The Corporation of the Township of King

Council Meeting Minutes

MEETING #12

Tuesday, June 17, 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
• Diane Moratto, Administrative Clerk - Council/Committee
• Adele Reid, CEO & Chief Librarian
• Courtney Allen, Fire Chief/CEMC

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1.

Call to Order

The Chair called the meeting to order at 6:07 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 meeting for:

• Item # 9.2 - Growth Management Services - Planning Division Report Number GMS-PL-2025-033 - Official Plan Review - Addendum to the Phase 2 Growth Management and Employment Land Strategies;
• Item # 9.3 - Growth Management Services - Planning Division Report Number GMS-PL-2025-018 - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - 326 Main Street;
• Item # 9.4 - Community Services Report Number COM-2025-001 - Nobleton Community Hall Update;
• Item # 9.7 - Growth Management Services - Planning Division Report Number GMS-PL-2025-035 - Official Plan Amendment Application & Zoning By-law Amendment Application - 15 Charles Street;
• Item #9.9 - Corporate Services - Clerks Division Report Number COR-CLK-2025-004 - Farm 911 - Emily Project Access Point Program; and,
• Item # 9.12 - Growth Management Services - Planning Division Report Number GMS-PL-2025-034 - Prebrick Draft Plan of Subdivision. 

4.

Approval of Agenda

• Moved by: Councillor Eek
  Seconded by: Councillor Schaefer
  1. That Item # 12.1 - Motions for Which Notice Has Been Given - Member Motion from Councillor Asselstine be brought forward for discussion after Item # 7;
  2. 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
  3. That the agenda for the June 17, 2025 Council Meeting be approved as amended.
  Carried

5.

Declarations of Pecuniary Interest

None.

6.

Mayor's Comments

The Mayor commented on the Township being the recipient of the Municipal Information Systems Association (MISA) Ontario's Excellence in Municipal Systems Award and the Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario's (AMCTO) EA Danby Award and went on to highlight upcoming and recent events in the Township of King being: National Pollinator Week, picnic shelter reservations, electronic waste recycling, Indigenous Peoples Day on June 27th, Canada Day celebrations, summer camp registration, swimming lesson registrations at the Zancor Centre, the upcoming Mayor's Golf Tournament, and Council meeting summer hiatus.

7.

Adoption of Minutes

• Moved by: Councillor Boyd
  Seconded by: Councillor Anstey

  That the items listed herein under Section 7, Adoption of Minutes, all be approved and passed under consent.

  Carried

7.1

May 26, 2025, Council Meeting Minutes (draft)

• Moved by: Councillor Boyd
  Seconded by: Councillor Anstey

  That the May 26, 2025, Council Meeting Minutes be adopted.

  Carried

7.2

June 2, 2025, Council Public Planning Meeting Minutes (draft)

• Moved by: Councillor Boyd
  Seconded by: Councillor Anstey

  That the June 2, 2025, Council Public Planning Meeting Minutes be adopted.

  Carried

8.

Presentations and Deputations

8.1

Ontario Senior of the Year Presentation to Rosemary Bellefontaine

Mayor Pellegrini and Members of Council, presented Rosemary Bellefontaine with the Ontario Senior of the Year Award in recognition of her selfless contributions and extensive volunteer work over the years that have touched many lives in the King community.

9.

Action Items

• Moved by: Councillor Boyd
  Seconded by: Councillor Anstey

  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.

