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.
Climate Change: challenging ideas
King Climate Action Plan: more consultation
Contrary to the Staff recommendation to endorse the King Climate Action Plan (KCAP), Council referred the draft plan back to Staff to take into account the deputations made at the January 21st council meeting and to allow for more community consultation. As I had...
Capital Projects Quarterly Review
On the February 7 Council agenda there is a report reviewing the status of various capital projects which are underway. It's being recommended to close 12 projects and to transfer back to original sources of funding the surplus $609,000 dollars. It also recommends how...
Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application in Countryside
The agenda for the Council Planning meeting on Monday January 31st includes an application for a zoning bylaw amendment for a rural property on the Lloydtown Aurora Rd west of Highway 400. The application's purpose is to facilitate the severance of the property to...
King Climate Action Plan
On January 24 Council meeting agenda there is the staff report on the King Climate Action Plan (KCAP); there will be presentation which I recommend hearing/seeing. The report recommends endorsement of the KCAP subject to minor revisions made to incorporate feedback...
Delegating Site Plan Approvals
On the January 24 Council agenda there is a staff report recommending delegation of authority for most site plans. Site plans are the tool for implementing what has already been approved by Council for the land in quesetion. As reviewed council members will be aware...
Climate Action Plan for King Community
On the council January 24 council agenda there is a very important staff report: King Climate Action Plan. At time of writing this blog I have not yet had opportunity to review it. I strongly encourage reviewing the document as the subject matter is critical and its...
Outdoor Skating
There are now three outdoor skating rinks available. But the significant weather event which began Sunday (Jan. 16) evening has prevented snow clearance; check in on the Township web for updates. Also you can see here the scheduled hours for these rinks and the...
Bradford Bypass E- Petition
I am making this post to request that you sign the federal e-petition calling upon the federal Minister of the Environment and Climate Change to designate the Bradford Bypass project for a full federal impact assessment through the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada....
Cold Creek
One of the treasures of King Township is Cold Creek. If you have not visited check out the new website (coldcreeks.ca) and select which trail you are going to follow on your first visit. (There are over 7 km of marked nature trails.) And there is much more.
MCFA in Nobleton
On January 10 Council agenda there is a report proposing the principles for a Municipal Capital Facility Agreement (MCFA) between the Township and a developer in Nobleton. The latter is in early stages of an application for a development at southeast corner of...
Asset Management Plan
The first agenda item on the Council agenda for January 10 is a report reviewing the Asset Management Plan (AMP). Developing and executing this plan is critical as it is the means by which residents can believe that their various municipal services are going to be...
Recent Comments
I'll be there! And some of my friends too. Enjoy! Last year was an experience of a different kind, and…
Nobody minds population growth -it's a fact of life and Canada as a whole needs more people - esp. young,…
Hello Jacqui…..your concern is very valid. This subdivision,as is case for any new one within urban boundaries of King City,are…
We refer to the subdivision as “starter castles”. Our main concern is the issue of water. Are these properties on…
Now that a 84 metre monstrosity has been erected directly across from this subdivision, why should there be an objection…
Hi Bruce, I anticipate that my query about why three years will lead to understanding about factors other than the…
Debbie, this is a good question. Three years does seem like a very long time to complete a review. I'm…
The super powers granted to Mayors serve to disallow the Mayor to hide behind the excuse that Council won't approve…
Amen to you Debbie. I couldn't agree more.
It was different. I think one’s evaluation of it being better or not is highly influenced with one’s previous experience.…