King Township Council Meeting - February 9, 2026
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- Feb 10
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Updated: Feb 12
The highlights of Monday's meeting included a presentation on King's Age Friendly Community Action Plan, the Annual Drinking Water Report, a new four-storey apartment in King City, and a motion for the province to consider a variety of issues regarding the Proposed Boundaries for the Regional Consolidation of Ontario’s Conservation Authorities.
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• Taste of King is on for two weeks from Saturday, February 28 to Saturday, March 14. Explore exclusive prix-fixe lunch and dinner menus, along with special promotions, at some of King Township’s top dining destinations during Taste of King. Find participating restaurants here.
• King's Recreation department has a variety of activities for Family Day including drop-in skating, swimming, sports and fitness classess plus free snow shoes and cross-country skiing at Cold Creek. Learn more here.
• The Mayor's Cultural Gala is held in conjunction with Art Society King and will be on Thursday, February 26th at The Manor. Doors open at 5:30 and tickets include a gourmet dinner and a live band, The Sensations. The theme is Local Legends and will also host the inaugural inductions for the King Township Sports Hall of Fame. Buy tickets here.
• Nominations are open until February 28th for King's Volunteer Recognition Awards. Help celebrate the unsung heroes in King - those who make the community a better place through their tireless work and selfless actions by nominating them for a Volunteer Appreciation Award.
• King's Cold Creek Maple Syrup Fest is a family-friendly event on Saturday, Mar. 14 10:00am – 2:00pm at Cold Creek Conservation Area. Pancakes are served from 10:00am - 12:00pm outside of the Education Centre, join guided hikes through the sugar bush, witness tree tapping demonstrations and immerse yourself in lessons at the evaporator. Buy tickets here.
• Welcome Marina Fung King's new CFO and Treasurer.
• Congratulations and THANK YOU to Jodi Mancini who has been with King for 20 years showing tremendous dedication and professionalism.
Nature's Emporium Run for SouthLake
Last year’s event was the biggest yet, with record-breaking participation—and organizers are hoping to surpass it at this year’s race on Sunday, April 26, 2025. The 5 km run/walk supports Southlake, bringing the community together for a great cause.
Participants who raise $100 or more will be recognized on the Wall of Fame and receive an official Southlake Run shirt.
Proceeds from the event help fund Southlake’s most urgent needs. Because government funding does not cover many essential hospital costs, Southlake must raise significant funds independently. In fact, much of the hospital’s vital equipment has been made possible through community fundraising events like this one.
Taking part is a meaningful way to give back and show appreciation for a hospital that serves our community every day.
King's Age Friendly Community Action Plan
King has begun its formal review of a new Age-Friendly Community Action Plan, the result of an 18-month consultation and research process aimed at responding to the needs of an aging population. The draft plan is open for council and public feedback through the end of February and has engaged about 500 residents.
Survey results highlighted several important trends:
The draft includes 45 action items spread across the eight key areas.
Housing: Advance policies and programs that expedite a full range of housing options suitable to the needs of older adult residents across King Township.
Mobility: Advance policies and innovative funding partnerships that enable more transportation and mobility options for 55+ residents throughout King Township
Communications: Deliver robust communication and partnership materials that promote awareness and engagement in community programs, events and services among 55+ residents.
Community Support & Health Services: Support and promote the expansion of Community Support & Health Services that deliver critical programs to 55+ residents, as well as their caregivers
Respect & Inclusion: Ensure that residents are respected and included in the decision-making process, and that their insights are valued.
Participation: Build, support and advocate for local programs that promote social participation with an emphasis on health, friendship, environmental stewardship and life-long learning.
Safety & Accessibility: Remove barriers and impediments that limit the use of outdoor spaces and public buildings for residents with mobility challenges or safety concerns.
Community & Engagement: Provide resources and support that connect 55+ residents with meaningful Volunteer and Employment Options in King Township.
