Heritage Oshawa

Committee Minutes

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Committee Room
Present:
  • Sarah Smale, Chair
  • Catrina Hughes Matchett, Vice-Chair
  • Robert Bell
  • Councillor Lee
  • Jennifer Weymark, Oshawa Historical Society
Absent:
  • James Bountrogiannis
  • Nadim Lalani
Also Present:
  • S. Prodenzino, Council-Committee Coordinator
  • J. Kelloway, Council-Committee Coordinator
  • H. Whilsmith, Planner B

Public Meeting

 

Sarah Smale, Chair called the meeting to order and advised that all members of the Committee were participating from the Committee Meeting Room except James Bountrogiannis and Nadim Lalani who were absent and Jennifer Weymark who participated electronically. 

Land Acknowledgement

 

The City of Oshawa is situated on lands within the traditional and treaty territory of the Michi Saagiig and Chippewa Anishinaabeg and the signatories of the Williams Treaties, which include the Mississaugas of Scugog Island, Curve Lake, Hiawatha and Alderville First Nations, and the Chippewas of Georgina Island, Rama and Beausoleil First Nations. We are grateful for the Anishinaabeg who have cared for the land and waters within this territory since time immemorial.

We recognize that Oshawa is steeped in rich Indigenous history and is now present day home to many First Nations, Inuit and Métis people. We express gratitude for this diverse group of Indigenous Peoples who continue to care for the land and shape and strengthen our community.

As a municipality, we are committed to understanding the truth of our shared history, acknowledging our role in addressing the negative impacts that colonization continues to have on Indigenous Peoples, developing reciprocal relationships, and taking meaningful action toward reconciliation.

We are all Treaty people.

Additional Agenda Items

 
  • Moved byCatrina Hughes Matchett

    That the delegation of Catherine Pan from Sorbara Development Group related to Report HTG-26-06, concerning the Proposed Amendment of Designation By-law under Section 30.1 of the Ontario Heritage Act for the Property Municipally Known as 3860 Simcoe, be added to the agenda for the Heritage Oshawa meeting of March 26, 2026.

    Carried

Declarations of Pecuniary Interest

 

None

Presentations

 

None

Delegations

 
  • Moved byCatrina Hughes Matchett

    That the delegation of Catherine Pan from Sorbara Development Group be heard.

    Carried

Sorbara Development Group - Report - HTG-26-06

 

Catherine Pan from Sorbara Development Group addressed the Heritage Oshawa Advisory Committee electronically regarding Report HTG-26-06 concerning the proposed amendment of designation By-law under Section 30.1 of the Ontario Heritage Act for the property municipally known as 3860 Simcoe Street North.

Members of the Committee questioned the delegate.

Referrals from Council and Committees

 

None

Correspondence

 

None

Reports

 

HTG-26-06 - Proposed Amendment of Designation By-law under Section 30.1 of the Ontario Heritage Act for the Property Municipally Known as 3860 Simcoe Street North (Ward 1) - Tabled February 26, 2026

This item has attachments. 
1.HTG-26-06.pdf
  • Moved byCatrina Hughes Matchett

    That Report HTG-26-06 dated February 18, 2026, concerning a proposed amendment to the Designation By-law for 3860 Simcoe Street North be lifted from the table.

    Carried
  • Moved byRobert Bell

    That Heritage Oshawa recommend to the Economic and Development Services Committee:

    That based on Report HTG-26-06 dated February 18, 2026 concerning a proposed amendment to the Designation By-law for 3860 Simcoe Street North:

    1. That By-law 106-2021 be amended in accordance with a proposed severance at 3860 Simcoe Street North, such that the legal description of said by-law shall only pertain to the portion of 3860 Simcoe Street North comprised of the original brick residence as generally identified as Part 2 on a severance sketch dated February 10, 2026, prepared by J.D. Barnes Limited, following the property owner obtaining a reference plan and depositing said reference plan to the Land Registry Office to the satisfaction of the Commissioner, Economic and Development Services Department.
    2. That staff be authorized to forward a Notice of By-law Amendment to the owner in accordance with Section 30.1(3) of the Ontario Heritage Act.
    3. That staff prepare a by-law to amend By-law 106-2021 to give effect to Part 1 above for approval by City Council.
    4. That staff be authorized to forward a Notice of By-law Passing to the owner, Ontario Heritage Trust, and the general public in accordance with Section 30.1(9).
    Carried

HTG-26-09 - Heritage Oshawa 2026 Budget and Work Plan - Q1 Update (All Wards)

This item has attachments. 
1.HTG-26-09.pdf
  • Moved byRobert Bell

    That Report HTG-26-09 dated March 18, 2026 concerning the first quarter update of Heritage Oshawa’s 2026 Budget and Work Plan be received for information.

    Carried

HTG-26-10 - Acquisition of Heritage Research Reports (All Wards)

This item has attachments. 
1.HTG-26-10.pdf
  • Moved byRobert Bell

    That Report HTG-26-10 dated March 18, 2026 concerning the acquisition of heritage research reports be deferred to the Heritage Oshawa meeting of April 23, 2026. 

    Carried

Items Introduced by Members

 

None

Adjournment

 
  • Moved byCouncillor Lee

    That the meeting adjourn.

    Carried

    The meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m.


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