025 Ontario Heritage Conference with up to $850 reimbursement and gave recommendations on Bill 5 changes to the Ontario Heritage Act.

• Approved May 14 agenda (Carried)
• Adopted minutes of April 9 meeting (Carried)
• Opposed the Official Plan Amendment & Zoning By‑Law Amendments for 4261 Highway 7 East (Carried)
• Rejected the Minor Heritage Permit for stone veneer at 10 Washington Street and ordered removal (Carried)
• Approved the Minor Heritage Permit for a metal roof at 12 Dryden Court, subject to staff approval of design and colour (Carried)
• Authorized Kugan Subramaniam to attend the Ontario Heritage Conference 2025 with reimbursement up to $850 (Carried)
• Recommended Council not support the new exemption authority in Bill 5 and to support Sections 69.1 and 69.2 (Carried)
• Stated no objection to the Upper Markham Village Secondary Plan amendment provided heritage policies are included (Carried)

Development Services Committee Meeting

The Development Services Committee is reviewing proposals for townhouse subdivisions and the designation of six priority heritage properties. The body is also discussing Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments related to the Housing Accelerator Fund.

• Proposed heritage designation of six properties, including 10982 McCowan Road and 7635 Highway 7 East
• Townhouse block application for 4038 and 4052 Highway 7 with servicing for up to 619 residential units
• Townhouse block, public road, and public park application for 7810, 7822, 7834, and 7846 McCowan Road
• Allocation of up to $37,800 from the Heritage Reserve Fund for the Markham Village Heritage Conservation District Plan Update
• City initiated Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for the Housing Accelerator Fund Initiative 3

The Development Services Committee received several written submissions and a petition opposing a housing fund amendment. It approved the designation of six heritage properties under the Ontario Heritage Act. It approved in principle a redline revision for Scardred 7 Company Ltd., authorizing up to 619 residential units on Highway 7. It also approved in principle a draft plan for Regency Property Inc. to create a townhouse block, a public road segment, and a public park on McCowan Road.

• Received written submissions for priority‑property designation (carried)
• Received petition opposing Housing Accelerator Fund Initiative 3 (carried)
• Designated six properties under the Ontario Heritage Act (carried)
• Approved in principle Redline Revision for Scardred 7 (619 units) (carried)
• Delegated authority to issue Revised Draft Plan Approval for Scardred 7 (carried)
• Approved in principle Draft Plan for Regency Property Inc. (townhouses, road, park) (carried)
• Delegated authority to issue Draft Plan Approval for Regency Property (carried)
• Authorized staff to implement all approved resolutions (carried)

Varley McKay Art Foundation of Markham

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

The board approved the March 10, 2025 meeting minutes as presented. It approved an expenditure of $6,500 to fund a second Gallery Animateur summer student position. The board also approved the financial statements for the period ending December 31, 2024.

• Approved March 10, 2025 board minutes (carried)
• Approved $6,500 expenditure for Gallery Animateur summer position (carried)
• Approved financial statements for December 31, 2024 (carried)

General Committee Meeting

The General Committee will approve the 2025 Tax Rates and Levy By-law authorizing $879,128,671 in property tax levies. It will also consider a contract for building automation system upgrades worth $1,322,708.53, adopt an Automated Speed Enforcement program with a $495,000 capital addition, and approve operating budgets for the Unionville and Markham Village Business Improvement Areas.

• 2025 Tax Rates and Levy By-law approved – total levy $879,128,671 across City, Region, Province and BIA portions
• Building Automation Systems contract awarded to Viridian Automation Inc. for $1,322,708.53 (including $120,246.23 contingency)
• Unionville Business Improvement Area operating budget approved – $388,350
• Markham Village Business Improvement Area operating budget approved – $334,700
• Automated Speed Enforcement program approved with $495,000 in‑year capital addition and related by‑law amendments

The General Committee approved tax write‑offs totaling $541,581, with the City of Markham’s portion of $114,225 charged to a specific account. It also approved 2025 operating budgets for the Unionville and Markham Village Business Improvement Areas. Additional resolutions extended development charge by‑law expirations, accepted quarterly investment and contract reports, and recognized award achievements.

• Approved tax write‑offs of $541,581 (city portion $114,225) – Carried
• Approved 2025 Unionville BIA operating budget of $388,350 – Carried
• Approved 2025 Markham Village BIA operating budget of $334,700 – Carried
• Extended development charge by‑law expirations to June 16 2032 – Carried
• Received 2025 First Quarter Investment Performance Review – Carried
• Received staff‑awarded contracts for Q1 2025 – Carried
• Received York Region communications on funding shortfall and transit performance – Carried
• Accepted Sport Tourism Canada and Festivals & Events Ontario award recognitions – Carried

Special Council Meeting

Council is reviewing an Official Plan Amendment for a four-phase mixed-use development at 5000 Highway 7. The proposal includes residential units and community spaces while retaining the existing shopping mall. The meeting also includes a closed session regarding labour relations.

