That the report dated July 14, 2026 entitled “City-Wide Soft Development Charge Deferrals for Long-Term Rental Housing” be received; and, That the deputations made by Rohan Sovig and Randy Pettigrew to the July 14th Development Services Committee meeting be received; and, That Council approve the update to the Development Charge Deferral Policy for Long-Term Rental Housing to add a framework to pe
That the motion related to "Parking Restrictions on Kirkham Drive" be added to the agenda.
That the report dated July 7 th , 2026, titled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Draft Plan of Subdivision application, Markham 11120 Hwy 48 Developments Ltd (Treasure Hill) and EL-EN Realty Limited (Fieldgate), proposed development consisting of a total of 2,070 low and mid-rise dwelling units, a school block and a city-wide sports park at 10982, 11120 and 11274 Highway 48 (south of 19th Avenue, west side
That the report entitled “34th World Hakka Conference, Haikou, Hainan Province, China, November 19 – 21, 2026” be received; and, That Council approve business travel for the Mayor or designate, and a designated Regional Councillor to attend the 34th World Hakka Conference, Haikou, Hainan Province, China, November 19 – 21, 2026; and, That the total cost of the 34th World Hakka Conference, Haikou, H
That the report entitled “Global Mayors Dialogue and 2026 Wuhan International Friendship Cities Cooperation Conference, Wuhan, China, September 17 – 20, 2026” be received; and, That Council approve business travel for Deputy Mayor Michael Chan, and Sandra Tam, Consultant to attend the Global Mayors Dialogue and 2026 Wuhan International Friendship Cities Cooperation Conference, Wuhan, China, Septem
1. That the report dated July 7th, 2026, titled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Draft Plan of Subdivision application, Markham 11120 Hwy 48 Developments Ltd (Treasure Hill) and EL-EN Realty Limited (Fieldgate), proposed development consisting of a total of 2,070 low and mid-rise dwelling units, a school block and a city-wide sports park at 10982, 11120 and 11274 Highway 48 (south of 19th Avenue, west side
That the written submission from Wincy Tsang of SmartCommute be received.
That the report entitled “Smart Commute Markham, Richmond Hill Program” dated June 2, 2026, be received; and, That the deputation and written communication from Wincy Tsang, Manager, Smart Commute, be received; and, That Council approve a one-year extension of the City’s funding for the Smart Commute Program to give Staff the opportunity to review information, establish key performance indicators,
That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act , Development Services Committee resolve into a confidential session to discuss the following matters:
1. That the report dated June 2, 2026, titled “City of Markham Comments: Bill 98 – Building Homes and Improving Transportation Infrastructure Act, 2026”, be received; and, 2. That this report inclusive of staff comments and recommendation be forwarded to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing; and, Standardizing Official Plans 11 3. That Council not support the proposal to standardize and s
That the Public Meeting Information Report that proposes a City-initiated Zoning By-law Amendment (PR 26 115733) to permit parking facilities to occupy required parking spaces on lands associated with special event activities approved as part of an event declared by the City to be of municipal significance, be received; and, That the record of the Statutory Meeting held on May 19, 2026, with respe
That the report titled “Development Charge and Community Benefits Charge December 31, 2025 Reserve Balances and Annual Activity of the Accounts” be received by Council as required under Section 43(1) of the Development Charges Act, 1997 , as amended, and Section 37(48) of the Planning Act ; and further, That Staff by authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolut
That the report titled “Scooty Pilot Project – 2026 Season Extension” be received; and, That Staff be authorized to extend the Scooty Pilot Project within the existing Markham Centre area, from May 26, 2026, to October 31, 2026, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering; and, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute agreements with Scooty Mobility Incorporated to facilitate the S
That the report titled “Destination Markham Corporation 2025 Achievements, 2026 Budget” and, That Council approve the Destination Markham Corporation 2026 Budget in the amount of $3,361,000; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
1. That the report titled “Scooty Pilot Project – 2026 Season Extension” be received; and, 2. That Staff be authorized to extend the Scooty Pilot Project within the existing Markham Centre area, from May 26, 2026, to October 31, 2026, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering; and, 3. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute agreements with Scooty Mobility Incorporated to facilit
That this item be moved to the beginning of the consent agenda.
That the presentation titled "Update on Markham's City-wide Urban Design Guidelines Project" be received; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
That a confidential item be added to the May 5, 2026 Development Services Committee agenda pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001, Section 239 (2)(h).
