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Portrait of Andrew Keyes

Andrew Keyes

Councillor · Ward 5 · seen 2019-01-21 to 2026-09-15 · served 2018–2022, 2022–2026

484substantive motions movedof 612 meetings the minutes record them at
149procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
1,052substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
38meetings recorded absentof 612 they were on the record for
11–3recorded 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 (14)

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.
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.
For · 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…
For · 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…
Against · 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 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…
For · 5–4 · Carried

Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (38)

Development Services Public MeetingMarch 10, 2026
Development Services Public MeetingMay 20, 2025
Council MeetingDecember 18, 2024
General Committee MeetingDecember 17, 2024
Council MeetingAugust 7, 2024
Development Services Committee MeetingJune 4, 2024
Council MeetingMay 29, 2024
Development Services Public MeetingMay 28, 2024
General Committee MeetingMay 28, 2024
Development Services Committee MeetingMay 21, 2024
Council MeetingMay 15, 2024
General Committee MeetingMay 14, 2024
Development Services Public MeetingMay 14, 2024
Council MeetingFebruary 14, 2024
Development Services Public MeetingFebruary 13, 2024
Special Development Services Committee MeetingFebruary 12, 2024
Unionville Sub-CommitteeDecember 14, 2023
General Committee MeetingOctober 25, 2023
General Committee MeetingOctober 24, 2023
Special Development Services Committee MeetingJuly 5, 2023
Council MeetingJune 28, 2023
Development Services Committee MeetingJune 27, 2023
Development Services Committee MeetingJune 26, 2023
Council MeetingMarch 22, 2023
Budget CommitteeFebruary 6, 2023
Unionville Sub-CommitteeJanuary 27, 2023
Development Services Committee MeetingJanuary 17, 2023
Special Development Services Committee MeetingJanuary 16, 2023
Development Services Committee MeetingJune 27, 2022
Development Services Public MeetingMay 10, 2022
Development Services Public MeetingApril 5, 2022
General Committee MeetingFebruary 1, 2021
Unionville Sub-CommitteeJanuary 12, 2021
Unionville Sub-CommitteeDecember 14, 2020
Council MeetingMarch 10, 2020
Development Services Committee MeetingOctober 15, 2019
Development Services Public MeetingJune 24, 2019
Development Services Committee MeetingJune 24, 2019

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 484)

