Town of Newmarket Council Meeting January 23 2023
Top 3 Need-to-Knows from the Council Meeting on January 23:
EMPOWER Strategy Group presented the Action Plan to Dismantle Anti-Black Racism in Newmarket to Council. The plan includes action items to address areas such as capacity building and training, and inclusive economic development.
As a result of recent Provincial legislation reducing residential parking requirements, Council directed staff to hire a consultant to conduct a Residential Parking Study to review current requirements and recommend new or revised parking policies and zoning provisions.
Council endorsed Blue Door Support Services’ request for a minister’s zoning order (MZO), which will facilitate the development of its new Gorham Street emergency and temporary housing facility and help ensure the organization can meet the requirements to receive a funding commitment.