  Carried

9.6

November – April 2025 Closed Capital Summary

• Moved by: Councillor Boyd
  Seconded by: Councillor Anstey
  1. That Council receive Report FIN-2025-016.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  Carried

9.10

Fire Services Cost Recovery Enhancement

• Moved by: Councillor Boyd
  Seconded by: Councillor Anstey
  1. That Council receive Report COM-KFE-2025-001.
  2. 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.
  3. That a single source be awarded to Fire Marque Inc. for the use of this service.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  Carried

9.11

Updates to the Site Alteration By-Law 2021-039

• Moved by: Councillor Boyd
  Seconded by: Councillor Anstey
  1. That Report GMS-DEV-2025-003, be received.
  2. 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.
  Carried

9.13

Principles - Municipal Capital Facility Agreement Prebrick Systems (Boynton) Inc. 12805 Highway 27 Nobleton, Township of King

• Moved by: Councillor Boyd
  Seconded by: Councillor Anstey
  1. That Council receive Report GMS-2025-001 for information.
  2. 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).
  3. 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.
  4. 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. 
  Carried

9.1

2025 Comprehensive Asset Management Plan

Samantha Fraser, Director of Public Works, introduced Peter Simcisko from Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. who were contracted to partner with staff in the creation of the 2025 Comprehensive Asset Management Plan ('the Plan').

Peter Simcisko, provided a slide presentation overview of the Plan, commenting on; asset valuation, approach to condition assessments, summary of proposed levels of service, tax-funded assets, water & wastewater, storm water forecast, and recommendations going forward.

Mr. Simcisko and staff responded to questions from Members of Council.

• Moved by: Councillor Boyd
  Seconded by: Councillor Schaefer
  1. That Council receive Report PW-AMP-2025-001; and,
  2. 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.

  For (6)	Mayor Pellegrini, Councillor Boyd, Councillor Anstey, Councillor Asselstine, Councillor Schaefer, and Councillor Eek
  Against (1)	Councillor Cescolini

  Carried (6 to 1)

9.2

Official Plan Review – Addendum to the Phase 2 Growth Management and Employment Land Strategies, Policy Planning File Nos. PP-2023-04 & PP-2023-05

Kristen Harrison, Manager of Policy Planning, introduced Adam Fischer from Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. who were contracted by the Township to partner with staff on the creation of the Official Plan Review.

Adam Fischer, provided a slide presentation overview commenting on; the purpose of the presentation, urban settlement/village area components, population base and forecast, village housing forecast by policy area, area land needs by Village, Nobleton location options for a new community area, and a summary of the findings.

Mr. Fischer and staff responded to questions from Members of Council.

Deputations

Bonnie Tang, Thorstone Consulting Services spoke on behalf of the Wingberry Farm/Littler Family, commenting on the village reserve designation as future community lands, and asked that Council; endorse the DGA Community Area lands deficit of 30 gross hectares for Nobleton, analyze the location options and additional areas including the Littler lands, and direct staff to develop a comprehensive plan for the southwest quadrant of Nobleton through the OP Review.

Mathew Halo, IPS Innovative Planning, spoke on behalf of owners of 25 Laskay Drive whose lands are not within the Laskay settlement area, asking that King consider diversifying the uses of the owners' lands to provide for a mixed use block and employment land use designation as part of King's OP Review.

Chris Barnett, Osler, Hosking & Harcort spoke on behalf of the Nobleton Landowners Group commenting on; their Land Needs Analysis by Keleher Planning & Economic Consulting Inc., future growth and marketing needs, residential development, and meeting growth to be consistence with provincial policies and York Region's Lands Needs Assessment.

Carmen Dipaola advised he is part of a group of developers who purchased lands at 6250 Lloydtown-Aurora Road for the purpose of future development for residential townhouse units, an apartment building and off-leash dog park and asked that these lands be included in the growth area expansion of the new OP to allow for balancing the commercial, industrial and residential areas of Schomberg. 

Staff responded to questions from Members of Council.

