Welcome to my blog! MY primary objective is to alert my constituents and others in King Township about issues being reviewed at the upcoming Council meetings. I do this as I believe the quality of Council decisions is enhanced when the public is engaged. I hope that residents will make deputations and/or send emails to Council to express their opinion and/or to ask important questions. Also, I include notice of meetings and events which I think are particularly important. I welcome your comments, whether you agree or not with me, and only edit to eliminate inappropriate language.
Recent Posts
Planning Act Changes….Bill 73
There is an informative Staff report on Council agenda 2/6 reviewing particularly relevant changes to the Planning Act under Bill 73 which came into full force July 1, 2016. For those who have become involved with development applications some of the changes will be of interest. I will be asking for clarification on how we will go about determining whether King wants to establish a Planning...
Improving Work Processes for Better Service
On February 6 agenda there is a progress report from EPW and Building Department on their accreditation initiative. In my previous life in a large global corporation I participated in such programs (ISO9000) and have seen the significant benefits achieved. There is no question in my mind that there will be a higher service level achieved in the future.
New “no parking” on Burns
On February 6 Council agenda there is a Staff report recommending "no parking" on west side of Burns south of King Road. As identified in the report the restriction is being proposed to address a safety issue due to poor sight lines when exiting Springhill Condominium. Given the impact on households in the area (i.e. eliminating a parking option) Staff have diligently assessed the...
Looking After Structural Features
I am disappointed with a report on 2/6 Council agenda regarding the long term maintenance policy for decorative landscape features and structural elements. I do agree with the one specific recommendation that there be a discretionary reserve for accumulating financial contributions for the long term maintenance; but I am disappointed that we have made so little progress on getting...
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…
I agree with you that Council needs to address this demolition by neglect so that it cannot happen. This should…
I'll be there! And some of my friends too. Enjoy! Last year was an experience of a different kind, and…