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.
Planning 101
Do you wonder what the scope of authority is for the Township to approve and to reject development applications? Do you wonder what the goals of Planning are? If so, consider attending on Tuesday, March 1 6-8 pm. Advanced registration is required at...
Volunteer Awards
I, along with other Council members, are accepting nomination for awards to recognize volunteer contributions and achievements. Nominations are accepted till March 16th. There are 6 different categories: citizen of the year, special recognition, special recognition...
King City Community Garden
There are many reasons why a community garden may be just right for you. The King City Community Garden is on east side of Keele, just south of King Road. your property is too small for a vegetable garden your backyard is a shade garden because of the trees you are...
Community Grant Applications are Open!
Applications for municipal grants by not-profit volunteer community organizations can now be made. The grants are for initiatives by the community organization which provide or develop recreation, cultural and social opportunities or enhance environmental...
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...
Recent Comments
Thank you for your comments Nancy. I believe my motion does protect the GB by calling for "lands of ecological,agricultural…
In the review of the Official Plan, there are two spots where the proposal is to allow development on the…
thank you Dorita for the acknowledgment.
Thank you so much.
Well put! It is a wonder it fell out off the radar for so long. Glad someone cared enough.
I am thankful for the work you do, and your sensitivity to King's green heritage especially.
Two of your posts, Deb, left me hanging after the ... so I had to read further. Very clever enticement…
Hello Bert, I agree totally with your point that there is the legislative means to ensure that designated properties are…
Under the Ontario Heritage Act Building standards by-law 35.3 (1) If a by-law passed under section 15.1 of the Building…
My thoughts: buildings with significant historical and architectural value deserve protection from loopholes in law. Lack of funds or will…