• Official Plan Amendment for 5000 Highway 7: 4,500 residential units and 11,250 m2 of non-residential/community amenity space
• Proposed development features three new public parks and a future school location
• Proposed building heights ranging from 6 to 39 storeys
• By-law 2025-35: Official Plan Amendment No. 272 for CF Markville Nominee Inc.
• Closed session for labour relations or employee negotiations

The council adopted the Special Development Services Committee report and approved the Official Plan Amendment for the CF Markville project at 5000 Highway 7, which includes 4,500 residential units, commercial space, parks and a future school. By‑law 2025‑35 to enact the amendment and By‑law 2025‑34 confirming the meeting were both passed. The council also waived procedure rules to let a previously‑spoken deputy address the item and formally congratulated Councillor Juanita Nathan on her election as MP.

• Approved Official Plan Amendment for CF Markville (5000 Highway 7) – unanimous 13‑0 recorded vote
• Adopted Special Development Services Committee Report (April 22 2025) – carried unanimously
• Passed By‑law 2025‑35 (Official Plan Amendment No. 272) – carried
• Passed By‑law 2025‑34 confirming meeting proceedings – carried
• Waived rules of procedure to allow Gregory Karastergios to speak – carried by two‑thirds vote
• Received deputations for item 5.1 – carried
• Acknowledged and congratulated Councillor Juanita Nathan on becoming MP – carried
• No disclosures of pecuniary interest – recorded

Committee of Adjustment

The provided document contains only procedural software boilerplate and no specific agenda items, motions, or discussion topics.

Markham Public Library Board

The agenda for the Markham Public Library Board meeting on April 29, 2025 does not list any specific items. The document only includes placeholders and system-generated sections without descriptions, categories, or attachments. No decisions or discussions are detailed in the agenda.

The board met virtually on April 29, 2025, but no quorum was present. Because a quorum was not achieved within thirty minutes, the meeting was adjourned without any motions being made or passed. Agenda items will be combined with the May 26, 2025 meeting agenda.

Markham Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Markham Accessibility Advisory Committee will approve the March 17, 2025 minutes and review action items. It will hear a presentation on the Unionville Seniors Hub from Meaghan Miller of York Region. The committee will discuss updates to meeting room accessibility, the National AccessAbility Week corporate event, and the revised 2025 Accessibility Award form.

• Approval of Advisory Committee on Accessibility Minutes & Review of Action Items
• Presentation on Unionville Seniors Hub (30 minutes) by Meaghan Miller, York Region
• Change of Meeting Room/Accessible Features (5 minutes)
• National AccessAbility Week (NAAW) Corporate Event (20 minutes)
• 2025 Accessibility Award – Updated Form (10 minutes)

The Advisory Committee on Accessibility approved the minutes from the March 17, 2025 meeting. A presentation on the Unionville Seniors Hub was given, and the committee offered feedback on design elements. The group discussed a proposed social‑media campaign for National AccessAbility Week and suggested revisions to the 2025 Accessibility Award nomination form.

• Approved March 17, 2025 meeting minutes (carried)

Doors Open Markham Organizing Committee

The Doors Open Markham Organizing Committee meeting scheduled for April 23, 2025 in Markham, Ontario has an agenda that contains no listed items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided agenda document.

The committee adopted the March 26 minutes, approved pricing for 40 event t‑shirts, decided not to pursue sponsorships, and set the September 17 meeting as a volunteer orientation. It also confirmed the three heritage sites, uploaded materials to the provincial site, and will recruit 15‑20 volunteers.

• Adopted March 26 minutes (carried)
• Approved obtaining pricing for 40 t‑shirts
• Decided not to seek sponsorships
• Set September 17, 2025 meeting as volunteer orientation session
• Confirmed three heritage sites (Schoohouse Museum, York University Markham Campus, Heinzman House) on provincial website
• Agreed to recruit 15‑20 volunteers for event sites
• Will discuss event photography options at a future meeting
• Welcomed Vance Kornobis as new committee member

Council Meeting

At the April 22 council meeting, Markham City Council will approve the March 25 minutes, receive several auditor‑general reports, and adopt the 2025 City Parks and Public Properties By‑law. The council will also award four major contracts: a $1.59 million electrical services contract to Igman Electric Ltd., a $3.15 million janitorial and carpet‑cleaning contract to Kleenway Building Maintenance, a $970,537 consulting contract to AECOM Canada Ltd. for flood‑remediation design, and a $410,686 merchandise and apparel contract to Five Star Enterprise. Additionally, staff will be directed to proceed with a joint grant submission for the Highway 7 East Bus Rapid Transit project under the Canada Public Transit Fund.