• Moved by: Councillor Boyd
  Seconded by: Councillor Anstey
  1. That Council receive Report GMS-PL-2025-033 for information.
  2. That Council endorse the following revised overall population and housing forecasts by Village and remaining rural area to 2051:
     1. That King City is forecast to grow to a population of 23,220, requiring an additional 5,130 households;
     2. That Nobleton is forecast to grow to a population of 14,330, requiring an additional 2,250 households;
     3. That Schomberg is forecast to grow to a population of 3,340, requiring an additional 320 households; and
     4. That the Remaining Rural area is forecast to grow to a population of 10,110, requiring an additional 130 households.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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:
     1. 56% for King City; and
     2. 81% for Schomberg.
  6. 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 quadrant of Nobleton through the Official Plan Review.
  Carried

9.3

Zoning By-law Amendment Application – 326 Main Street

Deputations

Charles Cooper advised he does not object to the development, but it should be in accordance with the existing Official Plan and related zoning and be limited to 3-stories. Mr. Cooper further commented on; King's OP and Zoning By-law, the building height, parking, construction impacts and effects on local businesses, traffic, tree removal, and landscaping plan, the Dufferin Marsh, and environmental impacts. Mr. Cooper asked that Council not approve the six-storey development but defer the application to the OP and zoning and restrict the development to 3-stories.

Jeff Boyd advised he is not against development but rather the size of the proposed development and commented on; the building height, shadowing and privacy to existing properties, parking, and the housing crisis. Mr. Boyd asked that Council deny the zoning by-law amendment and restrict the height of the proposed building to 3-stories with no rooftop amenity.

Bryce Baker advised he agrees with comments from previous speakers and commented on his concerns with respect to; the increase in maximum height, reduction to the parking requirement, setbacks from the Dufferin Marsh, the road network and traffic impact, the need for community benefit, lack of transit, impacts due to construction, and its impact on the local business community.

Kayly Robbins, Weston Consulting, spoke on behalf of the applicant commenting on the history of the proposal to-date, consideration of previous public comments, the King Official Plan uses, support of revitalization and intensification in the Village, the comprehensive review of the design and setbacks, protection of the Dufferin Marsh, and supporting existing local businesses.

Eliza-Jane Callander commented on; affordable housing, location and proposed size of the building, infrastructure, streetscaping, parking, traffic, and the surrounding wetland. Ms. Callander noted that 3-stories would be suitable as a compromise. 

Catherine Flear commented on; the proposed height, the existing character of the Village neighbourhood, tree removal, impact on the Dufferin Marsh and wildlife, the water table, and how 3-stories would be more intolerable.

Staff responded to questions from Members of Council.

• Moved by: Councillor Asselstine
  Seconded by: Councillor Eek
  1. That Report Number GMS-PL-2025-018 be referred back to staff for further discussion with the applicant.
  Carried

9.4

Nobleton Community Hall Update

Deputations

Nancy Broad spoke on her concerns with respect to maintaining the heritage of the Hall, the lease agreement, the proposed use of the building, traffic and parking, the Nobleton Lions Club, and asked Council to vote against this proposal.

Robin Pereira commented on the history of the Hall, uses for the building, the lease process, insurance on the property,  and maintaining the Hall's heritage designation.

Nancy Hopkinson commented on; applying for various grants/funding to assist with making the building accessible while maintaining its heritage, the current state of the building, and rental of the Hall. Ms. Hopkinson asked that Council postpone making a decision about the Hall until all required studies have been completed.

Jakob Schneider commented on the lease process, repairs/restoration to the Hall, and the need for community input into any decisions for the Hall's future.

Rick Minicucci, Robert Forletta, and Tom Dovgala, applicants of the proposal to lease the Nobleton Community Hall commented on; the proposed use of the building; what renovations, building improvements are being considered while still maintaining the heritage of the site, parking, and creating a community bond.

Staff responded to questions from Members of Council.

