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Portrait of Reid McAlpine

Reid McAlpine

Councillor · Ward 3 · seen 2019-01-21 to 2026-09-15 · served 2018–2022, 2022–2026

521substantive motions movedof 658 meetings the minutes record them at
109procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
574substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
24meetings recorded absentof 658 they were on the record for
10–5recorded 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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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.
For · 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.
For · 4–8 · Lost
Council Meeting June 28, 2023
That staff proceed as directed during the Confidential Council meeting on June 28, 2023.
For · 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…
Against · 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.
Against · 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,
Against · 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;
For · 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

Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (24)

Council MeetingJune 23, 2026
Development Services Public MeetingMarch 10, 2026
Development Services Public MeetingFebruary 25, 2026
General Committee MeetingSeptember 9, 2025
Development Services Committee MeetingMay 13, 2025
Council MeetingAugust 7, 2024
Development Services Committee MeetingJune 4, 2024
Thornhill Sub-CommitteeJanuary 24, 2024
Development Services Public MeetingJanuary 23, 2024
Development Services Public MeetingSeptember 19, 2023
Special Development Services Public MeetingSeptember 18, 2023
Development Services Public MeetingApril 25, 2023
Budget CommitteeFebruary 6, 2023
Council MeetingNovember 15, 2022
Heritage Markham CommitteeJuly 13, 2022
General Committee MeetingFebruary 1, 2021
Unionville Sub-CommitteeDecember 14, 2020
Markham Sub-CommitteeAugust 24, 2020
Special Council MeetingAugust 5, 2020
Markham Sub-CommitteeJuly 29, 2020
Budget 2024 Public MeetingNovember 27, 2019
Development Services Committee MeetingOctober 28, 2019
Development Services Public MeetingOctober 7, 2019
Council MeetingMay 28, 2019

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 521)

