The Markham Record

General Committee Meeting

May 19, 2026

Who was there

Present (12): Amanda Yeung Collucci, Alan Ho, Keith Irish, Jim Jones, Andrew Keyes, Ritch Lau, Isa Lee, Joe Li, Reid McAlpine, Nimisha Patel, Karen Rea, Frank Scarpitti

Absent (1): Michael Chan

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (29 motions)

29 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the minutes of the April 21, 2026 General Committee meeting be confirmed.
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones, seconded by Councillor Nimisha Patel
Carried
That the following communications dated April 29, 2026 from York Region be received for information purposes: York Region Transit 2025 System Performance Report Update on Public Works Research & Innovation Initiatives in 2025 and Funding Opportunity for Climate Adaptation in York Region 2026 Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care Program Update 2025 York Region Health and Well-Being Review
Moved by Councillor Isa Lee, seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
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 penalty and interest charges be cancelled, proportionate to the tax adjustments, for the properties identified in Appendix B; and, That the Treasurer be directed to make the necessary adjustments to the Collector’s Roll; and further, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution
Moved by Regional Councillor Alan Ho, seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li
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 directed to remove these amounts from the Collector’s Roll; and, That the associated interest be cancelled in proportion to the tax adjustments; and further , That staff be authorized to and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolutions .
Moved by Regional Councillor Alan Ho, seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li
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 provides for the mailing of notices and requesting payment of taxes for the year 2026, as set out as follows, be approved; and, TAX LEVYING BODY 202 6 TAX LEVY AMOUNT City of Markham $202,587,891 Region of York $447,933,185 Province of Ontario (Education) $260,949,741 Markham Village BIA $239,640 Unionville BIA $214,221 Total $911,924,678 That staff be authorized to levy against Markham Stouffville Hospital and York University the annual levy pursuant to Section 323 of the Municipal Act, 2001, as outlined in Section 9 of the attached by-law once the required information is received from the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities; and, That the attached by-law be passed to authorize the 2026 Tax Rates and Levy By-law; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Regional Councillor Alan Ho, seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li
Carried
That the report titled “Development Charge and Community Benefits Charge December 31, 2025 Reserve Balances and Annual Activity of the Accounts” be received by Council as required under Section 43(1) of the Development Charges Act, 1997 , as amended, and Section 37(48) of the Planning Act ; and further, That Staff by authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Mayor Frank Scarpitti, seconded by Councillor Ritch Lau
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 (MVBIA) be approved; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Regional Councillor Alan Ho, seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li
Carried
That the report entitled “042-T-15 Cathodic Protection of Iron Watermains – Contract Extension (2026-2028)” be received; and, That the contract for Cathodic Protection of Iron Watermains be extended for one year with incumbent 1460973 Ontario Limited O/A C.P. Systems (C.P. Systems) with the option to extend for a further two (2) additional years to be exercised in one-year increments in the following estimated amounts: • 2026 - $845,426 + $66,464 (contingency) = $911,890 • 2027 - $664,941 + $52,275 (contingency) = $717,216 (Optional) • 2028 - $545,505 + $42,886 (contingency) = $588,390 (Optional) The 2027-2028 extensions be subject to vendor performance and Council adoption of the capital budgets. The contingency amounts are established to cover any additional construction costs and that authorization to approve expenditures of this contingency amount up to the specified limit be in accordance with the Expenditure Control Policy; and, That the tendering process for the Cathodic Protection of Iron Watermains be waived in accordance with Purchasing By-Law 2026, Part-XX II, Section 11.1 (c); which states that “when the extension of an existing Contract would prove more cost-effective or beneficial”; and, That the 2026 estimated award in the amount of $911,890 ($845,426 + $66,464) be funded from the capital project 760-101-5699-26225 “Cathodic Protection of Ductile Iron Watermains” with a budget of $912,400; and, That the remaining balance of $510 ($911,890 - $912,400;) remain in
Moved by Regional Councillor Alan Ho, seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li
Carried
That the report titled “Scooty Pilot Project – 2026 Season Extension” be received; and, That Staff be authorized to extend the Scooty Pilot Project within the existing Markham Centre area, from May 26, 2026, to October 31, 2026, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering; and, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute agreements with Scooty Mobility Incorporated to facilitate the Scooty Pilot Project for 2026 and Scooty Mobility Incorporated’s operations during the City’s Canada Day event and the 2026 Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Markham event, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and Director of Engineering; and, That Staff require Scooty Mobility Incorporated to submit an operational proposal for the City’s Canada Day event and the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Markham event, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering, outlining how shared electric bicycle and electric kick scooter services will be adjusted before, during, and after each event to accommodate road closures, event set-up, and take-down; and, That Staff require Scooty Mobility Incorporated to collect data and submit findings from the 2026 Scooty Pilot Project, including special events during Canada Day and the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Markham event; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Mayor Frank Scarpitti, seconded by Councillor Ritch Lau