• Moved by: Councillor Boyd
  Seconded by: Councillor Anstey
  1. That Council receive Report COM-2025-001 for information.
  2. That Council direct staff to enter into negotiations with 1001243756 Ontario Incorporated regarding a long term lease agreement, as described within this report.
  3. That Council delegates authority to the Director of Community Services to authorize the lease agreement based on reaching satisfactory terms with the proponent.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. That staff consult with legal on the lease agreement; and,
  7. That staff work with the Nobleton Lions Club to establish a plan for continued support for a location for their meetings.
  Carried Unanimously

9.5

2026 Budget Timetable

• Moved by: Councillor Asselstine
  Seconded by: Councillor Schaefer
  1. That Council receive Report FIN-2025-016.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  Carried

9.7

Official Plan Amendment Application & Zoning By-law Amendment Applications; 15 Charles Street, Village of King City

• Moved by: Councillor Schaefer
  Seconded by: Councillor Asselstine
  1. That Growth Management Services - Planning Division Report Number GMS-PL- 2025-035, be received.
  2. 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 Village 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.
  3. 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.
  Carried

9.8

Amendment to Designation By-law 82-144 and Heritage Permit 2025-02 (Hambly House, 6012 King Road)

• Moved by: Councillor Boyd
  Seconded by: Councillor Anstey
  1. That Council receive Report GMS-HER-004 for information.
  2. 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.
  3. That Council adopt By-law 2025-053 as presented at this evening’s Council meeting.
  4. 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:
     1. That a review of the proposed works be carried out by Township Staff, in consultation with the Heritage Advisory Committee, to the satisfaction of the Director of Growth Management Services; and,
     2. That the Director of Growth Management Services ensures that the review assesses the impact of the proposed works in relation to the cultural heritage value and attributes of the property, as established in the amended designation by-law.
  Carried

9.9

Farm 911 – Emily Project Access Point Program

Deputation

Kim Empringham spoke on behalf of York Region Federation of Agriculture advising of their support of the Farm 911 - Emily Project Access Point Program and commented on how the program will ensure prompt response from emergency services by improving identification and ease of locating farm fields during emergencies to hopefully reduce any future tragic outcomes.

• Moved by: Councillor Eek
  Seconded by: Councillor Anstey
  1. That Council receive Report COR-CLK-2025-004.
  2. That Council endorse the Township of King’s participation in the Farm 911 – Emily Project Access Point Program.
  3. That the Township Clerk be delegated authority to approve and do all things necessary to implement the Farm 911 – Emily Project Access Point Program.
  Carried

9.12

Prebrick Draft Plan of Subdivision

Deputations

Bonnie Tang, Thorstone Consulting Services spoke on behalf of Wingberry Farm and the Littler Family noting they are not opposed to the project but would request that; the owner modify the design of the site to accommodate both the required stormwater management function as well as, provide a future road extension to the east inorder to allow access to the Wingberry Farm lands. 

Keith MacKinnon, KLM Planning Partners, spoke on behalf of the applicant commenting on; phasing, potential road extension and south access, and the high school block. Mr. MacKinnon advised they will continue their discussions with the Littler Family.

Gina Strano commented on; the connection to Crestview Road, setbacks, proposed heights of buildings, lot coverage, the property slope and grade level, transition to the existing neighbourhood, and traffic impacts.

• Moved by: Councillor Boyd
  Seconded by: Councillor Cescolini

  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 Pre-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 Environmental 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 Pre-conditions outlined in Appendix ‘1’ to Report GMS-PL-2025-034 to the satisfaction of the Director of Growth Management Services, the implementing Zoning By-law shall be brought forward for Council consideration.
  

  6.  That Staff be directed to bring forward By-laws with the purpose of removing any applicable Holding (H) provision upon the provisions of the implementing Zoning By-law being addressed to the satisfaction of the Director of Growth Management Services.
  

  7.  That Regional Official Plan Amendment Application File No. ROPA-25-01 to re-designate lands from ‘Employment Area’ to ‘Community Area’ on Map 1A (Land Use Designations) and from ‘Employment Area Zone’ to ‘Towns and Villages’ on Appendix ‘1’ (Employment Area Zones and Densities), BE APPROVED, and that Council enact By-law 2025-051 to adopt Amendment No. 1 attached as Appendix ‘3’ and issue Notice of Passing of the Regional Official Plan Amendment.