• Award contract 012‑R‑24 Janitorial and Carpet Cleaning Services to Kleenway Building Maintenance – $3,153,233.44 over four years
• Award contract 177‑R‑24 Electrical Services for various city facilities to Igman Electric Ltd. – $1,594,160.00 over four years
• Award contract 138‑R‑24 Consulting for Glynnwood Tributary flood remediation to AECOM Canada Ltd. – $970,536.97 (total $1,639,513.77 with allowances)
• Award contract 163‑R‑24 Supply and Delivery of Branded Merchandise and Workplace Apparel to Five Star Enterprise – $410,686 over two years
• Approve City Parks and Public Properties By‑law 2025‑27 and receive memo for Canada Public Transit Fund joint grant for Highway 7 East BRT

The council adopted the March 25 minutes and received several reports. It approved the award of a $3,153,233.44 four‑year janitorial and carpet‑cleaning contract to Kleenway Building Maintenance and a $1,594,160 four‑year electrical services contract to Igman Electric Ltd. It also approved a $970,537 consulting contract for flood‑remediation design to AECOM Canada Ltd. and a $410,686 merchandise‑apparel contract to Five Star Enterprise. All items were carried.

• Approved adoption of March 25, 2025 council minutes (Carried)
• Approved award of $3,153,233.44 janitorial and carpet‑cleaning contract to Kleenway Building Maintenance (Carried)
• Approved award of $1,594,160 electrical services contract to Igman Electric Ltd. (Carried)
• Approved award of $970,537 consulting services for Glynnwood flood remediation to AECOM Canada Ltd. (Carried)
• Approved award of $410,686 branded merchandise and workplace apparel contract to Five Star Enterprise (Carried)
• Received and adopted Canada Public Transit Fund memo for Highway 7 East BRT (Carried)
• Received General Committee Report No. 9 (Carried)
• Received Auditor General presentations and reports (Carried)

Special Development Services Committee Meeting

The Special Development Services Committee will receive the recommendation report for CF Markville Nominee Inc.'s Official Plan Amendment to permit a four‑phase mixed‑use development at 5000 Highway 7. The committee is asked to approve the amendment, finalize the draft by‑law, and forward it to Council for adoption. Public comments and a petition against the proposal are also on the agenda.

• Recommendation Report for CF Markville Nominee Inc. application to amend the Official Plan (mixed‑use development at 5000 Highway 7)
• Communications submitted by community groups (e.g., Markville Community Association, Unionville Residents Association) regarding the proposal
• Petition opposing the proposed Markville Secondary Plan and Official Plan Amendment
• Resolution to approve the Official Plan Amendment and forward the draft by‑law to Council
• Authorization for staff to take actions needed to implement the approved amendment

The Special Development Services Committee received the recommendation report and approved the Official Plan Amendment for the CF Markville mixed‑use project. It also formally received the petition, community communications and all deputations related to the application. Staff were authorized to implement the resolution and the meeting was extended past midnight. All motions were carried.

• Approved the Official Plan Amendment for CF Markville mixed‑use development (Carried)
• Received Part 1 and Part 2 of the petition against the Markville secondary plan (Carried)
• Received communications from community groups and individuals (Carried)
• Received deputations from listed community members (Carried)
• Authorized staff to take all actions necessary to give effect to the resolution (Carried)
• Approved continuation of the Special Development Services meeting into April 23, 2025 (Carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 12:23 AM on April 23, 2025 (Carried)

Special Development Services Committee Meeting

The Special Development Services Committee will hold a workshop to present the interim report of the Yonge Corridor Secondary Plan Study. The presentation titled “Yonge Corridor Secondary Plan Study – Interim Report Breakdown” will be received, with presenters D. Wedderburn and J. Minor listed. No public deputations will be heard at this session; future community information meetings are planned for further input.

• Presentation of Yonge Corridor Secondary Plan Study – Interim Report Breakdown (PDF)
• Workshop format – no deputations heard
• Presenters: D. Wedderburn (ext. 2109) and J. Minor (ext. 3282)
• Opportunity for public participation at future community meetings

The Special Development Services Committee approved receiving the interim report for the Yonge Corridor Secondary Plan. No other substantive actions were taken. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Received Yonge Corridor Secondary Plan interim report (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Varley McKay Art Foundation of Markham

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

Heritage Markham Committee

The committee is reviewing several heritage permit applications for property restorations and additions. The meeting includes discussions on the relocation of the Sommerfeldt Homestead and the potential demolition of the Tomlinson Workers' Cottage.

• Proposed relocation and restoration of the Sommerfeldt Homestead at 10379 Kennedy Road
• Proposed relocation and restoration of the George Henry Sommerfeldt Sr. House at 10411 Kennedy Road
• Proposed demolition of the Tomlinson Workers' Cottage at 7726 Ninth Line
• Proposed 2-storey rear addition and sunroom at 293 Main Street North
• Stabilization and restoration recommendations for the Christian Heise House at 2730 Elgin Mills Road East

The committee adopted the agenda and March 12 minutes, received staff reports on several Committee of Adjustment and building permit applications, and gave no objection to a rear‑porch enclosure at 151 Main Street. It approved variances for 293 Main Street North, endorsed the relocation and restoration of the Sommerfeldt Homestead at 10379 Kennedy Road and the George Henry Sommerfeldt Sr. House at 10411 Kennedy Road with conditions, and declined to object to the demolition of 7726 Ninth Line.

