General Committee Agenda

Meeting Number: 7

Tuesday, September 09, 2025 at 9:30 A.m. - 4:30 P.m.

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Please bring this General Committee Agenda to the Council meeting on September 30, 2025.

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

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.

2.

DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

3.

APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES

3.1

MINUTES OF THE JUNE 17, 2025 GENERAL COMMITTEE (16.0)

Note: Minutes will be attached when available. 

• 1. That the minutes of the June 17, 2025 General Committee meeting be confirmed.

4.

DEPUTATIONS

5.

COMMUNICATIONS

5.1

YORK REGION COMMUNICATIONS (13.4)

Note:   Questions regarding Regional correspondence should be directed to Chris Raynor, Regional Clerk.

The following York Region Communications are available on-line only.

• 1. That the following communications dated June 26, 2025 from York Region be received for information purposes:
     1. Development Charges Deferral Policy for Ground-Related Residential Buildings - Additional Information
     2. Establishing a York Region Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network Regional Technology Development Site
     3. Update on Implementation of A Place to Thrive: York Region's 2024 to 2027 Plan for Newcomer Inclusion
     4. Regional Role in Cycling Path Ownership and Maintenance
     5. 2024 Annual Waste Management Report
     6. Response to Winter Maintenance of Sidewalks Adjacent to Regional Roads

6.

PETITIONS

7.

CONSENT REPORTS - FINANCE & ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS

7.1

MINUTES OF THE MAY 26, 2025 MARKHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD (16.0)

• 1. That the minutes and notes of the May 26, 2025, Markham Public Library Board be received for information purposes.

7.2

MINUTES OF THE MAY 26, 2025 ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON ACCESSIBILITY (16.0)

• 1. That the minutes and notes of the May 26, 2025, Advisory Committee on Accessibility be received for information purposes.

7.3

STAFF AWARDED CONTRACTS FOR Q2 2025 (7.0)

A. Moore, ext. 4711

• 1. That the report entitled “Staff Awarded Contracts for Q2 2025" be received; and further,
  2. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

7.4

2026 INTERIM LEVY BY-LAW (7.3)

M. Vetere, ext. 2463 / S. Manson, ext. 7514

• 1. That the report “2026 Interim Tax Levy By-law” be received; and,
  2. That Council authorize an interim tax levy for 2026; and,
  3. That the attached by-law be passed to authorize the 2026 interim tax levy; and further,
  4. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

7.5

2026 TEMPORARY BORROWING BY-LAW (7.3)

M. Vetere, ext. 2463 / S. Manson, ext. 7514 

• 1. That the report titled “2026 Temporary Borrowing By-law” be received; and,
  2. That a by-law be brought forward for Council approval to authorize temporary borrowing, if required, of amounts not to exceed $248,091,577 from January 1, 2026 to September 30, 2026 and $124,045,789 from October 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026 to meet the expenditures of the municipality until taxes are collected and other revenues are received; and,
  3. That the Treasurer report to Council in advance of borrowing, if temporary borrowing is required; and further,
  4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

7.6

2026 INTERIM SPENDING AUTHORITY PENDING ADOPTION OF THE 2026 UNIONVILLE AND MARKHAM VILLAGE IMPROVEMENT AREAS BUDGETS (7.0)

M. Vetere, ext. 2463 / S. Manson, ext. 7514

• 1. That the report “2026 Interim Spending Authority Pending Adoption of the 2026 Unionville and Markham Village Improvement Areas Budgets” be received; and,
  2. That Council authorize spending for the Unionville BIA (UBIA) and the Markham Village BIA (MBIA) to support their ongoing operations, up to a total of 50% of the UBIA and MBIA 2025 Operating Budgets ($194,175 and $167,350, respectively); and further,
  3. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

7.7

2026 INTERIM SPENDING AUTHORITY PENDING ADOPTION OF THE 2026 BUDGET (7.0)

J. Pak, ext. 2514/ J. Chan, ext. 2073 

• 1. That the report titled “2026 Interim Spending Authority Pending Adoption of the 2026 Budget”, be received; and,
  2. That Council provide the Treasurer authority to make payments necessary to support the City’s ongoing operations, up to a total of 50% of the City’s 2025 Primary Operating, Waterworks, Planning & Design, Building Standards, and Engineering budgets ($248,091,577); and further,
  3. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

7.8

NEW USER FEES - 2026 (7.4)

J. Pak, ext. 2514/ J. Chan, ext. 2073

• 1. That the report titled “New User Fees - 2026” be received; and,
  2. That the new user fee, permit and fines as outlined in Appendix A be approved; and,
  3. That By-Law 2012-137, Licensing, Permit and Service Fees be amended to reflect the proposed fee change as outlined in Appendix B (Table 1.1); and,
  4. That By-Law 2002-276, To Impose Fees and Charges for Services or Activities Provided or Done by the City of Markham, be amended to reflect the proposed fee changes as outlined in Appendix B (Table 1.2); and further,
  5. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

   

7.9

2026 BUDGET PROCESS (7.4)

J. Pak ext. 2514/ J. Chan, ext. 2073 / A. Cao, ext. 3338 

Note: Items to be attached when available. 

7.10

2025 IN-YEAR CAPITAL ADDITIONS (7.5)

J. Lee, ext. 2963

• 1. That the report dated September 9, 2025 titled “2025 In-Year Capital Additions” be received; and,
  2. That Council approve 11 in-year capital additions to Budget 2025, which total $4,275,500 as outlined in Appendix 1; and further,
  3. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

8.

MOTIONS

9.

NOTICES OF MOTION

10.

NEW/OTHER BUSINESS

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".

11.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

12.

CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS

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

12.1

FINANCE & ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS

12.1.1

SECURITY OF PROPERTY (WARDS 1, 8) (THE SECURITY OF THE PROPERTY OF THE CITY OR LOCAL BOARD ) [Municipal Act, 2001, Section 239, (2)(a)] (7.0)

12.1.2

PREPARING FOR THE TRANSITION OF MARKHAM’S BLUE BOX PROGRAM ON JANUARY 1, 2026 (FINANCIAL IMPACTS) (5.1)

(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) [Municipal Act, 2001, Section 239 (2) (k)] (7.0)

13.

ADJOURNMENT