Minutes

Brampton Heritage Board

The Corporation of the City of Brampton

Wednesday, April 07, 2021

7:00 P.m. - 9:00 P.m.

Council Chambers - 4th Floor, City Hall - Webex Electronic Meeting

Members Present:

• Peter Dymond (Co-Chair)
• Douglas McLeod (Co-Chair)
• Stephen Collie
• Kathryn Fowlston
• Yugeshwar Singh Kaushal
• Janet Millington
• Vipul Shah
• Basavaraj Toranagal
• Paul Willoughby
• Regional Councillor P. Vicente - Wards 1 and 5

Members Absent:

• Palvinder Gill
• Peter Robertson
• Ken Wilde

Staff Present:

• Bob Bjerke, Director, City Planning and Design
• Jeffrey Humble, Manager, Land Use Policy
• Andrew McNiell, Manager, Official Plan and Growth Management
• Pascal Doucet, Heritage Planner
• Harsh Padhya, Assistant Heritage Planner
• Merissa, Lompart, Assistant Heritage Planner
• Tristan Costa, Planner
• Peter Fay, City Clerk
• Chandra Urquhart, Legislative Coordinator

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1.

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 7:09 p.m., recessed and moved into Closed Session at 8:22 p.m. Committee reconvened in Open Session at 8:57 p.m. and adjourned at 8:59 p.m.

2.

Approval of Agenda

• HB008-2021

  That the Agenda for the Brampton Heritage Board Meeting of April 7, 2021 be approved as circulated and published.

  Carried

3.

Declarations of Interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act

Nil

4.

Previous Minutes

4.1

Minutes - Brampton Heritage Board Meeting - January 19, 2021

The minutes of the Brampton Heritage Board Meeting of January 19, 2021 were considered by Planning and Development Committee on February 1, 2021 and approved by Council on February 17, 2021. The minutes were provided for information.

4.2

Note to File - Brampton Heritage Board Meeting - March 23, 2021

Note to File was provided for information.

5.

Consent

The following item listed with a caret (^) was considered to be routine and non-controversial by the Committee and was approved at this time.

(10.1)

6.

Presentations\Delegations

6.1

Delegation from Sylvia Roberts, Brampton Resident, re: Bramalea Character Study

Sylvia Roberts, Brampton resident, provided a presentation on the character of Bramalea highlighting its unique character, diversified land uses and population. With anticipated changes to the All Day Two Way GO and Brampton Transit in the future, S. Roberts suggested that a character study be undertaken to ensure that future redevelopment of the area complements Bramalea’s uniqueness.

Committee discussion on this matter included the following:

• Importance of preserving and recognizing the history of Brampton
• Availability of information with respect to buildings of heritage significance that were either listed or designated
• Indication that the review of the Heritage Conservation Master Plan process will include specific elements associated with the character of Bramalea

A motion was introduced requesting that material or / records regarding the historical information and planning of Bramalea be presented at a future meeting.

The following motion was considered:

• HB009-2021

  1.  That the delegation from Sylvia Roberts, Brampton Resident, re: Bramalea Character Study to the Brampton Heritage Board Meeting of April 7, 2021, be received; and,

  2.  That Sylvia Roberts, Brampton resident, be invited to the Brampton Heritage Board Meeting of May 18, 2021, and staff report back with information resources available regarding the history and planning of Bramalea.  

  Carried

6.2

Presentation by Andrew McNeill, Manager, Official Plan and Growth Management, and Tristan Costa, Planner, re: The Brampton Plan – Official Plan Review

Andrew McNeill, Manager, Official Plan and Growth Management, and Tristan Costa, Planner, provided a presentation on the Brampton Plan – Official Plan (OP) Review. The following was highlighted:

• Overview of the Official Plan - why a new OP was necessary
• General work plan
• Project deliverables by phase
• Progress to date
• Brampton plan – structural elements
• Discussion papers purpose and intent – key dates
• Engagement program
• Next steps

Committee discussion and staff responses included the following:

• Status of the Riverwalk project
  • considered a vital initiative in the advancement of downtown development and staff can provide a presentation to Committee at a future date
• Indication that policies will be included in new OP
  • Credit Valley trail extension
  • Protection of Churchville Heritage Conservation District

Members were reminded of the Brampton Plan Engagement workshop on April 10, 2021 listed as item 13.1 on the agenda and were encouraged to participate.

