Heritage Advisory Committee

THAT Heritage Guelph proposes that 239 Elizabeth Street be considered for individual designation under Section 29, Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act because it meets at least one criteria under Regulation 9/06.

THAT the comments provided by Heritage Guelph members on the draft cultural heritage policies (Section 11.3.4) of the proposed Official Plan Amendment for the Clair-Maltby Secondary Plan be provided to staff and Council for their consideration.

Amendment: First 2. That a three-phase strategy approach to address the prioritized list of opportunities for the Committee be approved. a. That a phase 1 strategy include the following high priority opportunities as identified by Heritage Guelph: b. Heritage Guelph should include a Council member on the committee who can bring the heritage conservation to the Council table. c. Communication opportunities with the community should be explored to increase awareness about the importance of preserving local heritage and to demystify the myths about heritage preservation. d. City staff should support discussing ideas and opportunities even if they don’t always align with past decisions where appropriate. e. That an additional Heritage staff resource be added.

Amendment: Second 2. That a three-phase strategy approach to address the prioritized list of opportunities for the Committee be approved. a. That a phase 1 strategy include the following high priority opportunities as identified by Heritage Guelph: b. Heritage Guelph should include a Council member on the committee who can bring the heritage conservation to the Council table. c. Communication opportunities with the community should be explored to increase awareness about the importance of preserving local heritage and to demystify the myths about heritage preservation. d. City staff should support discussing ideas and opportunities even if they don’t always align with past decisions where appropriate. e. That an additional Heritage staff resource be added. f. Heritage Guelph and City staff should discuss and collaborate on the creation of annual work plans.

Main Motion as Amended 1. That the report titled “Heritage Guelph - Prioritization Exercise - Results and Next Steps” dated September 13, 2021 be received. 2. That a three-phase strategy approach to address the prioritized list of opportunities for the Committee be approved. a. That a phase 1 strategy include the following high priority opportunities as identified by Heritage Guelph: b. Heritage Guelph should include a Council member on the committee who can bring the heritage conservation to the Council table. c. Communication opportunities with the community should be explored to increase awareness about the importance of preserving local heritage and to demystify the myths about heritage preservation. d. City staff should support discussing ideas and opportunities even if they don’t always align with past decisions where appropriate. e. That an additional Heritage staff resource be added. f. Heritage Guelph and City staff should discuss and collaborate on the creation of annual work plans. 3. Financial resources are needed for training, programs and outreach. 4. That a draft phase 1 strategy be provided for approval at an upcoming Heritage Guelph meeting.

THAT the meeting of Heritage Guelph be extended to 2:30 p.m.

THAT item 2.6 Ontario Heritage Act: Training be

THAT the meeting of Heritage Guelph be adjourned at 2:13 p.m.