Council Meeting

That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on May 27, 2025, be adopted.

That the presentation outlining the Award to the City of Markham Operations Department from the PEO (Professional Engineers Ontario) York Chapter 2024 Engineering Project of the Year Award (Large Project Category) The Future of Pavement Engineering – Frequent Pavement Analysis Using AI project be received and that Alice Lam, Director, Department of Operations, Steven Dollmaier, Senior Manager of Roads and Fleet, Zoyeb Vahora, Roads Supervisor – Contract Administrative, Roy Tal, Chief Technical Officer with Visual Defense Inc. and all members of the project staff team be congratulated.

That the presentation outlining the Award to the City of Markham Environmental Services Department from the OPWA (Ontario Public Works Association) 2024 Public Works Project of the Year Award be received and that Zahra Parhizgari, Engineer, Environmental Services, Robert Muir, Manager, Stormwater, Environmental Services and all members of the project staff team be congratulated including the Late Prathapan Kumar, Senior Manager, Infrastructure.

That the deputations from Edward Chiu, Shusmita V. Sharma-Tiwari, Stephen Lombardi, Gilbert Tsui, Angelica Gutierrez, Ravi Ravindran, Nimisha Patel and Conrad Rosario providing comments regarding Item 10.1 entitled “Options for Filling Ward 7 Vacancy on Markham City Council” 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 memorandum titled "Hold Removal By-law Signature Tower Residence Inc. c/o The Remington Group (the “Owner”) 190 Enterprise Boulevard and 18 Andre De Grasse Street, Markham Centre File HOLD 25 109568" be received; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the memorandum titled “Update – City Initiated Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-Law Amendment (Housing Accelerator Fund Initiative 3 – Major Transit Station Area Policy Work), File No. PR 24 196907 be received; and That the revised Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-Law Amendment for the Housing Accelerator Fund Initiative 3 (Major Transit Station Areas Policy Update), attached hereto as Appendix “1” and “2” be adopted and approved; That this report and recommendation be sent to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC); and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the City of Markham has no objection to 54 Brewing Corp. applying to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for a Manufacturer’s Limited Liquor Sales licence (also known as a “By the Glass” licence) located at 10950 Woodbine Ave Unit 1, Markham, ON L6C 3L4.

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

That the staff report entitled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT: Housing Accelerator Fund Initiative 3 (Major Transit Station Areas Policy Update) – City Initiated Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments” be received; and, That the established low-rise residential area on the south side of Highway 7, east of McCowan Road within the McCowan BRT Station MTSA area including the lands at 5305 & 5307 Highway 7 that are subject to a current OLT appeal, be excluded from the City Initiated Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendments for the Housing Accelerator Fund Initiative 3; and, That the established low-rise residential area on the north side of Highway 7, within the Montgomery BRT Station MTSA area including the lands at 5305 & 5307 Highway 7 that are subject to a current OLT appeal, be excluded from the City Initiated Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendments for the Housing Accelerator Fund Initiative 3; and, That the City Initiated Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendments for the Housing Accelerator Fund Initiative 3 (Major Transit Station Areas Policy Update), as amended, in the updated attachments as Appendix “1” and “2” be brought forward to a future Council meeting to be enacted without further notice; and, That the depuations from Karina LaMaccia,Ben Miloshevski, Elizabeth Brown, Clayton Cartwright, Ala Baker, and, Alan Adams be received; and, further, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

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

That the report entitled “PUBLIC MEETING INFORMATION REPORT, Jahangir Choudry, Application for Zoning By-law Amendment to facilitate a future severance for the creation of two new lots with site-specific provisions at 17 Oakcrest Avenue (Ward 3), File No. PLAN 24 193958”, be received; and, That the Record of the Public Meeting held on May 20, 2025 with respect to the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment application, be received; and, That the application by Jahangir Choudry for the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment (PLAN 24 193958), be approved and the draft implementing Zoning By-law Amendment be finalized and 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 submissions by Raj Bissoon, Annette Sabatini, and Carmelo Lamanna, be received; and, That the report entitled “PUBLIC MEETING INFORMATION REPORT, Engenius Development Inc., Applications for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to facilitate a future severance for the creation of four new lots with site-specific provisions (Ward 3), File No. PLAN 24 189460”, be received; and, That the Record of the Public Meeting held on May 20, 2025 with respect to the proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications, be received; and, That the Applicant work with staff to ensure all four lots are minimum of 50 feet wide; and, That the applications by Engenius Development Inc. for the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment (PLAN 24 189460), be approved and the draft implementing Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment be finalized and 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 report of the Development Services Meeting be received & adopted. (Items 1 to 5):

