Minutes

Brampton Heritage Board

The Corporation of the City of Brampton

Tuesday, December 13, 2022

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
• Paul Willoughby
• Daniel Rollings
• Roy de Lima
• Keba Tamara Thomas
• Leroy Onuoha
• Regional Councillor P. Vicente - Wards 1 and 5

Members Absent:

• Palvinder Gill
• Janet Millington
• Basavaraj Toranagal
• Ken Wilde
• Nick Craniotis

Staff Present:

• Charlton Carscallen, Principal Planner/Supervisor
• Anastasia Abrazhevich, Assistant Heritage Planner
• Harsh Padhya, Heritage Planner
• Chandra Urquhart, Legislative Coordinator

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1.

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 7:03 p.m. and adjourned at 8:21 p.m.

2.

Approval of Agenda

Board discussion took place with respect to proposed amendments to the agenda.

The following motion was considered:

• HB068-2022

  That the agenda for the Brampton Heritage Board meeting of December 13, 2022  be approved, as amended as follows: 

  To defer to a future meeting:

  13.1 - Report by Shelby Swinfield, Heritage Planner, re: Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report – Creation of Standalone Terms of Reference

  13.3 - Discussion re: Re-establishment of Research Committee 

  To withdraw:

  13.4 - Discussion at the request of Ken Wilde, Member, re: 30 McLaughlin Road 

  Carried

3.

Declarations of Interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act

Nil

4.

Previous Minutes

4.1

Minutes - Brampton Heritage Board - September 20, 2022

The minutes were considered by Planning and Development Committee on September 26, 2022, and approved by Council on September 26, 2022. The minutes were provided for the Board's information.

5.

Consent

Nil

6.

Presentations\Delegations

6.1

Presentation by Charlton Carscallen, Principal Planner/Supervisor, Planning, Building and Growth Management, re: Changes to Ontario Heritage Act resulting from the implementation of the More Homes Built Faster Act (Bill 23)

Charlton Carscallen, Principal Planner/Supervisor, provided an overview of the Changes to the  Ontario Heritage Act which resulted from the implementation of the More Homes Built Faster Act (Bill 23). He highlighted the key changes proposed to the Act on the heritage designation process and its impact on the following:

• Inclusion of a property on the Heritage Register as a designated property
• Inclusion of a property on the Heritage Register as a listed property
• Evaluation of Heritage Conservation Districts
• Availability of information on a publicly-accessible website
• Prescribed timeline for the removal of non-designated properties from the municipal register 
• Criteria to determine the cultural value of interest of Heritage Conservation Districts (HCD)
• Regulations to the process to amend or repeal existing HCD designation plans and by-laws

Mr. Carscallen advised that the link to the government website for Bill 23 will be forwarded to the Board. 

Item 14.2 was brought forward and dealt with at this time. 

The following motion was considered:

• HB069-2022

  1.  That the presentation from Charlton Carscallen, Principal Planner/Supervisor, Planning, Building and Growth Management, to the Brampton Heritage Board meeting of December 13, 2022, re: Changes to Ontario Heritage Act resulting from the Implementation of the More Homes Built Faster Act (Bill 23) be received; 

  2.  That the report by Charlton Carscallen, Principal Planner/Supervisor, Planning, Building and Growth Management, dated December 6, 2022, to the Brampton Heritage Board meeting of December 13, 2022, re: Changes to Ontario Heritage Act resulting from the implementation of the More Homes Built Faster Act (Bill 23) be received; and,

  3.  That staff be directed by Council to implement the changes to the Heritage Act and provide a report on the outcome to the Brampton Heritage Board at a later date.

  Carried

6.2

Delegation by Michael Gagnon and Marc De Nardis, Gagnon Walker Domes Ltd., Mark Driedger and Jason Truelove, ATA Architects re: 22, 24, 26, 28 and 32 John Street – Heritage Impact Assessment - Ward 3 (File H.EX.)

Michael Gagnon, Gagnon Walker Domes, expressed support for the staff recommendations and noted that ATA Architects were present to respond to questions.

Item 9.1 was brought forward and dealt with at this time.

