Heritage Whitby Advisory Committee Minutes

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Hybrid Meeting
Whitby Town Hall
Present:
  • Margaret Clayton
  • Lisa Johnson
  • Richard Klingler
  • Rick McDonnell
  • Don Mitchell
  • Paul Rolland, Vice-Chair
  • Terry Standish
Regrets:
  • Deanna Hollister, Chair
  • Vincent Santamaura
  • Brian Winter, Honourary Member
Also Present:
  • Councillor Yamada, Mayor's Designate
  • Lori Tesolin, Principal Planner, Policy and Heritage Planning
  • David Johnson, Staff Liaison, Planner II, Heritage
  • Matthew Lucic, Heritage Summer Student
  • Heather Ellis, Council and Committee Coordinator (Recording Secretary)

1.
Call to Order

 

2.
Declarations of Conflict of Interest

 

There were no declarations of conflict of interest.

3.
Approval of Previous Minutes

 

  • Recommendation:

    Moved byRick McDonnell

    That the Heritage Whitby Advisory Committee minutes of March 11, 2025 be approved.

    Carried

4.
Presentations

 

4.1
David Johnson, Planner II, Heritage Policy and Heritage Planning, Town of Whitby

 

Re: Heritage Designation Presentation for 725, 740, and 835 Columbus Road West

Note: This matter was deferred to a future Heritage Whitby Advisory Committee meeting.   

5.
Delegations

 

There were no delegations.

6.
General Business and Reports

 

6.1
Heritage Summer Student Introduction

 

Matthew Lucic, Heritage Summer Student, provided a brief introduction of himself.

6.2
Whitby Farmers' Market and Home Sweet Home Festival Updates

 

David Johnson provided an update regarding the Whitby Farmers’ Market and Home Sweet Home Festival.

Discussion ensued regarding:

  • volunteers for the Heritage Whitby Advisory Committee booth for History in the Park on June 22, 2025, the Home Sweet Home Festival on July 26, 2025, and the Whitby Farmers’ Market in August; and,
  • theme ideas for the Home Sweet Home Festival booth including the Whitby Homefront Activities during WWI and WWII, Camp X recognizance practice missions, and Soldiers Returning Home from WWI and WWII.

6.3
Official Plan Review Update

 

Lori Tesolin provided an update regarding the Official Plan Review which included:

  • the four focus areas of the Official Plan Review including Focus Area 1 - Whitby GO Protected Major Transit Station Area, Focus Area 2 - Strategic Growth Areas, Nodes and Corridors, Focus Area 3 - Growing around Brooklin - New Urban Expansion Area, and Focus Area 4 - Preparing for Growth to 2051;
  • details about Focus Area 4;
  • continuing conservation of cultural heritage and archaeological resources, and exploring a possible archaeological master plan; and,
  • exploring adaptive re-use policies.

A question and answer period ensued regarding whether significant changes to the Official Plan were expected.

7.
Council Update

 

Councillor Yamada provided updates from the May 12, 2025 Committee of the Whole meeting, including:

  • the Columbus Road Phase 1 construction from Country Lane to Ashburn Road;
  • the 2026 Budget Schedule and Engagement;
  • the Economic Development Trade Mission led by the Region’s Economic Development and Tourism Division; and,
  • information about proposed outdoor viewing parties for the NHL playoffs hosted by the Town in Downtown Whitby.

A question and answer period ensued regarding:

  • whether provisions exist in the Municipal Act, 2001 that could limit Strong Mayor Powers;
  • additional details about Columbus Road Phase 1 construction and whether paved shoulders could be extended onto the rural roads;
  • information about the Luther Vipond Memorial Arena; and,
  • information about the extension of Garden Street.

8.
Other Business

 

8.1
Update Requests

 

Margaret Clayton requested updates regarding:

  • the Rowe House;
  • details about use of the Pump House by Town Brewery; and,
  • details about the new building located at the corner of Brock Street North and Elm Street.

8.2
Heritage Information and Property Updates

 

Margaret Clayton provided information regarding the following heritage matters:

  • 301 Byron Street North, occupied by John Rice from 1878 to 1882;
  • Lakeview Hall/Toad Hall, 3020 Brock Street North, built by the Fuller Family and later purchased by John Rice;
  • 307 Byron Street North, home of Michael O'Donovan, owner of the Carriage Works and site of the Buckle Factory; and,
  • an autographed quilt auctioned in 1909 to raise funds to build Myrtle Church, which was later presented to the Myrtle United Church.

9.
Next Meeting

 

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 - 7:00 p.m.

10.
Adjournment

 

  • Recommendation:

    Moved byLisa Johnson

    That the meeting adjourn.

    Carried

    The meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.

    Note: These minutes were approved by the Heritage Whitby Advisory Committee on June 10, 2025.


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