Development Services Committee Meeting

That the minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting held on April 14, 2026, be confirmed.

That the communication submitted by Yan Hong Wang providing comments regarding the above subject matter be received.

That the written submissions from Stephanie Ware, Craig Rowland, Don Chen, Elaine Wilton, Jim Crawford, Jim Dunlop, Joe Signorello, Mike Hayes, Nikki Bell, R Munro, Rob McMeekin, Shelley Gram, Sherry Setnyk, Stephen Harris, Steven Tait, William Bessant, Cathie Jeffery, Carol Retter, Dino De Dominicis, Patrick King, Lou Bortolin, John Chipperfield, Al Wallis, Karen Mooney, Marco Studer, Nancy Ditomaso, Tom Chan, Paul Francis, Diane Johnston, Deb Wood (Markham District Veterans Association), Beverly McLaughlin, Paul Jarvi, Barb Burton, and D Hunt be received.

That the Staff report, dated May 5, 2026, titled, "RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Designation of Priority Properties – Phase XVIII (Wards 2 and 5)”, be received; and, That the June 14, 2023, recommendation from the Heritage Markham Committee, in support of the designation of the following properties under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act (in accordance with Appendix ‘B’), be received as information: 10768 Victoria Square Blvd (Ward 2): “Boynton House” 11109 Highway 48 (Ward 5): “Jesse and Hulda Raymer House”; and, That Council state its intention to designate 10768 Victoria Square Blvd (Ward 2): under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and, That Council state its intention to designate 11109 Highway 48 (Ward 5): under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and, That if there are no objections to the designation in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Clerk’s Department be authorized to place a designation by-law before Council for adoption; and, That if there are any objections in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, the matter return to Council for further consideration; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the report dated May 5, 2025 entitled “Final Report: Markham Demonstration Zone (DZ) Program (2023-2025)” is informational with the purpose to share program results and lessons learned based on the completion of the program be received; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the May 5, 2026, Memorandum titled, “Project Update to the Development Services Committee on SOS GP Inc. Applications for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment, and Draft Plan of Subdivision on the lands located at 2880 to 2930 Steeles Avenue East (The Shops on Steeles) (Files PLAN.24.167361 and PLAN.24.167362)”, be received; and, That Staff continue working with the Owner to revise the proposed development concept in accordance with the comments and requirements provided to date and detailed in the January 20, 2026, Staff Recommendation Report to the Development Services Committee; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That this item be moved to the beginning of the consent agenda.

That the Staff Report be received; and, That the deputation made by Angela Gutierrez on the above noted subject matter be received; and, That the written submissions from Stephanie Ware, Craig Rowland, Don Chen, Elaine Wilton, Jim Crawford, Jim Dunlop, Joe Signorello, Mike Hayes, Nikki Bell, R Munro, Rob McMeekin, Shelley Gram, Sherry Setnyk, Stephen Harris, Steven Tait, William Bessant, Cathie Jeffery, Carol Retter, Dino De Dominicis, Patrick King, Lou Bortolin, John Chipperfield, Al Wallis, Karen Mooney, Marco Studer, Nancy Ditomaso, Tom Chan, Paul Francis, Diane Johnston, Deb Wood (Markham District Veterans Association), Beverly McLaughlin, Paul Jarvi, Barb Burton, and D Hunt on the above noted subject matter be received; and, That a veterans' crosswalk be created in a suitable location within the City; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the presentation titled "Update on Markham's City-wide Urban Design Guidelines Project" be received; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That a confidential item be added to the May 5, 2026 Development Services Committee agenda pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001, Section 239 (2)(h).

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

4 1. That the communication submitted by Yan Hong Wang providing comments regarding the above subject matter be received.

1. That the Staff report, dated May 5, 2026, titled, "RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Designation of Priority Properties – Phase XVIII (Wards 2 and 5)”, be received; and, 2. That the June 14, 2023, recommendation from the Heritage Markham Committee, in support of the designation of the following properties under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act (in accordance with Appendix ‘B’), be received as information: o 10768 Victoria Square Blvd (Ward 2): “Boynton House” o 11109 Highway 48 (Ward 5): “Jesse and Hulda Raymer House”; and, 5 3. That Council state its intention to designate 10768 Victoria Square Blvd (Ward 2): under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and, 4. That Council state its intention to designate 11109 Highway 48 (Ward 5): under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and, 5. That if there are no objections to the designation in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Clerk’s Department be authorized to place a designation by-law before Council for adoption; and, 6. That if there are any objections in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, the matter return to Council for further consideration; and further, 7. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.