Heritage Oshawa

Minutes

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 6:30 P.m. - 7:30 P.m.

Committee Room

Present:

• John O'Boyle, Chair
• Diane Stephen, Vice-Chair
• Robert Bell
• Nadim Lalani
• Sarah Smale
• Jennifer Weymark, Oshawa Historical Society
• Councillor Lee

Absent:

• James Bountrogiannis

Also Present:

• P. Aguilera, Council-Committee Coordinator
• K. Christopher, Council-Committee Coordinator
• H. Whilsmith, Planner A

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Public Meeting

Pamela Aguilera, Council-Committee Coordinator called the meeting to order and advised that all members were participating from the Committee Meeting Room except Jennifer Weymark who participated electronically and James Bountrogiannis who was absent.

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 by Robert Bell

  That the presentation from Harrison Whiltsmith, Planner A, concerning a proposed sign at 61 Charles Street be added to the agenda for the Heritage Oshawa meeting of February 27, 2025.

  Carried

Declarations of Pecuniary Interest

None

Presentations

Legislative Services - Election of Chair and Vice Chair

Pamela Aguilera, Council-Committee Coordinator conducted the Election of Chair and Vice Chair.

• Election of the Chair of Heritage Oshawa

  Pamela Aguilera, Council-Committee Coordinator opened the floor to nominations for the role of Chair of Heritage Oshawa for a one-year term.

  Moved by Diane Stephen

  That John O'Boyle be nominated as Chair of Heritage Oshawa for a one-year term.

  Carried

  John O'Boyle accepted nomination for Chair of Heritage Oshawa.

  
  
• Moved by Diane Stephen

  That the nominations for the role of Chair of Heritage Oshawa be closed.

  Carried
• The vote to adopt John O'Boyle as Chair of Heritage Oshawa for a one-year term.

  Carried

• Election of the Vice Chair of Heritage Oshawa

  Pamela Aguilera, Council-Committee Coordinator opened the floor to nominations for the role of Vice-Chair of Heritage Oshawa for a one-year term.

  Moved by Robert Bell

  That Diane Stephen be nominated as Vice-Chair of Heritage Oshawa for a one-year term.

  Carried

  Diane Stephen accepted the nomination for Vice-Chair of Heritage Oshawa.

  
  
• Moved by Robert Bell

  That the nominations for the role of Vice-Chair of Heritage Oshawa be closed.

  Carried
• The vote to adopt Diane Stephen as Vice-Chair of Heritage Oshawa

  John O'Boyle assumed the Chair.

  
  

Planning Services - Proposed Plaque at 2370 Simcoe Street North

Harrison Whilsmith, Planner A provided the Committee with a presentation concerning a proposed plaque at 2370 Simcoe Street North.

The Committee questioned the Planner A.

• Moved by Diane Stephen

  That based on the presentation from Planning Services concerning a proposed plaque at 2370 Simcoe Street North, that staff reach out to the applicant for further information on the size and form of attachment to the heritage building and report back.

  Lost
• Moved by Robert Bell

  That based on the presentation from Planning Services concerning a proposed plaque at 2370 Simcoe Street North, Option A be selected as long as the plaque is installed in a proper workman-like manner.

  Carried

Planning Services - Proposed Sign at 61 Charles Street

Harrison Whilsmith, Planner A provided the Committee with a presentation concerning a proposed sign at 61 Charles Street.

The Committee questioned the Planner A.

• Moved by Robert Bell

  That based on the presentation from Planning Services concerning a proposed sign at 61 Charles Street, Heritage Oshawa approve the proposed sign at 61 Charles Street.

  Carried

Delegations

None

Referrals from Council and Committees

None

Correspondence

None

Reports

HTG-25-07 - Heritage Research Report for 37 Adelaide Avenue West

• Moved by Robert Bell

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

  Whereas, in accordance with Council direction through DS-20-58 concerning Heritage Oshawa’s process for purchasing Heritage Research Reports, a Heritage Research Report was procured for 37 Adelaide Avenue West at the request, and with the consent, of the property owners; and,

  Whereas, on February 19, 2025, the property owners indicated that, after reviewing the Heritage Research Report and after thoughtful consideration, they are in opposition to the designation of their property at 37 Adelaide Avenue West; and,

  Whereas, notwithstanding the opposition from the property owners, the Heritage Research Report finds that 37 Adelaide Avenue West meets the criteria for designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, in accordance with O. Reg. 9/06, as amended by O. Reg. 569/22, specifically criteria 1 and 2;

  Therefore be it resolved that, pursuant to HTG-25-07 dated February 21, 2025, the property municipally known as 37 Adelaide Avenue West be designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act.

  Carried

Items Introduced by Members

HTG-25-08 - Evaluation and Inventory Working Group

• Moved by Diane Stephen

  That an Inventory and Designation Working Group be struck to review and update the listings in the Heritage Oshawa Inventory and City of Oshawa Register, and to follow up on the 2024 meeting held with staff and that John O'Boyle, Robert Bell and Diane Stephen be members of the Working Group, and that Diane Stephen be Chair of the Working Group; and,

  That Diane Stephen be appointed as Chair of the Working Group.

  Carried

Adjournment

• Moved by Diane Stephen

  That the meeting adjourn at 7:15 p.m.

  Carried