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Minutes I Meeting Summary
Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee
January 27,2009
7:00 pm
Main Committee Room
Attendees:
Councillor Johnson
Jim Simpson, Chair
Keith Falconer, Member
Richard Fleming, Member
Rhonda Lawson, Member
Devinder Kaur Panesar, Member
Gordon Zimmerman, Member
Debi Wilcox, City Clerk
Linda Roberts, (Recording Secretary)
Absent:
Shirley Curran, Member
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1.0 Welcome
Jim Simpson, Acting Chair, welcomed our new members to
the meeting and introductions were made around the table.
2.0 Election of Chair & Vice-Chair
Jim Simpson turned the meeting over to Debi Wilcox, City
Clerk, for the purpose of electing a Chair and Vice-Chair of the
Committee.
Moved by Richard Fleming
Seconded by Gordon Zimmerman
That Jim Simpson be nominated for the position of Chair of the
Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee.
Jim Simpson accepted the nomination and the decision was
CARRIED
Debi Wilcox called for nominations for the position of Vice-
Chair of the Committee.
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Moved by Gordon Zimmerman
Seconded by Jim Simpson
That Richard Fleming be nominated for the position of Vice-
Chair of the Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee.
Richard Fleming accepted the nomination and the decision
was CARRIED.
Debi Wilcox provided a brief summary of the orientation for
committee members. She explained the process involved as
well as the protocol for meetings and the role of the Chair and
Committee members. Each member was given an orientation
package with the information included.
Debi advised the Committee that there were still vacancies on
the Committee, and if they knew of anyone interested, they
could encourage them to apply.
3.0
Debi informed the Committee that after this year, she would no
longer be the staff resource on the Committee, it would fall
under the Planning & Development Department, due to the
nature of commenting on applications, which can be quite
technical at times.
Approval of Minutes
Changes were noted to the November 25, 2008 meeting
minutes as follows:
Page 3 - 2nd paragraph: must have "Council direction".....
Page 5 - 1 st paragraph: "Jim" has been in touch... ....
Moved by Gordon Zimmerman
Seconded by Richard Fleming
That the minutes of November 25,2008 be adopted, as
amended.
CARRIED
4.0 New and Unfinished Business
4.1) Heritage Permit Application HPA 001/08
2935 Brock Road
Jim informed the Committee that a heritage permit application
had been received for 2935 Brock Road.
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Gordon Zimmerman provided the Committee with background
information regarding the application;
. Woodruff-Mackenzie house - 1840's stone farmhouse
. Has been designated as a heritage structure
. Owned by Ontario Realty Corporation
. Application to replace roof, repair masonry
Jim provided the Committee with a brief overview of the
heritage permit process for the new members. He explained
the Committee's position on commenting on applications. It
was requested that the Committee bring forward a formal
resolution at this meeting with regards to the application.
Moved by Gordon Zimmerman
Seconded by Richard Fleming
1. That Heritage Permit Application HPA 001/08 for property
municipally known as 2935 Brock Road, Pickering, be
approved as submitted;
2. That the comments from the Heritage Pickering Advisory
Committee, as prepared by member Gordon Zimmerman,
be forwarded to the Chief Building Official for his
information;
3. That the Chief Building Official be authorized, on behalf of
the Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee to provide the
necessary approvals to proceed with the work outlined in
HPA 001/08; and
4. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering give
effect thereto.
CARRIED
4.2) Ward House
Richard Fleming provided the Committee with information on
property located at 5113 Old Brock Road. Jim provided the
Committee with online photos of the Ward House. This is an
abandoned historic house currently listed for sale by Sotheby's
International Realty. It is not listed on the Municipal Heritage
Register. Discussion ensued on whether or not it was worth
placing on the Register. Jim Simpson suggested that he and
Gordon go out to look at the property and do a pre-assessment
to identify any heritage significance. Richard also noted he
would speak to Kim Thompson, Manager, By-law Enforcement
Services as she may have information on the history of the
property. Councillor Johnson noted the property had been
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vacant for quite some time and questioned the condition of the
interior, having been vacant during cold weather, etc. it may not
be worth saving.
4.3) 456 Finch Avenue
Jim noted a request had been received from Ellen Kowalchuk,
Ontario Realty Corporation with respect to any possible
heritage significance on 456 Finch Avenue. It is currently
owned by the Province, and they are looking to sell. Jim will
respond to Ellen stating that the Committee has no comments,
as they feel there is no heritage interest on this property, but
also thanking them for bringing it to our attention and providing
the Committee the opportunity to comment on it.
4.4) 2009 Workplan
Jim Simpson provided an overview of the 2009 workplan and
opened the meeting up for a discussion of topics:
. Intent of the Committee should be to help drive
designations of heritage properties
. Choose measurable goals to accomplish
. Back to basics approach
. Establish a target for designations - create an action
plan
. Municipal Register
. Managing infrastructure through IT - this eQuid
possibly be a project for a student
. 2011 will be Pickering's 200 year celebrations - find
out what other heritage boards have done in their
municipalities
. Walk of Fame - develop a formal plan - find a
location
. Communicate more with the community
It was requested we forward the Municipal Heritage Register to
all new members and also to have available background
information on researching items. Gordon Zimmerman noted
that the local history room in the Pickering Public Library is a
good resource.
Jim asked that the Municipal Heritage Register be placed on
the February agenda for the Committee to review and develop
a short list for designations.
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Jim to action
Linda to action
Linda to action
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Councillor Johnson suggested we archive minutes for residents
. to view.
Jim asked for a template for the workplan, as he and Richard Jim and Richard to
will work on this and review with the Committee at the February action
24th meeting.
5.0 Correspondence
5.1) Borden Ladner Gervais
OMB Hearinq Date
Letter received on December 19th, 2008 from the Ontario
Municipal Board with respect to a hearing date of February 9th,
2009 was received for information.
5.2) Ontario Heritaqe Trust
Letter received from Ontario Heritage Trust with respect to
Heritage week being held February 16th_22nd, 2009 was
received for information.
5.3) Community Heritaqe Ontario
CHO News was received for information and copies were
available for the Committee members.
Registration form was handed out for the upcoming conference
on Preservin~ Heritage Schools. Registration deadline is
February 23r . The conference is on Saturday, February 28th,
2009 at the Kensinqton Market Lofts.
6.0 Other Business
6.1) Debi Wilcox, City Clerk, provided the members with a copy
of the draft budget for the Heritage Pickering Committee. She
indicated the University of Toronto has confirmed a student for
our Committee this year, subject to Budget approval by Council.
She reviewed the budget items and asked i(anyone had any
changes to please email Linda Roberts at
lroberts@citvofpickerinq.com
6.2) Richard Fleming noted that the house west of Whites
Road next to the Church is now gone.
6.3) Heritaae Dav
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Discussion ensued with respect to Heritage Pickering having a Linda to action
display booth in February for Heritage Day.
6.4) Rhonda Lawson noted that the Whitevale Spring Festival
will be held on May 23,2009.
7.0 Next meetinQ
February 24, 2009
8.0 Adiournment
Moved by Gordon Zimmerman
Seconded by Keith Falconer
That the meeting be adjourned.
CARRIED
The meetinQ adiourned at 8:50pm.
Copy: City Clerk
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