Harsh Padhya, Heritage Planner, provided an overview of the report noting that the subject properties were evaluated for their cultural value or interest and it was determined that they were not worthy of designation under the Ontario Regulation Heritage Act.  A proposal has been submitted for development of a new 39-storey building with 353-unit residential apartment on the site. 

In response to questions, the delegation and staff provided clarification with respect to the following;

• The podium for the new development referenced in the staff report 
• Traffic mitigation measures proposed for John Street to accommodate increased traffic
• Configuration of the properties and impact on Queen Street
• Details on controls that will be required to maintain the heritage appearance and connection to the neighbourhood 

The following motion was considered: 

• HB070-2022

  1.  That the delegation by Michael Gagnon and Marc De Nardis, Gagnon Walker Domes Ltd., Mark Driedger and Jason Truelove, ATA Architects, re: 22, 24, 26, 28 and 32 John Street – Heritage Impact Assessment - Ward 3 (File H.EX.) to the Brampton Heritage Board meeting of December 13, 2022 be received; and

  2.  That the report by Harsh Padhya, Heritage Planner, re: Heritage Impact Assessment of the properties at 22, 24, 26, 28 and 32 John Street, dated December 6, 2022, prepared by ATA  Architects Inc., and attached as Appendix A to the report (“HIA”) to the Brampton Heritage Board meeting of December 13, 2022 be received.

  Carried

7.

Sub-Committees

Nil

8.

Designation Program

Nil

9.

Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA)

9.1

Report by Harsh Padhya, Heritage Planner, re: 22, 24, 26, 28 and 32 John Street – Heritage Impact Assessment - Ward 3 (File H.EX.)

Dealt with under Item 6.2, Recommendation HB070-2022

10.

Correspondence

Nil

11.

Other/New Business

11.1

Update by City Clerk's Office, re: Resignation of Janet Millington, Member

Item 11.2 was brought forward and dealt with at this time. 

City Clerk's Office staff advised that Board members Janet Millington and Ken Wilde have resigned from the Board. Both Members wished to thank the Board and the City for the opportunity to contribute and participate at Board meetings and other events. 

The Board and staff thanked, acknowledged and noted their appreciation for Ms. Millington and Mr. Wilde for the many years of dedicated and heartfelt service to the Board and the City. 

Katherine Fowlston, Member, advised that Ken Wilde delivered a large volume of heritage material collected over the years.  Staff advised that the material will be donated for reference to the Peel Art Gallery Museum and Archives (PAMA).

The following motion was considered: 

• HB071-2022

  1.  That the resignation of Ken Wilde, Member, from the Brampton Heritage Board be accepted;  

  2.  That Mr. Wilde be thanked for his contributions to the Board;

  3.  That the resignation of Janet Millington, Member, from the Brampton Heritage Board be accepted; and

  4.  That Ms. Millington be thanked for her contributions to the Board.

  Carried

11.2

Update by City Clerk's Office, re: Resignation of Ken Wilde, Member

Dealt with under Item 11.1, Recommendation HB071-2022

11.3

Report by Anastasia Abrazhevich, Assistant Heritage Planner, re:  Heritage Permit Application and Designated Heritage Property Incentive Grant Application – 160 Salvation Road – Ward 6

Anastasia Abrazhevich, Assistant Heritage Planner, provided an overview of the subject report noting that the owner has applied for a Heritage Permit and requested a grant to help cover cost of the conservation work on the property which is a designated heritage resource. 

The Board was advised that a permit has already been issued due to an emergency repair situation at the site.  

The following motion was considered: 

• HB072-2022

  1.  That the report from Anastasia Abrazhevich, Assistant Heritage Planner, dated November 25, 2022 to the Brampton Heritage Board meeting of December 12, 2022, re: Heritage Permit Application and Designated Heritage Property Incentive Grant Application – 160 Salvation Rd – Ward 6, be received;

  2.  That the Heritage Permit application for 160 Salvation Road to repair the roof and insert black asphalt shingles be approved;

  3.  That the Designated Heritage Property Incentive Grant application for the repair of the roof and re-shingling of 160 Salvation Road be approved, to a maximum of $10,000.00, and;

  4.  That the owner shall enter into a designated Heritage Property Incentive Grant Agreement with the City after City Council agrees to support the Grant.

