The Markham Record

Council Meeting

May 27, 2025

Who was there

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

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 (44 motions)

43 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on April 22, 2025, be adopted.
Moved by Councillor Isa Lee, seconded by Councillor Keith Irish
Carried
That the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting held on May 6, 2025, be adopted.
Moved by Councillor Amanda Collucci, seconded by Councillor Ritch Lau
Carried
That the deputations from Gillian Wannop, Sonia Babra, Aranee Murugananthan, Alia Khan, Conrad Rosario, Angelica Gutierrez and Nimisha Patel providing comments regarding Item 10.1 entitled “Vacancy on Markham City Council” be received.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Michael Chan, seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Carried
That the request for the City of Markham to complete the Municipal Information Form be received for information and be processed accordingly.
Moved by Councillor Isa Lee, seconded by Regional Councillor Alan Ho
Carried
That the communication regarding Item 7.2.1 "Recommendation Report, Designation of Properties, Phase XV11, 7635 Highway 7 East (Ward 5): “Justus and Mary Reynolds House” from Daniel B. Artenosi, Partner, Overland, be received and
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones, seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li
Referred
That the communication regarding Item 10.1 "Vacancy on Markham City Council” from Sara Hagerman be received. (Item 10.1)
Moved by Deputy Mayor Michael Chan, seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Carried
That the report of the General Committee be received & adopted. (Items 1 to 9):
Moved by Councillor Keith Irish, seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
Carried
That the report dated May 6, 2025 entitled “2025 First Quarter Investment Performance Review” be received; and further, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to these resolutions .
Moved by Councillor Keith Irish, seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
Carried
That the report entitled Tax Write-offs in Accordance with Section 354 of the Municipal Act, 2001 be received; and, That the tax amounts for prior years totaling $541,581, 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 write-off of $114,225 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 and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Councillor Keith Irish, seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
Carried
That the report titled “2025 Unionville Business Improvement Area and Markham Village Business Improvement Area Operating Budgets” dated May 6, 2025 be received; and, That the 2025 Operating Budget in the amount of $388,350 for the Unionville Business Improvement Area (UBIA) be approved; and, That the 2025 Operating Budget in the amount of $334,700 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 Councillor Keith Irish, seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
Carried
That the report titled “Development Charge and Community Benefits Charge December 31, 2024 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, That the term of the existing Development Charge By-laws be amended to extend the expiration date of the by-laws for an additional five years in accordance with Section 9(1) of the Development Charges Act which provides that unless it expires or is repealed earlier, a development charge by-law expires 10 years after the day it comes into force; and, That By-laws 2022-49 for City Wide Hard Development Charges; 2022-50 for City Wide Soft Development Charges; and 2022-51 to 2022-72 for Area Specific Development Charges be amended to extend the expiration date to June 16, 2032; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Councillor Keith Irish, seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
Carried
That the report entitled “2025 Tax Rates and Levy By-law” be received; and, That a by-law to provide for the levy and collection of property taxes totaling $879,122,671 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 2025, as set out as follows, be approved; and, TAX LEVYING BODY 2025 TAX LEVY AMOUNT City of Markham $193,983,012 Region of York $425,350,022 Province of Ontario (Education) $259,341,776 Markham Village BIA $239,640 Unionville BIA $214,221 Total $879,128,671 That staff be authorized to levy against Markham Stouffville Hospital and Seneca College 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 2025 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 Councillor Keith Irish, seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
Carried
That the report entitled “004-T-25 Building Automation Systems Expansions & Upgrades for Six Markham Facilities” be received; and, That the contract for 004-T-25 Building Automation Systems Expansions & Upgrades for Six Markham Facilities be awarded to Viridian Automation Inc. (lowest priced bidder) in the amount of $1,202,462.30 inclusive of HST; and, That a contingency in the amount of $120,246.23 inclusive of HST, be established to cover any additional construction costs and that authorization to approve expending of the contingency amount up to the specified limit be in accordance with the Expenditure Control Policy; and, That the award in the total amount of $1,322,708.53 ($1,202,462.30 + $120,246.23) be funded from the capital project account 056-6150-24091-005 “Building Automation Systems Replacement Program”, which has an available budget of $990,500.00; and, The budget shortfall in the amount of $332,208.53 ($990,500.00 - $1,322,708.53) be funded from the Non-DC capital contingency account; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Councillor Keith Irish, seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
Carried