That the September 15, 2026, report titled, “Proposed Demolition of an Accessory Building within the Markham Village Heritage Conservation District – 288 Main Street North (Ward 4)”, be received; and, That Council supports approval of the Major Heritage Permit for demolition of the accessory building at 288 Main Street North within the Markham Village Heritage Conservation District; and, That appr
Development Services Committee Meeting, September 15, 2026 · Carried
That the written submission by Dennis Lam, and Teresa Zhu be received; and, That the deputations by Jack Ng, Grace Jia, Teresa Zhu, Stella Yu, and Chenchung He , be received; and, That the report entitled, “Public Meeting Information Report, Application by 1421122 Ontario Limited and 1421121 Ontario Limited, for an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a residential development at 40
Development Services Public Meeting, June 16, 2026 · Referred
1. That the written submission by Dennis Lam, and Teresa Zhu be received; and, 2. That the deputations by Jack Ng, Grace Jia, Teresa Zhu, Stella Yu, and Chenchung He, be received; and, 3. That the report entitled, “Public Meeting Information Report, Application by 1421122 Ontario Limited and 1421121 Ontario Limited, for an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a residential developme
Development Services Public Meeting, June 16, 2026 · Referred
WHEREAS, Main Street Unionville, between Carlton Road and the Metrolinx railway tracks, was recently reconstructed. The east side includes parking bays outlined with grey pavers; and, WHEREAS, the Unionville Business Improvement Area (UBIA) requests that these parking bays remain inactive and that no parking be allowed on either side of this section of Main Street (Attachment 1, UBIA Board motion,
Development Services Committee Meeting, April 14, 2026 · Carried
That the report titled “2025 Year-End Results of Operations” be received; and, That the City’s 2025 operations net favourable variance of $7.37M be transferred to the Life Cycle Capital Replacement and Capital Reserve Fund, as per the approved Financial Planning and Budgeting Policy; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
General Committee Meeting, March 10, 2026 · Carried
The report entitled “Revisions to the Purchasing By-Law 2017-8” be received; That Council approve the proposed revisions to the Purchasing By-Law 2017-8 to modernize practices, streamline processes, enhance efficiency, and align with current municipal practices while ensuring the continued application of appropriate fiscal controls; and, That the City of Markham By-Law 2017-8 be repealed in its en
General Committee Meeting, March 10, 2026 · Carried
That the staff report titled “Markham School Zone Safety Guide” be received; and, That the report titled “Markham School Zone Safety Guide Final Report” be endorsed; and, That School Streets be endorsed as one of the Active School Travel Program initiatives, and that any required temporary road closures for this program will follow the City’s Road Occupancy Permit process in accordance with the Ro
Development Services Committee Meeting, March 3, 2026 · Carried
That Staff continue to find ways to plow pathways that connect school properties and City properties and to expand the winter pathway network to connect destinations, including schools.
Development Services Committee Meeting, March 3, 2026 · Carried
That Staff explore a pilot project to leave in-road flexible posts in place 365 days a year.
Development Services Committee Meeting, March 3, 2026 · Carried
That the Staff report titled “York Region’s Regional Ownership and Maintenance of Cycling Paths Policies” be received; and, That Council endorse the City of Markham opting into York Region’s Regional Ownership and Maintenance of Cycling Paths Policy (Policy 1); and, That Staff be directed to notify York Region of City of Markham Council’s decision to opt-in to Regional Ownership and Maintenance of
Development Services Committee Meeting, March 3, 2026 · Carried
That the Staff memorandum titled “Information on Vertical Traffic Calming Measures” be received; and, That the 2010 Council moratorium placed on vertical traffic calming measures be amended to permit the installation of speed cushion treatments, subject to the proper traffic analysis, operational and budget considerations and public consultation; and, That requests for capital and operating/mainte
Development Services Committee Meeting, March 3, 2026 · Carried
That the March 3, 2026, report titled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, 2690622 Ontario Inc. (Kingdom Development Inc.), Application for Draft Plan of Subdivision (19TM-25002) to facilitate the creation of four development blocks, public roads, a public park, and greenway lands at 4077, 4101 and 4121 Highway 7 E (Ward 3), File PLAN 25 114390”, be received; and, That the Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-25002
Development Services Committee Meeting, March 3, 2026 · Carried
1. That the staff report titled “Markham School Zone Safety Guide” be received; and, 2. That the report titled “Markham School Zone Safety Guide Final Report” be endorsed; and, 3. That School Streets be endorsed as one of the Active School Travel Program initiatives, and that any required temporary road closures for this program will follow the City’s Road Occupancy Permit process in accordance wi
Development Services Committee Meeting, March 3, 2026 · Carried
1. That the Staff report titled “York Region’s Regional Ownership and Maintenance of Cycling Paths Policies” be received; and, 2. That Council endorse the City of Markham opting into York Region’s Regional Ownership and Maintenance of Cycling Paths Policy (Policy 1); and, 3. That Staff be directed to notify York Region of City of Markham Council’s decision to opt-in to Regional Ownership and Maint
