The Markham Record

Alan Ho

Regional Councillor · seen 2010-12-07 to 2026-09-15 · served 2010–2014, 2018–2022, 2022–2026

419substantive motions movedof 648 meetings the minutes record them at
126procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
499substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
64meetings recorded absentof 648 they were on the record for
9–6recorded 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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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 June 28, 2023
That staff proceed as directed during the Confidential Council meeting on June 28, 2023.
Against · 7–4 · Carried
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
Council Meeting March 8, 2022
That the request for the City of Markham to complete the Municipal Information Form be received for information and be processed accordingly.
For · 10–0 · Carried
Council Meeting February 23, 2022
That the confidential presentation from staff be received, and, That Council authorize the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer to confirm in writing the key issues identified in confidential presentation;
For · 9–0 · Carried
Council Meeting September 28, 2021
That the Confidential Report on litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege…
For · 7–2 · Carried
Council Meeting July 27, 2021
That the report entitled “City of Markham – Interim Parkland Cash-in-Lieu Strategy” be received and that the following recommendations be adopted: That the City of Markham provide a reduction of 25% of the value…
Against · 7–3 · Carried
Council Meeting July 14, 2021
That the following proclamations, issued by the City Clerk in accordance with the City of Markham Proclamation Policy, be received for information purposes: Flight of The Monarch Day - August 21, 2021 World Alzheimer’s…
For · 9–0 · Carried
Council Meeting July 14, 2021
Whereas housing prices have seen a significant increase in the past couple of years; and Whereas residents, especially young residents are experiencing difficulty entering the housing market due to a lack of affordable…
For · 6–3 · Carried
Council Meeting February 9, 2021
1. That the report entitled, “City of Markham Comments to the Province on a Minister’s Zoning Order request by Flato Developments Inc.
For · 7–3 · Carried
Council Meeting March 10, 2020
That the City of Markham recommend to the province that all future residential developments be equipped with a sprinkler system; and,
For · 8–1 · Carried
Council Meeting November 26, 2019
That the presentation entitled “Markham Innovation Exchange" be received; and, That staff be authorized to engage in an RFP process for the advisory/consulting work necessary to prepare the call for investor interest;
Against · 4–5 · Carried
Council Meeting November 13, 2019
That the Minutes from the November 5, 2019 Water/Wastewater Rate Public Consultation meeting be received; and, That the 2020 City of Markham's ("City") water/wastewater rate be increased by $0.3500/m3 from $4.4680…
For · 8–1 · Carried
Council Meeting May 28, 2019
That the matter on "Litigation or Potential Litigation, including Matters before Administrative Tribunals, Affecting the Municipality or Local Board – Minor Variance Application - 57 Hawkridge Avenue (Ward 4)", be…
Against · 5–4 · Carried

Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (64) — most recent 40 shown

Development Services Committee MeetingSeptember 15, 2026
Council MeetingMarch 24, 2026
Development Services Public MeetingOctober 21, 2025
General Committee MeetingSeptember 9, 2025
Development Services Public MeetingSeptember 9, 2025
Special Council MeetingAugust 7, 2025
Development Services Committee MeetingNovember 12, 2024
Development Services Committee MeetingOctober 29, 2024
General Committee MeetingOctober 22, 2024
Development Services Public MeetingOctober 22, 2024
Development Services Committee MeetingOctober 15, 2024
Council MeetingOctober 9, 2024
General Committee MeetingOctober 8, 2024
Development Services Public MeetingJune 25, 2024
General Committee MeetingJune 11, 2024
Council MeetingMay 29, 2024
Development Services Public MeetingMay 28, 2024
Development Services Public MeetingApril 2, 2024
Development Services Public MeetingJanuary 30, 2024
Thornhill Sub-CommitteeJanuary 24, 2024
Unionville Sub-CommitteeDecember 14, 2023
Development Services Committee MeetingNovember 14, 2023
General Committee MeetingNovember 8, 2023
General Committee MeetingNovember 7, 2023
Development Services Public MeetingNovember 7, 2023
General Committee MeetingOctober 25, 2023
General Committee MeetingOctober 10, 2023
Development Services Public MeetingOctober 10, 2023
General Committee MeetingOctober 4, 2023
Council MeetingSeptember 12, 2023
Special Development Services Committee MeetingJune 6, 2023
Development Services Public MeetingJune 6, 2023
Development Services Public MeetingMarch 22, 2022
Development Services Public MeetingJanuary 31, 2022
Budget 2024 Public MeetingDecember 8, 2021
Markham Sub-CommitteeNovember 16, 2021
Budget CommitteeOctober 22, 2021
Budget CommitteeOctober 20, 2021
Budget CommitteeOctober 13, 2021
General Committee MeetingFebruary 1, 2021

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 419)

