April 21, 2026

Revisions

1. First published Substantive fetched Jun 22, 2026
   • · Motion 1 added: That the minutes of the March 10, 2026 General Committee meeting be confirmed.
   • · Motion 2 added: That the deputation from Barry Nelson be received.
   • · Motion 3 added: That the following communications dated March 30, 2026 from York Region be received for information purposes
   • · Motion 4 added: That the written submissions from Stephanie Bell, Christine Ramsay, Jim Walker, Paula Simms, Donna Knight Wigmore, and the Grandview Area Residents Association, providing comments regarding item 9.3, Regulation of Short Term Rentals in the…
   • · Motion 5 added: That the report dated April 21, 2026 entitled “2026 First Quarter Investment Performance Review”, be received.
   • · Motion 6 added: That the report entitled “184-R-25 Consulting Services for a Citywide Wastewater Master Plan Update” be received; and, That the contract for 184-R-25 Consulting Services for a Citywide Wastewater Master Plan Update be awarded to the highes…
   • · Motion 7 added: That the report entitled “ Animal Services Sheltering Contract Extension” be received; and, That the contract for Animal Services Sheltering be extended with Ontario SPCA for three additional years in the annual amount of $263,293.00 with …
   • · Motion 8 added: That the minutes of the March 6, October 17 and November 21, 2024 Markham Village Business Improvement Area Committee meeting be received for information purposes.
   • · Motion 9 added: That the memorandum entitled, “Request for Delegated Authority to Enter into a Construction Agreement for North Boulevard with Condor Properties Ltd. or its designate (“Condor”)”, be received; and, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to…
   • · Motion 10 added: That the report entitled Building Markham’s Future Together (BMFT) 2020 – 2026 Strategic Plan Update be received; and, That Staff initiate preparations for the development of the next Strategic Plan 2027-2030; and further, That Staff be au…
   • · Motion 11 added: That the report titled, “Celebrate Markham Grant Program 2026-2027 – May 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 – Funding Approvals” be received; and, That Council approve the recommendations of the Interdepartmental Staff Review Committee... That Counc…
   • · Motion 12 added: That the report entitled “Regulation of Short-Term Rentals in the City of Markham” be received; and, That Development Services Commission staff be requested to prepare for consideration by the Development Services Committee, a proposed Cit…
   • · Motion 13 added: That the presentation titled “2025 Consolidated Financial Statements” be received; and, That the report titled “2025 Consolidated Financial Statements” be received; and, That Council approve the draft Consolidated Financial Statements... T…
   • · Motion 14 added: That item 9.4 be moved up on the agenda and addressed after item 6.2.
   • · Motion 15 added: That the report entitled “Development Charges Deferral – 8636 Reesor Road” be received; and, That Council authorize staff to extend the current Development Charge Deferral for Varlese Brothers Limited... That Council authorize the Mayor an…
   • · Motion 16 added: That this item be moved up on the agenda and be addressed after 9.1.
   • · Motion 17 added: That the committee waive the rules of procedure to address this notice of motion today.
   • · Motion 18 added: The Council of the City of Markham formally requests the Government of Canada to proclaim the month of February as Chinese Canadian Heritage Month; That this motion be forwarded to: The Minister of Canadian Heritage; Members of Parliament …
   • · Motion 19 added: That the written communications from Victor Oh, and United Against Hate Canada be received.
   • · Motion 20 added: That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, General Committee resolve into a confidential session to discuss the following matters:
   • · Motion 21 added: That General Committee adjourn at 2:46 PM.
   • · Attendance added: Frank Scarpitti (remote)
   • · Attendance added: Michael Chan (remote)
   • · Attendance added: Jim Jones (remote)
   • · Attendance added: Joe Li (remote)
   • · Attendance added: Keith Irish (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: Alan Ho (remote)