Development Services Committee Meeting

That the minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting held on February 3, 2026 be confirmed.

That the written submission from the Markham Environmental Advisory Committee (MEAC) providing comments regarding the above subject matter, be received.

That the written submission from EJ Sand Traffic Safety Parent Group providing comments regarding the above subject matter, be received.

That the report dated March 3, 2026 entitled "2025 Building Permit Activity” be received; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the memorandum dated March 3, 2026, entitled “Memo – Bird Friendly Guidelines Update” be received; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

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 Road Occupancy By-law; and, That implementation funding of the Markham School Zone Safety Guide be assessed and integrated with the Markham’s Vision Zero Road Safety Plan’s future annual budget requests, as appropriate; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

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.

That Staff explore a pilot project to leave in-road flexible posts in place 365 days a year.

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 Cycling Paths Policy (Policy 1); and, That Staff forward this recommendation to the adjacent cities of Richmond Hill, Vaughan, and Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville; and, That Staff continue coordinating with York Region staff on the implementation and potential future cycling path transfers under the Ownership and Maintenance of Cycling Paths Transfer Policy (Policy 2); and, That York Region prioritizes the Ownership and Maintenance transfer, under Policy 2, of the Highway 7 Cycle Track, between Town Centre Boulevard and Sciberras Road; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the minutes of the Heritage Markham Committee meeting held on February 11, 2026, be received for information purposes.

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/maintenance funding to support new speed cushion treatments, be considered as part of the annual budget process; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the March 3, 2026, report titled, “City of Markham’s Response to Infrastructure Ontario’s Transit-Oriented Communities Program”, be received; and, That the deputation and written submission from Evelin Ellison on behalf of Ward One South Thornhill Residents Inc. be received; and, That this report be forwarded to the Ontario Ministry of Infrastructure and Infrastructure Ontario; and, That Infrastructure Ontario allow Transit-Oriented Community proposals to be made available to the public by the City of Markham upon completion of a pre-application consultation meeting to support transparency with the public; and, That Infrastructure Ontario allow the City of Markham to conduct public consultation to obtain input and comments on Transit-Oriented Community proposal submissions; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the report titled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Housekeeping Amendment to By-law 2024-19; Amendment to implement Section 9.13.4 policies of the City’s Official Plan in By-law 2024-19; Amendments to the accessible parking standards in Parking By-law 28-97 and By-law 2004-196; Amendments to all Public Use sections in MTSA areas of applicable Zoning By-laws; and Amendment to the City’s Fee By-law 211-83, as it relates to fees associated with multiple minor variances”, be received; and, That the Housekeeping Amendment to By-law 2024-19, included as Appendix ‘A’ to this report, be endorsed; and, That the amendment to implement Section 9.13.4 policies of the City’s Official Plan in By-law 2024-19, included as Appendix ‘B’ to this report, be endorsed; and, That the amendments to the Accessible Parking Standards in Parking By-law 28-97 and By-law 2004-196, included as Appendix ‘C’ to this report, be endorsed; and, That the amendments to all Public Use sections in MTSA areas of applicable Zoning By-laws, included as Appendix ‘D’ to this report, be endorsed; and, That the amendment to the City’s Fee By-law 211-83 as it relates to fees associated with multiple minor variances, included as Appendix ‘E’ to this report, be endorsed; and, That the by-law amendments cited in recommendations 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 be forwarded to the next available Council Meeting for enactment; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

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 be approved in principle, subject to the conditions set out in Appendix ‘A’ of this report; and, That the Director of Planning and Urban Design, or designate, be delegated authority to issue the Draft Plan Approval, subject to the conditions set out in Appendix ‘A’, as may be amended by the Director of Planning and Urban Design, or designate; and, That the Draft Plan Approval for Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-25002 will lapse after a period of three (3) years from the date of Council approval if a Subdivision Agreement is not executed within that period; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

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 Development Services Committee adjourn at 11:18 AM.

1. That the report dated March 3, 2026 entitled "2025 Building Permit Activity” be received; and further, 2. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution. 4

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 with the Road Occupancy By-law; and, 4. That implementation funding of the Markham School Zone Safety Guide be assessed and integrated with the Markham’s Vision Zero Road Safety Plan’s future annual budget requests, as appropriate; and further, 5. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution. 5

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 Maintenance of Cycling Paths Policy (Policy 1); and, 4. That Staff forward this recommendation to the adjacent cities of Richmond Hill, Vaughan, and Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville; and, 6 5. That Staff continue coordinating with York Region staff on the implementation and potential future cycling path transfers under the Ownership and Maintenance of Cycling Paths Transfer Policy (Policy 2); and, 6. That York Region prioritizes the Ownership and Maintenance transfer, under Policy 2, of the Highway 7 Cycle Track, between Town Centre Boulevard and Sciberras Road; and further, 7. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

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 operating/maintenance funding to support new speed cushion treatments, be considered as part of the annual budget process; and further, 4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

1. That the report titled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Housekeeping Amendment to By-law 2024-19; Amendment to implement Section 9.13.4 policies of the City’s Official Plan in By-law 2024-19; Amendments to the accessible parking standards in Parking By-law 28-97 and By-law 2004- 196; Amendments to all Public Use sections in MTSA areas of applicable Zoning By-laws; and Amendment to the City’s Fee By-law 211-83, as it relates to fees associated with multiple minor variances”, be received; and, 2. That the Housekeeping Amendment to By-law 2024-19, included as Appendix ‘A’ to this report, be endorsed; and, 3. That the amendment to implement Section 9.13.4 policies of the City’s Official Plan in By-law 2024-19, included as Appendix ‘B’ to this report, be endorsed; and, 4. That the amendments to the Accessible Parking Standards in Parking By- law 28-97 and By-law 2004-196, included as Appendix ‘C’ to this report, be endorsed; and, 5. That the amendments to all Public Use sections in MTSA areas of applicable Zoning By-laws, included as Appendix ‘D’ to this report, be endorsed; and, 6. That the amendment to the City’s Fee By-law 211-83 as it relates to fees associated with multiple minor variances, included as Appendix ‘E’ to this report, be endorsed; and, 7. That the by-law amendments cited in recommendations 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 be forwarded to the next available Council Meeting for enactment; and further, 10 8. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect

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 19TM-25002 be approved in principle, subject to the conditions set out in Appendix ‘A’ of this report; and, 3. That the Director of Planning and Urban Design, or designate, be delegated authority to issue the Draft Plan Approval, subject to the conditions set out in Appendix ‘A’, as may be amended by the Director of Planning and Urban Design, or designate; and, 4. That the Draft Plan Approval for Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-25002 will lapse after a period of three (3) years from the date of Council approval if a Subdivision Agreement is not executed within that period; and further, 5. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, Development Services Committee resolve into a confidential session to discuss the following matters: 12