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.
How King Will Grow to 2051
At June 28 council meeting there is a very important report presenting the staff recommendation for feedback to the York Region’s draft Forecast and Lands Needs Assessment. The latter is important as it lays out the framework for growth through to 2051. I am pleased...
Bylaw Enforcement Policy
On Council agenda June 28th there is a report from Bylaw proposing a corporate policy for bylaw enforcement services. To clarify: it's not about new bylaws; it's a policy as to how bylaw officers will respond to complaints and very importantly it identifies the...
King Rd/King Blvd Amendments
On Council agenda June 28th there is a report recommending approval of official plan and zoning bylaw amendments to facilitate a development of 12 freehold townhouses at King Rd and King Blvd. As I expressed in September 2019 at the the time of the statutory public...
Approval of ZBA at 13121 Keele
On June 28th council agenda there is a report recommending approval of a zoning bylaw amendment to facilitate a daycare at 13121 Keele St. As reviewed in the report the application is to amend various factors in the zoning bylaw for a commercial enterprise in the...
Permit for large scale events on private property
On June 28th council agenda there is a report recommending a permit process for large scale events (250 persons) on private properties. To my mind there is no question that we should have a comprehensive permit process; I think the proposed process and fee is entirely...
Policy and Bylaw for Road Occupancy
On June 28th council agenda there is a report recommending a permit process for road occupancy related to special events such as parades or an art fair on the street. Because of the pandemic restrictions there have not been such events in King for nearly two years...
Sustainability Plan Refresh
There are two one hour session when Staff will present the "refreshed" Community Sustainability Plan. The crrent one was approved by Council 2012. Since then there have been accomplishments and progress and some actions have been dormant or at least have not merited...
Phasing Out Gas Fired Generators
Presumably in response to the more than 30 municipalities in Ontario (where >50% of Ontarians live) making requests to the Province to phase out gas fired generators the IESO (Independent Electricity Supply Operator) has launched a consultation on this. On June...
Innovation Hub and Living Lab
I am very much looking forward to the presentation at the beginning of the June 14 Council meeting about the Kingbridge Innovation Hub and Living Lab. It will be given by Prashant Pathak,the Chair of the Kingbridge Centre and Karen Dubeau Executive Director. In the...
2022 budget
On June 14th Council agenda there is a staff report recommending directions and timelines for preparation of the 2022 budget. It's recommended that the increase in tax levy will be no more then 3.2% and that staff will work to identify opportunities to reduce the...
Building Permits and Fees
On the June 14th Council agenda there is a report recommending a new fee schedule for building permits and a phase in schedule for the recommended increases. Having read the report there is no question, in my mind, as to the appropriateness of the proposed increases...
Animal Services
On the June 14th council agenda there is a report recommending renewal of the contract with bond the city of Bonn for the provision of Animal Services. The report reviews the very satisfactory service king has received for issues associated with domestic animals (e.g....
Recent Comments
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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…
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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.
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