That the report entitled “039-T-24 and 022-R-19 - Agreements with Property Owners for Construction and Funding of Services Relating to the Main Street Unionville Reconstruction Project and the Victoria Square Boulevard Reconstruction Project (Phase 1)” be received; and, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute agreements with property owners for the construction and funding of the Services approved by the Director of Engineering within the construction limits of Main Street Unionville Reconstruction Project and the Victoria Square Boulevard Reconstruction Project (Phase 1), provided the form of such agreements are satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Commissioner of Development Services; and, That the construction of the Services described in such agreements be included in the City’s construction contracts for the Main Street Unionville Reconstruction Project and the Victoria Square Boulevard Reconstruction Project (Phase 1); and further, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the June 10, 2025 report titled 'Recommendation Report, Capital Budget Request for Developer Build Strata Park at 1297 and 1307 Castlemore Avenue' be received; and, That a new 2025 Capital Budget for Developer Build Strata Park be established and funded from Development Charges (Parks Development Reserve) in the amount of $744,935 inclusive of HST impact @1.76% and internal charges; and further, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

1. That the June 10, 2025, Staff report, titled “Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program - 2025”, be received; and, 2. That Council supports financial assistance representing $15,000.00 in grant assistance for: Paint Removal from the bricks of 4592 Hwy. 7 E. in Unionville and the re-conditioning of the original wooden window frames subject to the owner obtaining a Minor Heritage Permit for the proposed work; 3. That the eligibility requirements of the Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program be revised to require Façade Easement Agreements for grants of more than $7,500 instead of $5,000; and, 4. That the Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program be revised to make designated historic places of worship eligible for grant funding instead of requiring them to apply to the City’s Designated Heritage Property Grant Program and that the program be renamed the Commercial Façade and Historic Places of Worship Grant Program; and, 5. That the 2025 grants be funded through the Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program Fund, Account 620-101-5699-25011; and further, 6. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

1. That the June 10, 2025, report titled, “Designated Heritage Property Grant Applications 2025”, be received; and, 2. That Designated Heritage Property Grants for 2025 be approved in the amounts noted for the following properties, totaling $54,020.00, provided that the applicants comply with eligibility requirements of the program: a. 357 Main St. N., Markham Village: up to $5,000.00, for the painting of the house in historic original colours and installation of historically authentic wooden front entrance door; b. 7707 Yonge St., Thornhill: up to $5,000.00 for the installation of historically authentic 2nd storey windows facing Yonge St.; c. 218 Main St., Unionville: up to $2,000.00 for the painting of the steeple and bellcote louvres in historic original colours; d. 6 Alexander Hunter Place, Markham Heritage Estates: up to $7,500.00 for the installation of a cedar shingle roof; e. 3 David Gohn Circle, Markham Heritage Estates: up to $7,500.00 for the installation of a cedar shingle roof; f. 1 Heritage Corners Lane, Markham Heritage Estates: up to $5,000.00 for the production and installation of historically authentic louvred shutters; g. 12 Wismer Place, Markham Heritage Estates: up to $7,500.00 for the installation of a cedar shingle roof; h. 1 Kalvinster Drive, Cornell: up to $4,520.00 for the reconstruction of brick gable-end chimneys; i. 99 Thoroughbred Way, Markham: up to $5,000.00 for the repair and restoration of the historic wooden clapboard siding; j. 10720 Victor

That the report of the General Committee be received & adopted, save and except Item 7.4.10. (Items 1 to 10):

That the Report for the Cancellation, Reduction or Refund of Taxes under Sections 357 and 358 of the Municipal Act, 2001 be received; and, That taxes totalling approximately $578,088 (incl. $3,451 of Stormwater Fees) be adjusted under Section 357 and 358 of the Municipal Act, 2001 of which the City’s tax portion is estimated to be $72,587; and, That the associated interest be cancelled in proportion to the tax adjustments; and, That the Treasurer be directed to adjust the Collector’s Roll accordingly; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the report dated June 17, 2025, titled “Status of Capital Projects as of March 31, 2025” be received; and, That the Projects completed with surplus funds over $100,000 or with over 50% of Budget remaining, as identified in Appendix 2a, be recommended for closure, and funds associated with these projects in the amount of $689,730 be transferred to the original sources of funding as identified in Appendix 2a; and, That the Projects Completed without surplus funds or with surplus funds under $100,000 or with less than 50% of Budget remaining, as identified on Appendix 2b, be recommended for closure, and funds associated with these projects in the amount of $1,189,496 be transferred to the original sources of funding as identified in Appendix 2b; and, That the Non-Development Charge Capital Contingency Project be topped up from the Life Cycle Replacement and Capital Reserve Fund by $808,972 to the approved amount of $250,000; and, That the Engineering Capital Contingency Project be topped up from the Development Charges – City-Wide Hard Reserve by $56 to the approved amount of $100,000; and, That the Design Capital Contingency Project be topped up from the Development Charges – Parks Development Reserve by $5,953 to the approved amount of $100,000; and, That the Waterworks Capital Contingency Project be topped up from the Waterworks Stabilization/Capital Reserve by $10,433 to the approved amount of $100,000; and, That the Staff approved draws from Other Reserves as part of t