The following motion was considered:

• HB010-2021

  That the presentation by Andrew McNeill, Manager, Official Plan and Growth Management, and Tristan Costa, Planner, to the Heritage Board meeting of March 23, 2021, re: The Brampton Plan – Official Plan Review be received.

  Carried

7.

Sub-Committees

Nil

8.

Designation Program

Nil

9.

Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA)

9.1

Report by Merissa Lompart, Assistant Heritage Planner, re: Heritage Impact Assessment - Victoria Park Arena, 20 Victoria Crescent

Merissa Lompart, Assistant Heritage Planner, Planning, Building and Economic Development, provided an overview of the subject report. 

The following motion was considered: 

• HB011-2021

  1.  That the report from Merissa Lompart, Assistant Heritage Planner, Planning, Building and Economic Development, dated March 12, 2021, to the Brampton Heritage Board Meeting of April 7, 2021, re: Heritage Impact Assessment for Victoria Park Arena, 20 Victoria Crescent be received;

  2.  That prior to its demolition or removal, the Arena be fully documented through photographs and drawings, to the satisfaction of a City of Brampton Heritage Staff.

  3.  That the following recommendations as per the Heritage Impact Assessment by WSP dated February 24, 2021 be followed:

  1. That all reasonable effort be made to salvage unique and distinct architectural features including
     1. The front section of glulam beams that do not have significant fire damage;
     2. The concrete pillars supporting these glulam beams; and
     3. The 1966 date plaque.
  2. That salvaged materials be thoughtfully and meaningfully incorporated into the new recreational facility.
  3. That an interpretive plaque or display be installed in the new recreational facility in a highly trafficked, publicly accessible space.

  4.  That the salvaged materials be retained by the Corporation for the future construction of the new recreational facility at 20 Victoria Crescent; and,

  5.  That a Notice of Intention to Demolish be provided to and approved by the Brampton Heritage Board before proceeding.

  Carried

10.

Correspondence

10.1

^Correspondence from Janet Muise, and Janet Oakes, Director Curator, Co-operative Homebuilding, Grimsby, re: Wildfield Co-operative Homebuilders

• HB012-2021

  That the correspondence from Janet Muise, and Janet Oakes, Director Curator, Co-operative Homebuilding, Grimsby, to the Brampton Heritage Board meeting of April 7, 2021, re: Wildfield Co-operative Homebuilders be received.

  Carried

10.2

Correspondence from Peter Robertson, Member, re: Resignation from the Brampton Heritage Board

Committee acknowledged the letter of resignation from Peter Robertson, Member. 

The following motion was considered:

• HB013-2021

  1.  That the correspondence from Peter Robertson, Member, to the Brampton Heritage Board meeting of April 7, 2021, re: Resignation from the Brampton Heritage Board be accepted; and,

  2.  That Mr. Robertson be thanked for his years of volunteering and contributions to the Committee. 

  Carried

11.

Other/New Business

11.1

Report by Harsh Padhya, Heritage Planner, re: Heritage Permit Application and Designated Heritage Property Incentive Grant Application - 27 Church St. E. - Ward 1 (HE.x 27 Church St. E)

Harsh Padhya, Assistant Heritage Planner, Planning, Building and Economic Development, provided an overview of the subject report.