• Approved agenda (Carried)
• Adopted minutes of March 12, 2025 meeting (Carried)
• Received information on Committee of Adjustment applications for 22 Paradise Avenue and 9392 Kennedy Road (Carried)
• Received information on building and sign permits for 5560 14th Ave., 61 Main St. N., and 75 Main St. N. (Carried)
• No objection to rear‑porch enclosure at 151 Main Street (Carried)
• No objection to variances for 293 Main Street North and delegated future major permit review to staff (Carried)
• Supported relocation and restoration of Sommerfeldt Homestead at 10379 Kennedy Road and delegated final review to staff (Carried)
• Supported relocation and restoration of George Henry Sommerfeldt Sr. House at 10411 Kennedy Road with condition to keep historic wing and provide detached garage; delegated final review to staff (Carried)

Development Services Committee Meeting

The Development Services Committee will receive a recommendation report to designate three properties—10224 Highway 48, 10388 Highway 48, and 10535 & 10537 McCowan Road—under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. The committee will also receive an update on the Canada Public Transit Fund for a Bus Rapid Transit project along Highway 7 East, and written submissions related to Official Plan and Zoning By‑Law amendment appeals for sites on Yonge Street and Highway 7 East. Additional items include a Rouge River Watershed Plan update and a report from the Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee recommending a feasibility study for winter maintenance of unpaved pathways.

• Recommendation to designate 10224 Highway 48 (Ward 6), 10388 Highway 48 (Ward 6), and 10535 & 10537 McCowan Road (Ward 6) under the Ontario Heritage Act
• Canada Public Transit Fund update on Bus Rapid Transit along Highway 7 East (presentation by Paul Jankowski)
• Written submissions on OLT appeals for 7509 & 7529 Yonge Street (GRMADA Holdings) and 5305 & 5307 Highway 7 East (NewDev Investments & 1375920 Ontario Ltd.)
• Rouge River Watershed Plan Update report
• Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee recommendation to commission a feasibility study for paving and ploughing selected unpaved pathways in parks and green spaces

The Development Services Committee approved the March 18 minutes and received several written submissions. It accepted the Rouge River Watershed Plan update and authorized staff to act on it. The Committee expressed the Council’s intention to designate three properties under the Ontario Heritage Act and postponed the notice for 10224 Highway 48 for six weeks. It also endorsed the Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee’s recommendation on winter pathway maintenance.

• Approved March 18 Development Services Committee minutes (carried)
• Received Canada Public Transit Fund presentation on Bus Rapid Transit along Highway 7 East (carried)
• Received written submission from Ron Galaev (carried)
• Received written submissions from Rosalynn Mackenzie, Ning Pan, Liu Ling, Eric (Ninghui) Li, Elisabeth Tan, David Lum, Andrea Jackson (carried)
• Received written submission from Eileen P. K. Costello (carried)
• Approved Rouge River Watershed Plan update and directed staff to implement (carried)
• Stated Council’s intention to designate 10224 Highway 48, 10388 Highway 48, and 10535 & 10537 McCowan Road under the Ontario Heritage Act (carried)
• Postponed notice to designate 10224 Highway 48 for six weeks (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. No specific decisions, discussions, or projects are listed.

General Committee Meeting

The Markham General Committee will approve the minutes from the March 4, 2025 meeting and receive several Auditor General presentations. It will consider a deputation regarding mayoral remuneration and receive communications from York Region. The committee will approve multiple service contracts, including a $3.15M four‑year janitorial and carpet cleaning contract, a $1.59M four‑year electrical services contract, a $970k flood‑remediation design contract, and a $410k two‑year merchandise supply contract. Additional consent reports and committee minutes will be received for information.

• Award of contract #012-R-24 Janitorial and Carpet Cleaning Services – $3,153,233.44 for four years
• Award of contract 177-R-24 Electrical Services for Various City Facilities – $1,594,160.00 for four years
• Award of contract 138-R-24 Consulting Services for Glynnwood Tributary Area Flood Remediation – $970,536.97 plus $396,864.00 allowances and $136,740.10 contingency
• Award of contract #163-R-24 Supply and Delivery of Branded Merchandise and Workplace Apparel – $410,686 for two years
• Approval of minutes of the March 4, 2025 General Committee meeting

The General Committee approved the minutes from the March 4, 2025 meeting and received several auditor‑general presentations. It accepted a deputation from former Ward 7 Councillor Logan Kanapathi and received York Region communications for information. The Committee awarded the $1,594,160 electrical services contract to Igman Electric Ltd. and the $970,536.97 flood‑remediation design contract to AECOM Canada Ltd.