Development Services Committee Meeting, March 3, 2026 · Carried
1. That the Staff memorandum titled “Information on Vertical Traffic Calming Measures” be received; and, 2. That the 2010 Council moratorium placed on vertical traffic calming measures be amended to permit the installation of speed cushion 7 treatments, subject to the proper traffic analysis, operational and budget considerations and public consultation; and, 3. That requests for capital and opera
Development Services Committee Meeting, March 3, 2026 · Carried
1. That the March 3, 2026, report titled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, 2690622 Ontario Inc. (Kingdom Development Inc.), Application for Draft Plan of Subdivision (19TM-25002) to facilitate the creation of four development blocks, public roads, a public park, and greenway lands at 11 4077, 4101 and 4121 Highway 7 E (Ward 3), File PLAN 25 114390”, be received; and, 2. That the Draft Plan of Subdivision 19
Development Services Committee Meeting, March 3, 2026 · Carried
That By-laws 2026-21 to 2026-24, 2026-26 to 2026-31 and 2026-34 be given three readings and enacted.
Council Meeting, February 25, 2026 · Carried
14 That By-laws 2026-21 to 2026-24, 2026-26 to 2026-31 and 2026-34 be given three readings and enacted.
Council Meeting, February 25, 2026 · Carried
Heritage Markham Committee 1. That the following individuals be re-appointed to the Heritage Markham Committee: Ron Blake Term end date: November 30, 2028 Tejinder Sidhu Recommended term end date: November 30, 2027 David Butterworth Term end date: November 30, 2028 Kugan Subramaniam Term end date: November 30, 2028 2. That the following individuals be appointed to the Heritage Markham Committee wi
Council Meeting, February 25, 2026 · Carried
That the deputation from Doug Denby be received.
General Committee Meeting, February 10, 2026 · Carried
That the February 3, 2026, report titled, “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, The Remington Group, Application for Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a three-phased, mixed-use, high-rise development consisting of five towers of varying heights and 2,139 residential units on lands located on the northwest corner of Verdale Crossing and Birchmount Road (Ward 3), File PLAN 24 197692”, be received; and, That the Z
Development Services Committee Meeting, February 3, 2026 · Carried
1. That the February 3, 2026, report titled, “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, The Remington Group, Application for Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a three-phased, mixed-use, high-rise development consisting of five towers of varying heights and 2,139 residential units on lands located on the northwest corner of Verdale Crossing and Birchmount Road (Ward 3), File PLAN 24 197692”, be received; and, 2. That
Development Services Committee Meeting, February 3, 2026 · Carried
That the memorandum dated January 27, 2026, titled " Requests for Extensions to Designation Timelines - 10224 Highway 48 (Ward 6) & 7635 Highway 7 (Ward 5)" be received; and, That Council grant a further 60-day extension of the deadline for designation of 10224 Highway 48 (Ward 6) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act; and, That Council grant a further 60-day extension of the deadl
Council Meeting, January 27, 2026 · Carried
That the report entitled “Staff Awarded Contracts for Q4 2025 be received; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
General Committee Meeting, January 27, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS, the Ontario Salt Pollution Coalition, a working group of individuals, community groups and eNGOs, is pursuing provincial action on the growing salt pollution problem, including encouraging municipalities to press the Province for action; and, WHEREAS, road salt (sodium chloride) is a known toxic substance designated under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act because of “tangible thre
General Committee Meeting, January 27, 2026 · Carried
4 1. That the report entitled “Staff Awarded Contracts for Q4 2025 be received; and further, 2. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
General Committee Meeting, January 27, 2026 · Carried
1. That the memorandum dated January 27, 2026, titled " Requests for Extensions to Designation Timelines - 10224 Highway 48 (Ward 6) & 7635 Highway 7 (Ward 5)" be received; and, 2. That Council grant a further 60-day extension of the deadline for designation of 10224 Highway 48 (Ward 6) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act; and, 3. That Council grant a further 60-day extension of
Council Meeting, January 27, 2026 · Carried
1) That the following individuals be appointed to the Doors Open Markham Committee; and,  Diane Ross Start date: Immediately End date: November 30, 2028  Mario Chiofolo Start date: Immediately End date: November 30, 2028  Lei Xia Start date: Immediately End date: November 30, 2028 20 2) That the following individuals be re-appointed to the Doors Open Markham Organizing Committee  Agatha McPhee
Council Meeting, January 27, 2026 · Carried
That the written submissions from Rockport (Unionville), and Sue Wong (Amica Unionville), be received; and, That the report entitled “PUBLIC MEETING INFORMATION REPORT, Application for an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a 39-storey mixed-use purpose-built rental building with 401 residential units, ground floor retail and a new public park, located at 28 Main Street Unionville