That the report dated September 15, 2026, titled “2026 Application to the Growing Canada’s Community Canopies Fund by Friends of the Rouge Watershed”, be received; and, That the City of Markham supports the Friends of the Rouge Watershed’s application to the Growing Canada’s Community Canopies Fund as outlined in the report; and, That the City of Markham acknowledges that any grant funding awarded
Development Services Committee Meeting, September 15, 2026 · Carried
That the September 15, 2026, report titled, “Heritage Easement Agreement for the Heritage Property Tax Reduction Program – 10729 Victoria Square Blvd (Ward 2), be received; and, That a by-law be passed to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Heritage Easement Agreement with the property owner of 10729 Victoria Square Blvd, and any other documents required to give effect thereto, in a form sa
Development Services Committee Meeting, September 15, 2026 · Carried
That the report dated, September 15, 2026, titled, “Urgent approval of new street names as an interim measure while new policy is developed”, be received; and, That Council adopt the proposed street names listed in Appendix A; and, That Council authorize the name change from the previously adopted street name, “Allah Rakha Rahman”, to “A. R. Rahman”; and, That the street names Listed in Appendix A
Development Services Committee Meeting, September 15, 2026 · Carried
That the report titled “Appointment of Members to the Markham Mayor’s Youth Council for the period of September 23, 2026 to June 30, 2027” be received; and, That the appointment of members to the Markham Mayor’s Youth Council, as noted in the attached report, be confirmed for the term September 23, 2026 to June 30, 2027; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary
Development Services Committee Meeting, September 15, 2026 · Carried
That this item be deferred to a future Council meeting; and, That the deputation from Chris Zadel to the September 15th Development Services Committee be received.
Development Services Committee Meeting, September 15, 2026 · Carried
That the confidential Council minutes of the Council Meeting held on May 26, 2026 be adopted.
Council Meeting, June 23, 2026 · Carried
[MUNICIPAL ACT, 2001, SECTION 239 (2) (A)] THE SECURITY OF THE PROPERTY OF THE CITY OR LOCAL BOARD That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Council Meeting, June 23, 2026 · Carried
That By-law 2026-75 be given three readings and enacted. Three Readings BY-LAW 2026-75 A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 23, 2026.
Council Meeting, June 23, 2026 · Carried
Whereas it has come to the attention of the Ward Councillor that there is confusion arising from the naming of Louisbourg Way, a street in Ward 5 that is bisected by a fence; and, That the community has raised concerns about safety, access of emergency vehicles and wayfinding that might result in delays of emergency personnel arriving on scene; and, That the typical process for renaming a street,
Development Services Committee Meeting, June 2, 2026 · Carried
1. That the pilot project related to the removal of invasive species proposed by Friends of Swan Lake Park be
Markham Sub-Committee, April 30, 2026 · Referred
WHEREAS the City of Markham is proud to host the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham, a premier motorsport event that showcases innovation, athletic excellence, and international competition; and, WHEREAS the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham attracts visitors, participants, and media attention from across Canada and around the world, contributing to the local economy and promoting Markham a
Council Meeting, April 28, 2026 · Carried
That the report entitled “Regulation of Short-Term Rentals in the City of Markham” be received; and, That Development Services Commission staff be requested to prepare for consideration by the Development Services Committee, a proposed City-wide amendment to the City’s Comprehensive Zoning By-law and other applicable Zoning By-laws to permit short-term rentals; and, That Council approve the establ
General Committee Meeting, April 21, 2026 · Lost
That item 9.4 be moved up on the agenda and addressed after item 6.2.
General Committee Meeting, April 21, 2026 · Carried
That the report entitled “Development Charges Deferral – 8636 Reesor Road” be received; and, That Council authorize staff to extend the current Development Charge Deferral for Varlese Brothers Limited for a farmworker accommodation building located at 8636 Reesor Road for an additional two-year period under the same terms and conditions, to expire on April 22, 2028; and, That Council authorize the
General Committee Meeting, April 21, 2026 · Carried
1. That the report entitled “Regulation of Short-Term Rentals in the City of Markham” be received; and, 2. That Development Services Commission staff be requested to prepare for consideration by the Development Services Committee, a proposed City- wide amendment to the City’s Comprehensive Zoning By-law and other applicable Zoning By-laws to permit short-term rentals; and, 11 3. That Council appro
General Committee Meeting, April 21, 2026 · Lost
1. That the report entitled “Development Charges Deferral – 8636 Reesor Road” be received; and, 2. That Council authorize staff to extend the current Development Charge Deferral for Varlese Brothers Limited for a farmworker accommodation building located at 8636 Reesor Road for an additional two-year period under the same terms and conditions, to expire on April 22, 2028; and, 3. That Council auth
General Committee Meeting, April 21, 2026 · Carried
That the written submissions by Moamen, Patricia Montgomery, Jorge Chiong, Chung Yan, Charlotte Rose, Julie Xu, Peter Lo, Hak Lui, Joan Lo, Hak Lui, Ngai Cho, and Margaret Cho, be received; and, The deputations by Wai Kin Fung, Siddh Modi and Jason (Bill Hogarth Secondary School Students), and Richard Roopnarinesing, were received; and, That the report entitled, “Public Meeting Information Report,
Development Services Public Meeting, April 7, 2026 · Referred
1. That the written submissions by Moamen, Patricia Montgomery, Jorge Chiong, Chung Yan, Charlotte Rose, Julie Xu, Peter Lo, Hak Lui, Joan Lo, Hak Lui, Ngai Cho, and Margaret Cho, be received; and, 2. The deputations by Wai Kin Fung, Siddh Modi and Jason (Bill Hogarth Secondary School Students), and Richard Roopnarinesing, were received; and, 3. That the report entitled, “Public Meeting Informatio
Development Services Public Meeting, April 7, 2026 · Referred
That the report of the General Committee be received & adopted. (Items 1 to 11):
Council Meeting, March 24, 2026 · Carried
That the report entitled “2025 Summary of Remuneration and Expenses for Councillors and Appointees to Boards” be received; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Council Meeting, March 24, 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.
Council Meeting, March 24, 2026 · Carried
