King Township Council Meeting - June 15, 2026
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At Monday's meeting, King recognized Lynn Bird’s Ontario Senior Achievement Award, reviewed the Term of Council Community Report, added Nobleton United Church to the Heritage Register, and received updates on winter maintenance service pressures. Council also moved forward with naming-rights negotiations for the Nobleton Lions Community Park water and skating feature and approved the removal of the Holding Symbol for the King Heights development, while noting ongoing neighbourhood concerns and legal limitations related to the property.
Mayor’s Comments
King has established a Public Art Committee and is looking for passionate, forward-thinking individuals to help shape King’s creative future. The deadline to apply is Tuesday, Jun. 30 at 4:30 p.m. More here.
King is inviting creatives of all disciplines to design an original artistic replica of the property that will be selected as the 2026 Heritage Award recipient for which nominations open this summer. Apply by Friday, Sept. 4 at king.ca/heritage.
Programming can be viewed in the new 2026 Summer Recreation Guide, now available at king.ca/recreation. Registration for recreation and aquatic programs opens at 7 a.m. on Monday, Jun. 8. Programming starts on June 29.
Last call for a spot in one of King’s summer camps which start June 29. Whether your child is a baker or builder, an artist, animal lover or fan of superheroes, science and sports, there is a summer camp experience waiting for them! Check out the options here.
FIFA World Cup cheer on your favourite team from a local restaurant and bar
Celebrate Canada’s birthd’eh at Memorial Park in King City on Wednesday, Jul. 1 from 5 p.m. to dusk at a free, family-friendly Canada Day event hosted by King. Grab your poutine and get ready for classic Canadian fun featuring a kids’ zone with face painting, games, a rock wall, interactive magic, plus tasty eats from various food vendors, and a beer garden. More here.
Condolences on behalf of council and staff on the death of Police Officers Tarun Bali and Marc Pinizzotto.
Ontario Senior Achievement Award: Lynn Bird
Lynn Bird was recognized for receiving the Ontario Senior Achievement Award, a provincial honour for people over 65 who continue to make meaningful contributions to their communities.
As chair of the Schomberg Seniors Board since January 2025, Lynn has made a significant impact in King Township, especially in Schomberg. She organizes programs, workshops and events that help seniors stay active, connected and supported. She is praised for her warmth, creativity, dedication, organization and attention to detail, as well as for creating a welcoming environment for seniors.
Her contributions extend beyond King. Lynn has volunteered as an art consultant with Southlake Regional Health Centre, co-founded Art Building Children’s Dreams, supported children’s education in Tanzania, and served nearly 20 years as president of the Newmarket Rotary Club, where she was also one of its first female members.
Term of Council Community Report
The 2023-2026 Term of Council Community Report is a publication that provides Council with a comprehensive review of what has been achieved during the current term of Council. The report details key accomplishments and achievements across various Township departments and divisions. Some of these accomplishments include:
Greening & Environmental Sustainability: The advancement of major initiatives in
environmental sustainability, including the launch of the Community Climate Change
Action Plan, significant tree planting and waste diversion efforts, and the development of
a zero-carbon facility (the Zancor Centre).
Planning Tomorrow, Building Today: The advancement of policy planning projects
such as the Official Plan Review, updates to multiple Master Plans (Waster/Wastewater,
Parks & Trails, Facilities, Transportation), and the implementation of digital planning tools,
such as AskPlanning, to improve service delivery and accessibility.
Economic Vitality & Community Safety: The Township welcomed 45 new businesses,
held 9 economic development events, and invested approximately $150,000in local
business improvements. Complementary efforts in emergency response, enforcement,
and public education further contribute to a secure and thriving community.
Community & Customer Experience: Expanded recreational programming, reached
47,405 residents through the KHCC and grew social media audience by 27,073 over the
term. Complementary innovations have integrated digital tools, like Kingsley AI, to
enhance operational efficiency and the resident experience.
Click here to download the complete report.
