In Council agenda there is a lengthy report with appendices presenting final draft for approval of the 2019-2022 Corporate Strategic Plan and the annual progress report for 2019.   Appendix A reviews the 4 priority areas and how progress will be tracked.  I have a couple clarification questions but overall I like that our Staff has implemented this initiative.  Value for the employees and...

On Council agenda there is a staff report recommending a zoning bylaw amendment to allow a sales centre to be located temporarily at Keele/Carmichael.  The situation is unusual in that the residences for sale are to be built on the east side of King City.  The proposed location is a house built by same builder a couple years ago which has not been occupied.  The residents in proximity to the...

On Council agenda Sept. 21 there is a staff report reviewing forecasted cost impact of COVID-19 for this calendar year.  The anticipated cost is significantly mitigated by the Federal/ Provincial Safe Start Agreement.  Specifically, forecasted net impact is a deficit of $125,000; the gross cost is forecasted to be $700,000.  The government support is clearly very welcomed.  In addition I am...

On Council agenda Monday Sept. 21 there is a large important report on the Active Transportation Plan.  I am excited about this as it captures many ideas identified many times as being valuable enhancements to our daily living (e.g. midblock pedestrian crossings) and provides good perspective on the costs and other constraints to implementing.  Very importantly it provides a methodolgy for...