Heritage Planning Advisory Committee - April 10, 2008 Minutes   |
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5:00 p.m.
Planning and Engineering Initiatives Ltd. – Main Boardroom
379 Queen St. S., Kitchener, Ontario
Present were: Councillor Jean Haalboom (Chair), Patricia Wagner, Wendy Wright Cascaden, Tom Hardacre, Karen Hammond, Joanna Rickert-Hall, Harriet Schaefer, Al Junker, Kathryn McGarry
Staff: Kate Hagerman
Regrets: Lucille Bish, Jody Decker, Ron Hackett, Connie Davison
DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST UNDER THE MUNICIPAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST ACT
None declared
DELEGATIONS
Cushla Matthews, Regional Policy Planner presented the first draft of the new Regional Official Plan. The planning horizon of the document is to 2029. The committee asked general questions about the full document and the policy planning process. Heritage policies will be discussed in detail at a future date.
MINUTES
MOVED by Wendy Wright Cascaden
SECONDED by Karen Hammond
THAT the minutes of the Heritage Planning Advisory Committee meeting of March 6, 2008 be approved.
CARRIED
BUSINESS ARISING
a) School of Architecture
Karen Hammond noted that the School of Architecture is also part of a Working Forum on Heritage Education that grew out of last year's ACO-CHO Conference in Guelph.
INITIATIVES
a) Black Bridge Road Bridge Plaque
Pat Wagner reported on her continuing research. Staff has contacted the City of Cambridge and the Grand River Conservation Authority to assist with determining a location for the sign.
b) West Montrose Web-Survey
Committee members were encouraged to visit http://projects.csg.uwaterloo.ca/chl/ and participate in a web-survey on the area surrounding the West Montrose covered bridge as a Cultural Heritage Landscape. Those who had already visited the site made suggestions for improvements that will be shared with the researchers at the Heritage Resources Centre.
c) “Landmarks, not Landfill” Resolution
The Heritage Canada Foundation (HCF) continues to lobby all levels of government to address the need for heritage funding initiatives. The HCF has requested that HPAC approach and provide information to the municipalities within the Region that have not yet considered supporting the “Landmarks, not Landfill” resolution. A letter will be sent to the appropriate Area Municipal Councils and Clerks.
d) Bridge Study Presentations
Tom Hardacre suggested that the Bridge Study documents and presentation materials be added to the Region’s website. A presentation has been scheduled for Cambridge City Council on April 14. The presentation to Heritage Wilmot scheduled for April 15 has been postponed. It was suggested that a presentation to the City of Waterloo heritage advisory committee should be considered as the full bridge study was not presented to their committee following Phase II.
INFORMATION UPDATES
a) Heritage Resources of Regional Interest Discussion Notes
Staff will draft a short report on the criteria for heritage resources of Regional interest for the sub-committee to comment on and bring to a future meeting to continue the discussion.
b) Heritage Farm Visit
The committee plans to visit the heritage farm during the June HPAC meeting. A contact from the business department at Conestoga College will be invited to join in the tour and discussion.
c) Upcoming Events
The committee was advised of several upcoming workshops and speakers.
OTHER BUSINESS
a) Heritage Resources Centre Research
A questionnaire was circulated that asked questions about what should be known about heritage resources before planning decisions can be effectively made. Staff will find out when responses are needed and will notify the committee.
b) Waterloo Regional Heritage Foundation Awards
The committee discussed potential nominations for the Waterloo Regional Heritage Awards. Nominations are due the fourth Tuesday in April. Staff will forward the nomination form to committee members interested in submitting a nomination.
NEXT MEETING
Thursday, May 8, 2008 – 5:00 p.m. Regional Administration Headquarters, 150 Frederick St., Kitchener - room 110.
ADJOURN
MOVED by Karen Hammond
SECONDED by Joanna Rickert-Hall
THAT the meeting adjourn.
CARRIED
COMMITTEE CHAIR, Jean Haalboom, Councillor
COMMITTEE CLERK, Kate Hagerman, Cultural Heritage Principal Planner
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