  
  8.  That Official Plan Amendment Application File No. OP-2022-022 to implement a Site-Specific Policy V-SSPA-13 to the Township of King Official Plan ‘Our King’, to re-designate lands from ‘Employment’ to ‘Neighbourhood’, ‘Mixed Use’, ‘Open Space and Parks’ and ‘Village Natural Heritage System’ BE APPROVED, and that Council enact By-law 2025-052 to adopt Amendment No. 6, attached as Appendix ‘4’.

  Carried

9.14

Extensions to Draft Plan of Subdivision Approval – King City East

• Moved by: Councillor Cescolini
  Seconded by: Councillor Boyd
  1. That Council receive Report GMS-PL-2025-015 for information.
  2. 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.

  3. 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.
  Carried

10.

Communications (Information Only)

• Moved by: Councillor Schaefer
  Seconded by: Councillor Eek

  That the items listed herein under the Section 10, Communications, be received for information.

  Carried

10.1

Staff Communications

10.1.1

King Township Recognized with MISA’s Excellence in Municipal Systems Award and AMCTO’s E.A. Danby Awards for Leadership in Innovation with Artificial Intelligence

11.

Notices of Motion

None.

12.

Motions for Which Notice Has Been Given

12.1

Member Motion from Councillor Asselstine Re: Provincial Action on Salt Pollution from Road Salt

Deputation

David Lembcke, Director, Watershed Science and Monitoring and Bill Thompson, Manager, Watershed Plans and Strategies, from the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA), provided a slide presentation overview commenting on: winter salt concentration in Lake Simcoe, projecting future winter salt concentrations, tributaries - chloride trends, guideline exceedances and monitoring, impact to ecology, testing salt application rates in parking lots, surface friction testing, winter maintenance expectations, case studies, engaging salt user, freshwater roundtable, and how municipalities can help.

A friendly amendment was made by Councillor Asselstine and agreed to by Councillor Anstey to add sections 5 and 6.

• Moved by: Councillor Asselstine
  Seconded by: Councillor Boyd

  Whereas 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 Highways do not include specific criteria for salt usage that promote both efficient and responsible application; and

  Whereas numerous studies on the negative impacts of salt have recommended solutions involving liability protection, contractor certification, government-approved Best Management Practices (BMPs) and salt management plans; and 

  Whereas the Snow and Ice Management Sector (SMS) of Landscape Ontario is working with the Ontario government to institute a limited liability regime for snow and ice management, including enforceable contractor training/certification and government-approved BMPs for salt application.

  Now therefore be it resolved that:

  1. The Township of King urges the Province of Ontario to work urgently with key stakeholders to develop limited liability legislation, including enforceable contractor training and a single set of provincially-endorsed standard BMPs for snow and ice management; and
  2. The Township of King urges the Province of Ontario to create and fund an expert stakeholder advisory committee to advise the Province and Municipalities on the best courses of action to protect freshwater ecosystems and drinking water from the impacts of salt pollution; and 
  3. The Township of King commits to efficiency and environmental stewardship in the use of salt as much as possible while maintaining safe roads and sidewalks; and
  4. That the Township Clerk send a copy of this resolution to Hon. Todd McCarthy, Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks, Hon. Doug Downey, Attorney General, MPP Stephen Lecce, King-Vaughan, MPP Caroline Mulroney, York-Simcoe, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), Conservation Ontario, Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA), Toronto Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), and all local area municipalities in York Region, including York Region itself.
  5. Further, that King explores and encourages staff and/or Contractors responsible for maintaining municipal parking lots, that they obtain certification through the Smart About Salt Program and encourage municipalities within the Lake Simcoe watershed to do likewise; and
  6. Further, that King collaborate with municipalities in the Lake Simcoe watershed and the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority on an outreach campaign to raise awareness of this issue, manage expectations from the public regarding salt usage, and inspire positive action.
  Carried

13.

New Business

• Moved by: Mayor Pellegrini
  Seconded by: Councillor Anstey

  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.

  Carried

14.

By-Laws

By-law 2025-050 was withdrawn from consideration as the associated staff report (9.3 - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - 326 Main Street) was referred back to staff.

