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King Township's Integrated Community SUSTAINABILITY PLAN
King Township’s Integrated Community SUSTAINABILITY PLAN April 2012 Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS Executive Summary i Forwards from the Mayor, CAO and Chair vi Acknowledgements viii INTRODUCTION 1 HOW THE PLAN WORKS 10 OUR VISION 12 SUSTAINABILITY PILLARS AND THEMES 14 IMMEDIATE PRIORITIES 15 GOALS AND STRATEGIES 26 Environmental Pillar 27 Economic Pillar 40 Socio-cultural Pillar 48 Financial Pillar 60 HOW THE PLAN WAS DEVELOPED 66 FRAMEWORK FOR IMPLEMENTATION 68 GLOSSARY OF TERMS AND LIST OF ACRONYMS 74 MAPS Map A – Township of King in a Regional Context 3 Map B – Township of King Natural Features, Roads & Settlement Areas 4 Map C – 2031 York Region Transportation Network 34 APPENDICES Appendix A – Potential Action Bank Appendix B – Potential Indicators and Targets Appendix C – Possible Funding Sources Appendix D – List of Potential Partners Appendix E – Sustainability Alignment Tool EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Our Sustainability Plan – What is it? King Township’s Integrated Community Sustainability Plan (referred to as the Plan) demonstrates that we, as a community, are committed to making smarter decisions about how we use our resources, design our communities and manage our finances. Our Plan is a resource that defines the future for the Township of King (i.e., the municipality), community groups, businesses, local organiza- tions and the broader public. It guides and directs how we make deci- sions, develop partnerships and take action. Our Plan promotes com- munity vitality and prosperity while respecting, preserving and restor- In King Township, sustainability ll ing our natural environment. It emphasizes a balance between the a has 4 pillars: economic, environ- in lt environmental, economic, socio-cultural, and financial priorities of our mental, socio-cultural and nan- e f E community and it recognizes the interconnections between them. -
The Corporation of the Township of King Committee
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF KING COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AGENDA MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2016 TO FOLLOW COUNCIL MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS 2075 KING ROAD, KING CITY, ON Chair: Councillor Schaefer Page 1. INTRODUCTION OF ADDENDUM REPORTS Any additional items not listed on the agenda would be identified for approval. Motion to add the items to the Agenda. 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion to approve the agenda, if any Addendum Items - as amended. 3. DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST 4. DETERMINATION OF COMMITTEE ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION 5. APPROVAL OF COMMITTEE ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION Motion to approve those items which were not requested to be separated. All of these are adopted with one Motion. 6. CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION 7. NEW BUSINESS 8. ADJOURNMENT 9. AGENDA ITEMS 4-14 9.1 CM DB LP BC DS AE SP Administration Economic Development Department Report Number ED-2016-01 Re: Retail Business Holidays Act Application for Township Wide Exemption a) Administration Report No. ED-2016-01 be received; and b) Council approve an application to the Regional Municipality of York for a Tourism Exemption to the Retail Business Holidays Act, permitting all retail businesses in King Township, at their discretion to remain open on the Page 1 of 98 C.O.W. Agenda - Mon. Feb. 8, 2016 Page 9. AGENDA ITEMS following holidays: New Year’s Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. 15-42 9.2 CM DB LP BC DS AE SP Administration Department Report Number ADMIN-CAO-2016-02 Re: Nobleton Lagoon Lands Township of King purchase from York Region District School Board a) That report Admin-CAO -2016-02 be received as information; and b) That Committee authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the agreement between the Township of King and the York Region District School Board as presented in Appendix ‘A together with all other documents necessary to complete the transaction and c) That Council pass the necessary by-law at the February 8, 2016 meeting. -
King Township's Integrated Community
King Township’s Integrated Community SUSTAINABILITY PLAN April 2012 Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS Executive Summary i Forwards from the Mayor, CAO and Chair vi Acknowledgements viii INTRODUCTION 1 HOW THE PLAN WORKS 10 OUR VISION 12 SUSTAINABILITY PILLARS AND THEMES 14 IMMEDIATE PRIORITIES 15 GOALS AND STRATEGIES 26 Environmental Pillar 27 Economic Pillar 40 Socio-cultural Pillar 48 Financial Pillar 60 HOW THE PLAN WAS DEVELOPED 66 FRAMEWORK FOR IMPLEMENTATION 68 GLOSSARY OF TERMS AND LIST OF ACRONYMS 74 MAPS Map A – Township of King in a Regional Context 3 Map B – Township of King Natural Features, Roads & Settlement Areas 4 Map C – 2031 York Region Transportation Network 34 APPENDICES Appendix A – Potential Action Bank Appendix B – Potential Indicators and Targets Appendix C – Possible Funding Sources Appendix D – List of Potential Partners Appendix E – Sustainability Alignment Tool EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Our