Markham public meetings in 2024

Council Meeting

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

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

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

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

Committee of Adjustment

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

General Committee Meeting

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

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

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

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

Markham Accessibility Advisory Committee

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

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

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

Friends of the Markham Museum Board

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

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

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

Heritage Markham Committee

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

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

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

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

Development Services Committee Meeting

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

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

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

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

Committee of Adjustment

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

Council Meeting

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

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

General Committee Meeting

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

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

Development Services Public Meeting

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

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

Flato Markham Theatre Advisory Board

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

Environmental Advisory Committee

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

Special Council Meeting - Budget

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

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

Development Services Committee Meeting

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

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

Markham Public Library Board

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

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

Special Development Services Committee Meeting

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

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

Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee

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

Council Meeting

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

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

Doors Open Markham Organizing Committee

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

Committee of Adjustment

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

Development Services Public Meeting

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

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

Markham Accessibility Advisory Committee

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

Heritage Markham Committee

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

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

Development Services Committee Meeting

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

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

Varley McKay Art Foundation of Markham

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

Council Meeting

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

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

General Committee Meeting

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

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

Development Services Public Meeting

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

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

Budget 2026 Public Meeting

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

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

Seniors Roundtable Event

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

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

Committee of Adjustment

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

Development Services Committee Meeting

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

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

Community Recognition Event

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

Special Council Meeting

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

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

Markham Accessibility Advisory Committee

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

Markham Public Library Board

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

Council Meeting

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

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

Development Services Public Meeting

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

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

General Committee Meeting

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

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

Community Recognition Event

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

Doors Open Markham Organizing Committee

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

Development Services Committee Meeting

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

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

Committee of Adjustment

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

Heritage Markham Committee

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

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

Friends of the Markham Museum Board

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

Council Meeting

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

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

General Committee Meeting

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

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

Varley McKay Art Foundation of Markham

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

Development Services Committee Meeting

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

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

Special Council Meeting

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

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

Environmental Advisory Committee

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

Special Development Services Committee Meeting

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

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

Council Meeting

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

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

Committee of Adjustment

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

General Committee Meeting

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

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

Development Services Public Meeting

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

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

Markham Public Library Board

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

Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee

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

Development Services Committee Meeting

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

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

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

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

Markham Accessibility Advisory Committee

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

Friends of the Markham Museum Board

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

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

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

Heritage Markham Committee

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

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

Committee of Adjustment

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

Doors Open Markham Organizing Committee

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

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

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

Varley McKay Art Foundation of Markham

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

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

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

Committee of Adjustment

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

Committee of Adjustment

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

Heritage Markham Committee

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

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

Council Meeting

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

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

Doors Open Markham Organizing Committee

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

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

Markham Sub-Committee

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

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

Committee of Adjustment

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

Council Meeting

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

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

Development Services Committee Meeting

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

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

Committee of Adjustment

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

Heritage Markham Committee

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

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

General Committee Meeting

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

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

Markham Accessibility Advisory Committee

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

Special Development Services Committee Meeting

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

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

Council Meeting

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

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

Special Development Services Committee Meeting

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

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

General Committee Meeting

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

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

Development Services Public Meeting

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

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

Markham Public Library Board

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

Committee of Adjustment

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

Development Services Committee Meeting

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

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

Heritage Markham Committee

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

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

Friends of the Markham Museum Board

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

Council Meeting

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

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

General Committee Meeting

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

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

Markham Accessibility Advisory Committee

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

Varley McKay Art Foundation of Markham

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

Committee of Adjustment

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

Doors Open Markham Organizing Committee

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

Development Services Committee Meeting

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

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

Unionville Sub-Committee

This agenda for the Unionville Sub-Committee meeting on June 3, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a placeholder with no substantive content for residents.

Race Relations Committee

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

Council Meeting

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

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

General Committee Meeting

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

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

Development Services Public Meeting

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

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

Flato Markham Theatre Advisory Board

The agenda for the Flato Markham Theatre Advisory Board meeting on 2024-05-27 contains only boilerplate interface text and no actual agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document provides no substantive content for residents.

Markham Public Library Board

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

Markham Accessibility Advisory Committee

The agenda for the Markham Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting on 2024-05-27 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

Development Services Committee Meeting

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

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

Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee

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

Committee of Adjustment

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

Council Meeting

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

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

General Committee Meeting

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

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

Varley McKay Art Foundation of Markham

This agenda for the Varley McKay Art Foundation of Markham meeting on May 13, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive agenda items. No decisions, discussions, or specific topics are listed.

Heritage Markham Committee

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

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

Development Services Committee Meeting

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

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

Special General Committee Meeting

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

• Bylaw Services Workshop presentation to be received

Committee of Adjustment

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

Council Meeting

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

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

Doors Open Markham Organizing Committee

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

General Committee Meeting

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

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

Development Services Public Meeting

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

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

Development Services Committee Meeting

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

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

Markham Public Library Board

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

Committee of Adjustment

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

Council Meeting

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

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

Development Services Public Meeting

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

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

General Committee Meeting

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

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

Heritage Markham Committee

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

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

Friends of the Markham Museum Board

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

Development Services Committee Meeting

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

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

Thornhill Sub-Committee

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

Varley McKay Art Foundation of Markham

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

Doors Open Markham Organizing Committee

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

Committee of Adjustment

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Council Meeting

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

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

Development Services Committee Meeting

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

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

Development Services Public Meeting

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

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

Development Services Committee Meeting

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

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

Markham Public Library Board

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

Special Council Meeting

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

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

Council Meeting

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

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

Friends of the Markham Museum Board

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

Friends of the Markham Museum Board

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General Committee Meeting

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

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

Development Services Public Meeting

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

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

Varley McKay Art Foundation of Markham

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

Flato Markham Theatre Advisory Board

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

Heritage Markham Committee

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

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

Doors Open Markham Organizing Committee

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

Committee of Adjustment

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

Development Services Committee Meeting

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

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

Race Relations Committee

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

Special Council Meeting

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

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

Council Meeting

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

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

Development Services Public Meeting

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

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

General Committee Meeting

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

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

Markham Accessibility Advisory Committee

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Environmental Advisory Committee

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

Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee

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

Committee of Adjustment

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

Development Services Committee Meeting

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

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

Heritage Markham Committee

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

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

Budget 2024 Public Meeting

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

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

Council Meeting

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

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

Development Services Public Meeting

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

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

Special Development Services Committee Meeting

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

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

Varley McKay Art Foundation of Markham

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Doors Open Markham Organizing Committee

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Friends of the Markham Museum Board

This agenda for the Friends of the Markham Museum Board meeting on February 7, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda items are listed in the provided text.

Committee of Adjustment

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

Development Services Committee Meeting

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

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

Council Meeting

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

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

Development Services Public Meeting

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

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

General Committee Meeting

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

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

Special Council Meeting

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

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

Markham Public Library Board

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Thornhill Sub-Committee

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

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

Development Services Public Meeting

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

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

Development Services Committee Meeting

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

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

Flato Markham Theatre Advisory Board

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

Committee of Adjustment

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

Special Council Meeting

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

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

Development Services Committee Meeting

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

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

Varley McKay Art Foundation of Markham

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

Doors Open Markham Organizing Committee

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

Friends of the Markham Museum Board

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

Heritage Markham Committee

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

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