Council Meeting Agenda

Meeting Number: 7
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INDIGENOUS LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT


We begin today by acknowledging the traditional territories of Indigenous peoples and their commitment to stewardship of the land. We acknowledge the communities in circle. The North, West, South and Eastern directions, and Haudenosaunee, Huron- Wendat, Anishnabeg, Seneca, Chippewa, and the Mississaugas of the Credit peoples. We share the responsibility with the caretakers of this land to ensure the dish is never empty and to restore relationships that are based on peace, friendship, and trust. We are committed to reconciliation, partnership and enhanced understanding.

Note: Attachment to be added when available

Note: Attachment to be added when available

(New Liquor Licence for indoor area)

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

 (New Liquor Licence for indoor area)

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

(New Liquor Licence for indoor area)

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

(New Liquor Licence for indoor area)

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

(New Liquor Licence for indoor area)

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

Please refer to your May 6, 2025 General Committee Agenda for reports.

  • That the report of the General Committee be received & adopted. (Items 1 to 9):

    1. That the report dated May 6, 2025 entitled “2025 First Quarter Investment Performance Review” be received; and further,
    2. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to these resolutions.
    1. That the report entitled Tax Write-offs in Accordance with Section 354 of the Municipal Act, 2001 be received; and,
    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.
    1. That the report titled “2025 Unionville Business Improvement Area and Markham Village Business Improvement Area Operating Budgets” dated May 6, 2025 be received; and,
    2. That the 2025 Operating Budget in the amount of $388,350 for the Unionville Business Improvement Area (UBIA) be approved; and,
    3. That the 2025 Operating Budget in the amount of $334,700 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 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,
    2. 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,
    3. 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,
    4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

(By-law 2025-39)

    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

      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.

     

    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 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.
    1. That the report titled Little Native Hockey League – 2025 Tournament Report be received; and,
    2. 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,
    3. 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,
    4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

(By-law 2025-41)

    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 Enforcement Systems in the City of Markham as outlined in Attachment 2; and,

    7. That Council approve the in-year capital addition to Budget 2025 in the amount of $495,000, with the funding strategy to be identified and implemented by the City Treasurer; and,

    8. That the City Clerk forward a copy of this report to the Regional Municipality of York (York Region), York Region’s local municipalities, York Regional Police, York Region District School Board, York Region Catholic School Board, the Ministry of Transportation Ontario, and the Ministry of the Attorney General; and further,

    9. That staff be authorized to and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to these resolutions.
    1. 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,
    2. That staff be authorized to provide accounting and financial transaction services in support of Councillor Lau’s 2025 Community Barbeque; and,
    3. That all revenue and expense transactions comply with the financial controllership processes as required by the Treasurer; and further,
    4. That Staff be directed and authorized to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

Please refer to your May 13, 2025 Development Services Committee Agenda for reports.

  • That the report of the Development Services Committee be received & adopted. (Items 1 to 6):

    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 cultural heritage significance; and,
    7. That Council state its intention to designate 10484 Ninth Line (Ward 5): under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and,
    8. That Council state its intention to designate 10760 Victoria Square Blvd (Ward 2): under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and,
    9. 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,
    10. 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,
    11. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

(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 (10.7)

    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,
    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 necessary to give effect to this resolution.

     

A PORTION OF A PUBLIC ROAD, AND A PUBLIC PARK AT 7810, 7822, 7834, AND 7846 MCCOWAN ROAD (WARD 8), FILE PLAN 21 129900 (10.7)