That the report entitled “Cloud Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software Update” be received; and, That Staff be authorized to complete any required vetting and finalize negotiations with Workday Inc. to be the preferred solution and software product provider for the City’s Enterprise Resource Planning servicing needs; and, That should it be required, Staff be authorized to pursue an alternative preferred solution and software product provider for the City’s Enterprise Resource Planning Software from among the two other solutions noted in this report; and, That once the vetting process and negotiations are finalized, the Chief Administrative Officer have delegated approval authority to award the contract for Cloud Enterprise Resource Planning Software Solution; and, That Staff proceed with the procurement of Consulting Services to provide Implementation, Integration, Ongoing Support and Maintenance of a Cloud Enterprise Resource Planning Software Solution; and, That the Chief Administrative Officer have delegated approval authority to award the contract for Consulting Services of a Cloud Enterprise Resource Planning Software Solution; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the report entitled “External Audit Contract Extension” be received; and, That the contract for the five-year fiscal period commencing with the 2025 audit and ending with the 2029 audit be awarded to KPMG LLP Chartered Accountants in annual amount of $198,000 (before HST impact) with an increase of CPI plus 0.20% in years 2–5 (2026 – 2029); and, That the contract includes an audit of financial statements for the following entities: i. The Corporation of the City of Markham, The Corporation of the City of Markham Trust Fund, City of Markham Public Library Board, Old Markham Village Business Improvement Area (MBIA), and Unionville Business Improvement Area (UBIA), Varley Art Gallery in accordance with Canadian accounting standards for the public sector: ii. Varley-McKay Art Foundation, The Friends of Markham Museum Foundation, The Markham Foundation for Performing Arts, and Destination Markham Corporation, in accordance with Canadian accounting standards for not-for-profit organizations (“ASNPO”); iii. Markham District Energy Inc. (MDEI) and Markham Enterprises Corporation (MEC), in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”); and, That the contract include the preparation of income tax returns for MDEI and MEC; and, That the tendering process be waived in accordance with Purchasing By-Law 2017-8, Part II, Section 11.1, (c) which states “when the extension of an existing contract would prove more cost-effective or beneficial” & (h) where it is nece

That the report titled “Quality Management System Management Review” be received; and, That Council, as the Owner of the City’s drinking water system, acknowledge and support the outcome and action items identified from the Management Review; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the report titled “Amendment to Road Occupancy By-law 2018-109” be received; and, That Council approve the proposed amendments to the Road Occupancy By-law to improve clarity, reflect current practices and aligns with operational needs, best practices and latest legislations; and, That Council enact an amendment to By-Law 2018-109, a by-law to regulate the use, alteration, and occupancy of highways within the City of Markham, as outlined in Appendix A (Amending By-Law Road Occupancy 2025); and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the report and presentation titled “2025 Asset Management Plan and Financial Strategy” be received; and, That Council endorse the findings from the update of the City’s asset management plan, for all City owned and/or managed assets, as assessed at current and proposed levels of service; and, That Council endorse in principle, a proposed level of service for road pavement management, where short and long term business planning, contributions to the City’s life cycle reserve, annual budgets, and effective program delivery strategies, are based upon a minimum target of 70% of the City’s road network be in a “good” or better state of performance, and subject to funding and resource availability, work towards an aspirational target of 75% of the City’s road network be in a “good” or better state of performance; and, That any identified funding variances, shortfalls or gaps related to maintaining current levels of service, or any forecasted funding requirements that support proposed levels of service, as identified in the 2025 Asset Management Plan and Financial Strategy, be