That the minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting held on June 2, 2026, be confirmed.
That the report titled, “Recommendation Report: City-wide Zoning By-law Amendment to Update the Parking and Transportation Demand Management Standards in By-law 2024-19” be received; and, That Council endorse the Amendment to By-law 2024-19 included as Appendix ‘A’ to this report; and, That the Amendment to By-law 2024-19 included as Appendix ‘A’ to this report be forwarded to the next available C
That the report dated June 2, 2026, titled “Update on Amendments to the Conservation Authorities Act and Regional Consolidation of Ontario’s Conservation Authorities”, be received; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
That the report dated, June 2, 2026, titled, “Request for Extension to the Deadline for Designation of Listed Properties on Municipal Heritage Registers”, be received; and, That the following resolution be forwarded to the Minister of Citizenship and Multiculturalism, local MPPs, Architectural Conservancy of Ontario (ACO) and Community Heritage Ontario (CHO): Whereas amendments to the Ontario Heri
That the minutes of the Development Services Public Meeting held on April 7 and April 21, 2026, be confirmed.
1. That the report dated, June 2, 2026, titled, “Request for Extension to the Deadline for Designation of Listed Properties on Municipal Heritage Registers”, be received; and, 2. That the following resolution be forwarded to the Minister of Citizenship and Multiculturalism, local MPPs, Architectural Conservancy of Ontario (ACO) and Community Heritage Ontario (CHO): o Whereas amendments to the Onta
That By-laws 2026-68 to 2026-74 be given three readings and enacted.
Council Meeting, May 26, 2026 · Carried
That the report entitled Adjustment of Taxes under Sections 357 and 358 of the Municipal Act, 2001 be received; and, That the taxes totaling $124,470, inclusive of $1,109 in Stormwater Fees, for the properties identified in Appendix B be adjusted pursuant to Sections 357 and 358 of the Municipal Act, 2001 , with the City’s estimated share of the adjustment being $1,848; and, That the associated pe
General Committee Meeting, May 19, 2026 · Carried
That the report entitled Adjustment of Taxes under Section 354 of the Municipal Act, 2001 be received; and, That the tax amounts for prior years totalli ng $ 503,830, as set out in this report, be written-off pursuant to Section 354 of the Municipal Act, 2001; and , That the City of Markham’s portion of the wri te-off of $ 118,854 be charged to Account 820-820-7040; and, That the Treasurer be dire
General Committee Meeting, May 19, 2026 · Carried
That the report entitled “2026 Tax Rates and Levy By-law” be received; and, That a by-law to provide for the levy and collection of property taxes totalling $911,924,678 required by the City of Markham, the Regional Municipality of York, Province of Ontario (Education) and Business Improvement Areas, in a form substantially similar to Appendix A (attached), satisfactory to the City Solicitor and p
General Committee Meeting, May 19, 2026 · Carried
That the report titled “2026 Budgets for Unionville Business Improvement Area and Markham Village Business Improvement Area” dated May 19, 2026 be received; and, That the 2026 Operating Budget in the amount of $405,050 for the Unionville Business Improvement Area (UBIA) be approved; and, That the 2026 Operating Budget in the amount of $348,330 for the Markham Village Business Improvement Area (MVB
General Committee Meeting, May 19, 2026 · Carried
That the report dated May 19, 2026, titled “2026 Corporate Asset Management Plan Annual Review” be received; and, That Council direct staff to submit this 2026 Corporate Asset Management Plan Annual Review to the Ministry of Infrastructure, fulfilling Council’s regulatory requirement to conduct an “annual review of its asset management progress”; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed
General Committee Meeting, May 19, 2026 · Carried
That the report titled “Area Specific Development Charges By-Law Update – Area 23 - Mount Joy” be received; and, That Council authorize staff to update Area Specific By-law 2022-56 for Area 23 - Mount Joy to include the cost of a sanitary sewer required to service the developments proposed in the 2024 Markham Road – Mount Joy Secondary Plan Area; and, That Council approve a new in-year 2026 capita
General Committee Meeting, May 19, 2026 · Carried
1. That the report entitled Adjustment of Taxes under Section 354 of the Municipal Act, 2001 be received; and, 2. That the tax amounts for prior years totalling $503,830, as set out in this report, be written-off pursuant to Section 354 of the Municipal Act, 2001; and, 4 3. That the City of Markham’s portion of the write-off of $118,854 be charged to Account 820-820-7040; and,That the Treasurer be
General Committee Meeting, May 19, 2026 · Carried
1. That the report entitled “2026 Tax Rates and Levy By-law” be received; and, 2. That a by-law to provide for the levy and collection of property taxes totalling $911,924,678 required by the City of Markham, the Regional Municipality of York, Province of Ontario (Education) and Business Improvement Areas, in a form substantially similar to Appendix A (attached), satisfactory to the City Solicitor
General Committee Meeting, May 19, 2026 · Carried
1. That the report titled “2026 Budgets for Unionville Business Improvement Area and Markham Village Business Improvement Area” dated May 19, 2026 be received; and, 2. That the 2026 Operating Budget in the amount of $405,050 for the Unionville Business Improvement Area (UBIA) be approved; and, 6 3. That the 2026 Operating Budget in the amount of $348,330 for the Markham Village Business Improvemen
General Committee Meeting, May 19, 2026 · Carried
