Council · Regular
February 25, 2026
Council Meeting
14:23 – 16:26 · 2h 3m
13 present · 0 absent
Frank Scarpitti Mayor Electronic Michael Chan Deputy Mayor Electronic Alan Ho Councillor Electronic Amanda Yeung Collucci Councillor Electronic Andrew Keyes Councillor Electronic Isa Lee Councillor Electronic Jim Jones Councillor Electronic Joe Li Councillor Electronic Karen Rea Councillor Electronic Keith Irish Councillor Electronic Nimisha Patel Councillor Electronic Reid McAlpine Councillor Electronic Ritch Lau Councillor Electronic
Staff & officers present
Revisions
- First published Substantive fetched Jun 22, 2026
- · Motion 1 added: That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on January 27, 2026, be adopted.
- · Motion 2 added: That the deputation from Graham Dewar be received.
- · Motion 3 added: That the Communication regarding "OLT Decision DRC (Markham) Inc., 8127-8149 Yonge Street”, be received.
- · Motion 4 added: That the Communication regarding "OLT Decision - City's Comprehensive Zoning By-law No. 2024-19”, be received.
- · Motion 5 added: That the request for the City of Markham to complete the Municipal Information Form be received for information and be processed accordingly.
- · Motion 6 added: That the communication from Graham and Caroline Dewar regarding Item 12.11 "Being a By-law to dedicate certain lands (Robert Clarry)" be received; and further, That the matter Being a By-law to dedicate certain lands (Robert Clarry) be def…
- · Motion 7 added: That the communication from Darrin Cohen, MCIP, RPP Senior Planner, Weston Consulting regarding Item 7.1.5 "Recommendation Report: Housing Accelerator Fund Initiative 4 (Inclusionary Zoning in Major Transit Station Areas) – City Initiated …
- · Motion 8 added: That the report of the Development Services Committee be received & adopted, save and except Item 7.1.6 (Items 1 to 5):
- · Motion 9 added: That the staff report titled “Markham Vision Zero Road Safety Plan” and recommended countermeasures be endorsed; and, That implementation of the Vision Zero Road Safety Plan be contingent on resourcing availability, including from any exte…
- · Motion 10 added: That the February 3, 2026, report titled, “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, The Remington Group, Application for Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a three-phased, mixed-use, high-rise development consisting of five towers of varying heights and 2,13…
- · Motion 11 added: That the February 3, 2026, report titled, “Authority to Enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement as a Condition of Development Approval – 10737 Victoria Square Blvd (Ward 2), be received; and, That a by-law be passed to authorize the Mayor…
- · Motion 12 added: That the report dated, February 3, 2026, titled, “New Markham Heritage Property Grant Program”, be received; and, That the deputation by Doug Denby to the Development Services Committee on February 3, 2026 be received; and, That the existi…
- · Motion 13 added: That the report dated February 3, 2026, entitled " RECOMMENDATION REPORT: Housing Accelerator Fund Initiative 4 (Inclusionary Zoning in Major Transit Station Areas) – City Initiated Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment” be received; a…
- · Motion 14 added: That the staff report titled, “RECOMMENDATION REPORT: Housing Accelerator Fund Initiative 2 (Additional Residential Unit Permissions and Incentive Program) – City Initiated Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments”, be received; and, Tha…
- · Motion 15 added: That the report of the General Committee be received & adopted. (Items 1 to 3):
- · Motion 16 added: That the report entitled “227-T-25 Supply & Delivery of Three Compact Wheel Loaders” be received; and, That the contract for the supply and delivery of three compact wheel loaders be awarded to the lowest compliant bidder, Brandt Tractor L…
- · Motion 17 added: That the report entitled “269-R-25 Closed-Circuit Television (“CCTV”) Inspection of Storm and Sanitary Sewers (2026-2029)” be received; and, That the contract for Closed-Circuit Television inspection of storm and sanitary sewers (2026-2029…
- · Motion 18 added: That the report entitled “196-T-25 Cornell Community Centre Basement Under Slab Piping and Ventilation Project” be received; and, That the contract for Cornell Community Centre Basement Under Slab Piping and Ventilation Project be awarded …
- · Motion 19 added: That the report “Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities Opportunity at Wismer Park” be received; and, That the February 25, 2026, presentation titled, ‘Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities Opportunity at Wismer Park’, be received; and That Council…
- · Motion 20 added: That By-laws 2026-21 to 2026-24, 2026-26 to 2026-31 and 2026-34 be given three readings and enacted.
- · Motion 21 added: That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, Council resolve into a private session to discuss the following confidential matters at 4:01 PM:
- · Motion 22 added: That the following individuals be re- appointed to the Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee with a term expiry as noted below: Peter Miasek, Anthony Ko, Daniel Young, Steven Glassman, Joseph Lisi; That staff be authorized and directed…
- · Motion 23 added: That the following individuals be re-appointed to the Heritage Markham Committee: Ron Blake, Tejinder Sidhu, David Butterworth, Kugan Subramaniam; That the following individuals be appointed to the Heritage Markham Committee with a term en…
- · Motion 24 added: That the February 3, 2026, Confidential Report titled, “REQUEST FOR DIRECTION REPORT, Ontario Land Tribunal Appeal by CF/OT Buttonville Properties Inc. of the Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision a…
- · Motion 25 added: That By-law 2026-14 be given three readings and enacted.
- · Motion 26 added: That the Council meeting of February 25, 2026 be adjourned at 4:26 PM.
- · Attendance added: Kimberley Kitteringham (remote)
- · Attendance added: Frank Scarpitti (remote)
- · Attendance added: Michael Chan (remote)
- · Attendance added: Jim Jones (remote)
- · Attendance added: Joe Li (remote)
- · Attendance added: Alan Ho (remote)
- · Attendance added: Ritch Lau (remote)
- · Attendance added: Reid McAlpine (remote)
- · Attendance added: Karen Rea (remote)
- · Attendance added: Andrew Keyes (remote)
- · Attendance added: Amanda Yeung Collucci (remote)
- · Attendance added: Nimisha Patel (remote)
- · Attendance added: Isa Lee (remote)
- · Attendance added: Andy Taylor (remote)
- · Attendance added: Keith Irish (remote)