The following motion was considered:

• HB014-2021

  1.  That the report from Harsh Padhya, Heritage Planner,  Planning, Building and Economic Development, dated March 8, 2021 to the Brampton Heritage Board Meeting of April 7, 2021, re: Heritage Permit Application and Designated Heritage Property Incentive Grant Application – 27 Church St. E. – Ward 1 (HE.x 27 Church St. E.), be received;

  2.  That the Heritage Permit application for 27 Church St. E. for the restoration and repair of Main and Rear Chimney be approved subject to the following condition:

  • If any heritage attribute is damaged beyond repair they will be replaced in kind.

  3.  That the Designated Heritage Property Incentive Grant application for the restoration and repair of the Chimneys for 27 Church St. E. be approved, to a maximum of $10,000.00; and,

  4.  That the owner shall enter into an agreement with the City as provided in appendix C of the report.

  Carried

11.2

Report by Pascal Doucet, Heritage Planner, re: Designation By-law Amendment and Heritage Easement Agreement - 0 and 59 Tufton Crescent - Ward 6 (Breadner House) (File HE.x 59 Tufton Crescent)

Pascal Doucet, Heritage Planner, Planning, Building and Economic Development, provided an overview of the subject report. He advised that the property owner remains the same.

• HB015-2021

  1.  That the report by Pascal Doucet, Heritage Planner, Planning, Building and Economic Development, dated March 17, 2021 to the Brampton Heritage Board meeting of April 7, 2021, re: Amendment to By-law Designating 59 Tufton Crescent for its Cultural Heritage Value or Interest and Authority to Enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement – 0 and 59 Tufton Crescent (Breadner House) – Ward 6 (File HE.x 59 Tufton Crescent) be received;

  2.  That the amendment to By-law Number 34-2006, a by-law to designate the property at Lot 301, Tufton Crescent (“Breadner House”) as being of cultural heritage value or interest be approved in accordance with Appendices E and F to this Report;

  3.  That staff be authorized to give the owner of the designated property at 59 Tufton Crescent (PIN 142545693) and the property at 0 Tufton Cresent (PIN 142545818) (“Owner”) written notice of the proposed amendment in accordance with the requirements of the Ontario Heritage Act;

  4.  That following the expiry of the 30-day period during which the owner may object to the proposed amendment, a by-law be passed to amend By-law Number 34-2006, in accordance with Appendices E and F to this Report;

  5.  That, in the event that the owner object to the proposed amendment, staff be directed to refer the proposed designation to the Ontario Conservation Review Board;

  6.  That the Commissioner of Planning, Building and Economic Development be authorized to enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the Owner for the property at 0 Tufton Crescent (PIN 142545818) to secure the relocation and reconstruction of the Breadner House that used to be located at 59 Tufton Crescent (“Heritage Easement Agreement”), with content satisfactory to the Director of City Planning & Design, and in a form approved by the City Solicitor or designate; and,

  7.  That the Commissioner of Planning, Building and Economic Development be authorized to enter into the Heritage Easement Agreement prior to entering into an agreement with the Owner for the future re-alignment of Tufton Crescent within a portion of the Creditview Road allowance.

  Carried

12.

Referred/Deferred Items

Nil

13.

Information Items

13.1

Memo from Planning, Building and Economic Development, re: Brampton Engagement Plan

Memo was provided for information.

14.

Question Period

Nil

15.

Public Question Period

Nil

16.

Closed Session

The following was considered:

• HB016-2021

  That the Board proceed into Closed Session to address matters pertaining to:

  16.1. Open Meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (e) and (f) of the Municipal Act, 2001:

  Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose

  In Open Session, the Chair reported on the status of matters considered in Closed Session, as follows:

  16.1 – This item was considered by the Board in Closed Session and no direction was given to staff.

  Carried

16.1

Open Meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (e) and (f) of the Municipal Act, 2001:

Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.

17.

Adjournment

The following motion was considered:

• HB017-2021

  That the Brampton Heritage Board do now adjourn to meet again on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. or at the call of the Chair.

  Carried