• Moved by: Councillor Eek
  Seconded by: Councillor Schaefer

  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.

  Carried

14.1

By-law Number 2025-040 - Zoning By-law Amendment (30 Dillane Drive)

14.2

By-Law Number 2025-044 - Zoning By-law Amendment (15 Charles Street)

14.3

By-Law Number 2025-046 - To Designate A Building of Heritage Value (313 Main Street)

14.4

By-Law Number 2025-048 - To Amend Site Alteration Bylaw 2021-039, as amended

14.5

By-Law Number 2025-049 - Authorize Cost Recovery (Fees) for Fire Services

14.6

By-Law Number 2025-050 (Withdrawn)

14.7

By-Law Number 2025-051 - To Adopt OPA No. 1 to York Region OP (Prebrick)

14.8

By-Law Number 2025-052 - To Adopt OPA No. 6 to King's OP (Prebrick)

14.9

By-Law Number 2025-053 - To Amend Heritage Bylaw 82-144 (6012 King Road)

14.10

By-Law Number 2025-056 - To Adopt Amendment No. 7 to King's OP (15 Charles Street)

14.11

By-Law Number 2025-057 - Zoning By-law Amend (14855 Highway 27)

15.

Confirmation By-law

• Moved by: Councillor Eek
  Seconded by: Councillor Schaefer

  That Council read a first, second, and third time, and enact By-law 2025-055.

  Carried

15.1

By-law Number 2025-055 - Confirmation of Proceedings - June 17, 2025

16.

Adjournment

The Chair adjourned the meeting at 11:56 p.m.

17.

Notices

17.1

Notice of Rescheduled Council Meeting and Special Council Closed Meeting

18.

Correspondence

18.1

Item # 9.2 - Official Plan Review

18.1.1

Chris Barnett

18.1.2

Malone Given Parsons Ltd.

18.1.3

Mathew Halo

18.2

Item # 9.3 - Zoning By-law Amendment - 326 Main St.

18.2.1

Allison Ferrante

18.2.2

Angela Rose

18.2.3

Barbara Burt

18.2.4

Brittany Dunlop

18.2.5

Bryce Baker

18.2.6

Catherine Flear

18.2.7

Charles Cooper

18.2.8

Eliza-Jane Callander

18.2.9

Dora Pabst

18.2.10

Geoff Morris

18.2.11

George Lindner

18.2.12

Ida Facciolo

18.2.13

Jeff Boyd

18.2.14

Kaitlin Strachan

18.2.15

Karen Clarke

18.2.16

Karen Price

18.2.17

Karrie McIIwain

18.2.18

Kayly Robbins

18.2.19

Laura Facciolo

18.2.20

Lisa Boccaccio

18.2.21

Mary-Lynn Dillane

18.2.22

Melanie Simpson

18.2.23

Michael and Kimberley Rinaldo

18.2.24

Miles Santo

18.2.25

Nancy and Barry Gardhouse

18.2.26

Patricia Agnew

18.2.27

Ross Etherington

18.2.28

Tamara Puccio

18.2.29

Tammy Gallop

18.2.30

Valerie Harnett

18.3

Item # 9.4 - Nobleton Community Hall Update

18.3.1

Jakob Schneider

18.3.2

Nancy Broad

18.3.3

Nancy Hopkinson

18.3.4

Robin Pereira

18.4

Item # 9.7 - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment - 15 Charles St.

18.4.1

Bruce Craig

18.5

Item # 9.9 - Farm 911 - Emily Project Access Point Program

18.5.1

Kim Empringham

18.6

Item # 9.12 - Prebrick Draft Plan of Subdivision

18.6.1

Carmelina Leli

18.6.2

Dan Stone

18.6.3

Frank and Rachele Morettin

18.6.4

Gina Strano

18.6.5

Lina Ruffa

18.6.6

Manuel Ferreira

18.6.7

Shawn Littler