That the report titled Little Native Hockey League – 2025 Tournament Report be received; and, That Council recommend to the Destination Markham Board that additional funding in the amount of $25,000, to support the hiring of a Tournament Coordinator, be added to the Destination Markham contribution increasing their annual budget for 2026 and 2027 to $240,000; and, That Council support staff initiating conversation with the Little Native Hockey League to extend the term of the current Memorandum of Understanding (2025 – 2027) for 2 to 3 additional years; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Councillor Keith Irish, seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
Carried
That the report entitled Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) Program be received; and, That Council approve the implementation of an Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) Program in the City of Markham; and, That Council delegate authority to the City Treasurer and City Clerk to execute any agreement or document in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, required to implement or administer the ASE program within the City of Markham, including but not limited to agreements with the Town of Newmarket, ASE Camera Vendor, Ministry of Transportation and Ministry of Attorney General; and, That Council delegate authority to the Director of Engineering to identify and approve the initial 16 ASE camera locations, including one location in each Ward, with the remaining eight locations to be determined at the discretion of the Director based on safety priorities; and further, that the Director be authorized to identify and approve any future ASE camera locations , subject to the annual budget process, with priority given to areas with significant safety concerns; and, That Council enact an amendment to Traffic By-law 106-71, Schedule 24 (Community Safety Zones), identifying all public and privately operated elementary and secondary school locations as Community Safety Zones within the City of Markham as outlined in Attachment 1; and, That Council enact the proposed By-law to establish a System of Administrative Monetary Penalties for Violations of Automated Speed Enforcement Systems in the
Moved by Councillor Keith Irish, seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
Carried
That in accordance with, and for the purposes of compliance with 10.1 (j) of the Council Code of Conduct, Council approve the July 20, 2025 Community Barbeque being organized and hosted by Ward 2 Councillor Ritch Lau; and, That staff be authorized to provide accounting and financial transaction services in support of Councillor Lau’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.
Moved by Councillor Keith Irish, seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
Carried
That the Staff report, dated May 13, 2025, titled, "RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Designation of Priority Properties – Phase XVII”, 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: • 10982 McCowan Road (Ward 6): “Pipher-Lewis House” • 11276 Kennedy Road (Ward 6): “John and Adeline Miller House” • 4180 Nineteenth Avenue (Ward 6): “Robson and Amanda Jewitt House” • 7635 Highway 7 East (Ward 5): “Justus and Mary Reynolds House” • 10484 Ninth Line (Ward 5): “Henry and Susan Wideman House” • 10760 Victoria Square Blvd (Ward 2): “Williams House”; and, That Council state its intention to designate 10982 McCowan Road (Ward 6): 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 11276 Kennedy Road (Ward 6): 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 4180 Nineteenth Avenue (Ward 6): 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 7635 Highway 7 East (Ward 5): under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural herita
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones, seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li
Carried
That the May 13, 2025, report titled, “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Scardred 7 Company Ltd., Application for Redline Revision to a Draft Plan of Subdivision (19TM-18011) and Extension of Draft Plan Approval to facilitate the creation of a townhouse block on the northern portion of 4038 and 4052 Highway 7 (Ward 3), File PLAN 24 180309”, be received; and, That the Redline Revision to Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-18011 be approved in principle, subject to the conditions set out in Appendix ‘A’ of this report; and, That the Director of Planning and Urban Design, or designate, be delegated authority to issue the Revised Draft Plan Approval, subject to the conditions set out in Appendix ‘A’, as may be amended by the Director of Planning and Urban Design, or designate; and, That the Revised Draft Plan Approval for Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-18011 will lapse after a period of three (3) years from the date of Council approval if a Subdivision Agreement is not executed within that period; and, That Council assign servicing allocation for a maximum of 619 residential units; and, That the City reserves the right to revoke or reallocate the servicing allocation should the development not proceed within a period of three (3) years from the date that Council assigned servicing allocation; and, That York Region be advised that servicing allocation for 619 residential units has been granted; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this r
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones, seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li
Carried
That the May 13, 2025, report titled, “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Regency Property Inc., Application for Draft Plan of Subdivision to facilitate the creation of a townhouse block, a portion of a public road, and a public park at 7810, 7822, 7834, and 7846 McCowan Road (Ward 8), File PLAN 21 129900”, be received; and, That Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-21011 be approved in principle, subject to the conditions set out in Appendix ‘A’ of this report; and, That the Director of Planning and Urban Design, or designate, be delegated authority to issue Draft Plan Approval, subject to the conditions set out in Appendix ‘A’, as may be amended by the Director of Planning and Urban Design, or designate; and, That Draft Plan Approval for Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-21011 will lapse after a period of three (3) years from the date of Council approval in the event that a Subdivision Agreement is not executed within that period; 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 Regional Councillor Joe Li