Council broadly supported the plan but repeatedly emphasized housing as the township’s most pressing challenge. The Province of Ontario provides a defined methodology for calculating “affordable housing” based on local incomes and market prices. Using that formula, the estimated price of an affordable ownership home in King is approximately $631,000. By contrast, “attainable housing” is not a provincially defined or regulated category. The term is generally used to describe market-based housing intended to bridge the gap between subsidized affordable housing and higher-priced market homes. Council’s concerns focused on the limited availability of suitable downsizing options such as bungalows and ground-oriented units, as well as the tension between preserving community character and accommodating a broader mix of housing types. These issues are expected to be central to the ongoing Official Plan review.
Council will continue reviewing the draft plan, with additional feedback expected before final adoption. Many councillors noted that while all eight age-friendly dimensions matter, housing, mobility, and healthcare access will require early and sustained focus if King Township is to truly support residents throughout the aging process.
Zoning By-law Amendment 24 Banner Lane, King City
Council approved the Zoning By-law Amendment application for 24 Banner Lane in King City, to permit the redevelopment of the property from a single-detached dwelling to a four-storey residential condominium building.
The proposal includes 16 apartment units, one level of underground parking with 25 spaces, shared outdoor amenity areas, and private balconies and terraces. The site is located within the Village Core and is bordered by low-rise residential neighbourhoods, a commercial building, and an existing six-storey condominium to the east.
2025 Drinking Water Annual Summary Report
King Township has released its 2025 Drinking Water Annual Summary Report, confirming that all four municipal drinking water systems in King City, Nobleton, Schomberg, and Ansnorveldt operated in full regulatory compliance throughout the year, with zero adverse water quality incidents reported.
The Township also achieved 100% compliance ratings across all systems in its most recent Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks inspection and successfully received re-accreditation under the Drinking Water Quality Management Standard. New municipal drinking water licences and permits were issued in 2025, reinforcing the Township’s commitment to safe and reliable drinking water delivery.
The township’s new water treatment project is advancing, with design now 100% complete and construction mobilization expected in Q2 of this year, meaning visible site activity will begin soon.
The treatment plant will be built at the Well 5/6 site on Highway 27, with Well 2 on Ferris Avenue supplying raw water. The facility is designed to accommodate a third well in the future, with infrastructure sized for full build-out from the start.
The first two wells are projected to be fully operational by 2028, and the system has been planned to support long-term growth without major future reconstruction
Motion Re Proposed Boundaries for the Regional Consolidation of Ontario's Conservation Authorities
Council supported Councillor Schaefer's motion asking the province to review its proposal to consolidate Ontario’s 36 conservation authorities into seven regional bodies. Currently, King is served by two Conservation Authorities: the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) and the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA). Under the proposed model, King would still be served by two authorities, though with new regional structures and expanded mandates. The motion does not oppose consolidation outright, but raises concerns that the proposed changes could weaken locally responsive, watershed-based decision-making, reduce accountability, and disrupt essential services if not carefully implemented. King is urging the Province to engage meaningfully with municipalities, conservation authorities, Indigenous communities, and other stakeholders before proceeding.
Key requests include:
Clear roles and responsibilities to prevent service gaps
Strong transition planning and data integration before implementation
Protection of local offices, staff presence, and watershed-based planning
Transparent budgeting and fair transition funding
Retention of local knowledge while improving administrative efficiency
The motion emphasizes that any reform should strengthen and not weaken local stewardship, flood protection, and environmental management while maintaining high service levels for residents and municipal partners.
New Business
Feb. 14 - Schomberg Community Skate will be at 2pm. There will be a portable firepit set up on the ice surface, so participants can either skate, nosh on hotdogs and marshmallows, or keep warm with the fire and hot beverages.
Feb. 16 - The Great Backyard Bird Count. In as little as 15 minutes notice the birds around you. Identify them, count them, and submit your counts to help scientists better understand and protect birds around the world. Meet at the bulletin board on Dr. Kay.
Feb. 27 - Texas Hold' Em Poker Tournament Fundraiser hosted by the Nobleton Lion's. Contact Lion Gunter Vetter at 416-807-5469 or any Lion for tickets.
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York Region is also home to Canada’s fourth-largest food and beverage manufacturing sector, supported by a uniquely integrated agri-food value chain that strengthens the regional economy.
The Agriculture and Agri-Food Sector Strategy 2024–2027 provides a clear roadmap to guide program development and support long-term sector growth, outlining economic conditions, stakeholder input, and priority actions. Download the report here.
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