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 to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Regional Councillor Alan Ho, seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li
Carried
That the minutes and notes of the March 23, 2026 Markham Public Library Board be received for information purposes.
Moved by Regional Councillor Alan Ho, seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li
Carried
That the minutes of the January 23, 2025 Markham Village Business Improvement Area Committee meeting be received for information purposes.
Moved by Regional Councillor Alan Ho, seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li
Carried
That the minutes of the January 21, February 18, and March 11, 2026 Unionville Business Improvement Area Committee meeting be received for information purposes.
Moved by Regional Councillor Alan Ho, seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li
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 capital project to facilitate the Area Specific Development Charge by-law update for Area 23 - Mount Joy, as described in the report; and further, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Regional Councillor Alan Ho, seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li
Carried
That the report titled “Destination Markham Corporation 2025 Achievements, 2026 Budget” and, That Council approve the Destination Markham Corporation 2026 Budget in the amount of $3,361,000; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Mayor Frank Scarpitti, seconded by Councillor Ritch Lau
Carried
That the report entitled “Development Charges Deferral – 2695 Elgin Mills Road East” be received; and, That Council authorize staff to provide a deferral of development charges to Flato Lifestyle City Centre Inc., for an approximately 80,000 square foot (7,432 m2), 102 room hotel to be located at 2695 Elgin Mills Road East, until the earlier of first occupancy, or May 31, 2028, subject to the Applicant’s compliance with the terms and conditions listed in this report; and, That Council authorize the calculation and collection of interest, at the rate in effect at complete site plan application, from building permit issuance to the date of first occupancy or May 31, 2028, whichever comes first; and, That Flato Lifestyle City Centre Inc. be required to provide a Letter of Credit or Pay-on-Demand Surety Bond as security for the development charges payable, which will include interest calculated in accordance with this resolution to May 31, 2028; and, That Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement pursuant to Section 27 of the Development Charges Act, 1997, as amended, to authorize a deferral of development charges subject to the terms and conditions set out in this report, all to the satisfaction of the Treasurer and the City Solicitor, or their delegates; and, That Council send a copy of this resolution to the Region of York with a request that they provide a similar deferral of development charges; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to d
Moved by Regional Councillor Joe Li, seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Carried
That the report entitled “Annual Wastewater Collection and Stormwater Management System Performance Reports – 2025” be received for information; and, That Council acknowledge and endorse the “2025 Wastewater Collection Performance Report” and the “2025 Stormwater Management System Performance Report” and its outcomes to meet CLI ECA program requirements; and, That Staff be authorized to make both performance reports publicly available on the City of Markham website; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones, seconded by Councillor Karen Rea
Carried
That the report entitled “Operational Transition of the German Mills Community Centre to the City of Markham – Recreation Services” be received; and, That the transfer of the management of the German Mills Community Centre to the City of Markham – Recreation Services be approved; and, That the German Mills Community Centre Board be dissolved, and that Council extends its sincere thanks to all German Mills Community Centre Board members, past and present, for the unwavering commitment they have demonstrated towards ensuring the community centre’s smooth operation; and, That an operating budget with an approximate positive net financial impact of $10,000 be added to facilitate the effective operations of the German Mills Community Centre; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones, seconded by Councillor Karen Rea
Carried
The the General Committee meeting adjourn at 10:11 AM.
Moved by Regional Councillor Alan Ho, seconded by Councillor Reid McAlpine
Carried
That the following communications dated April 29, 2026 from York Region be received for information purposes: 1. York Region Transit 2025 System Performance Report 2. Update on Public Works Research & Innovation Initiatives in 2025 and Funding Opportunity for Climate Adaptation in York Region 3 3. 2026 Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care Program Update 4. 2025 York Region Health and Well-Being Review
Moved by Councillor Isa Lee, seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
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 directed to remove these amounts from the Collector’s Roll; and, 4. That the associated interest be cancelled in proportion to the tax adjustments; and further, 5. That staff be authorized to and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolutions.
Moved by Regional Councillor Alan Ho, seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li
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 and provides for the mailing of notices and requesting payment of taxes for the year 2026, as set out as follows, be approved; and, TAX LEVYING BODY 2026 TAX LEVY AMOUNT City of Markham $202,587,891 Region of York $447,933,185 Province of Ontario (Education) $260,949,741 Markham Village BIA $239,640 Unionville BIA $214,221 Total $911,924,678 3. That staff be authorized to levy against Markham Stouffville Hospital and York University the annual levy pursuant to Section 323 of the Municipal 5 Act, 2001, as outlined in Section 9 of the attached by-law once the required information is received from the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities; and, 4. That the attached by-law be passed to authorize the 2026 Tax Rates and Levy By-law; and further, 5. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Regional Councillor Alan Ho, seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li
