Heritage Whitby Advisory Committee Minutes

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Hybrid Meeting
Whitby Town Hall
Present:
  • Margaret Clayton
  • Deanna Hollister, Chair
  • Lisa Johnson
  • Richard Klingler
  • Rick McDonnell
  • Don Mitchell
  • Paul Rolland, Vice-Chair
  • Vincent Santamaura
  • Terry Standish
Regrets:
  • Brian Winter, Honourary Member
Also Present:
  • Councillor Bozinovski, Mayor's Designate
  • Edward Belsey, Senior Manager, Policy and Heritage Planning
  • Lori Tesolin, Principal Planner, Policy and Heritage Planning
  • David Johnson, Staff Liaison, Planner II, Heritage
  • Matthew Lucic, Zoning, Policy and 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 byTerry Standish

    That the Heritage Whitby Advisory Committee minutes of May 14, 2024 be approved.

    Carried

4.
Presentations

 

There were no presentations.

5.
Delegations

 

There were no delegations.

6.
General Business and Reports

 

6.1
James Rowe House Update

 

David Johnson provided an update regarding the James Rowe House which included:

  • a summary of revisions to the draft renovation designs;
  • investigating custom width composite board siding options;
  • confirming restoration of the front facing windows; and,
  • using architectural asphalt shingles.

A brief question and answer period ensued regarding the lifespan and warranty of the composite board siding options.

6.2
Farmers' Market Update

 

Matthew Lucic provided an update regarding the Farmers’ Market which included:

  • the theme of the Committee's booth, ‘Significant Anniversaries’;
  • honouring the anniversaries of the Whitby Cenotaph, the Post Office, Trafalgar Castle, and the Centennial Building;
  • planned activities including a trivia wheel spin, a self guided walking tour, and colouring sheets;
  • the Committee's booth theme title, ‘Happy Anniversary Whitby, A Celebration of the Town’s Most Iconic Historic Properties’; and,
  • next steps to prepare for the Farmers’ Market.

Discussion ensued regarding:

  • revising the trivia quiz questions;
  • changing the phrase ‘Most Iconic’ to ‘Iconic’ for the Committee's booth theme title;
  • altering the route for the self guided walking tour;
  • including the 150th anniversary of the Sinclair Public School; and,
  • including John Warren’s middle name, Borlase, in the answer to the trivia quiz question pertaining to the history of the Post Office.

7.
Correspondence

 

There was no correspondence.

8.
Council Update

 

Councillor Bozinovski provided an update regarding public engagement projects on Connect Whitby, including:

  • phase two of the budget engagement strategy which includes a participatory tool, launching on June 14, 2024;
  • requesting public feedback about the Pioneer Baptist Cemetery name change; and,
  • the Whitburn Street speed humps.

Councillor Bozinovski stated that the Hospital Campaign was ongoing and that the Town was papering municipal facilities with an orange heart for each resident who has supported the campaign.

9.
Other Business

 

9.1
50th Anniversary of the Durham Regional Police Service

 

Paul Rolland advised that Durham Region Police Service was hosting a community event in celebration of their 50th Anniversary. Mr. Rolland stated that the community event was scheduled for June 15, 2024 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Iroquois Park Sports Centre.

9.2
Review of the Municipal Heritage Register Update

 

Rick McDonnell requested an update regarding the presentation on the Review of the Municipal Heritage Register from the June 3, 2024 Committee of the Whole meeting.

A question and answer period ensued regarding:

  • clarification on the status of a priority candidate property where the owner opposes the designation of the property under the Ontario Heritage Act;
  • the impact of Bill 23 and the Ontario Heritage Act related to heritage properties listed on the Municipal Heritage Register;
  • the maintenance of lists for property owners who were amenable to designation, those in discussions regarding designation, and those opposed to designation;
  • clarification on Council’s recommendation not to advance properties for designation where formal opposition has been submitted by the property owner; and,
  • the impact of Bill 200, Homeowner Protection Act, 2024 on heritage properties.

9.3
Indigenous Committee Member

 

Vincent Santamaura requested an update regarding the potential addition of an Indigenous Member to the Committee.

9.4
Historic Plaques on Designated Homes

 

Rick McDonnell requested that an inventory be maintained for properties designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act and further suggested collecting photographic evidence for those properties.

9.5
History in the Park

 

Lisa Johnson advised that the Lynde House Museum was hosting a History in the Park event on June 22, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

10.
Next Meeting

 

Tuesday, September 10, 2024 - 7:00 p.m.

11.
Adjournment

 

  • Recommendation:

    Moved byPaul Rolland

    That the meeting adjourn.

    Carried

    The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.


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