March 3, 2026

Revisions

1. First published Substantive fetched Jun 22, 2026
   • · Motion 1 added: That the minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting held on February 3, 2026 be confirmed.
   • · Motion 2 added: That the written submission from the Markham Environmental Advisory Committee (MEAC) providing comments regarding the above subject matter, be received.
   • · Motion 3 added: That the written submission from EJ Sand Traffic Safety Parent Group providing comments regarding the above subject matter, be received.
   • · Motion 4 added: That the report dated March 3, 2026 entitled "2025 Building Permit Activity” be received; and further, 2. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
   • · Motion 5 added: That the memorandum dated March 3, 2026, entitled “Memo – Bird Friendly Guidelines Update” be received; and further, 2. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
   • · Motion 6 added: That the staff report titled “Markham School Zone Safety Guide” be received; and, 2. That the report titled “Markham School Zone Safety Guide Final Report” be endorsed; and, 3. That School Streets be endorsed as one of the Active School Tr…
   • · Motion 7 added: That Staff continue to find ways to plow pathways that connect school properties and City properties and to expand the winter pathway network to connect destinations, including schools.
   • · Motion 8 added: That Staff explore a pilot project to leave in-road flexible posts in place 365 days a year.
   • · Motion 9 added: That the Staff report titled “York Region’s Regional Ownership and Maintenance of Cycling Paths Policies” be received; and, 2. That Council endorse the City of Markham opting into York Region’s Regional Ownership and Maintenance of Cycling…
   • · Motion 10 added: That the minutes of the Heritage Markham Committee meeting held on February 11, 2026, be received for information purposes.
   • · Motion 11 added: That the Staff memorandum titled “Information on Vertical Traffic Calming Measures” be received; and, 2. That the 2010 Council moratorium placed on vertical traffic calming measures be amended to permit the installation of speed cushion tr…
   • · Motion 12 added: That the March 3, 2026, report titled, “City of Markham’s Response to Infrastructure Ontario’s Transit-Oriented Communities Program”, be received; and, 2. That the deputation and written submission from Evelin Ellison on behalf of Ward One…
   • · Motion 13 added: That the report titled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Housekeeping Amendment to By-law 2024-19; Amendment to implement Section 9.13.4 policies of the City’s Official Plan in By-law 2024-19; Amendments to the accessible parking standards in Parkin…
   • · Motion 14 added: That the March 3, 2026, report titled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, 2690622 Ontario Inc. (Kingdom Development Inc.), Application for Draft Plan of Subdivision (19TM-25002) to facilitate the creation of four development blocks, public roads, a pu…
   • · Motion 15 added: That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, Development Services Committee resolve into a confidential session to discuss the following matters:
   • · Motion 16 added: That the Development Services Committee adjourn at 11:18 AM.
   • · Attendance added: Joe Li (remote)
   • · Attendance added: Michael Chan (remote)
   • · Attendance added: Alan Ho (remote)
   • · Attendance added: Keith Irish (remote)
   • · Attendance added: Ritch Lau (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: Frank Scarpitti (regrets)
   • · Attendance added: Jim Jones (regrets)
   • · Attendance added: Andy Taylor (remote)
   • · Attendance added: Reid McAlpine (remote)
   • · Participation added: Michael Chan recuse