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 Improvement Area (MVBIA) be approved; and further, 4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Regional Councillor Alan Ho, seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li
Carried
1. That the report entitled “042-T-15 Cathodic Protection of Iron Watermains – Contract Extension (2026-2028)” be received; and, 2. That the contract for Cathodic Protection of Iron Watermains be extended for one year with incumbent 1460973 Ontario Limited O/A C.P. Systems (C.P. Systems) with the option to extend for a further two (2) additional years to be exercised in one-year increments in the following estimated amounts: • 2026 - $845,426 + $66,464 (contingency) = $911,890• 2027 - $664,941 + $52,275 (contingency) = $717,216 (Optional)• 2028 - $545,505 + $42,886 (contingency) = $588,390 (Optional)The 2027-2028 extensions be subject to vendor performance and Council adoption of the capital budgets. The contingency amounts are established to cover any additional construction costs and that authorization to approve expenditures of this contingency amount up to the specified limit be in accordance with the Expenditure Control Policy; and, 3. That the tendering process for the Cathodic Protection of Iron Watermains be waived in accordance with Purchasing By-Law 2026, Part-XX II, Section 11.1 (c); which states that “when the extension of an existing Contract would prove more cost-effective or beneficial”; and, 4. That the 2026 estimated award in the amount of $911,890 ($845,426 + $66,464) be funded from the capital project 760-101-5699-26225 “Cathodic Protection of Ductile Iron Watermains” with a budget of $912,400; and, 5. That the remaining balance of $510 ($911,890 - $912,400
Moved by Regional Councillor Alan Ho, seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li
Carried
1. That the report titled “Scooty Pilot Project – 2026 Season Extension” be received; and, 2. That Staff be authorized to extend the Scooty Pilot Project within the existing Markham Centre area, from May 26, 2026, to October 31, 2026, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering; and, 3. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute agreements with Scooty Mobility Incorporated to facilitate the Scooty Pilot Project for 2026 and Scooty Mobility Incorporated’s operations during the City’s Canada Day event and the 2026 Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Markham event, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and Director of Engineering; and, 8 4. That Staff require Scooty Mobility Incorporated to submit an operational proposal for the City’s Canada Day event and the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Markham event, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering, outlining how shared electric bicycle and electric kick scooter services will be adjusted before, during, and after each event to accommodate road closures, event set-up, and take-down; and, 5. That Staff require Scooty Mobility Incorporated to collect data and submit findings from the 2026 Scooty Pilot Project, including special events during Canada Day and the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Markham event; and further, 6. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Mayor Frank Scarpitti, seconded by Councillor Ritch Lau
Carried
1. That the minutes and notes of the March 23, 2026 Markham Public Library Board be received for information purposes. 9
Moved by Regional Councillor Alan Ho, seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li
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 2026 capital project to facilitate the Area Specific Development Charge by-law update for Area 23 - Mount Joy, as described in the report; and further, 10 4. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Regional Councillor Alan Ho, seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li
Carried
1. That the report entitled “Development Charges Deferral – 2695 Elgin Mills Road East” be received; and, 2. That Council authorize staff to provide a deferral of development charges to Flato Lifestyle City Centre Inc., for an approximately 80,000 square foot (7,432 m2), 102 room hotel to be located at 2695 Elgin Mills Road East, until the earlier of first occupancy, or May 31, 2028, subject to the 11 Applicant’s compliance with the terms and conditions listed in this report; and, 3. That Council authorize the calculation and collection of interest, at the rate in effect at complete site plan application, from building permit issuance to the date of first occupancy or May 31, 2028, whichever comes first; and, 4. That Flato Lifestyle City Centre Inc. be required to provide a Letter of Credit or Pay-on-Demand Surety Bond as security for the development charges payable, which will include interest calculated in accordance with this resolution to May 31, 2028; and, 5. That Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement pursuant to Section 27 of the Development Charges Act, 1997, as amended, to authorize a deferral of development charges subject to the terms and conditions set out in this report, all to the satisfaction of the Treasurer and the City Solicitor, or their delegates; and, 6. That Council send a copy of this resolution to the Region of York with a request that they provide a similar deferral of development charges; and further, 7. That Staff be auth
Moved by Regional Councillor Joe Li, seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Carried
1. That the report entitled “Annual Wastewater Collection and Stormwater Management System Performance Reports – 2025” be received for information; and, 2. That Council acknowledge and endorse the “2025 Wastewater Collection Performance Report” and the “2025 Stormwater Management System Performance Report” and its outcomes to meet CLI ECA program requirements; and, 12 3. That Staff be authorized to make both performance reports publicly available on the City of Markham website; and further, 4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones, seconded by Councillor Karen Rea
Carried

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