• Approved March 4, 2025 General Committee minutes – Carried
• Received Auditor General presentations (Fleet Operations, Cornell Park, Follow‑Up, Contact Centre) – Carried
• Received deputation from Logan Kanapathi – Carried
• Received York Region communications dated Feb 13 2025 – Carried
• Awarded electrical services contract to Igman Electric Ltd. for $1,594,160 – Carried
• Authorized contract extension options and budget adjustments for the electrical services contract – Carried
• Awarded consulting services contract to AECOM Canada Ltd. for $970,536.97 – Carried
• Authorized provisional allowances, contingency, and capital administration fee for the Glynnwood flood‑remediation project – Carried

Doors Open Markham Organizing Committee

The agenda for the Doors Open Markham Organizing Committee meeting on March 26, 2025 contains no listed items. It appears to be a procedural placeholder without specific decisions or discussions.

The committee adopted the February 26 minutes and approved the draft budget of $7,500, adding $500 for volunteer t‑shirts, $500 for decals, and $200 for display supplies, resulting in a projected surplus of $1,282. The budget approval was moved by Agatha McPhee, seconded by Sheila Zahraei, and carried. The next meeting is set for April 23, 2025.

• Adopted February 26 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved draft budget of $7,500 with additions, yielding $1,282 surplus (motion carried)

Council Meeting

The Markham Council will consider awarding contracts for two new trucks and a major storm sewer project in Markham Village. The agenda also includes a zoning by-law amendment for a property on River Bend Road and several liquor licence applications.

• Award contract for Markham Village Phase 1B storm sewer upgrades ($15.95M)
• Award contract for one single axle truck ($385,205)
• Award contract for one tandem axle truck ($440,985)
• Zoning by-law amendment for 26 River Bend Road (Ward 3)
• Receive deputations for Neamsby Investments Inc. (5933 14th Avenue)

Council approved a $15.95 million contract for Markham Village Phase 1B storm sewer and watermain upgrades, authorized a $393,645.33 bucket‑truck purchase and contracts totaling $826,189.46 for single‑ and tandem‑axle trucks, and adopted a zoning by‑law amendment for a proposed severance at 26 River Bend Road. The council also transferred a $10.20 million 2024 operational surplus to the capital reserve, approved a flag‑raising request for Israel’s 77th Independence Day, and received several liquor‑licence information requests.

• Approved $393,645.33 contract for one bucket truck (Allan Fyfe Equipment Ltd.) – Carried
• Approved contracts for single‑axle and tandem‑axle trucks and winter equipment totaling $826,189.46 – Carried
• Approved $15,950,975.64 contract for Markham Village Phase 1B storm sewers and watermain upgrades – Carried
• Approved zoning by‑law amendment (PLAN 24 198332) for Rongfan He at 26 River Bend Road – Carried
• Transferred $10.20 million 2024 operational surplus to the Life Cycle Capital Replacement and Capital Reserve Fund – Carried
• Approved flag‑raising request for Israel’s 77th Independence Day (May 1 2025) – Carried
• Received and processed municipal information forms for liquor‑licence applications (Tai Er Suancai, Ladies Gold Club, Kinton Ramen, Nine Ball Lounge) – Carried
• Received deputation and communication regarding demolition request for 10 Ruggles Avenue – Carried

Markham Public Library Board

The agenda for the March 24, 2025 Markham Public Library Board meeting contains no listed items. The board appears to have only procedural placeholders without specific decisions or discussions. No contracts, rezoning, ordinances, or fee changes are mentioned.

The Markham Public Library Board reviewed and accepted revisions to its Policy Governance documents, including amendments to GP‑1 and related policies. The Board also received several reports, such as the CEO’s March highlights, the strategic plan update, and internal monitoring reports on financial condition and emergency succession. The consent agenda items and a confidential in‑camera personnel matter were approved. No new business was introduced.

• Approved policy governance wording amendments (Carried)
• Received Board Education presentation “Trends and Issues in Canadian Libraries” (Carried)
• Received CEO’s Highlights report March 24, 2025 (Carried)
• Received Strategic Plan Update report (Carried)
• Received Internal Monitoring Report EL‑2d Financial Condition (Carried)
• Received Internal Monitoring Report EL‑2g Emergency Executive Succession (Carried)
• Approved Consent Agenda items 7.0‑7.2.3 (Carried)
• Ratified in‑camera personnel matter motions (Carried)

Flato Markham Theatre Advisory Board

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

Committee of Adjustment

The agenda for the Markham Committee of Adjustment on 2025-03-19 contains no listed items or decisions. It appears to be a procedural placeholder with no substantive matters presented.

Development Services Committee Meeting

The Development Services Committee is reviewing recommendation reports for three development projects involving apartment buildings, townhouses, and a mixed-use mid-rise. The body is deciding on Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for these sites.

