Development Services Committee Meeting

That the minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting held on January 20, 2026 be confirmed.

That the staff report titled “Markham Vision Zero Road Safety Plan” and recommended countermeasures be endorsed; and, That implementation of the Vision Zero Road Safety Plan be contingent on resourcing availability, including from any external grant funding and as provided for through the annual budget process, as appropriate; and, That Council approve a 2026 in-year capital addition for the Vision Zero Road Safety Plan in the amount of $896,297, being the amount the City has received from the Province as interim funding under Road Safety Initiatives Fund (RSIF), to advance RSIF-eligible road safety improvements within the 16 Automated Speed Enforcement school safety zones identified by the Director of Engineering, with priority given to locations that have significant safety concerns; and, That the Director of Engineering be authorized to submit applications for further RSIF funding, as opportunities become available, to fund eligible Road Safety Plan initiatives; and, That the City Treasurer be authorized to adjust the in-year capital budget for the Vision Zero Safety Plan based on availability and receipt of any further RSIF funding and that the Director of Engineering be authorized to identify and implement specific eligible Road Safety Plan initiatives to be funded using RSIF funding, in consultation with the City Treasurer; and, That staff continue to coordinate with York Region and their Vision Zero Traveller Safety Plan, to ensure an aligned approach to improving mobi

That Staff prepare a memorandum to be presented at the March 3rd Development Services Committee meeting, incorporating comments from Fire Services and Operations, as well as information related to vertical traffic calming measures (e.g. speed cushions), in consideration of the following recommendation being

That the deputation by Doug Denby to the Development Services Committee on February 3, 2026 be received.

That the memorandum entitled “Alto High Speed Rail – Status Update” be received; and, That Staff continue to engage with the Alto High Speed Rail project office to advocate for a station in the City of Markham, provide technical input in collaboration with York Region, and support ongoing collaboration and communication efforts; 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 January 14, 2026, be received for information purposes.

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 Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by The Remington Group, be approved and the draft Zoning By-law Amendment, attached as Appendix ‘B’, be finalized and brought forward to a future Council meeting to be enacted without further notice; and further, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the February 3, 2026, report titled, “Authority to Enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement as a Condition of Development Approval – 10737 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 10737 Victoria Square Blvd, and any other documents required to give effect thereto, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the report dated, February 3, 2026, titled, “New Markham Heritage Property Grant Program”, be received; and, That the existing Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program and Designated Heritage Property Grant Program be replaced by a new Markham Heritage Property Grant Program as outlined in the draft by-law (Appendix “A”) and the program guidelines (Appendix “B”) attached to this report; and, That as required by the Ontario Heritage Act, a by-law be adopted to implement the Markham Heritage Property Grant Program generally in the form attached as Appendix “A” to this report; and, That By-law 175-81, as amended, (“A By-law to Establish a Heritage Fund”) be repealed generally in the form attached as Appendix “C” to this report, and that any remaining funds in the Heritage Loans Reserve be transferred to the Designated Heritage Property Grants Reserve; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the report dated February 3, 2026, entitled " RECOMMENDATION REPORT: Housing Accelerator Fund Initiative 4 (Inclusionary Zoning in Major Transit Station Areas) – City Initiated Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment” be received; and, That the City Initiated Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendments for the Housing Accelerator Fund Initiative 4 (Inclusionary Zoning in Major Transit Station Areas), attached as Appendix “A” and “B”, be brought forward to the next Council meeting to be enacted without further notice; and, That the City Initiated Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments be forwarded to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation; 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 1:07 PM.

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 the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by The Remington Group, be approved and the draft Zoning By-law Amendment, attached as Appendix ‘B’, be finalized and brought forward to a future Council meeting to be enacted without further notice; and further, 3. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution. 9

10 1. That the report dated, February 3, 2026, titled, “New Markham Heritage Property Grant Program”, be received; and, 2. That the existing Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program and Designated Heritage Property Grant Program be replaced by a new Markham Heritage Property Grant Program as outlined in the draft by-law (Appendix “A”) and the program guidelines (Appendix “B”) attached to this report; and, 3. That as required by the Ontario Heritage Act, a by-law be adopted to implement the Markham Heritage Property Grant Program generally in the form attached as Appendix “A” to this report; and, 4. That By-law 175-81, as amended, (“A By-law to Establish a Heritage Fund”) be repealed generally in the form attached as Appendix “C” to this report, and that any remaining funds in the Heritage Loans Reserve be transferred to the Designated Heritage Property Grants Reserve; and further, 5. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

1. That the report dated February 3, 2026, entitled " RECOMMENDATION REPORT: Housing Accelerator Fund Initiative 4 (Inclusionary Zoning in Major Transit Station Areas) – City Initiated Official Plan and Zoning By- law Amendment” be received; and, 11 2. That the City Initiated Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendments for the Housing Accelerator Fund Initiative 4 (Inclusionary Zoning in Major Transit Station Areas), attached as Appendix “A” and “B”, be brought forward to the next Council meeting to be enacted without further notice; and, 3. That the City Initiated Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments be forwarded to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation; and further, 4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.