Minutes of Heritage Guelph Committee

Monday, September 11, 2023 at 12:00 P.m. - 2:00 P.m.

Remote meeting via Cisco Webex

Member:

• S. Epp, Chair
• J. Abou-Jaoude
• K. Carroll
• M. Corman
• C. McCarthy-Tilley
• D. Waverman
• L. Wood
• C. Downer, City Councillor

Absent:

• D. Cameletti
• M. Winters

Staff:

• M. Aldunate, Manager, Policy Planning and Urban Design
• J. Mallon, Heritage Planner
• S. Robinson, Senior Heritage Planner
• E. Barber, Board and Committee Coordinator
• J. Tang, Legislative Coordinator

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1.

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order by the Chair at 12:00 p.m.

1.

Land Acknowledgement

The Chair provided the territorial acknowledgement. 

2.

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof

Member K. Carroll declared a conflict of interest with respect to item 3.3 2187 Gordon Street: Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report, Heritage Attributes, and Designation Recommendation as her employer is currently involved in consulting work with this property. 

Member D. Waverman declared a conflict of interest with respect to item 3.3 2187 Gordon Street: Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report, Heritage Attributes, and Designation Recommendation as he is involved in consulting work with this property. 

Point of order was raised by Member C. Downer, addressing the current process in place for disclosing a statement of pecuniary interest. 

3.

Approval of Minutes

• Moved by: Member J. Abou-Jaoude
  Seconded by: Member K. Carroll

  That the minutes from the August 14, 2023 meeting of the Heritage Guelph Committee, be approved. 

  Carried

2.

Committee Items

1.

Ontario Reformatory Stone Wall

Member C. Downer provided members with a brief description of the item. Stephen Robinson, Senior Heritage Planner provided comments on the Ontario Reformatory Stone Wall and attempt at communicating with Infrastructure Ontario on the matter. 

• Moved by: Member M. Corman
  Seconded by: Member D. Waverman

  THAT Heritage Guelph recommends that City Council request Infrastructure Ontario to repair the stone wall at the Ontario Reformatory. 

  Carried

3.

Designation Updates

1.

49 Metcalfe Street: Heritage Attributes and Designation Recommendation

Jack Mallon, Heritage Planner, received communication from the property owner of 49 Mercalfe Street and has requested that the committee consider deferring the item to a later meeting to allow for consultation. 

• Moved by: Member J. Abou-Jaoude
  Seconded by: Member C. McCarthy-Tilley

  THAT Heritage Guelph defer item 3.1 of the Heritage Guelph agenda dated September 11, 2023, "49 Metcalfe Street: Heritage Attributes and Designation Recommendation," to the October 10, 2023 Heritage Guelph Meeting. 

  Carried

2.

211 Silvercreeek Parkway South: Heritage Attributes and Designation Recommendation

Jack Mallon, Heritage Planner, presented on the 211 Silvercreek Parkway South: Heritage Attributes and Designation Recommendation. 

• Moved by: Member L. Wood
  Seconded by: Member D. Waverman

  THAT Heritage Guelph supports the heritage attributes identified for 211 Silvercreek Parkway South as outlined in the staff report dated September 11, 2023; and

  THAT Heritage Guelph recommends that City Council give notice of its intention to designate 211 Silvercreek Parkway South pursuant to Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act

  Carried

3.

2187 Gordon Street: Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report, Heritage Attributes, and Designation Recommendation

Member D. Waverman and Member K. Carroll left the meeting.

Stephen Robinson, Senior Heritage Planner, presented the 2187 Gordon Street: Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report, Heritage Attributes, and Designation Recommendation. 

The following comments from the Committee were received for staff:

• The comments submitted by P. Brian Skerrett should be considered by staff for inclusion in the report to Council
• Other structures on the site not included in the list of heritage attributes should be noted by staff
• Staff should consider listing the foundation as a heritage attribute for the farmhouse
• Staff should consider emphasizing the rarity of the farmhouse being constructed of cast in place concrete

The following delegate spoke: 
Jennifer Meader

• Moved by: Member C. McCarthy-Tilley
  Seconded by: Member M. Corman

  THAT the comments provided by Heritage Guelph members and correspondence received by Brian Skerrett on the '2187 Gordon Street: Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report’ be provided to staff and Council for their consideration.

  THAT Heritage Guelph supports the heritage attributes identified for 2187 Gordon Street as outlined in the staff report dated September 11, 2023; and

  THAT Heritage Guelph recommends that City Council give notice of its intention to designate 2187 Gordon Street pursuant to Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act

  Carried

4.

12 Eramosa Road: Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report

Member D. Waverman and Member K. Carroll returned to the meeting (1:11 p.m.)

Stephen Robinson, Senior Heritage Planer, presented the 12 Eramosa Road: Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report and Statement of Significance. 

• Moved by: Member M. Corman
  Seconded by: Member K. Carroll

  THAT the comments provided by Heritage Guelph members on the '12 Eramosa Road: Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report’ be provided to staff and Council for their consideration.

  Carried

5.

220 Gordon Street: Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report

Stephen Robinson, Senior Heritage Planer, presented the 220 Gordon Street: Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report and Statement of Significance. 

• Moved by: Member J. Abou-Jaoude
  Seconded by: Member D. Waverman

  THAT the comments provided by Heritage Guelph members on the '220 Gordon Street: Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report’ be provided to staff and Council for their consideration.

  Carried

4.

Staff Announcements

There were no verbal announcements provided.

5.

Adjournment

• Moved by: Member K. Carroll
  Seconded by: Member L. Wood

  THAT the Heritage Guelph meeting be adjourned at 1:26 p.m.

  Carried

6.

Next Meeting

Heritage Guelph - September 18, 2023 at 12:00 p.m.