Sustainability Plan – What is it? King Township’s Integrated Community Sustainability Plan (referred to as the Plan) demonstrates that we, as a community, are committed to making smarter decisions about how we use our resources, design our communities and manage our finances. Our Plan is a resource that defines the future for the Township of King (i.e., the municipality), community groups, businesses, local organiza- tions and the broader public. It guides and directs how we make deci- sions, develop partnerships and take action. Our Plan promotes com- munity vitality and prosperity while respecting, preserving and restor- In King Township, sustainability ll ing our natural environment. It emphasizes a balance between the a has 4 pillars: economic, environ- in lt environmental, economic, socio-cultural, and financial priorities of our mental, socio-cultural and nan- e f E community and it recognizes the interconnections between them. -
King Township's Integrated Community SUSTAINABILITY PLAN APPENDICES A
King Township’s Integrated Community SUSTAINABILITY PLAN APPENDICES A - D April 2012 TABLE OF CONTENTS Appendix A – Potential Action Bank 4 Appendix B – Potential Indicators & Targets 27 Appendix C – Possible Funding Sources 39 Appendix D – List of Potential Partners 59 King Township’s ICSP: Appendices - Prepared by Lura Consulting 2 Appendix A – Potential Action Bank King Township’s ICSP: Appendices - Prepared by Lura Consulting 3 APPENDIX A: POTENTIAL ACTION BANK ENVIRONMENTAL PILLAR THEME 1: LAND-USE PLANNING STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS AND POTENTIAL ACTIONS 1.1 Identify and measure incoming development. Create a user-friendly online map that shows the locations and status of new development Provide opportunities for the public to learn about new development, considering different levels of planning literacy 1.2 Support and encourage ‘green building’ design, development and construction as well as the adoption of accredited, recognizable standards such as LEED™. Require green building and safety standards in all new buildings Consider the use of finance-based incentives and accelerated approvals to encourage going beyond minimum green building standards Educate the public and development industry about the benefits of green development Work more closely and collaboratively with developers to find mutually beneficial solutions for green development Facilitate a more integrated approach to development, by encouraging more interaction and collaboration between planners, developers as well as other agencies and interest groups Participate in the review of the Ontario Building Code Consider offering bonus density to developers in exchange for obtaining LEED™ certification or the equivalent 1.3 Strategically direct planned future growth, intensification and infill to communities where existing servicing and public transit exists or where there is planned transit service while avoiding key natural heritage and hydrological features Educate the development industry about environmental protection – e.g. -
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Enriching King Township through arts and culture for all fall 2019 ArtsSocietyKing.ca Ansnorveldt | Kettleby | King City | Laskay | Lloydtown | Nobleton SCHOMBERGINSIDE! Pottageville | Schomberg | Snowball | Strange | and surrounding area MOSAiC fall 2019 3 STREETBROCHURE GALLERY Retirement Living - make your life BETTER! Did you know? An active social life is a factor in reducing stress and strengthening immune systems for seniors.* We invite you to explore our beautiful suites, including our spacious one-bedroom-plus-den and two-bedroom layouts, ideal for couples! Live life on your own terms at Chartwell. ChartwellOakRidges.com 289-573-9736 available 7 days a week 12925 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill * Source: CBC News. “Socializing key to ‘successful aging’” Online: https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/socializing-key-to-successful-aging-1.1260922 FEATURED CONTRIBUTOR: King MOSAIC is produced DEBORAH and edited by Arts Society King OUR COVER JOLLY BONNIE BEWS Featured on the cover of the fall issue of King MOSAiC is a painting of Mr. Owl by ASK member and hinterglas artist Bonnie Bews. Hinterglas is a German term that means “behind glass” – an ancient European technique of painting Editor LIDIA ALGHOUL on the reverse side of cold glass and working from the [email protected] foreground to the background. The unwavering gazed owl is one of over 600 meticulously hand sketched or painted Art Director SARAH DIDYCZ glass works of art featured in Bonnie’s portfolio. Graphic Designer JOHN SPEZIALI Visit Bonnie at this year’s Schomberg Street Gallery, where she is the featured artist. Alternatively, you can find her in For all advertising inquiries Deborah Jolly’s art is instantly recognizable. -
King Township's Integrated Community SUSTAINABILITY
