King Township Council Meeting - April 13, 2026
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At Monday's meeting council heard a presentation from York Region Victim Services, a progress report on Year Three (2025) of King's Corporate Strategic Plan and the 2025 Building Division Year End Report. Council also approved the historical designation of 7 Church Street in Schomberg and recommended all-way stop signs at 7th and 15th.
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• The annual Mayor’s Celebration of Youth Arts is on display in the lobby of the municipal center with the opening reception on Thursday, April 16th from 6 - 8pm. Come see the outstanding student artworks from the visual arts departments of Country Day School, King City Secondary School and Villanova College. Be amazed at what inspires the youth of today – paintings, drawings, sculptures and all forms of mixed media.
• The official unveiling of King's Sports Hall of Fame exhibition was held on April 11th at Zancor Centre.Biography panels of the inaugural inductees - Jim Elder, Mike Kitchen, Rosie MacLennan and Suzanne Morrow (Francis) - were revealed.
• The King Chamber of Commerce has welcomed their new board and introduced their new executive: Ryan Raymond is the new President, Mario Meyer is Vice President, David Magahey is Treasure, and Bryce Baker is Secretary. As a politically independent membership-driven, volunteer-led, not-for-profit organization, the King Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to supporting the King business community
• Congratulations to King Fire & Emergency Services service member Selene Malone who conquered the Arizona Monster 300. The Ultra marathon is a 304-mile point-to-point journey through southern Arizona’s Sonoran Desert where runners climb more than 12,400 metres and must navigate extreme temperature changes over several days of running. Selene won the Women's division and was 4th overall crossing the finish line in 99:55:02, cutting roughly five hours off last year’s winning women’s time. This was only Mallone’s second race beyond 200 miles.
• King road crews have started the annual street sweeping program which should be completed by May. This program prevents materials from clogging the storm sewers and to provide a safe and clean roadway for all users.
• King’s roads crews are reviewing winter maintenance routes to identify and document any plow related sod damage. If your boulevard was damaged during winter plowing, submit an online sod damage claim form by May 1. Submit a claim here or via email to serviceking@king.ca.
• Celebrate Earth Week by taking part in the Township-wide cleanup. Register your clean up location today and reserve your clean up supplies. Residents are encouraged to participate in the community clean-up all throughout Earth Week (April 20th - April 26th).
• The Community Yard Sale is the perfect time to declutter and turn your unwanted items into cash. Six-foot table spaces can be purchased at $15 for one, $25 for two, or $35 for three (plus HST for each space). If you don’t have your own table to bring to fill your space, rentals are available for $15 (plus HST). Learn more here.
• Celebrate Nobleton Victoria Day on Monday, May 18 at Dr. William Laceby Nobleton Community Centre. Start the day with the annual parade which begins at the Nobleton Library at 11am. This year’s event and fireworks show will go on, with some modifications due to the Nobleton Park Revitalization project. Firefighters will be out collecting donations in person or you can donate here.
• Meet the Mayor and Ward Councillors is on April 28th from 3 - 7pm. Book a one-on-one 15 minute conversation with your local represenatiaves.
• Congratulatios to King's CAO Daniel Kostopolous on 10 years in municipal service as a CAO.
Victim Services of York Region
Council heard a presentation highlighting the vital work of Victim Services of York Region (VSYR), which provides immediate, compassionate support to individuals and families affected by crime and tragedy. The organization offers on-scene crisis response in the immediate aftermath, while also remaining available in the days, months, and even years that follow to help individuals process trauma and navigate their path to recovery.
The organization works closely with York Regional Police and the OPP but also serves as a broader community resource. Their approach focuses on stabilizing individuals in the immediate aftermath of trauma. This includes helping people process overwhelming emotions, understand next steps, access practical assistance, and connect with longer-term community supports. Importantly, their role is not to “fix” the situation instantly, but to create a pathway toward recovery.
Victim Services offers several specialized programs, including:
On-scene crisis response, often arriving alongside police at any hour
Short-term follow-up support for those at ongoing risk
Human trafficking support services with dedicated specialists
Grief and bereavement counseling, particularly for traumatic loss
Community debriefs to help groups process shared incidents
In King Township alone, the organization supported over 900 individuals across nearly 600 incidents last year.