  Carried

11.4

Discussion Item at the Request of Steve Collie, Board Member, re: Brampton Heritage Board Annual “Highlights on Heritage” Event

Steve Collie, Board Member, provided information on the Board’s Annual “Highlights on Heritage” event, which takes place every February (the month in which Heritage Week is celebrated). Groups such as, The Historical Society, Ebenezer Group, Peel Art Gallery Museum and Archives (PAMA), and Bovaird House, were invited to participate.  An invite was also sent to the Peel Aboriginal Network. 

In response to a question, Mr. Collie advised that tables are organized with displays all intended to educate the community on heritage resources in the City.  He suggested that Keba Thomas, Member, reach out to Ontario Black Historical Society to gage interest in the event which will be held on Saturday, February 11, 2023. The Board was invited to the event.

The following motion was considered: 

• HB073-2022

  That the Brampton Heritage Board organize and participate in the Board’s Annual “Highlights on Heritage” Event during the current Term of Council (2022-2026).

  Carried

12.

Current Heritage Issues

Nil

13.

Referred/Deferred Items

13.1

Report by Shelby Swinfield, Heritage Planner, re: Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report – Creation of Standalone Terms of Reference

This item was deferred under Approval of Agenda HB068-2022.

13.2

Report by Merissa Lompart, Assistant Heritage Planner, re: Heritage Conservation Plan, 10244 Mississauga Road, Part of Lot 12, Concession 5 West of Center Road, Chinguacousy Township, Now City of Brampton, Regional Municipality of Peel – Ward 6

Charlton Carscallen, Principal Planner/Supervisor, provided an overview of the subject report noting that the Heritage Conservation Plan was before the Board for approval. He advised that staff will continue to work with the applicant to ensure that the requirements of the plan were fulfilled.

The following motion was considered:

• HB074-2022

  1.   That the report from Merissa Lompart, Assistant Heritage Planner, dated September 12, 2022, to the Brampton Heritage Board Meeting of December 13, 2022, re: Heritage Conservation Plan, 10244 Mississauga Road, Part of Lot 12, Concession 5 West of Center Road, Chinguacousy Township, Now City of Brampton, Regional Municipality of Peel – Ward 6 be received; 

  2.   That the recommendations and requirements as detailed in the Heritage Conservation Plan by Parslow Heritage Consultancy Inc. be fulfilled; and

  3.   That any alterations to the Heritage Conservation Plan must be approved in written form by the Principal Planner/ Supervisor of Heritage.

  Carried

13.3

Discussion re: Re-establishment of Research Committee 

This item was deferred under Approval of Agenda, Recommendation HB068-2022

13.4

Discussion at the request of Ken Wilde, Member, re: 30 McLaughlin Road

This item was withdrawn under Approval of Agenda, Recommendation HB068-2022

13.5

Verbal Update from City Clerk's Office, re: Brampton Heritage Board - New Term of Council and Next Steps

City Clerk's Office outlined the next steps with respect to the role of the existing Board and the application process Members would be required to follow should they wish to continue as Board members.

14.

Information Items

14.1

Report by Harsh Padhya, Heritage Planner, re: 11690 Chinguacousy Road – Project Completion Report - Ward 6 (File H.EX.)

Harsh Padhya, Heritage Planner, provided an overview of the subject property noting that the property has been completely restored and now linked to the subdivision as part of the neighbourhood. 

Mitch Taleski, Project Manager, provided details on the status of efforts to sell the property which has been on the market for a few months.

The following motion was considered:

• HB075-2022

  That the report by Harsh Padhya, Heritage Planner, to the Brampton Heritage Board meeting of December 13, 2022, re: 11690 Chinguacousy Road – Project Completion Report - Ward 6 (File H.EX.) be received. 

  Carried

14.2

Report by Charlton Carscallen, Principal Planner/Supervisor, re: Changes to Ontario Heritage Act resulting from the implementation of the More Homes Built Faster Act (Bill 23)

Dealt with under Item 6.1, Recommendation HB069-2022

15.

Question Period

Nil

16.

Public Question Period

Nil

17.

Closed Session

Nil

18.

Adjournment

The following motion was considered: 

• HB076-2022

  That Brampton Heritage Board do now adjourn to meet again on a date to be determined.

  Carried