The Markham Record
Portrait of Michael Chan

Michael Chan

Deputy Mayor · seen 2022-11-15 to 2026-09-15 · served 2022–2026

96substantive motions movedof 277 meetings the minutes record them at
24procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
205substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
52meetings recorded absentof 277 they were on the record for
1–3recorded votes, for–againstrecorded votes are rare and a skewed sample

Vote count and office as published by the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, 2022 municipal election results (Open Government Licence – Ontario). Everything else on this page is read from Markham’s own minutes.

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How they voted, where it was recorded (4)

Council Meeting March 24, 2026
That the communication from Fatema Motiwala and Sufyan Sidyot regarding Item 6.3.5 "School Crossing Guard Program Contract Extension" be received.
Against · 9–3 · Carried
Special Council Meeting May 6, 2025
That the the rules of procedure be waived to permit Gregory Karastergios to speak at today's Council meeting in relation to item 5.1 as he previously spoke at the April 22, 2025, Special DSC meeting on this matter.
For · 13–0 · Carried
Council Meeting December 4, 2024
That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act , Council resolve into a private session to receive Solicitor Advice on Item 7.1.1 at 11:25 AM.
Against · 4–8 · Lost
Council Meeting May 17, 2023
That the sidewalk installation planned for the North side of Carleton Road be deleted from the Sidewalk Completion Program.
Against · 5–7 · Carried

Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (52) — most recent 40 shown

Development Services Committee MeetingSeptember 15, 2026
Development Services Committee MeetingJuly 14, 2026
Council MeetingJune 23, 2026
Development Services Public MeetingJune 16, 2026
Development Services Committee MeetingJune 2, 2026
Development Services Public MeetingMay 19, 2026
General Committee MeetingMay 19, 2026
Markham Sub-CommitteeApril 30, 2026
Development Services Public MeetingApril 21, 2026
Development Services Committee MeetingApril 14, 2026
Development Services Public MeetingApril 7, 2026
Development Services Public MeetingFebruary 25, 2026
Development Services Committee MeetingOctober 14, 2025
Development Services Public MeetingOctober 7, 2025
Special Development Services Committee MeetingJune 25, 2025
Special Development Services Committee MeetingJune 16, 2025
Development Services Committee MeetingOctober 29, 2024
General Committee MeetingOctober 22, 2024
Development Services Public MeetingOctober 22, 2024
Development Services Committee MeetingOctober 15, 2024
General Committee MeetingOctober 8, 2024
Development Services Public MeetingSeptember 24, 2024
Markham Sub-CommitteeJuly 29, 2024
Council MeetingJuly 17, 2024
Development Services Committee MeetingJuly 16, 2024
General Committee MeetingJuly 9, 2024
Special Development Services Committee MeetingJuly 3, 2024
Council MeetingMay 15, 2024
General Committee MeetingMay 14, 2024
Development Services Public MeetingMay 14, 2024
Development Services Public MeetingApril 30, 2024
General Committee MeetingApril 30, 2024
Thornhill Sub-CommitteeApril 9, 2024
Development Services Public MeetingApril 2, 2024
Development Services Committee MeetingApril 2, 2024
Development Services Public MeetingFebruary 27, 2024
Development Services Committee MeetingFebruary 20, 2024
Development Services Public MeetingFebruary 13, 2024
Thornhill Sub-CommitteeJanuary 24, 2024
Council MeetingNovember 15, 2023

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 96)

