The Corporation of the Township of King

Council Meeting Minutes

Meeting #14

Monday, September 15, 2025 at 6:00 P.m. - 9:00 P.m.

Council Chambers

2585 King Road, King City, ON

Council Present:

Mayor Pellegrini
Councillor Cescolini
Councillor Boyd
Councillor Anstey
Councillor Asselstine
Councillor Schaefer
Councillor Eek

Staff Present:

Daniel Kostopoulos, Chief Administrative Officer
Chris Fasciano, Director of Community Services
Jennifer Caietta, Director of Corporate Services
Peggy Tollett, Director of Finance & Treasurer
Samantha Fraser, Director of Public Works
Stephen Naylor, Director of Growth Management Services
Denny Timm, Township Clerk
Adam Foran, Deputy Clerk
Diane Moratto, Governance Coordinator

1.
Call to Order

The Chair called the meeting to order at 6:36 p.m.

2.
Roll Call

The Clerk confirmed a quorum was present.

3.
Introduction of Addendum Items

The Clerk advised that correspondence has been received and circulated prior to this evening's Council Meeting for item 9.3 - Notice of Intent to Designate or Remove a Structure from 342 Kettleby Road.

4.
Approval of Agenda

Moved by:Councillor Eek
Seconded by:Councillor Schaefer
That the agenda for the September 15, 2025 Council Meeting as presented, be approved, as amended.
Carried

5.
Declarations of Pecuniary Interest

None.

6.
Mayor's Comments

Mayor Pellegrini commented on his meeting today in the City of Vaughan with respect to crime in York Region with York Regional Police, government officials, MPP Stephen Lecce, and members of the public in attendance.

Mayor Pellegrini acknowledged the Richmond Hill daycare tragedy and on behalf of Members of Council, offered condolences to those affected by the loss of a toddler and wished a speed recovery to others injured.

Mayor Pellegrini highlighted recent and upcoming events in the Township of King being: the Sip-n Savour event, safe streets program, fall programming, the Official Plan Review open houses, the Transportation Master Plan and Waste Collection open house, and the Age-Friendly Community open houses.

7.
Adoption of Minutes

Moved by:Councillor Cescolini
Seconded by:Councillor Boyd
That the items listed herein under the Section 7, Adoption of Minutes, all be approved and passed under consent.
Carried

7.1
June 17, 2025, Special Council Meeting Minutes (draft)

1.Post-Meeting Minutes - Special Council Meeting_Jun17_2025 - English.pdf

Moved by:Councillor Cescolini
Seconded by:Councillor Boyd
That the June 17, 2025, Special Council Meeting Minutes be adopted.
Carried

7.2
June 17, 2025, Council Meeting Minutes (draft)

1.Post-Meeting Minutes - CM_Jun17_2025 - English.pdf

Moved by:Councillor Cescolini
Seconded by:Councillor Boyd
That the June 17, 2025, Council Meeting Minutes be adopted.
Carried

7.3
September 8, 2025, Council Public Planning Meeting Minutes (draft)

1.Post-Meeting Minutes - CPPM_Sep08_2025 - English.pdf

Moved by:Councillor Cescolini
Seconded by:Councillor Boyd
That the September 8, 2025, Council Public Planning Meeting Minutes be adopted.
Carried

7.4
September 8, 2025 - Special Council Meeting Minutes (draft)

1.Post-Meeting Minutes - Special Council Meeting_Sep08_2025 - English.pdf

Moved by:Councillor Cescolini
Seconded by:Councillor Boyd
That the September 8, 2025, Special Council Meeting Minutes be adopted.
Carried

8.
Presentations and Deputations

8.1
Tamas Hertel, Manager, Service Planning, York Region Transit

1.Tamas Hertel Pres. - York Region Transit 2026 Annual Transit Plan.pdf

Tamas Hertel, Manager of Service Planning, York Region Transit, provided a slide presentation overview on their 2026 Transit Initiatives, commenting on; the annual transit plan cycle, stakeholder and public consultations, 2025 and 2026 service improvements, the 2026-2030 Business Plan, ridership trends, and next steps.

