Council Meeting

That the Council meeting recess at 1:27 PM until livestreaming issues are resolved.

That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on April 28, 2026 be adopted.

That the deputation from Neetu Gupta, Dirk Mooney, Colin Johnson, and Larry Lau be received.

That the request for the City of Markham to complete the Municipal Information Form be received for information and be processed accordingly.

That the report of the Development Services Committee be received & adopted. (Items 1 to 2):

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 Staff Report entitled "Veterans Crosswalk Assessment" be received; and, That the deputation made by Angela Gutierrez, Neetu Gupta, Dirk Mooney, Colin Johnson, and Larry Lau 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.

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That the report of the General Committee be received & adopted. (Items 1 to 13):

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

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 totali 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 these resolutions .

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 totaling $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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

That the report titled “Destination Markham Corporation 2025 Achievements, 2026 Budget” be received 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.

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 the Treasurer be granted delegated authority to approve applications for development charge deferrals for hotels that achieve building permit issuance by June 1, 2027, under the same terms and

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.

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.

That the Public Meeting Information Report that proposes a City-initiated Zoning By-law Amendment (PR 26 115733) to permit parking facilities to occupy required parking spaces on lands associated with special event activities approved as part of an event declared by the City to be of municipal significance, be received; and, That the record of the Statutory Meeting held on May 19, 2026, with respect to the proposed City-initiated Zoning By-law Amendment to By-law’s 2237, 2053, 1767, 2150, 2151, 1229, 122-72, 88-76, 163- 78, 184-78, 118-79, 153-80, 165-80, 90-81, 47-85, 304-87,19-94, 177-96, 2004-196 and 2024-19, as amended, be received; and, That the City-initiated Zoning By-law Amendment, be finalized and brought forward to the June 23, 2026, 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 written submission by Real Estate Canada be received; and, That the Public Meeting Information Report that proposes a City-initiated Zoning By-law Amendment (PR 26 115895) to remove references to minimum lot depth and replacing with minimum lot area, in response to Bill 98, Building Homes and Improving Transportation Infrastructure Act, 2026 , be received; and, That the record of the Statutory Meeting held on May 19, 2026, with respect to the proposed City-initiated Zoning By-law Amendment to By-law’s 2237, 2053, 1767, 2150, 2151, 1229, 122-72, 88-76, 163-78, 184-78, 118-79, 153-80, 165-80, 90-81, 47-85, 304-87, 19-94, 177-96, 2004-196 and 2024-19, as amended, be received; and, That Staff prepare an accompanying Memorandum attached to the City-initiated Zoning By-law Amendment, to a future meeting of Council once changes to the Planning Act and Regulations issued by the Province relating to Bill 98, Building Homes and Improving Transportation Infrastructure Act, 2026 and, input at the May 19, 2026, Public Meeting have been received; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That By-laws 2026-68 to 2026-74 be given three readings and enacted.

That the confidential Council minutes of the Council Meeting held on April 28, 2026 be adopted.

That the confidential memo entitled “ Appointment of Election Finance Compliance Audit Committee Members for the 2026-2030 Term” be received; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the confidential presentation entitled “OLT Appeal: Sunfield Glen Cameron Development LP; 16 – 24 Glen Cameron Road, 28 and 30 Glen Cameron Road” be received; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution, and further,

That the confidential report entitled “Information Technology Services – Emergency Purchase” be received; and further, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That By-law 2026-67 be given three readings and enacted. Three Readings BY-LAW 2026-67 A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 26, 2026.

That the Council meeting of May 26, 2026 be adjourned at 3:50 PM.

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, 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, 5 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.

1. That the Staff Report entitled "Veterans Crosswalk Assessment" be received; and, 2. That the deputation made by Angela Gutierrez, Neetu Gupta, Dirk Mooney, Colin Johnson, and Larry Lau on the above noted subject matter be received; and, 3. 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, 6 4. That a veterans' crosswalk be created in a suitable location within the City; and further, 5. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

1. That the matter be

That the report of the General Committee be received & adopted. (Items 1 to 13): 7

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 totaling $503,830, as set out in this report, be written-off pursuant to Section 354 of the Municipal Act, 2001; and, 3. That the City of Markham’s portion of the write-off of $118,854 be charged to Account 820-820-7040; and, 8 4. That the Treasurer be directed to remove these amounts from the Collector’s Roll; and, 5. That the associated interest be cancelled in proportion to the tax adjustments; and further, 6. That staff be authorized to and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to these resolutions.

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 totaling $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 Act, 2001, as outlined in Section 9 of the 9 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.

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, 10 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.

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- 11 5699-26225 “Cathodic Protection of Ductile Iron Watermains” with a budget of $912,400; and, 5. That the remaining balance of $510 ($911,890 - $

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, 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, 12 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.

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, 13 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, 4. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

15 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, 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.

1. That the report entitled “Operational Transition of the German Mills Community Centre to the City of Markham – Recreation Services” be received; and, 2. That the transfer of the management of the German Mills Community Centre to the City of Markham – Recreation Services be approved; and, 3. 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, 4. 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, 5. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution. 16

1. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution. 21