The King Record

Council Meeting

June 17, 2025

Who was there

Present (6): Jennifer Anstey, Mary Asselstine, David Boyd, Avia Eek, Steve Pellegrini, Debbie Schaefer

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (24 motions)

23 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That Item # 12.1 - Motions for Which Notice Has Been Given - Member Motion from Councillor Asselstine be brought forward for discussion after Item # 7; That Item # 9.9 - Corporate Services Department - Clerks Division Report Number COR-CLK-2025-004, be brought forward as the first item for discussion under Section 9 - Action Items; and That the agenda for the June 17, 2025 Council Meeting be approved as amended.
Moved by Councillor Eek, seconded by Councillor Schaefer
Carried
That the items listed herein under Section 7, Adoption of Minutes, all be approved and passed under consent.
Moved by Councillor Boyd, seconded by Councillor Anstey
Carried
That the May 26, 2025, Council Meeting Minutes be adopted.
Moved by Councillor Boyd, seconded by Councillor Anstey
Carried
That the June 2, 2025, Council Public Planning Meeting Minutes be adopted.
Moved by Councillor Boyd, seconded by Councillor Anstey
Carried
That the items listed under Section 9, Action Items, on the June 16, 2025 Council Meeting Agenda, all be approved and passed under consent, save and except items: 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4, 9.5, 9.7, 9.8, 9.9, 9.12, and 9.14.
Moved by Councillor Boyd, seconded by Councillor Anstey
Carried
That Council receive Report FIN-2025-016. That the 20 capital projects listed on Appendix A be closed and the unaudited net capital project surplus of $548,955 be transferred to/(from) the original sources of funding. That if any additional costs or technical adjustments are required, the Treasurer be authorized to re-open the capital project(s) to adjust within approved budget.
Moved by Councillor Boyd, seconded by Councillor Anstey
Carried
That Council receive Report COM-KFE-2025-001. That a cost recovery program to recover firefighting costs on behalf of King Fire and Emergency Services (“KFES”) for incidents pertaining to property damage on a percentage basis as further described in this report be approved. That a single source be awarded to Fire Marque Inc. for the use of this service. That the fees for cost recovery through Fire Marque Inc. be established through an update to the Fees and Charges By-law 2024-096, as amended. That By-law Number 2025-049 to authorize cost recovery with respect to Fire Department specific response, be enacted at this evening’s Council meeting.
Moved by Councillor Boyd, seconded by Councillor Anstey
Carried
That Report GMS-DEV-2025-003, be received. That Council enact By-Law 2025-048 being a By-Law to amend Site Alteration By-law 2021- 039, as amended, to allow staff to regulate the importation of fill within the Township of King.
Moved by Councillor Boyd, seconded by Councillor Anstey
Carried
That Council receive Report GMS-2025-001 for information. That Council endorse the Principles outlined in Report GMS-2025-001, the purpose of which are to form the basis of a Municipal Capital Facility Agreement ("MCFA") between the Township of King and Prebrick Systems (Boynton) Inc. (Prebrick). That Staff be delegated the authority to finalize a Municipal Capital Facility Agreement with Prebrick that meets the Principles and achieves the objectives as outlined in Report GMS-2025-001. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Municipal Capital Facility Agreement upon confirmation by the Chief Administrative Officer and Township Solicitor that the final form of the Agreement is satisfactory and substantially in accordance with the Principles and objectives included in Report GMS-2025-001.
Moved by Councillor Boyd, seconded by Councillor Anstey
Carried
That Council receive Report PW-AMP-2025-001; and, That Council approve the Township’s 2025 Comprehensive Asset Management Plan, which includes a 1.99% increase for the capital portion of the 2026 tax levy.
Moved by Councillor Boyd, seconded by Councillor Schaefer
Carried
In favour (6): Mayor Pellegrini, Councillor Boyd, Councillor Anstey, Councillor Asselstine, Councillor Schaefer, Councillor Eek · Opposed (1): Councillor Cescolini