Carried
That the Staff report, dated May 13, 2025, titled, "RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Additional Funding for Markham Village Heritage Conservation District Plan Update Project”, be received; and, That Council allocates up to $37,800 from the Heritage Reserve Fund (Acct. No. 087 2800 115) to provide additional funding for the Markham Village Heritage Conservation District Plan Update Project to fund consulting services ($34,800) and the City’s community engagement costs ($3,000); and, That any funds not used at the completion of this Project be returned to the Heritage Reserve Fund (Account No. 087 2800 115); 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 Regional Councillor Joe Li
Carried
That the report entitled “Vancouver Planning and Transit Oriented Development Learning Session, July 2 - 5, 2025” be received; and, That a Markham delegation, to conduct site visits and learn about development and urban transit in Vancouver, consisting of the Mayor, the Chair of Development Services Committee, and 3 Staff be approved; and, That the total estimated cost of the delegation to Vancouver does not exceed $44,000 (inclusive of HST impact) and be expensed from capital project Consultant (620-101-5699-21009) to cover all expenses including retaining a consultant to prepare and lead the tour and all aspects of the operating budget to conduct the learning tour for the members of Council and Staff attending; and further, That City Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to his resolution.
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones, seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li
Carried
That the report dated May 13, 2025, entitled “Comments on the Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act (Bill 5)”, be received; and, That this report be forwarded to the Ministers of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trades; Citizenship and Multiculturalism; and Environment, Conservation and Parks as the City of Markham’s comments on Bill 5; and, Special Economic Zones Act That Council support the recommendation that the concept of special economic zones for critical mineral projects and major infrastructure of provincial significance be tentatively supported in principle and that broader application of the concept to facilitate the general approval of development applications where the province already has significant tools available not be supported; and, That Council support the recommendation that the province consult and/or collaborate with municipalities when developing criteria for designating zones and projects to ensure that implementation of the Act does not conflict with local municipal authority and decision-making; and, Ontario Heritage Act That Council support the recommendation that the proposed new authority in Section 66.1(1) enabling the province to provide exemptions from archaeological requirements not be supported due to the potential risk and impact this could have on unknown buried archaeological resources, especially those that are identified as possessing ‘archaeological potential’; and, That Council support the recommendation that Sections 6
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones, seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li
Carried
That the presentation entitled “Vacancy on Markham City Council Arising From 2025 Federal Election” be received; and, That, in accordance with the Municipal Act, Markham City Council declare the Ward 7 local Councillor seat vacant; and further, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to these resolutions.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Michael Chan, seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Carried
That Staff report back at the next Council meeting on June 24, 2025 providing further information on the potential costs and timing to conduct a by-election to fill the vacancy in Ward 7.
Moved by Councillor Reid McAlpine, seconded by Councillor Ritch Lau
Carried
That By-laws 2025-37 to 2025-42 be given three readings and enacted.
Moved by Regional Councillor Alan Ho, seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Carried
That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act , Council resolve into a private session to discuss the following confidential matters at 3:27 PM:
Moved by Councillor Amanda Collucci, seconded by Councillor Reid McAlpine
Carried
That the confidential Council minutes of the Council Meeting held on April 22, 2025, be adopted.
Moved by Councillor Reid McAlpine, seconded by Councillor Amanda Collucci
Carried
That the following individuals be appointed to the Environmental Advisory Committee with a term expiry as noted below: Name Start Date Term Expiry Brett Casorzo Immediately November 30, 2028 Kelly Lo Immediately November 30, 2028 Mercy Jeyanathan Immediately November 30, 2028 That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Councillor Amanda Collucci, seconded by Councillor Ritch Lau
Carried
That the confidential verbal update regarding Ontario Land Tribunal Appeal by TerraBona 7115 Yonge Ltd. of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications to permit a high-rise mixed-use development at 7115 Yonge Street and 8 to 14 Grandview Avenue (Ward 1), be received; and, That Council authorize the settlement as outlined in the confidential update; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to these resolutions.
Moved by Councillor Keith Irish, seconded by Councillor Isa Lee
Carried
That the confidential verbal update regarding 8180 - 8220 BAYVIEW LIMITED PARTNERSHIP be received; and further, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Councillor Keith Irish, seconded by Deputy Mayor Michael Chan
Carried
That By-law 2025-36 be given three readings and enacted. Three Readings BY-LAW 2025-36 A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 27, 2025.