• Proposed three apartment buildings, townhouses, and a park at 5933 14th Avenue (819 units)
• Proposed mixed-use mid-rise building at 8190 to 8200 Bayview Avenue (512 units)
• Proposed 94 townhouse units, a school block, and a public road at 186 Old Kennedy Road and 31 and 51 Victory Avenue
• Review of 2024 Building Permit Activity report
• Receipt of a petition against the proposed development at 5933 14th Avenue

Development Services Public Meeting

The Development Services public meeting will review three zoning by‑law amendment applications: an eight‑storey mixed‑use residential building at 4201‑4217 Highway 7; a 699‑unit townhouse subdivision on Lots 21‑23, Concession 5; and a three‑phased high‑rise project with 2,139 residential units at Verdale Crossing and Birchmount Road. Council members will discuss the proposals and consider approving the amendments.

• 4201 Highway 7 – eight‑storey mixed‑use residential building (File PLAN 24 185627).
• Treasure Hill – approx. 699 residential units, dual‑use park/stormwater facility (Files PLAN 24 198202 & 24 198207).
• Ruland Properties – three‑phased high‑rise with 2,139 residential units, 2,848 m² retail space, and 7,239 m² amenity space at Verdale Crossing & Birchmount Road (File PLAN 24 197692).

Markham Accessibility Advisory Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific motions, reports, or discussion items listed.

Heritage Markham Committee

The Heritage Markham Committee will review delegated heritage permits for properties including 34 Washington Street and 33 Colborne St, and receive an update on fire damage to the Christian Heise House.

• Delegated approvals for 34 Washington Street and five Main St. N. properties
• Fire damage update for Christian Heise House at 2730 Elgin Mills Road
• Objection to de-listing 7775 Ninth Line from heritage register
• Support for proposed addition at 33 Colborne St, Thornhill
• Review of proposed restoration at 2 Alexander Hunter Place

Friends of the Markham Museum Board

The Friends of the Markham Museum Board meeting scheduled for March 12, 2025 has no agenda items listed. The agenda consists only of standard procedural headings without specific decisions or discussions.

Varley McKay Art Foundation of Markham

The agenda for the Markham Varley McKay Art Foundation meeting on March 10, 2025 contains no listed items. It appears to be a placeholder with no decisions or discussions recorded. No concrete actions or proposals are detailed.

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment has scheduled a meeting for March 5, 2025, to consider applications and agenda items. The agenda is currently listed as procedural and contains no specific applications or decisions.

• Meeting scheduled for March 5, 2025
• Committee of Adjustment agenda
• Procedural meeting type
• No specific applications listed
• No vote results available

Development Services Public Meeting

The Development Services Committee will consider three applications for official plan and zoning by‑law amendments. The proposals include a severance to create two lots at 26 River Bend Road, a mixed‑use high‑rise complex at 4438 Steeles Avenue East, and a 45‑storey mixed‑use tower with 568 residential units at 7079 Yonge Street. Council members will receive reports on each application during the meeting.

• Application to amend zoning for 26 River Bend Road to allow future severance into two lots (Plan 24 198332).
• Application for mixed‑use high‑rise development (three buildings, 28‑53 storeys) and public road extension at 4438 Steeles Avenue East (Plan 24 190986).
• Application for a 45‑storey mixed‑use tower with a 3‑5 storey podium and 568 residential units at 7079 Yonge Street (Plan 24 197157).

General Committee Meeting

The General Committee will approve several large procurement contracts, including a $15.95 million award for the Markham Village Phase 1B storm sewers and watermain upgrades. It will also award a $393,645.33 contract for a bucket truck and contracts totaling $385,204.86 and $440,984.60 for single‑axle and tandem‑axle trucks. The Committee will receive and approve the Development Charge Deferral Policy for high‑rise residential buildings and adopt financial resolutions such as transferring a $10.20 million operational surplus to the capital reserve fund.

• Award of $15,950,975.64 contract to Green Infrastructure Partners Inc. for Markham Village Phase 1B storm sewers and watermain upgrades
• Award of $393,645.33 contract to Allan Fyfe Equipment Ltd. for one bucket truck
• Award of $385,204.86 contract to Premier Truck Group and Viking Cives for one single‑axle truck with winter equipment
• Award of $440,984.60 contract to Premier Truck Group and Viking Cives for one tandem‑axle truck with winter equipment
• Approval of the Development Charge Deferral Policy for high‑rise residential buildings

Race Relations Committee

The Race Relations Committee will meet to approve previous minutes, nominate a vice-chair, and discuss anti-racism training and a school board art initiative.

• Nomination for vice-chair
• Anti-racism learning session/training
• Themed art curation - Shadows of Racism
• Diversity Institute virtual session
• Sub-committee update on event direction

Race Relations Committee

The Race Relations Committee is scheduled to meet on March 3, 2025, to discuss agenda items. The agenda is currently listed as procedural boilerplate with no specific topics or decisions detailed.

• Meeting scheduled for March 3, 2025
• Agenda items not yet listed
• Meeting type: Committee

Environmental Advisory Committee

The meeting agenda contains no listed items; only procedural placeholders are present.

Doors Open Markham Organizing Committee

The agenda for the Doors Open Markham Organizing Committee meeting on February 26, 2025 contains no listed items. No decisions, proposals, or public hearings are recorded in the provided agenda.

