Committee of the Whole - Electronic

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

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.

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.

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

That the deputation provided by Michael Larkin, LARKIN+ Land Use Planners Inc regarding Zoning By-law Amendment -1095 Stellar Drive be received.

alternate motion was presented and is noted below in bold: That the report entitled Dismantling Anti-Black Racism Action Plan dated January 16, 2023 be received; and, That Staff develop an initial two-year implementation plan and report back to Council within 6 weeks; and, That Staff be directed to report on options for Human Resources support; and, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the report entitled Residential Parking Study Terms of Reference dated January 16, 2023 be received; and, That Council endorse the Residential Parking Study Terms of Reference attached as Attachment 1 to this report; and, That Council authorize staff to release a Request for Proposal for the Residential Parking Study; and, That item three (3) "Use of Residential Garages (Detached or Attached) as required Parking Spaces" is removed from the Residential Parking Study Terms of Reference; and, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the report entitled Zoning By-law Amendment – 1095 Stellar Drive, dated January 16, 2023 be received; and, 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, That Larkin Land Use Planners Inc., be notified of this action; and, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the report entitled Minister’s Zoning Order Request (835 Gorham Street – Blue Door Support Services), dated January 16, 2023 be received; and, 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, 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, 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, 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, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the meeting be adjourned at 3:40 PM.

An alternate motion was presented and is noted below in bold: 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 directed to report on options for Human Resources support; and, 4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.