News and Updates in King Township
I use this blog to inform you of issues within the Township which are being assessed at the Council table as well as tell you about events happening in the Township which are of interest.
Community Grant Funds
On May 29 council agenda there is a report recommending how to disburse the 2023 Community Grant funds. As reviewed the total budget is $23,000 of which $4,750 is pre-approved for 4 community events. The balance of $18,250 is for distribution to volunteer/non profit...
Slowing Down the Traffic Around GO Station
On May 29 Council agenda there is a report for amending a bylaw to enable the installation of new stop signs. Of particular interest to Ward 5 residents is the installation of all way stop signs at Burns & Station Road and Burns & Robert Berry Crescent. ...
New Clinic on Hwy 27
On the May 29 Council agenda there is a report recommending approval of a zoning bylaw amendment to enable the opening of a podiatrist clinic. As indicated the zoning amendment is a site specific on with 13 possible commercial and office uses at the site although the...
2022 Accessibility Status Report
On May 29 council agenda there is the annual 2022 Accessibility Status Report. It provides an update on actions taken by King to prevent/remove barriers and ensure inclusion to persons with disabilities living, working or visiting the Township. The repots itself is...
Financial Reports and Council Working Session
On the May 29 Council agenda there are numerous Financial reports. Most of them are required by legislation as they are the means of demonstrating that there is good governance. As I revieew them I feel veery satisfied that our financial picture is well understood....
Serious Changes to Provincial Policy on Land use Planning
On Monday 5/29 Council agenda there is a report reviewing Planning Staff’s assessment of the proposed new Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) which will replace the existing PPS and A Place To Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (GGH). It’s a large...
Storm Water Management Rate
This new funding source is required to finance the maintenance and improvement works on the Township’s stormwater infrastructure in response to aging assets, provincial regulations and the effects of climate change. To date King has not had a separate storm water rate...
Resolution To Appeal COA Decision re LTC at Marylake Monastery
On May 15 Council agenda my resolution, seconded by Councillor Anesty, to appeal the Committee of Adjustment (COA)decision to approve the minor variances requested to permit the 160 bed longterm care (LTC) beds at the Marylake Monastery will be considered and...
Development With Winter Road Driveway
On May 15 Council agenda there is a staff report recommending approval of an application to develop one single detached residential unit with access to Winter Road whereas current address for the property is 270 Burns. As reviewed in the staff report development of...
Changing How to Regulate Permeable Surfaces
On May 15 Council agenda there is a report recommending how to regulate the amount of permeable surfaces in property lots within the 3 villages. Having the "right" amount is important in terms of dealing with rainwater which recharges the acquifers and to avoid...
Economic Development and Strategic Priorities
At May 15 Council there will be two Staff reports, each with presentations. You can listen by either joining the livestream or come to the Municipal Centre. These reports and presentations listed below will be preceeded by a presentation regarding Mackenzie Health...
Winter Maintenance Program
On May 15 Council agenda there is a report summarizing results (successes and challenges) of the winter maintenance programs. The weather statistics certainly "explain" some of the challenges experienced; there was a lot of rain. The report also provides high level...
Recent Comments
Hello Ian, I agree that the full picture on cost to Township and therefore to residents needs to be presented.…
Hello Angela, No question...there is complexity in the change. As i understand it there will be no change on a…
Hello John, I cannot disagree. Unfortunately there are some hard cold "facts" which makes it difficult to be like a…
Hello IAN, My interpretation of the quotation which follows is that the residential portion of the farm property will pay…
Please can you clarify that the residential property on a farm will NOT be exempt from this new tax?
King City is losing it's small town feel. It is becoming an extension of Maple or Woodbridge with way too…
Thank you Debbie for sharing a link to this report. What are the economics of the current Blue Box program…
Having read this I still don't understand if I am a producer or not and if I am what this…
I agree that the stormwater management rate should be divided equally among all residents and including the agricultural lands, which…
Hello Uli, thank you for your comments. I particularly appreciate that you made a suggestion for a different manner for…