That Council receive Report GMS-PL-2025-033 for information. That Council endorse the following revised overall population and housing forecasts by Village and remaining rural area to 2051: That King City is forecast to grow to a population of 23,220, requiring an additional 5,130 households; That Nobleton is forecast to grow to a population of 14,330, requiring an additional 2,250 households; That Schomberg is forecast to grow to a population of 3,340, requiring an additional 320 households; and That the Remaining Rural area is forecast to grow to a population of 10,110, requiring an additional 130 households. That Council endorse the population and housing growth forecast for the 2021 to 2051 timeframe, as set out in Appendix A to the Addendum Report. That Council endorse the population and housing growth forecast by Village in five-year increments for the 2025 to 2051 timeframe, as set out in Appendix B to the Addendum Report. That Council endorse a revised intensification rate of 51% for the total housing growth between 2025 and 2051, and the following revised intensification rates for the Built-up Areas (BUA) of King City and Schomberg: 56% for King City; and 81% for Schomberg. That Council endorse the DGA Community Area lands deficit of 30 gross hectares (ha) for Nobleton, and direct Staff to further analyze the location options and additional areas identified in Figure 3-1 of the Addendum Report, and direct Staff to develop a comprehensive plan for the southwest quadra
Moved by Councillor Boyd, seconded by Councillor Anstey
Carried
That Report Number GMS-PL-2025-018 be
Moved by Councillor Asselstine, seconded by Councillor Eek
Referred
That Council receive Report COM-2025-001 for information. That Council direct staff to enter into negotiations with 1001243756 Ontario Incorporated regarding a long term lease agreement, as described within this report. That Council delegates authority to the Director of Community Services to authorize the lease agreement based on reaching satisfactory terms with the proponent. That Council direct staff to undertake a Zoning By-Law Amendment process for the purpose of permitting 19 Old King Road (Nobleton Community Hall) to be used as described within this report. That Council direct staff to apply for any necessary heritage permits required for the alteration works to the hall as described within this report, in consultation with the Heritage Advisory Committee (HAC) and Township’s Heritage Planner. That staff consult with legal on the lease agreement; and, That staff work with the Nobleton Lions Club to establish a plan for continued support for a location for their meetings.
Moved by Councillor Boyd, seconded by Councillor Anstey
Carried Unanimously
That Council receive Report FIN-2025-016. That Council reduce the time period as set out in subsection 7(3) of O. Reg. 530/22 to pass a resolution making an amendment to the proposed budget from 30 days to 24 days. That Council reduce the time period as set out in subsection 7(10) of O. Reg. 530/22 to override the head of council’s veto of an amendment to the proposed budget from 15 days to 12 days.
Moved by Councillor Asselstine, seconded by Councillor Schaefer
Carried
That Growth Management Services - Planning Division R eport N umber GMS-PL- 2025-0 35 , be received. That Official Plan Amendment Application , File No. OP-2024-03 , and Zoning By-law Amendment Application, File No. Z-2024-07 , for the subject lands described as 15 Charles St., in the V illage of King City, for the purpose of facilitating a severance to create one additional lot for infill residential development (totaling 2 residential lots) be approved . That Council enact the Official Plan Amendment By-law (#2025-056) and Zoning By-law Amendment By-law (#2025-044) at this meeting of Council in accordance with Appendices A and B.
Moved by Councillor Schaefer, seconded by Councillor Asselstine
Carried
That Council receive Report GMS-HER-004 for information. That Council direct Staff to amend Designation By-law 82-144 in accordance with Section 30.1 of the Ontario Heritage Act and Report GMS-HER-2025-004. That Council adopt By-law 2025-053 as presented at this evening’s Council meeting. That Council delegate the approval of Heritage Permit Application 2025-02 for proposed restoration works to the Hambly House at 6012 King Road to the Director of Growth Management Services, subject to the following conditions: That a review of the proposed works be
Moved by Councillor Boyd, seconded by Councillor Anstey
Carried
That Council receive Report COR-CLK-2025-004. That Council endorse the Township of King’s participation in the Farm 911 – Emily Project Access Point Program. That the Township Clerk be delegated authority to approve and do all things necessary to implement the Farm 911 – Emily Project Access Point Program.
Moved by Councillor Eek, seconded by Councillor Anstey
Carried