1. That the report titled “Area Specific Development Charges By-Law Update – Area 23 - Mount Joy” be received; and, 2. That Council authorize staff to update Area Specific By-law 2022-56 for Area 23 - Mount Joy to include the cost of a sanitary sewer required to service the developments proposed in the 2024 Markham Road – Mount Joy Secondary Plan Area; and, 3. That Council approve a new in-year 20
General Committee Meeting, May 19, 2026 · Carried
That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, Council resolve into a private session at 3:16 PM to discuss the following confidential matters:
Council Meeting, April 28, 2026 · Carried
21 That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, Council resolve into a private session at 3:16 PM to discuss the following confidential matters:
Council Meeting, April 28, 2026 · Carried
That the written submissions from Stephanie Bell, Christine Ramsay, Jim Walker, Paula Simms, Donna Knight Wigmore, and the Grandview Area Residents Association, providing comments regarding item 9.3, Regulation of Short Term Rentals in the City of Markham, be received.
General Committee Meeting, April 21, 2026 · Carried
That the minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting held on March 3, 2026, be confirmed.
Development Services Committee Meeting, April 14, 2026 · Carried
That By-law 2026-1 be given three readings and enacted. Three Readings BY-LAW 2026-1, A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 27, 2026.
Council Meeting, January 27, 2026 · Carried
That the minutes of the Development Services Public Meetings held on September 9, September 23, and October 7, 2025, be confirmed.
Development Services Committee Meeting, November 10, 2025 · Carried
That the minutes of the October 7, 2025 General Committee meeting be confirmed.
General Committee Meeting, November 4, 2025 · Carried
That the following new 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: National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, December 6, 2025 (Organized by Yellow Brick House)
Council Meeting, October 28, 2025 · Carried
That By-law 2025-98 be given three readings and enacted. Three Readings BY-LAW 2025-98 A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF -OCTOBER 28, 2025.
Council Meeting, October 28, 2025 · Carried
1. That the following new 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: 1. National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, December 6, 2025 (Organized by Yellow Brick House)
Council Meeting, October 28, 2025 · Carried
That By-law 2025-98 be given three readings and enacted. Three Readings 14 BY-LAW 2025-98 A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF -OCTOBER 28, 2025.
Council Meeting, October 28, 2025 · Carried
That the report entitled "Appointment of Members to the Markham Mayor’s Youth Council for the period of September 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026" be received; and, T hat the appointment of members to the Markham Mayor’s Youth Council, as noted in the attached report, be confirmed for the term September 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessar
General Committee Meeting, October 7, 2025 · Carried
That Item 10.1 “Options for Filling Ward 7 Vacancy on Markham City Council” be brought forward to be discussed immediately following the Deputations.
Council Meeting, June 24, 2025 · Carried
That the presentation entitled “Citywide Parking Strategy - Council Workshop #2 Implementation and Monitoring Plan” be received.
1. That the presentation entitled “Citywide Parking Strategy - Council Workshop #2 Implementation and Monitoring Plan” be received. 3
That the minutes of the Doors Open Markham 2025 Organizing Committee meeting held on April 23, 2025, be adopted as distributed.
That By-laws 2025-37 to 2025-42 be given three readings and enacted.
Council Meeting, May 27, 2025 · Carried
That the deputations from Grace Jia, Dave Sun, Cao Qiong, Yolla Krob, and Gregory Karastergios, be received.
Special Council Meeting, May 6, 2025 · Carried
That the report of the Special Development Services Committee be received & adopted. (Item 1):
Special Council Meeting, May 6, 2025 · Carried
That the report, dated April 22, 2025, titled, “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, CF Markville Nominee Inc. (c/o Malone Given Parsons Ltd.), Application for Official Plan Amendment to permit a four-phase mixed use development, including retention of the existing shopping mall, consisting of 4,500 residential units, 11,250 m2 of non-residential and community amenity space, three new public parks, and a potent
Special Council Meeting, May 6, 2025 · Carried
1. That the report, dated April 22, 2025, titled, “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, CF Markville Nominee Inc. (c/o Malone Given Parsons Ltd.), Application for Official Plan Amendment to permit a four-phase mixed use development, including retention of the existing shopping mall, consisting of 4,500 residential units, 11,250 m2 of non-residential and community amenity space, three new public parks, and a pot
Special Council Meeting, May 6, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
That the communications submitted by the following interested parties, providing comments regarding Item 6.1, be received: Mike McIntyre; Markville Community Association, Unionville Residents Association, Unionville Volunteer Association, Markham Community Connect Association, South Unionville Residents Forum, Unionville Community Association, Milne Dam Conservation Park Ratepayers Association, an
1. That the communications submitted by the following interested parties, providing comments regarding Item 6.1, be received: o Mike McIntyre; o Markville Community Association, Unionville Residents Association, Unionville Volunteer Association, Markham Community Connect Association, South Unionville Residents Forum, Unionville Community Association, Milne Dam Conservation Park Ratepayers Associat

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