King Township’s Integrated Community SUSTAINABILITY PLAN APPENDICES A - D April 2012 TABLE OF CONTENTS Appendix A – Potential Action Bank 4 Appendix B – Potential Indicators & Targets 27 Appendix C – Possible Funding Sources 39 Appendix D – List of Potential Partners 59 King Township’s ICSP: Appendices - Prepared by Lura Consulting 2 Appendix A – Potential Action Bank King Township’s ICSP: Appendices - Prepared by Lura Consulting 3 APPENDIX A: POTENTIAL ACTION BANK ENVIRONMENTAL PILLAR THEME 1: LAND-USE PLANNING STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS AND POTENTIAL ACTIONS 1.1 Identify and measure incoming development. Create a user-friendly online map that shows the locations and status of new development Provide opportunities for the public to learn about new development, considering different levels of planning literacy 1.2 Support and encourage ‘green building’ design, development and construction as well as the adoption of accredited, recognizable standards such as LEED™. Require green building and safety standards in all new buildings Consider the use of finance-based incentives and accelerated approvals to encourage going beyond minimum green building standards Educate the public and development industry about the benefits of green development Work more closely and collaboratively with developers to find mutually beneficial solutions for green development Facilitate a more integrated approach to development, by encouraging more interaction and collaboration between planners, developers as well as other agencies and interest groups Participate in the review of the Ontario Building Code Consider offering bonus density to developers in exchange for obtaining LEED™ certification or the equivalent 1.3 Strategically direct planned future growth, intensification and infill to communities where existing servicing and public transit exists or where there is planned transit service while avoiding key natural heritage and hydrological features Educate the development industry about environmental protection – e.g. -
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King Township's Integrated Community
King Township’s Integrated Community SUSTAINABILITY PLAN April 2012 Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS Executive Summary i Forwards from the Mayor, CAO and Chair vi Acknowledgements viii INTRODUCTION 1 HOW THE PLAN WORKS 10 OUR VISION 12 SUSTAINABILITY PILLARS AND THEMES 14 IMMEDIATE PRIORITIES 15 GOALS AND STRATEGIES 26 Environmental Pillar 27 Economic Pillar 40 Socio-cultural Pillar 48 Financial Pillar 60 HOW THE PLAN WAS DEVELOPED 66 FRAMEWORK FOR IMPLEMENTATION 68 GLOSSARY OF TERMS AND LIST OF ACRONYMS 74 MAPS Map A – Township of King in a Regional Context 3 Map B – Township of King Natural Features, Roads & Settlement Areas 4 Map C – 2031 York Region Transportation Network 34 APPENDICES Appendix A – Potential Action Bank Appendix B – Potential Indicators and Targets Appendix C – Possible Funding Sources Appendix D – List of Potential Partners Appendix E – Sustainability Alignment Tool EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Our Sustainability Plan – What is it? King Township’s Integrated Community Sustainability Plan (referred to as the Plan) demonstrates that we, as a community, are committed to making smarter decisions about how we use our resources, design our communities and manage our finances. Our Plan is a resource that defines the future for the Township of King (i.e., the municipality), community groups, businesses, local organiza- tions and the broader public. It guides and directs how we make deci- sions, develop partnerships and take action. Our Plan promotes com- munity vitality and prosperity while respecting, preserving and restor- In King Township, sustainability ll ing our natural environment. It emphasizes a balance between the a has 4 pillars: economic, environ- in lt environmental, economic, socio-cultural, and financial priorities of our mental, socio-cultural and nan- e f E community and it recognizes the interconnections between them. -
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Everything Must Go!!!
Page PB THE AURORAN, Wednesday, October 9, 2013 EVERYTHINGTHE AURORAN, Wednesday, October 9, 2013MUST GO!!! Page 1 3 DAYS to Trattoria • Pizzeria SALES • LEASING • SERVICE ONLY • Pasticceria QUICK LANE • PARTS OCT 17 –OCT 19 ALL FURNITURE AND ACCESSORIES • Gelateria 15815 Yonge Street, Aurora Sale 15213 Yonge Street 230 Wellington St. E Unit 2, Aurora 905.900.0310 11--888080-24653--03481419 (South of Wellington on the east side of Yonge) 905-727-5577 RORA AU C A N N A W D 150 O A T ’S Y BIRTHDA 150 Aurora’s Community Newspaper CMCA AUDITED Vol. 13 No. 48 905-727-3300 theauroran.com FREE Week of October 9, 2013 Aurora Tigers’ Taylor McCloy, Robert Angiolella, and Dylan Sikura joined the rest of their team at the Real Canadian Superstore on Saturday morning and afternoon, helping to bag groceries and carry them out to customers’ cars. Billed as “The Boys are Packing…Groceries!” the event collected money and food donations for the Aurora Food Pantry. The boys will also be in the pink this Saturday taking on their Newmarket rivals in Pink in the Rink. The Tigers will be wearing pink jerseys which will be auctioned with all proceeds benefiting the Southlake Regional Cancer Centre. Auroran photo by Brock Weir TD TREE DAYS Aurora residents pay a higher price for more services: Report By Brock Weir Aurora residents enjoy more public programs and services than neighbours, but also pay a higher price per person. Those are among the key findings presented to Councillors last week as part of a service level review.