Moved by Councillor Karen Rea, seconded by Councillor Keith Irish
Carried
That the Council meeting of May 27, 2025 be adjourned at 5:26 PM.
Moved by Councillor Isa Lee, seconded by Councillor Ritch Lau
Carried
1. That the report entitled Tax Write-offs in Accordance with Section 354 of the Municipal Act, 2001 be received; and, 6 2. That the tax amounts for prior years totaling $541,581, 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 $114,225 be charged to Account 820-820-7040; and, 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 and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Councillor Keith Irish, seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
Carried
1. That the report entitled “2025 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 $879,122,671 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 2025, as set out as follows, be approved; and, TAX LEVYING BODY 2025 TAX LEVY AMOUNT 8 City of Markham $193,983,012 Region of York $425,350,022 Province of Ontario (Education) $259,341,776 Markham Village BIA $239,640 Unionville BIA $214,221 Total $879,128,671 3. That staff be authorized to levy against Markham Stouffville Hospital and Seneca College 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, 4. That the attached by-law be passed to authorize the 2025 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 Councillor Keith Irish, seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
Carried
1. That the report entitled “004-T-25 Building Automation Systems Expansions & Upgrades for Six Markham Facilities” be received; and, 2. That the contract for 004-T-25 Building Automation Systems Expansions & Upgrades for Six Markham Facilities be awarded to Viridian Automation Inc. (lowest priced bidder) in the amount of $1,202,462.30 inclusive of HST; and, 3. That a contingency in the amount of $120,246.23 inclusive of HST, be established to cover any additional construction costs and 9 that authorization to approve expending of the contingency amount up to the specified limit be in accordance with the Expenditure Control Policy; and, 4. That the award in the total amount of $1,322,708.53 ($1,202,462.30 + $120,246.23) be funded from the capital project account 056-6150-24091-005 “Building Automation Systems Replacement Program”, which has an available budget of $990,500.00; and, 5. The budget shortfall in the amount of $332,208.53 ($990,500.00 - $1,322,708.53) be funded from the Non-DC capital contingency account; and further, 6. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Councillor Keith Irish, seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
Carried
1. That the report entitled Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) Program be received; and, 2. That Council approve the implementation of an Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) Program in the City of Markham; and, 3. That Council delegate authority to the City Treasurer and City Clerk to execute any agreement or document in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, required to implement or administer the ASE program within the City of Markham, including but not limited to agreements with the Town of Newmarket, ASE Camera Vendor, Ministry of Transportation and Ministry of Attorney General; and, 4. That Council delegate authority to the Director of Engineering to identify and approve the initial 16 ASE camera locations, including one location in each Ward, with the remaining eight locations to be determined at the discretion of the Director based on safety priorities; and further, that the Director be authorized to identify and approve any future ASE camera locations, subject to the annual budget process, with priority given to areas with significant safety concerns; and, 5. That Council enact an amendment to Traffic By-law 106-71, Schedule 24 (Community Safety Zones), identifying all public and privately operated elementary and secondary school locations as Community Safety Zones within the City of Markham as outlined in Attachment 1; and, 6. That Council enact the proposed By-law to establish a System of Administrative Monetary Penalties for Violations of Automated Speed Enforceme
Moved by Councillor Keith Irish, seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
Carried
1. That the Staff report, dated May 13, 2025, titled, "RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Designation of Priority Properties – Phase XVII”, 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: • 10982 McCowan Road (Ward 6): “Pipher-Lewis House”• 11276 Kennedy Road (Ward 6): “John and Adeline Miller House”• 4180 Nineteenth Avenue (Ward 6): “Robson and Amanda Jewitt House”• 7635 Highway 7 East (Ward 5): “Justus and Mary Reynolds House”• 10484 Ninth Line (Ward 5): “Henry and Susan Wideman House”• 10760 Victoria Square Blvd (Ward 2): “Williams House”; and, 3. That Council state its intention to designate 10982 McCowan Road (Ward 6): 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 11276 Kennedy Road (Ward 6): under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and, 5. That Council state its intention to designate 4180 Nineteenth Avenue (Ward 6): under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and, 6. That Council state its intention to designate 7635 Highway 7 East (Ward 5): under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cu
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones, seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li
Carried