Nobleton United Church (6076 King Rd) Added to Heritage Register
Constructed in 1896, the Nobleton United Church is a representative example of the Gothic
Revival architectural style, within a utilitarian structure. It features a standard rectangular plan, and a gabled roof. There are many inviting features to this humble Church, including its
doorway, which is ornated with an arched board and arched-mold above, providing a unique
and prominent architectural feature. Lancet arched windows decorate both the east and west
facades, three on each elevation, while two more lancet arched windows balance out the south façade facing onto King Road. The fieldstone foundation and the brick buttresses reflect a certain degree of craftsmanship and also reflect typical features of a Gothic Revival church.
Gothic Revival architecture came about in the 18th century out of a desire for a revival of the
European Medieval Age style of building. For some, this return to an older form of building was an attempt to emulate what they saw as a superior form of moral life that existed in the Middle Ages. Gothic Revival was imported into Canada in the early 19th century from the United Kingdom and the United States, where it quickly became prominent in many institutional and local developments as the architectural style of choice.
Under the Ontario Heritage Act (OHA), municipalities are responsible for identifying,
evaluating, and conserving heritage properties. The OHA provides the Township with the ability to identify and list or designate for preservation properties worthy of conservation. When Council directs Staff to include specific properties on the Municipal Heritage Register, Council is required to consider any objections which may be received related to the inclusion of those properties on the register. The OHA also notes that a person who objects to a proposed inclusion within 30 days of the issuance of the notice of inclusion can file a formal notice of objection with the Township’s Clerk, setting out their rationale and all relevant facts.
If a notice of objection is served, Council is to consider the objection and decide whether or
not to withdraw the inclusion within 90 days after the expiration of the 30-day objection
period.
Should a notice of objection not be received within the 30-day period, the property will remain included on the Municipal Heritage Register.
Winter Maintenance Level of Service Review
Council received a report reviewing King’s winter maintenance service levels, including road plowing, sanding and salting, sidewalk clearing, snow removal, material storage, and the Senior Snow Removal Program.
The report notes that recent technology investments, including Geotab-integrated spreader controls and digitized plow routes, have helped improve consistency, reduce material waste, and support better environmental outcomes.
During the 2025/26 winter season, King responded on 91 service days, managed 176.9 cm of snowfall, and used 3,639 tonnes of salt and 4,054 tonnes of sand.
The review identifies several pressure points, including limited overnight and weekend staffing during prolonged storms, lack of a Ministry-compliant snow disposal site, limited salt and sand storage capacity, and the need for stronger oversight of sidewalk maintenance contractors.
The Senior Snow Removal Program is also under growing pressure. Demand has increased by 113% over the past four years, and staff say the program is now operating at full capacity with existing staff and equipment.
King is meeting its legal winter maintenance requirements, but the report shows that reliability and resiliency are becoming more difficult as weather, staffing, storage, and service demands increase.
Naming Rights Nobleton Park
Council approved staff to negotiate naming rights for the new community water and skating feature at Nobleton Lions Community Park. The proposed agreement is with Goldie’s Legacy Foundation, created by King's own Henwood family, for $250,000 over 10 years.
The funds would be placed in the Recreational Facilities Reserve Fund and used for future replacement and improvements to the feature, helping reduce the need for taxpayer-supported funding.
This is a positive example of using naming rights to help support long-term community asset costs while recognizing a local family’s contribution to Nobleton.
Holding Sympbol Removed for King Heights
Council approved the removal of the Holding Symbol for the King Heights apartment development at 12765, 12781 and 12789 Keele Street and 17 Elizabeth Grove in King City. The development was approved through an Ontario Land Tribunal decision in 2022 for a five-storey mixed-use building, but a Holding Symbol was placed on the lands until two conditions were met: water and sanitary servicing allocation, and confirmation from the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks that a Record of Site Condition had been filed for the full site.
The environmental condition has now been satisfied, with the Record of Site Condition confirmed by the Ministry on July 14, 2025. The servicing allocation condition has not yet been fully completed, but staff expect it to be addressed through a $1,000,000 Municipal Capital Facilities Agreement. The bylaw to lift the Holding Symbol would not come into effect until that condition is satisfied.
Several residents raised concerns about the condition and management of the construction site, including parking, fencing, lot lines, and impacts on neighbouring properties. During the discussion, staff confirmed that some of the outstanding issues are tied to an active lawsuit, and that some matters fall outside King's municipal jurisdiction. Because of the litigation, staff noted they have to be careful about what can be said or done until those matters are resolved.
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