That By-laws 2026-57 to 2026-66 be given three readings and enacted.
Council Meeting, April 28, 2026 · Carried
That By-law 2026-56 be given three readings and enacted. Three Readings BY-LAW 2026-56 A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 28, 2026.
Council Meeting, April 28, 2026 · Carried
That the presentation titled “2025 Consolidated Financial Statements” be received; and, That the report titled “2025 Consolidated Financial Statements” be received; and, That Council approve the draft Consolidated Financial Statements of The Corporation of the City of Markham (the City), including Community Boards, Business Improvement Areas (BIAs), Destination Markham Corporation and Investment i
General Committee Meeting, April 21, 2026 · Carried
1. That the presentation titled “2025 Consolidated Financial Statements” be received; and, 2. That the report titled “2025 Consolidated Financial Statements” be received; and, 3. That Council approve the draft Consolidated Financial Statements of The Corporation of the City of Markham (the City), including Community Boards, Business Improvement Areas (BIAs), Destination Markham Corporation and Inv
General Committee Meeting, April 21, 2026 · Carried
That the deputation from Lincoln Lo be received.
Council Meeting, December 16, 2025 · Carried
That the deputation from Glenn Baron and David Johnston be received.
Council Meeting, December 16, 2025 · Carried
That the deputation from Edward Burlew be received.
Council Meeting, December 16, 2025 · Carried
That the deputation from Stephen Kertesz be received.
Council Meeting, December 16, 2025 · Carried
That By-law 2025-122 be given three readings and enacted. Three Readings BY-LAW 2025-122 A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 16, 2025.
Council Meeting, December 16, 2025 · Carried
That the September 16, 2025, report titled, “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, CF/OT Buttonville Properties Inc., Applications for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment, and Draft Plan of Subdivision to permit employment uses on the lands located at 2833 16th Avenue (Ward 2), File PLAN 23 128636", be received; and, That the deputations from Michael Manett, Alex Abdulnour, and Phil Steward at the Septembe
Council Meeting, November 25, 2025 · Carried
That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act , Council resolve into a private session to discuss the following confidential matters at 4:07 PM:
Council Meeting, November 25, 2025 · Carried
7 1. That the September 16, 2025, report titled, “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, CF/OT Buttonville Properties Inc., Applications for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment, and Draft Plan of Subdivision to permit employment uses on the lands located at 2833 16th Avenue (Ward 2), File PLAN 23 128636", be received; and, 2. That the deputations from Michael Manett, Alex Abdulnour, and Phil Steward at the
Council Meeting, November 25, 2025 · Carried
That Council waive Section 5.4(c) of the City's Procedural By-law 2017-5 for the motion titled, Appointment of Councillor Nimisha Patel to Boards and Committees.
Council Meeting, October 8, 2025 · Carried
That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act , Council resolve into a private session to discuss the following confidential matters at 11:36 AM:
Council Meeting, October 8, 2025 · Carried
That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act , General Committee resolve into a confidential session to discuss the following matters:
General Committee Meeting, September 9, 2025 · Carried
That the following request for flag to be raised at the Anthony Roman Markham Civic Centre flagpole, be approved and added to the Five-Year List of Request to Raise Flag approved by Council in accordance with the City of Markham Community Flag Raisings & Flag Protocol Policy: Robert Davidson Walk for Pulmonary Fibrosis, September 19-26, 2025 (Organized by the Canadian Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation
Special Council Meeting, August 7, 2025 · Carried
That the memorandum dated August 7, 2025 entitled “Markham Delegation to Nördlingen Germany, September 2025” be received; and, That the Markham Delegation to attend the Historisches Stadtmauerfest (Historical City Wall Festival) in Nördlingen Germany, September 12-14, 2025, be approved for Mayor Scarpitti (or designate) and Councillor Keith Irish; and, That the total cost of the delegation to Nörd
Special Council Meeting, August 7, 2025 · Carried
That the presentation entitled, “Development Charge Deferral Long-Term Rental Housing” be received; and, That the deferral of City Wide Hard development charges, until the use of the building changes, be approved for: Rental buildings offering rents of less than 200% of the average market rent; and, Rental buildings achieving building permit issuance up to and including December 31, 2029; and, Tha
Special Council Meeting, August 7, 2025 · Deferred
1. That the following request for flag to be raised at the Anthony Roman Markham Civic Centre flagpole, be approved and added to the Five-Year List of Request to Raise Flag approved by Council in accordance with the City of Markham Community Flag Raisings & Flag Protocol Policy: a. Robert Davidson Walk for Pulmonary Fibrosis, September 19-26, 2025 (Organized by the Canadian Pulmonary Fibrosis Foun
Special Council Meeting, August 7, 2025 · Carried
1. That the memorandum dated August 7, 2025 entitled “Markham Delegation to Nördlingen Germany, September 2025” be received; and, 2. That the Markham Delegation to attend the Historisches Stadtmauerfest (Historical City Wall Festival) in Nördlingen Germany, September 12-14, 2025, be approved for Mayor Scarpitti (or designate) and Councillor Keith Irish; and, 3. That the total cost of the delegatio
Special Council Meeting, August 7, 2025 · Carried
