City of Markham

The City Council meeting agenda includes authorization of claims and accounts, special presentations, and the City Attorney's report, covering an ordinance for a property tax incentive, a resolution for street work and resurfacing, and approval of an engineering proposal for sidewalk and traffic signal improvements. The City Clerk will report on business licenses, and reports will be given by the Mayor and City Administrator. Aldermanic and ward reports will be presented, followed by a public session.

This Comprehensive Plan serves as a guide for community growth and development, establishing the City's vision and direction. It is based on an analysis of existing conditions and community input. The plan outlines goals related to People, Jobs/Business, Transportation, and Community Services. Key focus areas include preserving and enhancing housing quality, promoting new housing development, ensuring affordable housing, building cohesive neighborhoods, and coordinating housing programs. Economic development strategies capitalize on Markham's location, strengthen residential areas, leverage open spaces, and attract hospitality businesses. The plan also details future land use recommendations for residential, commercial, industrial, and open space conservation, alongside a future transportation plan to enhance accessibility and maintain infrastructure.

The Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a regular meeting to conduct public hearings on two applications. The first is for a zoning map amendment for Connect 163rd LLC at 2100 W. 163rd St. The second is for a zoning map amendment and special use permit for Christ Miracle Healing Center at 15130 Kedzie Ave. Zoning updates from Teska will also be reviewed.

The City Council will hold a regular meeting to discuss several items, including authorization of claims and accounts, special presentations (a church construction proposal), the City Attorney's report (on business license fees and health insurance renewal), and the City Clerk's report (proclamations, business licenses). The Mayor's and City Administrator's reports, aldermanic and ward reports, and a public session are also scheduled.

The City Council's Regular Meeting agenda includes the Pledge of Allegiance and an invocation, followed by the authorization of claims and accounts. Key discussion items under the City Attorney's Report involve several ordinances related to issuing General Obligation Refunding Bonds totaling up to $15,000,000 and establishing, designating, and adopting Tax Increment Financing for the West 159th Street Corridor Redevelopment Project Area. The agenda also includes a section for an Executive Session and the City Clerk's Report, which details several new business license applications.