Moved by:Councillor Asselstine
Seconded by:Councillor Anstey
1. That the presentation by Mr. Hertel, Manager, Service Planning, be received as information.
Carried

9.
Action Items

9.1
Heritage Permit Application (HP-25-02) – Marylake Gatehouse

1.Heritage Permit Application (HP-25-02) - Marylake Gatehouse.pdf

2.Attachment 1 - By-law 84-107.pdf

3.Attachment 2 - Existing Conditions Photo Report.pdf

4.Attachment 3 - Heritage Permit Application HP-25-02.pdf

5.Attachment 4 - Highland Slate Shingle Specifications.pdf

6.Attachment 5 - Window Specifications.pdf

7.Attachment 6 - By-law 2014-100.pdf

8.Attachment 7 - Statement of Significance.pdf

Moved by:Councillor Schaefer
Seconded by:Councillor Asselstine
1. That Council receive Report GMS-HER-2025-006 for information.
2. That Council approve the following proposed works on the Marylake Gatehouse outlined in Heritage Permit Application HP-25-02:
  1. Replacement of 30 existing windows with casement windows, which are to have similar muntin patterns as the existing windows.
  2. Repair of damaged roof ridge cap with cast-in-place concrete, to be completed in a similar colour to the existing roof ridge cap.
  3. Replacement of slate roof shingles with Highland Slate Asphalt Shingles, in a similar colour to existing slate shingles.
3. That Council approve Heritage Permit Application HP-25-02 for eligibility under the Township’s Heritage Grant Program, and that a grant of $12,000 be awarded, representing the maximum allowable grant, in accordance with the program guidelines, including the use of reserve funds.
Carried

9.2
Heritage Permit Application (HP-25-03) - Nobleton Community Hall

1.Heritage Permit Application (HP-25-03) - Nobleton Community Hall.pdf

2.Attachment 1 - Designation By-law 2007-60.pdf

3.Attachment 2 - Existing Conditions Photo Report(1).pdf

4.Attachment 3 - Heritage Permit Application HP-25-03.pdf

5.Attachment 4 - Statement of Work.pdf

6.Attachment 5 - Rendering of Proposed Works.pdf

7.Attachment 6 - King Township Heritage Property Alteration Guidelines.pdf

Deputations

Rick Minicucci spoke on behalf of The Lions Den Sports Bar commenting that soffit lighting on the canopy was considered for added security measures and to eliminate the need to install any fixture to the building to impede its heritage features. Mr. Minicucci advised they will work with staff to find alternate lighting options.

Moved by:Councillor Asselstine
Seconded by:Councillor Boyd
1. That Council receive Report GMS-HER-2025-005 for information.
2. That Council approve the following works, financed by the proposed tenants, as outlined within Heritage Permit Application HP-25-03, as presented in this report:
  1. Replacement of Exterior Stairway Leading to Upper-Storey Door Bay at South End of West Elevation and Expansion of Doorway to Facilitate Accessibility Entrance and Lift
  2. Removal/relocation of Existing Ventilation at Rear of Building
  3. Restoration of Damaged Portions of Concrete Block Wall
  4. Lighting Added to Soffits
  5. Signage Affixed to Principal Elevation
  6. Replacement of Asphalt Shingles
  7. Installation of Awning
Carried

9.3
Notice of Intent to Demolish or Remove a Structure from 342 Kettleby Road

1.Notice of Intent to Demolish 342 Kettleby Road.pdf

2.Attachment 1 - Statement of Significance.pdf

3.Attachment 2 - Cover Letter.pdf

4.Attachment 3 - Existing Conditions Photo Report.pdf

5.Attachment 4 - Neighbourhood Support Petition (2).pdf

Moved by:Councillor Schaefer
Seconded by:Councillor Asselstine
1. That Council receive Report GMS-HER-2025-007 for information.
2. That Council take no further action with respect to the notice of intent to demolish or remove a structure from 342 Kettleby Road.
3. That the Owner provide documentation of the structure and that commemorative measures are agreed upon prior to the issuance of a demolition permit, to the satisfaction of Heritage Planning Staff.
Carried

9.4
Extension to Draft Plan of Subdivision Approval – Nobleton Estates Inc.

1.Extension of Draft Approval of a Plan of Subdivision (Nobleton Estates - 19T-14-K01).pdf

2.Attachment 1 – Draft Plan Extension Request.pdf

3.Attachment 2 – Location Map.pdf

4.Attachment 3 – Approved Draft Plan.pdf

5.Attachment 4 - Revised Draft Plan Conditions.pdf

Moved by:Councillor Boyd
Seconded by:Councillor Cescolini
1. That Council receive Report GMS-PL-2025-040 for information.
2. That the Draft Plan Approval for Plan of Subdivision 19T-14-K01 (Nobleton Estates Inc.) be extended to September 13, 2028.
3. That the conditions of Draft Plan Approval for Plan of Subdivision 19T-14-K01 (Nobleton Estates Inc.) be revised as outlined in Attachment 4.
Carried

9.5
Single Source Approval with Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) for Pond Clean-Outs

1.Single Source Approval with TRCA for Pond Clean-Outs.pdf

Moved by:Councillor Schaefer
Seconded by:Councillor Eek
1. That Council receive Report PW-CAP-2025-007 for information.
2. That Council approve the Single Source Request, for the clean-out of two (2) ponds, to Toronto Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) in the amount of $1,007,159.63 (with non-recoverable Harmonized Sales Tax (HST)).
Carried