7 1. That the presentation entitled, “Development Charge Deferral Long-Term Rental Housing” be received; and, 2. That the deferral of City Wide Hard development charges, until the use of the building changes, be approved for: a. Rental buildings offering rents of less than 200% of the average market rent; and, b. Rental buildings achieving building permit issuance up to and including December 31,
Special Council Meeting, August 7, 2025 · Deferred
That By-laws 2025-53 to 2025-57 be given three readings and enacted.
Council Meeting, July 8, 2025 · Carried
That the deputations from Gillian Wannop, Sonia Babra, Aranee Murugananthan, Alia Khan, Conrad Rosario, Angelica Gutierrez and Nimisha Patel providing comments regarding Item 10.1 entitled “Vacancy on Markham City Council” be received.
Council Meeting, May 27, 2025 · Carried
That the communication regarding Item 10.1 "Vacancy on Markham City Council” from Sara Hagerman be received. (Item 10.1)
Council Meeting, May 27, 2025 · Carried
That the presentation entitled “Vacancy on Markham City Council Arising From 2025 Federal Election” be received; and, That, in accordance with the Municipal Act, Markham City Council declare the Ward 7 local Councillor seat vacant; and further, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to these resolutions.
Council Meeting, May 27, 2025 · Carried
1. That the presentation entitled “Vacancy on Markham City Council Arising From 2025 Federal Election” be received; and, 19 2. That, in accordance with the Municipal Act, Markham City Council declare the Ward 7 local Councillor seat vacant; and further, 3. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to these resolutions.
Council Meeting, May 27, 2025 · Carried
That the written submission from Rowan Barron, be received.
Development Services Committee Meeting, May 13, 2025 · Carried
That Council acknowledge and congratulate Councillor Juanita Nathan on becoming a Member of Parliament and to thank her for her service to the Ward 7 residents of Markham.
Special Council Meeting, May 6, 2025 · Carried
That the presentation of Festivals and Events Ontario (FEO) Impact Award be received; and further, That staff be congratulated with their efforts in achieving the FEO Impact Award.
General Committee Meeting, May 6, 2025 · Carried
That the confidential Council minutes of the Council Meeting held on January 28, 2025, be adopted.
Council Meeting, February 25, 2025 · Carried
11 1. That the confidential Council minutes of the Council Meeting held on January 28, 2025, be adopted.
Council Meeting, February 25, 2025 · Carried
That the report titled “New User Fees” be received; and, That the new user fee, permit and fines as outlined in Appendix A be approved; and, That By-Law 2012-137, Licensing, Permit and Service Fees be amended to reflect the proposed fee changes as outlined in Appendix B (Table 1.1); and, That By-Law 2002-276, To Impose Fees and Charges for Services or Activities provided or done by the City of Mar
General Committee Meeting, February 11, 2025 · Carried
1. That the report titled “New User Fees” be received; and, 2. That the new user fee, permit and fines as outlined in Appendix A be approved; and, 3. That By-Law 2012-137, Licensing, Permit and Service Fees be amended to reflect the proposed fee changes as outlined in Appendix B (Table 1.1); and, 4. That By-Law 2002-276, To Impose Fees and Charges for Services or Activities provided or done by the
General Committee Meeting, February 11, 2025 · Carried
That the report titled, “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Ruland Properties Inc. (The Remington Group), Site Plan Application to facilitate a new 35-storey residential building with 335 units at 190 Enterprise Boulevard in Markham Centre (Ward 3), File SPC 15 155470”, be received; and, That the Site Plan application (SPC 15 155470) submitted by Ruland Properties Inc. (The Remington Group), be endorsed in pr
Development Services Committee Meeting, January 27, 2025 · Carried
That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, Development Services Committee resolve into a confidential session to discuss the following matters:
Development Services Committee Meeting, January 27, 2025 · Carried
1. That the report titled, “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Ruland Properties Inc. (The Remington Group), Site Plan Application to facilitate a new 35-storey residential building with 335 units at 190 Enterprise Boulevard in Markham Centre (Ward 3), File SPC 15 155470”, be received; and, 2. That the Site Plan application (SPC 15 155470) submitted by Ruland Properties Inc. (The Remington Group), be endorsed
Development Services Committee Meeting, January 27, 2025 · Carried
That all the deputations regarding the Official Plan Review heard at this meeting be received and
Special Council Meeting, January 23, 2025 · Referred
That the report dated Dec 18, 2024, titled “The World Council on City Data WCCD ISO 37120 Platinum Certification” be received, and further, That the formal presentation of the World Council on City Data (WCCD), ISO 37120 Platinum Certification to the City of Markham be received.
Council Meeting, December 18, 2024 · Carried
That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act , Council resolve into a private session to receive Solicitor Advice on Item 7.1.1 at 11:25 AM.
Council Meeting, December 4, 2024 · Lost
That By-law 2024-187 be given three readings and enacted. Three Readings BY-LAW 2024-187 A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 23, 2024.
Council Meeting, October 23, 2024 · Carried

In the record

225meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
4conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
30,095votes in 2022Local and Regional Councillor
Council Meeting March 24, 2026
related to Item 6.2.5 and 12.2.1, as he conducts business with the Applicant
Development Services Committee Meeting March 3, 2026
related to Item 8.3 as he conducts business with the Applicant
Council Meeting December 18, 2024
on this item and did not participate in the discussion or vote on this matter
Council Meeting December 13, 2022
on Item 8.2.4 as he is part owner of an insurance brokerage impacted by the subject matter

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