Markham 360 E-Newsletter (EP. 87

- Markham 360 E-Newsletter EP. 87 | July 12, 2024 -

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Access City of Markham Council & Committee Meetings and view a list of Proclamations at markham.ca

York Regional Council:

Live streaming of the public session of Council and Committee of the Whole meetings is available on the day of the meeting from 9 a.m. until the close of the meeting. Past sessions are also available at york.ca/councilandcommittee

I was delighted to coordinate our yearly Community Picnic at Aaniin Park last Sunday and connect with everyone.

Thanks to all the sponsors, city and regional departments, community organizations, and my dedicated volunteer team for their efforts in making the event a success.

Looking forward to gathering with everyone again next summer!

City of Markham By-law Summer Newsletter 2024

- Public Meeting Notices -

All meetings are video and audio streamed on the City of Markham’s website at:https://pub-markham.escribemeetings.com/

-City of Markham News-

Large amounts of rain can lead to basement flooding.

To help you protect your home from damage, Markham offers financial support to property owners who make improvements to their private plumbing system.

Learn more: http://markham.ca/ResidentialFlooding

The Billie Jean King Cup is coming to Unionville!

Celebrate Canada's historic 2023 Billy Jean King Cup victory, as its celebration tour across Canada makes a stop in Markham at UTCTennis!

Join us, July 13 from 1 PM to 5 PM! Learn more: https://bit.ly/4bzlrQi

Drop off your electronics for responsible recycling. Open from:

July 13 and 14 - Thornhill Recycling Depot

July 27 and 28 - Markham Recycling Depot http://markham.ca/eWaste

We need your help!

The City of Markham is working on a Multi-Year Accessibility Plan and we want to hear from you. Share your thoughts on how we can improve accessibility and remove barriers for persons with disabilities.

Take our survey here: https://bit.ly/3xU2qKx

Join us for Markham's Summer of Safety Series! Enjoy live demos, kids' activities, Q&A with firefighters, and win prizes.

Fun for families, seniors, and pets! Learn to stay safe and prepared.

See you there!

Learn more: http://markham.ca/SummerofSafety

The City of Markham is rolling out its Park and Play Fun Tour this summer!

The Park and Play Fun Tour is a free summer program for children between the ages of four and 12 that travels to community parks across the city.

The program offers a wide range of fun and engaging activities, including giant board games, mini sports, inflatable ride-on animals and much more.

As a special treat, we’ll also have an ice cream truck too.

So, grab your sunscreen and water bottle, and join us for some outdoor play.

Keep an eye out for our Park and Play Fun Tour at a park near you!

Find our next Tour stop location here: markham.ca/ParkandPlay

Have you seen them around town? Speed display boards notify drivers if they are going too fast.

Monitor your speedometer! http://markham.ca/traffic

City of Markham Current Opening Position:

New Job Positions:

Client Services Coordinator – Flato Markham Theatre
Assistant to Council/Committee (17 months)
Piano Instructor - Aaniin Community Centre
Board Directors - Destination Markham Corporation
Development Clerk II
Community Rental & Events Assistant
Municipal Law Enforcement Officer I
Acrobatics Instructor - Aaniin Community Centre
Ballet Dance Instructor - Aaniin Community Centre
K-Pop Dance Instructor - Aaniin Community Centre

For more information & job position

please visit: City of Markham Recruitment

If you have any municipal inquiry or concern, you can send an email to our Contact Centre at customerservice@markham.ca or call 905.477.5530.

-York Region News-

Motorists, cyclists and pedestrians – Please be aware of one another, obey traffic rules and make eye contact.

Extra care is needed at intersections where more than 80% of collisions occur when vehicles are turning. http://york.ca/slowdown

We know mosquitos are annoying, but did you also know West Nile virus can spread through the bite of an infected mosquito? There are simple steps you can take to prevent bites and reduce your risk.

Visit http://york.ca/WestNile for more information.

Enjoying the summer?

Enjoy it a little more with a chance to win a $100 gift card! If you’re a YorkRegion resident ages 12 to 17 years, complete a short survey and give us your feedback on our recent youth Vape facts campaign!

Take our survey https://york.ca/form/vaping-behaviour-and-awareness

Housing is the foundation of strong, safe and caring communities.

Learn how we’ve invested in supporting complete communities in our report on York Region’s 10-year housing and homelessness plan.

Check out the 2023 progress report: https://york.ca/media/120171

Calling business owners and managers! York Region offers a range of financial incentive programs that save you money and support water conservation. Available to businesses, institutions, farms and multi-unit residences.

Don't miss out! Learn more at http://york.ca/WaterIncentives

On-Request Bur Oak, Markham Local and Unionville Local have been combined into On-Request Markham. This change will improve service and traveller experience.

Visit https://yrt.ca/en/schedules-and-maps/service-changes-and-updates.aspx#On-Request-Markham… for more information.