Beyond immediate care, Victim Services plays a broader role in community wellbeing. Their work helps reduce long-term mental health impacts such as PTSD, supports victims through the justice system, and lowers the risk of re-victimization through safety planning.
To raise money, the group is hosting a Lip Sync Battle on Thursday September 10th to be held at the Aurora Town Square.
King's Corporate Strategic Plan Report
King’s 2025 progress report shows steady and impressive advancement on its four-year strategic plan, with the majority of initiatives either completed or moving forward as planned.
Overall, 41% of key results have been completed, while 48% are on track, meaning nearly 90% of the plan is progressing as expected. Only a small number of initiatives are under review or delayed.
Following are the four key priorities with some highlights from each:
1) A Greener Future: tackling climate change and protecting natural spaces
Corporate greenhouse gas emissions reduced by nearly 10% from baseline, exceeding targets
Major expansion of sustainability programs, including composting, EV education, and recycling initiatives
Over 2,000 volunteers engaged in environmental efforts and thousands of trees planted
2) Sustainable Asset Management: investing in infrastructure and long-term financial planning
Completion of a comprehensive asset management plan and funding strategy, giving the Township a long-term roadmap for infrastructure investment
Progress on major master plans covering parks, transportation, and facilities
3) Complete Communities: managing growth while maintaining community character
Significant advancement of the Official Plan update, including public consultations and policy work
Continued work to balance development with King’s rural character
4) Service Excellence: improving how residents access and experience services
Launch of a digital transformation framework and improved customer service strategy
Expanded in-person service locations and increased digital engagement
Stronger use of data and performance tracking to improve decision-making
A couple of initiatives are behind schedule including the asset disposition strategy, and tree planting (reduced from 50,000 to 40,000). This is due to greater-than-expected complexity and competing priorities for the towns limited resources.
King stands out for how transparent its operations are. Its strategic plan clearly shows what’s on track, what isn’t, and why using measurable goals and public dashboards that make progress easy to understand.
Designation of 7 Church St.
Council approved the designation of 7 Church Street in Schomberg as a heritage property under the Ontario Heritage Act.
The building, known as the Garrett Brown Banking House, dates to around 1860 and is valued for its architectural character (a vernacular home with Gothic Revival elements), historical significance (home and business of an early settler who founded the village’s first bank), and its contribution to the historic streetscape of Schomberg’s village core.
All-way Stop Signs at 7th & 15th
Council approved the installation of all-way stop sings at 15th Sideroad & 7th Concession, following a detailed traffic safety review by engineers.
The recommendation was driven by higher speeds, limited sightlines for turning vehicles, and a history of eight collisions over five years at the intersection. A key concern raised by Council was whether the 3% grade would create issues for farm equipment and heavy vehicles. Engineers confirmed that the grade was fully considered in the analysis and concluded it would not pose a significant operational problem. While a slight grade can affect acceleration and stopping, they noted that adequate sight distance, advance warning measures, and the fact that all approaches would be stop-controlled mean farm vehicles can operate safely without meaningful disruption. Staff also noted that additional measures including sight-line adjustments and increased winter maintenancy standards would be part of the project.
2025 Building Division Report
King’s Building Division generated a $110,653 surplus in 2025, bringing the reserve fund balance to approximately $746,942, although this remains well below the recommended target of $2.2 - $3.4 million. To address this, staff will continue to make incremental adjustments over time, but it is largely dependent on development activity.
Building activity declined overall, with the number of permits down about 24% compared to 2024, largely due to fewer single-family home and townhouse builds. Despite this, revenue slightly increased, driven by higher-value permits (including employment-related projects in the Jane-King area) and larger residential builds.
Operationally, the Division handled 3,439 inspections (up 6%), mainly due to condo unit inspections at King Terraces.
Looking ahead, 2026 activity is expected to mirror 2025, with continued development in areas like King City East.
New Business
April 18th is the Bird Club meeting at 8am at the Schomberg Library to check out early spring migrants.
April 26th is the Nature’s Emporium Run for Southlake. Join Team King for the event (most of us walk!) or simply donate to show your support!
May 9th the Schomberg Horticultural Society plant sale is at the Schomberg Community Farm.
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