Town of Newmarket
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Public Input


Individuals who wish to submit input to Council in relation to an item on this agenda have the following options available.

  1. Email your correspondence to [email protected] by end of day on January 11, 2023. Written correspondence received by this date will form part of the public record; or,
  2. You are strongly encouraged to pre-register if you would like to make a deputation at the meeting. For more information regarding the options available, email your request and contact information to [email protected].

Note: Additional items are marked by an asterisk*.

Note:  Evelyn Myrie, Audrey Wubbenhorst and Quammie Williams from Empower Strategy Group will provide a presentation and report on this matter. 

    1. That the presentation provided by Empower Strategy Group regarding Dismantling Anti-Black Racism Action Plan be received. 

Note: Jerisha Grant-Hall, Chairperson, Founder, Newmarket African Caribbean Canadian Association (NACCA) will provide a deputation on this matter. 

    1. That the deputation provided by Jerisha Grant-Hall, Chairperson, Founder, Newmarket African Caribbean Canadian Association (NACCA) regarding the Dismantling Anti-Black Racism Action Plan be received.

Note: Jerisha Grant-Hall, Chairperson, Founder, Newmarket African Caribbean Canadian Association (NACCA) will provide a deputation on this matter.

    1. That the deputation provided by Jerisha Grant-Hall, Chairperson, Founder, Newmarket African Caribbean Canadian Association (NACCA) regarding Black History Month be received.

Note: Bruce McCall-Richmond, Associate, Glen Schnarr & Associates Inc. will provide a deputation on this matter. 

    1. That the deputation provided by Bruce McCall-Richmond, Associate, Glen Schnarr & Associates Inc. regarding Minister's Zoning Order Request (835 Gorham Street - Blue Door Support Services) be received.

Note: Lionel Franklin will provide a deputation on this matter.

    1. That the deputation provided by Lionel Franklin regarding Minister's Zoning Order Request (835 Gorham Street - Blue Door Support Services) be received.

Note: Michael Larkin LARKIN+ Land Use Planners Inc. will provide a deputation on this matter.

    1. That the deputation provided by Michael Larkin, LARKIN+ Land Use Planners Inc regarding Zoning By-law Amendment -1095 Stellar Drive be received.
    1. That the report entitled Dismantling Anti-Black Racism Action Plan dated January 16, 2023 be received; and,
    2. That Staff develop an initial two-year implementation plan and report back to Council within 6 weeks; and,
    3. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
    1. That the report entitled Residential Parking Study Terms of Reference dated January 16, 2023 be received; and,
    2. That Council endorse the Residential Parking Study Terms of Reference attached as Attachment 1 to this report; and,
    3. That Council authorize staff to release a Request for Proposal for the Residential Parking Study; and,
    4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
    1. That the report entitled Zoning By-law Amendment – 1095 Stellar Drive, dated January 16, 2023 be received; and,
    2. That the application for Zoning By-law Amendment, as submitted by Larkin Land Use Planners Inc., for 1095 Stellar Avenue, be approved in its general form; and,
    3. That Larkin Land Use Planners Inc., be notified of this action; and,
    4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
    1. That the report entitled Minister’s Zoning Order Request (835 Gorham Street – Blue Door Support Services), dated January 16, 2023 be received; and,
    2. That Council supports and has no objection to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing enacting a Minister’s Zoning Order for the subject lands, which would permit the development of emergency and temporary housing; and,
    3. That Council direct Staff to work with Blue Door Support Services and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing to prepare a Minister’s Zoning Order for the subject lands; and,
    4. That Council direct staff to expedite the review and approval of the subsequent planning approvals and building permit applications required to move the project forward to construction; and,
    5. That this resolution be provided to the applicant to send to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing as a statement of Council’s support; and copied to the Regional Municipality of York; and,
    6. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.