Development Services Committee Meeting

That the minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting held on March 3, 2026, be confirmed.

That the deputations from Peter Miasek, Dina Dong, and Matthew Henriques on the above noted subject matter be received.

That the written submissions from T.J Hwang, Chun Ho (Nathan) Yip, Phillip Buck, Savio, John Lee, Stephen Martin, Brandon Shim, Jasper Lee, Stephanie Mak, Bruce Homan, CK Lai, and Christine Jiang providing comments regarding the above subject matter, be received.

That the minutes of the Development Services Public Meeting held December 9, 2025, January 20, 2026, February 10, 2026, February 25, 2026, and March 10, 2026 be confirmed.

That the minutes of the Varley-McKay Art Foundation of Markham meeting held December 8, 2025, January 12, 2026, and February 12, 2026, be received for information purposes.

That the minutes of the Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (CPAC) meetings held November 20, 2025, be received for information purposes.

That the minutes of the Flato Markham Theatre Advisory Board meeting held November 24, 2025, be received for information purposes.

That the minutes of the Doors Open Markham 2026 Organizing Committee held November 26, 2025 and January 28, 2026 be received for information purposes.

That the minutes of the Heritage Markham Committee meeting held March 11, 2026 be received for information purposes.

That the report dated April 14, 2026, titled “City of Markham Comments: Future Uses of the Former Pickering Airport Lands”, be received; and, That the City of Markham advise Transport Canada, through the ongoing federal consultation on the future of the former Pickering Airport Lands, that: the City supports the continued current use of the Transport Canada–owned property in the City of Markham for agricultural and natural heritage conservation purposes, consistent with the City of Markham Greenway System and Greenbelt Plan Protected Countryside designations, and recognizes that these uses are compatible with the existing airport operations on the property in Markham; Transport Canada be requested to consider long term future uses of this property that: protect and enhance natural heritage features, ecological connectivity, and watershed health consistent with the environmental policies of the City of Markham Official Plan; provide opportunities for restoration, public access and nature based recreation where appropriate and compatible with ecological protection; and upon confirmation by Transport Canada that the property is no longer required for the existing airport operations, Transport Canada be requested to transfer the property to Parks Canada for inclusion within the Rouge National Urban Park (RNUP); Transport Canada continue to engage with municipalities and other stakeholders on decisions regarding the future uses of the Pickering Airport Lands; and, That Parks Canad

That the April 14, 2026 presentation titled, “Official Plan Review - Project Launch”, be received.

That the staff report titled, “Development Applications Activity Report (2020-2025)”, dated April 14, 2026, be received; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

WHEREAS, Main Street Unionville, between Carlton Road and the Metrolinx railway tracks, was recently reconstructed. The east side includes parking bays outlined with grey pavers; and, WHEREAS, the Unionville Business Improvement Area (UBIA) requests that these parking bays remain inactive and that no parking be allowed on either side of this section of Main Street (Attachment 1, UBIA Board motion, March 2026); and, WHEREAS, the UBIA and its retail consultant, Warren Smagaren (warrensmagaren.com), support removing on-boulevard parking, believing it benefits businesses and the pedestrian environment; and, WHEREAS, before the 2020 pandemic, parking was permitted only in winter on the east side; no parking on either side was allowed in spring, summer, or fall. Pandemic-era restrictions extended no-parking restrictions throughout the year. This was maintained until the 2025 reconstruction; and, WHEREAS, the east-side parking bays were designed with subtle grey outlines (vs larger completely grey spaces) to reduce confusion if restrictions are enforced. The design gave flexibility to future decision makers. This was discussed at the time the design decision was made; and, WHEREAS, Main Street was redesigned to enhance the pedestrian experience, with no distinction between sidewalk and boulevard. Parked cars interfere with this space and are perceived by many as a safety concern; and, WHEREAS, removal of on-boulevard parking facilitates snow clearing and will allow for summer sidewa

WHEREAS, the City is committed to enhancing active transportation infrastructure, including the expansion of bicycle lanes to promote safety, sustainability, and mobility; and, WHEREAS, the installation of bicycle lanes on certain residential streets may result in the removal or significant reduction of on-street parking; and, WHEREAS, many residential neighbourhoods were designed with limited driveway capacity and rely on on-street parking to accommodate visitors, caregivers, tradespersons, contractors, landscaping services, and short-term household needs; and, WHEREAS, the loss of on-street parking without viable alternatives will create challenges for residents and negatively impact neighbourhood functionality; and, WHEREAS, Council recognizes the need to balance active transportation objectives with practical residential parking requirements; and, Therefore be it resolved: That a temporary moratorium be placed on the approval and installation of new bicycle lanes on residential streets where such installation would eliminate or materially reduce existing on-street parking; and, That this moratorium remain in effect until staff report back to Council with: A comprehensive review of the impacts of on-street bike lanes on residential parking supply; and, Viable options and recommendations to address visitor parking, short-term parking for contractors and service providers, and seasonal landscaping needs; and, That public consultation be undertaken with affected neighbourhood

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 2:48 PM.

7 1. That the minutes of the Doors Open Markham 2026 Organizing Committee held November 26, 2025 and January 28, 2026 be received for information purposes.

1. That the report dated April 14, 2026, titled “City of Markham Comments: Future Uses of the Former Pickering Airport Lands”, be received; and, 2. That the City of Markham advise Transport Canada, through the ongoing federal consultation on the future of the former Pickering Airport Lands, that: a. the City supports the continued current use of the Transport Canada– owned property in the City of Markham for agricultural and natural heritage conservation purposes, consistent with the City of Markham Greenway System and Greenbelt Plan Protected Countryside designations, and recognizes that these uses are compatible with the existing airport operations on the property in Markham; b. Transport Canada be requested to consider long term future uses of this property that: i. protect and enhance natural heritage features, ecological connectivity, and watershed health consistent with the environmental policies of the City of Markham Official Plan; 8 ii. provide opportunities for restoration, public access and nature based recreation where appropriate and compatible with ecological protection; and c. upon confirmation by Transport Canada that the property is no longer required for the existing airport operations, Transport Canada be requested to transfer the property to Parks Canada for inclusion within the Rouge National Urban Park (RNUP); d. Transport Canada continue to engage with municipalities and other stakeholders on decisions regarding the future uses of the Pickering Airport