That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act , Development Services Committee resolve into a confidential session to discuss the following matters:
That the memorandum entitled, “Request for Delegated Authority to Enter into a Construction Agreement for North Boulevard with Condor Properties Ltd. or its designate (“Condor”)”, be received; and, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a Construction Agreement between Condor and the City for the construction of North Boulevard on terms satisfactory to the Director of Engineering and th
That the report entitled Building Markham’s Future Together (BMFT) 2020 – 2026 Strategic Plan Update be received; and, That Staff initiate preparations for the development of the next Strategic Plan 2027-2030; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
That the report titled, “Celebrate Markham Grant Program 2026-2027 – May 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 – Funding Approvals” be received; and, That Council approve the recommendations of the Interdepartmental Staff Review Committee in Attachment 1, which includes 95 Celebrate Markham applicants for community-led events and programs, totaling $327,000; and, That Council approve $105,500 for City-led even
That this item be moved up on the agenda and be addressed after 9.1.
That the written communications from Victor Oh, and United Against Hate Canada be received.
1. That the report titled, “Celebrate Markham Grant Program 2026-2027 – May 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 – Funding Approvals” be received; and, 2. That Council approve the recommendations of the Interdepartmental Staff Review Committee in Attachment 1, which includes 95 Celebrate Markham applicants for community-led events and programs, totaling $327,000; and, 3. That Council approve $105,500 for City
That the deputations from Peter Miasek, Dina Dong, and Matthew Henriques on the above noted subject matter be received.
That the written submissions from T.J Hwang, Chun Ho (Nathan) Yip, Phillip Buck, Savio, John Lee, Stephen Martin, Brandon Shim, Jasper Lee, Stephanie Mak, Bruce Homan, CK Lai, and Christine Jiang providing comments regarding the above subject matter, be received.
That the April 14, 2026 presentation titled, “Official Plan Review - Project Launch”, be received.
That the staff report titled, “Development Applications Activity Report (2020-2025)”, dated April 14, 2026, be received; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
That the deputations by Randy Peddigrew, Remmington Group Inc., and Evelin Ellison, Ward One (South Thornhill Resident’s Association), be received; and, That the written submissions by Connor Wright (Zelinka Priamo Ltd.), Nick Pileggi (Macaulay Shiomi Howson Ltd.), and Simran Bhatti (Bousfields Inc.), be received; and, That the Public Meeting Information Report addressing a Zoning By-law Amendment
1. That the deputations by Randy Peddigrew, Remmington Group Inc., and Evelin Ellison, Ward One (South Thornhill Resident’s Association), be received; and, 7 2. That the written submissions by Connor Wright (Zelinka Priamo Ltd.), Nick Pileggi (Macaulay Shiomi Howson Ltd.), and Simran Bhatti (Bousfields Inc.), be received; and, 3. That the Public Meeting Information Report addressing a Zoning By-la
That the minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting held on January 20, 2026 be confirmed.
That Staff prepare a memorandum to be presented at the March 3rd Development Services Committee meeting, incorporating comments from Fire Services and Operations, as well as information related to vertical traffic calming measures (e.g. speed cushions), in consideration of the following recommendation being
That the report dated February 3, 2026, entitled " RECOMMENDATION REPORT: Housing Accelerator Fund Initiative 4 (Inclusionary Zoning in Major Transit Station Areas) – City Initiated Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment” be received; and, That the City Initiated Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendments for the Housing Accelerator Fund Initiative 4 (Inclusionary Zoning in Major Transit Statio
1. That the report dated February 3, 2026, entitled " RECOMMENDATION REPORT: Housing Accelerator Fund Initiative 4 (Inclusionary Zoning in Major Transit Station Areas) – City Initiated Official Plan and Zoning By- law Amendment” be received; and, 11 2. That the City Initiated Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendments for the Housing Accelerator Fund Initiative 4 (Inclusionary Zoning in Major Tran
That the report entitled “Award of Contract #242-T-25 Fire and Life Systems, Testing, Maintenance and On-Demand Service” be received; and, That the contract be awarded to the lowest priced bidder, Onyx-Fire Protection Services Inc. for a term of one year in the estimated annual amount of $115,740.70 inclusive of HST; and, That the contract includes an option for the City (in its sole discretion) t
That this item be deferred to an upcoming General Committee meeting.
That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act , Development Services Committee resolve into a confidential session to discuss the following matters:
1. That the written submission from Terry Churchill be received; and, 2. That the deputations by Terry Churchill, and Peter Gallagher, be received; and, 2. That the report for the Official Plan Amendment application submitted by Markham 11120 Hwy 48 Developments Ltd. and EL-EN Realty Limited which “proposes to redesignate the subject lands to allow a residential development with approximately 2800
That the December 9, 2025 presentation titled “Yonge North Subway Extension- Project Update” by Metrolinx, be received.