1. That Report Number GMS-PL-2025-034 be received . 2. That Draft Plan of Subdivision 19T-22K01 BE APPROVED IN PRINCIPLE in accordance with Schedule 4 attached to Report GMS-PL-2025-034 and subject to Pre-Conditions and Conditions of Draft Plan Approval substantially in accordance with Appendices ‘1’ and ‘2’ . 3. That upon fulfillment of the P re-conditions outlined in Appendix ‘1’ to Report GMS-PL-2025-034 to the satisfaction of the Director of Growth Management Services , the Township shall issue Notice of Draft Plan Approval granting Draft Plan Approval to Application 19T-22K01 . 4. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application File No. Z-2022-05 to amend the Nobleton Urban Area Zoning By-law ( By-law No. 2016-71) and implement a Site-Specific Zoning By-law Amendment with Residential, Mixed Use, Open Space and Environmen t al Protection zones and site-specific provisions to enable the implementation of the subdivision, including Holding zones BE APPROVED IN PRINCIPLE in substantial accordance with Appendix 5 attached to Report GMS-PL-2025-034 and subject to the Pre-Conditions and Conditions of Draft Plan Approval substantially in accordance with Appendices ‘1’ and ‘2’ . 5. That upon fulfillment of the P re-conditions outlined in Appendix ‘1’ to Report GMS-PL-2025-034 to the satisfaction of the Director of Growth Management Services , the implement ing Zoning By-law shall be brought forward for Council consideration . 6. That Staff be directed to bring forward By-laws with the p
Moved by Councillor Boyd, seconded by Councillor Cescolini
Carried
That Council receive Report GMS-PL-2025-015 for information. That Draft Plan Approval for Plans of Subdivision 19T-18K01 (Acorn); 19T-18K02 (Remcor & Bracor); 19T-18K03 (Supco); 19T-18K04 (Kingsfield Estates); and, 19T-06K03 (King Rocks) (Phase 2) be extended to September 30, 2025, pending the receipt of all amounts payable pursuant to the MCFA and receipt of any other applicable fees/alternative payment arrangements. That should these amounts payable be received, to the satisfaction of the Director of Finance by September 30, 2025, that the Director of Growth Management Services be authorized to further extend draft approval to the Draft Plan(s) of Subdivision until December 31, 2030.
Moved by Councillor Cescolini, seconded by Councillor Boyd
Carried
That the items listed herein under the Section 10, Communications, be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Schaefer, seconded by Councillor Eek
Carried
road salt is a known toxic substance designated under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act because of tangible threats of serious or irreversible environmental and health damage; and Whereas salt levels in Ontario’s groundwater aquifers, creeks, rivers, and lakes have increasingly worsened since the 1970s, threatening municipal drinking water sources and aquatic life; and Whereas over the last 25 years actions taken by the Ontario and Canadian governments have not stopped the increase of salt entering Ontario’s groundwater aquifers, creeks, rivers, and lakes; and Whereas 66% of the Township of King is located within the Oak Ridges Moraine, which is the source of surface and ground water for the Humber and Holland River watersheds draining into Lake Ontario and Lake Simcoe respectively; and Whereas in 2024 the Township of King initiated a new salt management plan to reduce the use of road salt; and Whereas the risk of increased numbers of slips and falls claims, and other injury/collision claims related to snow and ice, is contributing to salt application overuse beyond levels considered best practices; and Whereas unlimited contractor liability is making it difficult or expensive for snow and ice management contractors to obtain appropriate insurance coverage; and Whereas the Occupier’s Liability Act does not include provisions for safe winter maintenance practices or minimizing the environmental impact of salt; and Whereas the Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal
Moved by Councillor Asselstine, seconded by Councillor Boyd Whereas
Carried
That an upset limit of $50,000 be approved for use in support of the King 175 celebrations, funded by the Mayor’s Golf Tournament Fund.
Moved by Mayor Pellegrini, seconded by Councillor Anstey
Carried
That Council read a first, second, and third time, and enact By-laws 2025-040, 2025-044, 2025-046, 2025-048, 2025-049, 2025-051, 2025-052, 2025-053, 2025-056, and 2025-057.
Moved by Councillor Eek, seconded by Councillor Schaefer
Carried
That Council read a first, second, and third time, and enact By-law 2025-055.
Moved by Councillor Eek, seconded by Councillor Schaefer
Carried

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