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.

Face Masks/Coverings in York Region

Thursday, July 9 York Region Council is having a special council meeting to consider reports about mandating masks for indoor public spaces and for outdoors when physical distancing cannot be maintained.  Here is the notice for this meeting.  I don't believe face...

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Canada Day Reflections

Canada Day Reflections

Canada Day inspires reflection about our country.  For some, Canada has provided refuge from hostile places for themselves & family.   For many it provided to our ancestors a refuge and an opportunity for a better life.  Events this year has surely caused everyone...

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Re-opening of King

Re-opening of King

King is cautiously opening up and we are starting to resume some of our rituals.  I have enjoyed a visit to my stylist.  And I see  terraces opening up for dining etc at tables that are appropriately spaced.  And, more amenities in are our parks are being made...

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Development Application for Stack Townshomes in KC

On Council agenda for June 29 there is the public meeting for an application for a development on King Road just west of the King City library.  The application is for a development consisting of 20 stacked townhomes; plan is for two blocks, each containing 10 units...

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Active Transportation

There is new survey on Speaking.king.ca on the subject of active transportation.  One of the actions in the recently completed Transportation Master Plan is to develop and execute a plan for an active transportation network.  King has many trails for getting some good...

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Community Services Survey

There is some longterm thinking occurring as to what services are to be provided, in the future, to enhance the quality of your living in King:  what kind of recreational programs and for whom, what kind of facilities, what kind of cultural activities should be...

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Amendments to Zoning Bylaw for KC and Schomberg

On Council agenda for June 29 there is the public meeting for a Township initiated amendment to the Schomberg and King City; specifically to amend the provisions for lot coverage and permeable surfaces in identified specific zones.    This meeting is the statutory...

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Virtual Council Meeting Reminders

Monday June 22nd there is a Audit Committee Meeting at 5PM.  At 6pm same time there is a Council and Committee of Whole (COW) Meeting.  All of these are live streamed and can be watched at http://meeting.king.ca.   You can submit comments to Council by emailing...

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Budget 2021: Recover and Be More Resilient

June 22nd Council agenda includes a report about process for creating the 2021 budget and provides perspective on the pressures ahead in terms of managing the finances of the Township.  Appropriately the report indicates that we may need to re-consider plans given the...

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Tax Rates for 2020

On June 22nd Council there is a report recommending tax rates.  We approved our 2020 operating budget in January; this now defines how the required tax levies will  be collected; how much a residential, commercial, industrial property pays.  And ultimately it defines...

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Delegating Authority

On Jne 22 agenda there is a Staff report recommending delegation of authority to Director of Growth Management Services (GMS) for two processes.  (GMS is a new department composed of Planning, Building and Bylaw; the Director of GMS is Stephen Naylor who was Director...

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Extending an ICBL on Severances

On June 22nd Council agenda there is a Staff report recommending the extension of a current interim control bylaw (ICBL), which restricts severances in our 3 villages for one year as our new Official Plan (One King) is still not in force.  As One King has more robust...

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Recent Comments

 

  1. I'll be there! And some of my friends too. Enjoy! Last year was an experience of a different kind, and…

  2. Hello Jacqui…..your concern is very valid. This subdivision,as is case for any new one within urban boundaries of King City,are…

  3. We refer to the subdivision as “starter castles”. Our main concern is the issue of water. Are these properties on…

  4. Now that a 84 metre monstrosity has been erected directly across from this subdivision, why should there be an objection…

  5. Hi Bruce, I anticipate that my query about why three years will lead to understanding about factors other than the…

  6. Debbie, this is a good question. Three years does seem like a very long time to complete a review. I'm…

  7. The super powers granted to Mayors serve to disallow the Mayor to hide behind the excuse that Council won't approve…