That in accordance with, and for the purposes of compliance with 10.1 (j) of the Council Code of Conduct, Council approve the 2025 Community Fun Fair being organized and hosted by Ward 8 Councillor Isa Lee; and, That Staff be authorized to provide accounting and financial transaction services in support of Councillor Isa Lee's 2025 Community Fun Fair; and, That all revenue and expense transactions comply with the financial controllership processes as required by the Treasurer; and further, That Staff be directed and authorized to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That in accordance with, and for the purposes of compliance with 10.1 (j) of the Council Code of Conduct, Council approve the 2025 Community Barbeque being organized and hosted by Ward 6 Councillor Amanda Collucci; and, That Staff be authorized to provide accounting and financial transaction services in support of Councillor Amanda Collucci's 2025 Community Barbeque; and, That all revenue and expense transactions comply with the financial controllership processes as required by the Treasurer; and further, That Staff be directed and authorized to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That Markham Council directs City Staff to prepare a capital project to develop a long-term invasive species management strategy with an appropriate implementation plan, f or consideration as part of the 2026 Budget, and; That implementation of a long-term invasive species management strategy, be targeted to begin in the 2027 budget year, subject to Council approval of the strategy and Budget adoption; and, That the long-term invasive species management strategy include cooperation with other levels of government, other public agencies, non-governmental organizations, the 407ETR and private property owners; and, That the long-term invasive species management strategy include quantitative goals and benchmarks, such as, for illustration only, metres of shoreline or acres of green space cleared of invasive species and the recommended budget, staffing and resources needed to implement the strategy; and, That work to control invasive plant species move at a pace faster than the spread of the targeted invasive species; and further, That Staff be directed and authorized to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the presentation entitled “Options for Filling Ward 7 Vacancy on Markham City Council” be received; and That the vacancy of the Ward 7 Councillor seat be filled via By-Election; and, That Council adopt a By-law to fill the Ward 7 Councillor Seat via By-Election appended to this presentation as Attachment "A" effective June 29, 2025 at 11:59 P.M.; and, That the City Treasurer be authorized to identify and implement a funding approach to address costs incurred to administer the By-Election; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to these resolutions.

That Item 10.1 “Options for Filling Ward 7 Vacancy on Markham City Council” be brought forward to be discussed immediately following the Deputations.

Whereas the roles on Markham Council — Mayor, Regional Councillor and Ward Councillor — are positions of public trust requiring each occupant to uphold ethical standards, act with integrity, and ensure that their decisions and actions align with the public good, and Whereas police background checks are commonly used to assess an individual's suitability for employment and volunteer positions. Therefore Be It Resolved: That the filling of the position of Ward 7 Councillor in 2025, whether by appointment or by-election, require each individual to voluntarily provide a bona fide police record check as part of their candidacy, and, That this be done in accordance with the Police Record Checks Reform Act, 2015, specifically how these checks are conducted and what information is publicly disclosed, and That the Province of Ontario be requested to amend the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 to include a bona fide police record check as part of the candidate eligibility; and further, That staff be asked to explore the viability of same for the 2026 municipal election.

That the rules of procedure be waived to introduce a motion granting permission for Regional Councillor Alan Ho to host a Community BBQ on July 19, 2025.

That in accordance with, and for the purposes of compliance with 10.1 (j) of the Council Code of Conduct, Council approve the community BBQ event being organized and hosted by Regional Councillor Ho on July 19, 2025; and, That staff be authorized to provide accounting and financial transaction services in support of the event noted in Number 1; and, That all revenue and expense transactions comply with the financial controllership processes as required by the Treasurer; and further, That Staff be directed and authorized to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That By-laws 2025-44 to 2025-46 and By-laws 2025-48 to 2025-51 be given three readings and enacted.

That By-law 2025-47 be given three readings and enacted.

1. That the Confidential Report, dated June 10, 2025, titled, “REQUEST FOR DIRECTION - Ontario Land Tribunal Appeal for Minor Variance by 2869494 Ontario Inc. at 59 Lee Avenue (Ward 8)”, be received; and, 2. That the City Solicitor, or their designate, and any necessary Staff be directed not to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal (“OLT”) hearing regarding the appeal of a decision of the Committee of Adjustment (“Committee”) denying the requested minor variance as it relates to the increase in setback from the street lot line for the construction of a garden home, subject to imposing the following conditions of approval as set out below in the event the OLT allows the variance: a. That the variances apply only to the proposed development for as long as it remains; and, b. That the variances apply only to the proposed development, in substantial conformity with the plans attached as Appendix “B” to the Staff Report dated May 25, 2025, and that the Secretary-Treasurer receive written confirmation from the Supervisor of the Committee of Adjustment or their designate, that this condition has been fulfilled to their satisfaction; and, 3. That Staff be directed to do all things necessary to give effect to these Resolutions; and further, 4. That the foregoing Resolutions be reported out at the open session of the Council meeting this date.

That the Confidential Report titled, “Update Request for Direction – Ontario Land Tribunal Appeals re: Comprehensive Zoning By-law”, be received; and, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the June 10, 2025, Confidential Report titled, “REQUEST FOR DIRECTION REPORT, Ontario Land Tribunal Appeal by Primont Homes (Leslie/John) Inc. of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications to permit a mixed-use development consisting of four towers between 9 and 24 storeys containing 723 residential units at 2300 John Street (Ward 1) File PLAN 21 146653”, be received; and, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to these resolutions.

That By-law 2025-43 be given three readings and enacted. Three Readings BY-LAW 2025-43 A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 24, 2025. No attachment

That the Council meeting of June 24, 2025 be adjourned at 4:59 PM.