Council Meeting

Council will adopt the new user fee schedule and amend By‑Law 2012‑137, By‑Law 2002‑276, and By‑Law 2018‑109 as outlined in the New User Fees report. The council will also approve the Official Plan amendment and Zoning By‑law amendment to permit a new Bahá’í National Centre and Canadian National Temple at 7200 and 7290 Leslie Street (Ward 1). In addition, the council will approve an amendment to the Delegation of Approval Authority By‑law and confirm appointments to the Mayor’s Black Youth Liaison Committee for the term Jan 1 2025‑Sept 30 2025.

• Adopt new user fee schedule and amend By‑Law 2012‑137, 2002‑276, and 2018‑109
• Approve Official Plan amendment for a Bahá’í National Centre at 7200 & 7290 Leslie St
• Approve Zoning By‑law amendment for the same Bahá’í development
• Amend Delegation of Approval Authority By‑law (By‑law 2025‑21) under Planning and Condominium Acts
• Confirm ten members to the Mayor’s Black Youth Liaison Committee (term Jan 1 2025‑Sept 30 2025)

Markham Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Markham Accessibility Advisory Committee agenda contains no listed items; only standard procedural placeholders are present. Therefore no specific decisions or discussions are detailed in the agenda.

Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The agenda for the Markham Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee on February 20, 2025 provides only generic headings and no specific agenda items. No rezoning proposals, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are identified. Consequently, the meeting appears to be procedural with no concrete decisions or discussions documented.

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment agenda for February 19, 2025 contains only boilerplate headings and no specific items, decisions, or discussions.

Development Services Public Meeting

The Development Services body is holding a public meeting to review an information report regarding a proposed residential project. The meeting focuses on applications for Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for a specific site in Ward 1.

• Proposed ten-unit residential development (eight townhouses and two semi-detached units) at 151 and 155 Henderson Avenue
• Proposed internal private driveway access from Henderson Avenue
• Applications for Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments (File No. PLAN 24 197840)

Friends of the Markham Museum Board

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

Heritage Markham Committee

The Heritage Markham Committee will adopt the agenda and minutes, receive updates on minor heritage permits, building permits, and a demolition request for the former Clayton Schoolhouse. It will formally record a non‑objection to the demolition of an accessory building at 11 Victoria Street, Victoria Square. The committee will also note no heritage objection to Official Plan, Zoning By‑law Amendment and Site Plan Control applications for four properties, including 5933 14th Avenue (George R. Cowie House). Additional items include updates on Heritage Week and the 50th Anniversary events.

• Non‑objection to demolition of accessory building at 11 Victoria Street, Victoria Square
• No heritage objection to Official Plan, Zoning By‑law Amendment and Site Plan Control applications for 5933 14th Avenue and three other properties
• Delegated approvals for building and sign permits at multiple addresses (e.g., 98 Main St. N., 43 Main St. N., 82 Markham Veterans St.)
• Minor heritage permit approved for 182 Main Street, Unionville
• Update on demolition request for former Clayton Schoolhouse at 11172 Warden Avenue

General Committee Meeting

The General Committee will receive the “New User Fees” report and consider amendments to By‑Law 2012‑137, By‑Law 2002‑276, and By‑Law 2018‑109 to reflect the proposed fee changes. The committee will also receive the 2024 Investment Performance Review and minutes from several advisory committees. No other substantive decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Approve new user fee schedule and amend By‑Law 2012‑137 (Licensing, Permit and Service Fees)
• Amend By‑Law 2002‑276 (Fees and Charges for Services or Activities provided by the City)
• Amend By‑Law 2018‑109 (Regulation of use, alteration, and occupancy of highways)
• Receive the 2024 Investment Performance Review report
• Receive minutes from the Environmental Advisory Committee, Accessibility Advisory Committee, Box Grove Community Centre Board, and Markham Public Library Board

Development Services Committee Meeting

The Development Services Committee will consider and vote on the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a new Bahá’í National Centre and Canadian National Temple at 7200 and 7290 Leslie Street (Ward 1). The committee will also receive and authorize the Planning and Urban Design Department 2025 Work Plan. In addition, the minutes from the January 27, 2025 meeting will be approved.

• Approve Official Plan Amendment for Bahá’í Centre at 7200 & 7290 Leslie St (Ward 1)
• Approve Zoning By-law Amendment for the same site
• Receive and authorize Planning and Urban Design Department 2025 Work Plan
• Approve minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting held January 27, 2025

Varley McKay Art Foundation of Markham

The Markham council meeting agenda contains no listed items. The agenda appears to be a placeholder with no decisions or discussions recorded. No specific motions, contracts, or hearings are identified.

Committee of Adjustment

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

Development Services Public Meeting

The Development Services Committee will hold a public meeting to discuss two major rezoning applications. One seeks to amend zoning for a mixed-use development with 847 residential units at 10565 Warden Avenue. The other proposes a residential project with 819 units at 5933 14th Avenue.

