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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJuly 27, 2010 City 00 Minutes Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee i i July 27, 2010 PICKERING 7:00 pm Main Committee Room Attendees: Councillor Johnson Rhonda Lawson, Vice Chair Terence Arvisais Joanne Glasser Wickham Jamadar Rey Moreno Peter Rodrigues Isa James, Planner II L. Roberts, Recording Secretary Absent: Keith Falconer Margaret Woods Item / Details & Discussion & Conclusion Action Items/ Status Ref # (summary of discussion) (include deadline as appropriate) 1.0 Welcome R. Lawson welcomed everyone to the meeting and reviewed the action items from the previous minutes. 2.0 Approval of Minutes Discussion ensued with respect to the previous meeting with the following suggestions; • I. James to follow up with the Ministry of Transportation I. James to action on the possibility of them moving Roger's Farm • R. Lawson suggested we keep to Pickering schools for the presentations • ERA Architects have submitted their 2nd draft. I. James provided a handout of a summary of the draft and will I. James to action inquire as to whether the Committee can review their complete recommendations prior to submitting a report. Moved by J. Glasser Seconded by W. Jamadar That the minutes of the June 15, 2010 meeting be approved. CARRIED Page 1 Item / Details & Discussion & Conclusion Action Items / Status Ref.# (summary of discussion) (include deadline as appropriate) 3.0 New and Unfinished Business 3.1) Bi-Centennial Sub-Committee Reports School Presentations: T. Arvisais indicated he did not have an update at this point as K. Falconer was absent tonight. Discussion ensued with respect to the nature of the school presentations with some suggestions being recommended. R, Lawson indicated the need to contact the School Boards first and prepare a project plan soon. It was also questioned whether to address the public school as well as high schools. Doors Open J. Glasser provided an update noting they have had meetings with Museum representatives. She noted their next meeting will be August 16 and indicated that Michael Sawchuck of Heritage Trust will be attending as well. They have met with M. Carpino of Culture and Recreation, who will be assisting with the preparation of a budget. A draft budget for marketing and advertising will need to be prepared. R.Lawson reviewed the list of properties as well as additional suggestions for locations to include and discussion ensued with respect to the following; I • theme for the Doors Open is "Hamlets & Havens". • Date of event: October 1 and 2nd, 2011 to coincide with the Fall Family Festival event held at the Museum. • invite homeowners to act as volunteers as well • ensure enough variety and locations • letters should be forwarded soon to participating locations • R. Lawson offered to speak to potential participants • R. Lawson will finalize the list and send out to R. Lawson to action Committee members. Seaton Workshop Update P. Rodrigues provided a presentation of the workshops he had attended with respect to Seaton, in particular the Whitevale Road corridor. He reviewed the purpose of the study from heritage aspects and how it will be integrated into the new development. A question and answer period ensued. It was questioned what happens next. Page 2 Item / Details & Discussion & Conclusion Action Items / Status Ref # (summary of discussion) (include deadline as appropriate) R. Lawson stated she would contact Catherine Rose of the Planning & Development Department to invite her to attend the September meeting to provide an update on the Seaton development. She also encouraged members to attend workshops whenever possible to express their opinions to staff and various representatives. She noted the importance of the Committee being kept informed of future meetings in this regard. It was suggested members view the City's website for meetings dates and agendas which would indicate any upcoming meetings dealing with this issue. Discussion ensued with respect to the possibility of having the Committee's findings and recommendations brought forward to Council. 3.3) Potential Designations R. Lawson and W. Jamadar provided brief overviews of the ` following five properties for potential designation; Burkholder Farm, Tom Thompson house, Ebenezer Burell house, Salem Church and the William Henry Mitchell house. R. Lawson indicated more detailed research will need to be completed on these properties and brought back to the Committee. She outlined the next steps as follows; • Committee to make a decision on properties for designation • letters to be forwarded to property owners • meet with the landowners • provide the consultant with the information • preparation of report 4.0 Correspondence 4.1) City of Pickering - Planning & Development Letter received from the City of Pickering with respect to the Highway 7 widening from Brock Road to Highway 12 was received for information. 4.2) Ontario Heritage Trust Information package received from Ontario Heritage Trust seeking nominations for various Heritage Community Recognition Programs. The deadline to receive nominations is September 15, 2010. R. Lawson passed around the brochures Page 3 r Item / Details & Discussion & Conclusion Action Items / Status Ref # (summary of discussion) (include deadline as appropriate) and noted that members could access the website for Ontario Heritage Trust for further information on the nominations. 5.0 Adjournment/Next Meeting The meeting adjourned at 8:45 pm. Next meetin : September 21, 2010 Copy: City Clerk Page 4