180 electric buses are coming to York Region that will help reduce GHG emissions, make the streets quieter, and provide smooth, comfortable rides to residents on their way to a more sustainable future.

York Regional Police (YRP) News:

The One Metre campaign isn't about pitting motorists vs. cyclists:

It's about working together to lawfully share the road and make sure everyone gets home safely. Here's something we've been hearing a lot about: Riding side-by-side. It is fine, as long as cyclists aren't impeding traffic when vehicles are coming the other direction. More info at http://yrp.ca/BikeSafety

Firearm and drugs seized after a RIDE check in Markham: https://yrp.ca/en/Modules/News/index.aspx?newsId=7fcaf49c-e692-4654-a7e1-6cdb3357ff19

If you have any regional inquiry or concern, you can send an email to Access York at accessyork@york.ca or call 877.464.9675.

-Community News-

Night at the Museum returns this summer on the beautiful grounds of Markham Museum.

Night at the Museum 2023 Schedule:

July 25, August 8 and August 22

Night at the Museum is FREE but registration is required: MarkhamMuseum.ca

Register and join the Terry Fox Run on Sunday, September 15, 2024 at the Old Unionville Library Community Centre (15 Library Lane, Unionville) to honour Terry Fox and his legacy for cancer research.

If you want to share information with Regional Councillor Alan Ho's weekly E-newsletter, please contact us at sxie@markham.ca

-In the Community-

My office has “slow down” signs. If you are interested, kindly contact me at alan.ho@markham.ca.

-Notice of Regional Road Construction-

Current Projects

14th Avenue and York-Durham Line
Road Preservation
Construction starts: Late May 2024
Construction ends: July 2024
Contract: 24-182

16th Avenue and Kennedy Road
‘Road and intersection improvements
Construction resumes: June 2024
Construction ends: July 2024

Donald Cousens Parkway from 14th Avenue to Highway 407
Road Preservation
Construction starts: Late May 2024
Construction ends: July 2024
Contract: 24-182D

Highway 404 Road Crossing North of 16th Avenue
Construction of a new bridge to link Orlando Avenue with Markland Street
Construction starts: Summer 2023
Anticipated completion: Early 2026

Highway 7 from Ninth Line to east of Donald Cousens Parkway
Road and intersection improvements
Construction start: June 2024
Construction end: July 2024
Contract: 24-154C

McCowan Road from Elgin Mills Road to north of 19th Avenue
Guide rail improvements
Construction start: June 2024
Construction end: July 2024
Contract: 24-183

McCowan Road from north of Major Mackenzie Drive to south of Elgin Mills Road
Road rehabilitation and culvert replacements
Construction start: June 2024
Construction end: July 2024
Contract: 24-154A

Ninth Line, Donald Cousens Parkway to Main Street
Road Preservation
Construction starts: Late May 2024
Construction ends: July 2024
Contract: 24-182E

Warden Avenue from Elgin Mills Road to south of Stouffville Road and from Bloomington Road to Vivian Road
Road Preservation
Construction starts: Mid-June 2024
Construction ends: August 2024
Contract: 24-180

Woodbine Avenue from Major Mackenzie Drive to south of 19th Avenue
Road Preservation
Construction starts: Mid-June 2024
Construction ends: August 2024
Contract: 24-180A

Woodbine Avenue south of Major Mackenzie Drive
Guide rail improvements
Construction starts: June 2024
Construction ends: July 2024
Contract: 24-183

Upcoming Projects

Enterprise Boulevard and Rouge Valley Drive
Intersection Improvements
Construction starts: 2024

Warden Avenue north of 16th Avenue
Culvert rehabilitation
Construction starts: 2024

Woodbine and Esna Park in City of Markham
Intersection Improvements
Construction starts: 2024

Future Projects

16th Avenue from Leslie Street to Warden Avenue
Road widening from four to six lanes
Construction starts: 2025

Kennedy Road from North of Highway 407 to Highway 7
Road widening to accommodate Bus Rapid Transit facilities
Construction starts: 2026

McCowan Road from 14th Avenue to Highway 7
Road widening from four to six lanes, including Transit-HOV lanes
Construction starts: 2028

Ninth Line from Steeles Avenue to Fieldside Street
Road widening from two to four lanes
Construction starts: 2025

For general inquiries, please contact York Region Transportation, Public Works, Phone: 1-877-464-9675 ext. 75000 or Email: transportation@york.ca

For more information: york.ca/roadconstruction

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Regional Councillor Alan Ho

-Chair, Culture & Economic Development Committee (City of Markham)
-Chair, Markham Subcommittee (City of Markham)

-Director, Housing York Inc. Board (York Region)
-Member, Audit Committee (York Region)
-Member, Accessibility Advisory Committee (York Region)

City of Markham

Markham Civic Centre, 101 Town Centre Boulevard Markham, Ontario, L3R 9W3

Email: alan.ho@markham.ca or sxie@markham.ca

Tel: (905)-948-5112 or (905)-479-7780

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