    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,
    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.
    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,
    2. That the area on the south side of Highway 7, and the east side of McCowan Avenue save and except for the 7-Star Plaza be excluded from the City Initiated Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendments for the Housing Accelerator Fund Initiative 3; and,
    3. That the homes on the north side of Highway 7, on Montgomery Court on be excluded from the City Initiated Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendments for the Housing Accelerator Fund Initiative 3; and,
    4. 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 further,
    5. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
    1. 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,
    2. 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,
    3. 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,
    4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
    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.
    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,
    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 recommendation that Sections 69.1 and 69.2, which provide positive improvements to prosecutions for all offences pursuant to the Ontario Heritage Act, be supported; and,
      Species Conservation Act
    7. That Council support the recommendation that the definition of habitat and enabling provisions to define critical habitat areas for listed species by regulation currently provided in the Endangered Species Act be maintained in the Species Conservation Act that includes areas needed for reproduction, rearing, hibernation, migration or feeding; and,
    8. That Council support the recommendation that new regulations and rules specifying conditions for project registrations impacting endangered and threatened species habitat include rigorous standards with requirements to demonstrate how impacts have been avoided, minimized and mitigated to the greatest extent possible; and,
    9. That Council support the recommendation that the province undertake further consultation with municipalities and other conservation organizations when developing supporting regulations to enable more municipal infrastructure projects to proceed with conditional exemptions through project registration; and,
    10. That Council support the recommendation that the Species Conservation Act provide the option to issue conditional permits or specify registration rules requiring an overall benefit mitigation standard in specific circumstances when impacts to species at risk or their habitat are unavoidable and offsetting impacts either on or off-site is needed to support species survival; and,
    11. That Council support the recommendation that the province update internal guidance using best available science to ensure overall benefit permits and/or registration rules result in successful outcomes for species at risk and their habitats; and,
    12. That Council support the recommendation that provisions in the Species Conservation Act continue to require mandatory preparation of recovery strategies when new species are listed; and,
    13. That Council support the recommendation that the Species Conservation Act require the Species Conservation Program to track habitat removals authorized under the Act and ensure that implementing actions under the Program are tailored to provide habitat restoration and enhancement that provides offsetting for species impacted by authorizations; and further,
    14. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

As per Section 2 of the Council Procedural By-Law, "New/Other Business would generally apply to an item that is to be added to the Agenda due to an urgent statutory time requirement, or an emergency, or time sensitivity".

Note: Staff will provide a presentation on this matter.

    1. That the presentation entitled “Vacancy on Markham City Council Arising From 2025 Federal Election” be received; and,

    2. That, in accordance with the Municipal Act, Markham City Council declare the Ward 7 local Councillor seat vacant; and,

    3. That Council provide direction on the appointment process to fill the vacancy of the Ward 7 Councillor seat; and further,

    4. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to these resolutions.

That By-laws 2025-37 to 2025-42 be given three readings and enacted.

Three Readings

Being a By-law to designate  “George and Eliza Brodie House”, 11288 Kennedy Road, under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act as a property of cultural heritage value or interest. (Development Services Report No. 45, December 4, 2024 Council, Item 7.1.1)

Being a By-law to designate part of a certain plan of subdivision not subject to Part Lot Control. Located along Anna Russell Way, west of Eureka Street and south of Fred Varley Drive. The development consists of 13 blocks of townhouses, 4 blocks of back-to-back townhouses (2.84 ha) and a municipal park (0.61 ha). (Minto Communities Inc., PTLT 25 12146 Blocks B, Registered Plan 2886)

Being a By-law to provide for the levy and collection of sums required by the corporation of the city of Markham for the year 2025 and to provide for the mailing of notices requiring payment of taxes for the year 2025.
(Item 7.1.5)

Being a By-law to amend the Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS) By-law 2024-137, to add a section 3.2(c) to the By-law in order to set a timeframe for persons to provide required documentation as part of the Screening Review Process.

Being a By-Law to establish a system of Administrative Monetary Penalties for violations of Automated Enforcement Systems in the City of Markham.
(Item 7.1.8)

Being a By-law to amend Schedule 24 of By-law 106-71, to add new "Community Safety Zones" in the City of Markham.

  • That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, Council resolve into a private session to discuss the following confidential matters:

13.1
COUNCIL

 

13.1.1
CONFIDENTIAL COUNCIL MINUTES - APRIL 22, 2025

 

Note: Attachment to be added when available

13.2
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE - MAY 13, 2025

 

13.2.1
CONFIDENTIAL VERBAL UPDATE - OLT APPEAL BY TERRABONA 7115 YONGE LTD. OF THE OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATIONS AT 7115 YONGE STREET AND 8 TO 14 GRANDVIEW AVENUE (WARD 1) (10.3, 10.5)

 

(LITIGATION OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION, INCLUDING MATTERS BEFORE ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNALS, AFFECTING THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD;) [MUNICIPAL ACT, 2001, SECTION 239 (2) (e)] (10.3, 10.5)

13.2.2
CONFIDENTIAL VERBAL UPDATE - REQUEST FOR LEGAL ADVICE - 8180 - 8220 BAYVIEW LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, APPLICATIONS FOR OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT (WARD 1)(10.5) 

 

(LITIGATION OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION, INCLUDING MATTERS BEFORE ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNALS, AFFECTING THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD; A POSITION, PLAN, PROCEDURE, CRITERIA OR INSTRUCTION TO BE APPLIED TO ANY NEGOTIATIONS CARRIED ON OR TO BE CARRIED ON BY OR ON BEHALF OF THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD. 2001) [MUNICIPAL ACT, 2001, Section 239 (2)(f),(k)] 

  • 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.

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