1. That the May 13, 2025, report titled, “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Scardred 7 Company Ltd., Application for Redline Revision to a Draft Plan of Subdivision (19TM-18011) and Extension of Draft Plan Approval to facilitate the creation of a townhouse block on the northern portion of 4038 and 4052 Highway 7 (Ward 3), File PLAN 24 180309”, be received; and, 2. That the Redline Revision to Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM- 18011 be approved in principle, subject to the conditions set out in Appendix ‘A’ of this report; and, 3. That the Director of Planning and Urban Design, or designate, be delegated authority to issue the Revised Draft Plan Approval, subject to the conditions set out in Appendix ‘A’, as may be amended by the Director of Planning and Urban Design, or designate; and, 14 4. That the Revised Draft Plan Approval for Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-18011 will lapse after a period of three (3) years from the date of Council approval if a Subdivision Agreement is not executed within that period; and, 5. That Council assign servicing allocation for a maximum of 619 residential units; and, 6. That the City reserves the right to revoke or reallocate the servicing allocation should the development not proceed within a period of three (3) years from the date that Council assigned servicing allocation; and, 7. That York Region be advised that servicing allocation for 619 residential units has been granted; and further, 8. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necess
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones, seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li
Carried
1. That the May 13, 2025, report titled, “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Regency Property Inc., Application for Draft Plan of Subdivision to facilitate the creation of a townhouse block, a portion of a public road, and a public park at 7810, 7822, 7834, and 7846 McCowan Road (Ward 8), File PLAN 21 129900”, be received; and, 2. That Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-21011 be approved in principle, subject to the conditions set out in Appendix ‘A’ of this report; and, 3. That the Director of Planning and Urban Design, or designate, be delegated authority to issue Draft Plan Approval, subject to the conditions set out in Appendix ‘A’, as may be amended by the Director of Planning and Urban Design, or designate; and, 15 4. That Draft Plan Approval for Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM- 21011 will lapse after a period of three (3) years from the date of Council approval in the event that a Subdivision Agreement is not executed within that period; and further, 5. 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 Regional Councillor Joe Li
Carried
16 1. That the report entitled “Vancouver Planning and Transit Oriented Development Learning Session, July 2 - 5, 2025” be received; and, 2. That a Markham delegation, to conduct site visits and learn about development and urban transit in Vancouver, consisting of the Mayor, the Chair of Development Services Committee, and 3 Staff be approved; and, 3. That the total estimated cost of the delegation to Vancouver does not exceed $44,000 (inclusive of HST impact) and be expensed from capital project Consultant (620-101-5699-21009) to cover all expenses including retaining a consultant to prepare and lead the tour and all aspects of the operating budget to conduct the learning tour for the members of Council and Staff attending; and further, 4. That City Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to his resolution.
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones, seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li
Carried
1. That the report dated May 13, 2025, entitled “Comments on the Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act (Bill 5)”, be received; and, 2. That this report be forwarded to the Ministers of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trades; Citizenship and Multiculturalism; and Environment, Conservation and Parks as the City of Markham’s comments on Bill 5; and,Special Economic Zones Act 3. That Council support the recommendation that the concept of special economic zones for critical mineral projects and major infrastructure of provincial significance be tentatively supported in principle and that broader application of the concept to facilitate the general approval of development applications where the province already has significant tools available not be supported; and, 17 4. That Council support the recommendation that the province consult and/or collaborate with municipalities when developing criteria for designating zones and projects to ensure that implementation of the Act does not conflict with local municipal authority and decision-making; and,Ontario Heritage Act 5. That Council support the recommendation that the proposed new authority in Section 66.1(1) enabling the province to provide exemptions from archaeological requirements not be supported due to the potential risk and impact this could have on unknown buried archaeological resources, especially those that are identified as possessing ‘archaeological potential’; and, 6. That Council support the recommendat
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones, seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li
Carried
1. That the presentation entitled “Vacancy on Markham City Council Arising From 2025 Federal Election” be received; and, 19 2. That, in accordance with the Municipal Act, Markham City Council declare the Ward 7 local Councillor seat vacant; and further, 3. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to these resolutions.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Michael Chan, seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Carried
22 1. That the confidential Council minutes of the Council Meeting held on April 22, 2025, be adopted.
Moved by Councillor Reid McAlpine, seconded by Councillor Amanda Collucci
Carried
1. That the confidential verbal update regarding Ontario Land Tribunal Appeal by TerraBona 7115 Yonge Ltd. of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications to permit a high-rise mixed-use development at 7115 Yonge Street and 8 to 14 Grandview Avenue (Ward 1), be received; and, 2. That Council authorize the settlement as outlined in the confidential update; and further, 23 3. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to these resolutions.
Moved by Councillor Keith Irish, seconded by Councillor Isa Lee
Carried

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