• Zoning by-law amendment for 847 residential units at 10565 Warden Avenue
• Zoning by-law amendment for 819 residential units at 5933 14th Avenue
• Public park preservation at 5933 14th Avenue
• Draft plan of subdivision for Warden Avenue development
• Official plan and zoning by-law amendment for 14th Avenue development

Council Meeting

The council will vote on awarding a $690,514.98 contract to Motorola Solutions for fire radio replacement and fund the shortfall from the Life Cycle Reserve. It will also increase the design budget for the Main Street Markham reconstruction from Bullock Drive to 16th Avenue to $2,417,226.24, funded by development charges and Life Cycle reserves. Additional items include endorsing a site‑plan for a 35‑storey, 335‑unit residential tower at 190 Enterprise Boulevard, approving the demolition of the historic Clayton Schoolhouse at 11172 Warden Avenue, and adopting several by‑laws.

• Award contract to Motorola Solutions Canada Inc. for fire radio replacement – $690,514.98 (incl. HST)
• Increase Main Street Markham design budget to $2,417,226.24 (incl. HST) for Bullock Drive to 16th Ave
• Endorse site‑plan for 35‑storey, 335‑unit residential building at 190 Enterprise Blvd
• Approve demolition of Historic Clayton Schoolhouse at 11172 Warden Ave and repeal its heritage by‑law
• Adopt By‑laws 2025-3 to 2025-9 covering subdivision, parking, traffic stops, speed limits, and heritage designation

Markham Public Library Board

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

Flato Markham Theatre Advisory Board

The agenda for the Flato Markham Theatre Advisory Board meeting on 2025-01-27 contains no listed items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided document.

Development Services Committee Meeting

The Development Services Committee will receive and endorse in principle the site‑plan application for a 35‑storey, 335‑unit residential building at 190 Enterprise Boulevard in Markham Centre, and will assign a servicing allocation for those units with a three‑year revocation clause. The Committee will also accept the demolition request for the historic Clayton Schoolhouse at 11172 Warden Avenue, repeal its heritage designation, and require the owner to install a commemorative plaque. An interim report on the Yonge Corridor Secondary Plan will be received and released for public consultation, and a submission on an Ontario Land Tribunal appeal for 86 John Street will be noted.

• Site‑plan endorsement for 35‑storey, 335‑unit building at 190 Enterprise Blvd (Markham Centre)
• Demolition approval for Historic Clayton Schoolhouse, 11172 Warden Ave, with plaque condition
• Interim report on Yonge Corridor Secondary Plan released for public input
• Submission regarding Ontario Land Tribunal appeal of minor variance at 86 John Street (Ward 1)
• Presentation of service awards to municipal staff

Special Council Meeting

Council is receiving a presentation from Senior Planner Jessie Huang regarding the Official Plan Review. The discussion covers project timelines, potential topics for review, and methods for public participation. Council is also receiving deputations and written submissions from residents and planning consultants.

• Presentation on Markham Official Plan Review overview
• Deputations from Margaret McGrory, Frederick Woo, and Stephen Edgell
• Written submissions regarding 25 to 71 Cochrane Drive
• Written submissions regarding 8400 Woodbine Avenue
• Written submissions regarding 10701 Highway 48

Committee of Adjustment

The agenda for the Markham Committee of Adjustment meeting on January 22, 2025 contains no listed items. No rezoning proposals, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are detailed. The meeting appears to be procedural with no substantive matters recorded.

Doors Open Markham Organizing Committee

The agenda for the Doors Open Markham Organizing Committee meeting on Jan 22, 2025 contains no listed items or details.

General Committee Meeting

The General Committee will consider a $1,454,726.24 increase to the design budget for the Main Street Markham reconstruction from Bullock Drive to 16th Avenue, raising the total to $2,417,226.24. It will also approve a $690,514.98 fire radio replacement contract with Motorola Solutions Canada Inc. Additional items include receiving Santa Claus Parade committee minutes, a report on staff‑awarded contracts for October‑December 2024, and a York Region communication on community safety and development‑charge policy.

• Fire radio replacement contract awarded to Motorola Solutions Canada Inc. for $690,514.98 (inclusive of HST)
• Design budget for Main Street Markham reconstruction (Bullock Drive to 16th Ave) increased by $1,454,726.24 to $2,417,226.24
• Receipt of October 17 and November 6, 2024 Santa Claus Parade Committee meeting minutes
• Report on staff‑awarded contracts for October, November and December 2024
• York Region communication on Community Safety and Well‑Being Plan and Development Charges Deferral

Markham Accessibility Advisory Committee

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

Varley McKay Art Foundation of Markham

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

Friends of the Markham Museum Board

The agenda for the Friends of the Markham Museum Board meeting on January 8, 2025 contains no listed items or decisions. It consists only of placeholders and generic headings without any specific proposals, contracts, or policy matters. Consequently, no concrete actions or discussions are documented for this meeting.