That the report entitled “Ontario Transfer Payment Agreement for the Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund (HEWSF) and the City’s Enterprise Stormwater Pumping Station Upgrade Project” be received; and, That Council authorize The Corporation of The City of Markham (the “City”) to enter into the Transfer Payment Agreement (TPA) Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund (the “Agreement”) with the Province o
Council Meeting, March 24, 2026 · Carried
That the report entitled “ Award of Proposal 183-R-24, Consulting Services for Implementation, Integration, Ongoing Support and Maintenance of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Solution” be received; and, That the contract 183 -R-2 4 Consulting Services for Implementation, Integration, Ongoing Support and Maintenance of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Relationship Manag
Council Meeting, March 24, 2026 · Carried
That the report entitled “019-T-26 Supply & Delivery of Four Compact Tractors” be received; and, That the contract for the supply and delivery of four compact tractors be awarded to the lowest compliant bidder, BE Larkin Equipment, in the amount of $675,874.66 inclusive of HST; and, That the award be funded from project #24418 Corporate Fleet Replacement – Non-Fire (account #057-6150-24418-005) wi
Council Meeting, March 24, 2026 · Carried
That the report entitled “002-T-26 Flato Markham Theatre Stage Floor Replacement” be received; and, That the contract for the stage floor replacement be awarded to the lowest priced bidder, BrightCore Inc., in the amount of $464,025.60 inclusive of HST; and, That a 10% contingency in the amount of $46,402.56 inclusive of HST, be established to cover any additional consulting requirements and that
Council Meeting, March 24, 2026 · Carried
The report entitled “Revisions to the Purchasing By-Law 2017-8” be received; and, 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 i
Council Meeting, March 24, 2026 · Carried
That the report titled “Transfer of Kennedy Main Street Unionville Watermain on Carlton Road from the Region of York” be received; and, That Staff be authorized to assume the ownership of the Kennedy Main Street Unionville Watermain on Carlton Road from the Regional Municipality of York (63 meters of 400 mm PVC watermain and two valve chambers, as described in Attachment A); and, That the Director
Council Meeting, March 24, 2026 · Carried
That the report titled “Annual Water Quality Report (January-December 2025)” as required by Schedule 22 of Ontario Regulation 170/03, under the Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002, enclosed herein be received; and, That the Annual 2025 Regulatory Water Quality Report (Attachment “A”), containing information for the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) on water supply and quality as
Council Meeting, March 24, 2026 · Carried
That Report “009-T-26 Centennial C.C. Arena Replacement Project” be received; and, That the contract 009-T-26 for the Centennial C.C. Arena Replacement Project” be awarded to the lowest priced bidder, Frank Pellegrino General Contracting Limited in the amount of $3, 592,331.52 inclusive of HST; and, That a contingency in the amount of $300,000.00 inclusive of HST, be established to cover any addit
Council Meeting, March 24, 2026 · Carried
That the March 24, 2026 Confidential Update, “REQUEST FOR DIRECTION REPORT, Ontario Land Tribunal Appeal by Sunfield Glen Cameron Developments LP of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications to permit a 55-storey development with 690 residential units at 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 28, 30 Glen Cameron Road (Ward 1)”, be received; That the City Solicitor, or designate, be directed to atten
Council Meeting, March 24, 2026 · Carried
1. That the report entitled “2025 Summary of Remuneration and Expenses for Councillors and Appointees to Boards” be received; and further, 10 2. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Council Meeting, March 24, 2026 · Carried
1. That the report entitled “Ontario Transfer Payment Agreement for the Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund (HEWSF) and the City’s Enterprise Stormwater Pumping Station Upgrade Project” be received; and, 2. That Council authorize The Corporation of The City of Markham (the “City”) to enter into the Transfer Payment Agreement (TPA) Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund (the “Agreement”) with the Prov
Council Meeting, March 24, 2026 · Carried
1. That the report entitled “Award of Proposal 183-R-24, Consulting Services for Implementation, Integration, Ongoing Support and Maintenance of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Solution” be received; and, 2. That the contract 183-R-24 Consulting Services for Implementation, Integration, Ongoing Support and Maintenance of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Relationship Ma
Council Meeting, March 24, 2026 · Carried
16 1. That the report entitled “002-T-26 Flato Markham Theatre Stage Floor Replacement” be received; and, 2. That the contract for the stage floor replacement be awarded to the lowest priced bidder, BrightCore Inc., in the amount of $464,025.60 inclusive of HST; and, 3. That a 10% contingency in the amount of $46,402.56 inclusive of HST, be established to cover any additional consulting requiremen
Council Meeting, March 24, 2026 · Carried
1. The report entitled “Revisions to the Purchasing By-Law 2017-8” be received; and, 2. 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, 3. That the City of Markham By-Law 2017-8 be rep
Council Meeting, March 24, 2026 · Carried
1. That the report titled “Annual Water Quality Report (January- December 2025)” as required by Schedule 22 of Ontario Regulation 170/03, under the Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002, enclosed herein be received; and, 2. That the Annual 2025 Regulatory Water Quality Report (Attachment “A”), containing information for the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) on water supply 18 and
Council Meeting, March 24, 2026 · Carried
1. That Report “009-T-26 Centennial C.C. Arena Replacement Project” be received; and, 2. That the contract 009-T-26 for the Centennial C.C. Arena Replacement Project” be awarded to the lowest priced bidder, Frank Pellegrino General Contracting Limited in the amount of $3,592,331.52 inclusive of HST; and, 3. That a contingency in the amount of $300,000.00 inclusive of HST, be established to cover a
Council Meeting, March 24, 2026 · 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 4:01 PM:
Council Meeting, February 25, 2026 · Carried
That the minutes of the January 27, 2026 General Committee meeting be confirmed.
General Committee Meeting, February 10, 2026 · Carried
That the report entitled “196-T-25 Cornell Community Centre Basement Under Slab Piping and Ventilation Project” be received; and, That the contract for Cornell Community Centre Basement Under Slab Piping and Ventilation Project be awarded to the lowest priced bidder, Anacond Contracting Inc. in the amount of $525,590.40 inclusive of HST; and, That a 10% contingency in the amount of $52,559.04 incl
General Committee Meeting, February 10, 2026 · Carried

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