Development Services Public Meeting, January 20, 2026 · Carried
1. That the written submissions from Rockport (Unionville), and Sue Wong (Amica Unionville), be received; and, 2. That the report entitled “PUBLIC MEETING INFORMATION REPORT, Application for an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a 39-storey mixed-use purpose-built rental building with 401 residential units, ground floor retail and a new public park, located at 28 Main Street Union
Development Services Public Meeting, January 20, 2026 · Carried
That the communication from the Unionville Residents Association regarding Item 7.1.1 "PUBLIC MEETING INFORMATION REPORT, CF Markville Nominee Inc. at 5000 Highway 7, Application for Zoning By-Law Amendment to develop “Phase 1” of the Subject Lands for a mixed-use development consisting of 1,881 residential units and five buildings with heights from 30 to 39 storeys at 5000 Highway 7 (Ward 3), Fil
Council Meeting, December 16, 2025 · Carried
That the following clause be added to the recommendation: That staff provide a high-level summary of revenue and expenses for the 2026 Chinese Heritage Month and the 2026 Chinese New Year Dinner events and that staff report back with a possible amendment to the Council Code of Conduct to provide for suitable post-event financial report relative to other events subject to Section 10.1 (j) of the Co
Council Meeting, December 16, 2025 · Carried
That the Confidential Report titled “Recent OLT Decisions Affecting Hazardous Lands” be received, and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all the things necessary to give effect to the resolutions set out in this report.
Council Meeting, December 16, 2025 · Carried
That the report dated December 9, 2025, entitled “Proposed Regulations to Enable the Special Economic Zones Act, 2025 and Species Conservation Act, 2025”, be received; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Development Services Committee Meeting, December 9, 2025 · Carried
That the report titled “Citywide Parking Strategy – Final Report” and the presentation titled ”Citywide Parking Strategy Final Study Recommendations ” be received; and, That parking and associated paid parking initiatives in Unionville be moved from a long-term objective to a short-term objective ; and, That Council endorse the Citywide Parking Strategy (CWPS) as outlined in this report and detail
Development Services Committee Meeting, December 9, 2025 · Carried
That the memorandum dated December 2, 2025 entitled “Markham Delegation - The Ontario Honda Dealers Indy in Markham” be received; and, That Council approve attendance of a Markham delegation, including Mayor Frank Scarpitti and Councillor Andrew Keyes, at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, in St. Petersburg, Florida on February 28 - March 2, 2025; and, That Council approve attendance of C
General Committee Meeting, December 2, 2025 · Carried
That the report dated December 2 , 202 5 , titled “Status of Capital Projects as of September 30, 2025” be received; and, That the Projects completed with surplus funds over $100,000 or with over 50% of Budget remaining, as identified in Appendix 2a, be recommended for closure, and funds associated with these projects in the amount of $1,406,312 be transferred to the original sources of funding as
General Committee Meeting, December 2, 2025 · Carried
That the report entitled “Conveyance of lands to Region of York for Road Widening – along 16th Avenue between Woodbine Avenue and Kennedy Road” be received; That the following lands be declared surplus pursuant to By-law 178-96: (a) Block 141 on Plan 65M3036, comprising all of PIN 03750-0338; (b) Part Lot 16 Concession 4, designated as Part 6 65R-39525, comprising part of PIN 03067-0005; (c) Block
General Committee Meeting, December 2, 2025 · Carried
1. That the report dated December 2, 2025, titled “Status of Capital Projects as of September 30, 2025” be received; and, 5 2. That the Projects completed with surplus funds over $100,000 or with over 50% of Budget remaining, as identified in Appendix 2a, be recommended for closure, and funds associated with these projects in the amount of $1,406,312 be transferred to the original sources of fundi
General Committee Meeting, December 2, 2025 · Carried
1. That the report entitled “Conveyance of lands to Region of York for Road Widening – along 16th Avenue between Woodbine Avenue and Kennedy Road” be received; 2. That the following lands be declared surplus pursuant to By-law 178-96: (a) Block 141 on Plan 65M3036, comprising all of PIN 03750-0338; (b) Part Lot 16 Concession 4, designated as Part 6 65R-39525, comprising part of PIN 03067-0005; (c)
General Committee Meeting, December 2, 2025 · Carried

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634meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
5conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
Ward 3seatCouncillor
5,007votes in 2022Local Councillor, incumbent
Council Meeting January 27, 2026
on this item and did not participate in the discussion or vote on this matter
Development Services Committee Meeting January 20, 2026
with Item 8.1 as he knows the planner for the Applicant
Heritage Markham Committee September 11, 2024
in relation to item 6.1 and noted that the subject property is next door to him
General Committee Meeting May 14, 2024
in relation to item 8.1 as he is planning an infill project on his personal property and the proposed fees will impact him directly
Council Meeting December 13, 2022
on this matter as as he has a close friend who is an employee of Smart Centres

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