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HERITAGE KITCHENER MINUTES
FEBRUARY 2, 2016 CITY OF KITCHENER
The Heritage Kitchener Committee met this date, commencing at 4:02 p.m.
Present: Mr. G. Zeilstra- Chair
Councillors J. Gazzola and Z. Janecki, Messrs. S. Miladinovic, S. Thomson, P. Ciuciura, S.
Hamoen and M. Timmerman.
Staff: L. Bensason, Coordinator of Cultural Heritage Resources
S. Parks, Heritage Planner
D. Saunderson, Committee Administrator
CSD-16-009 - DESIGNATION UNDER PART IV OF THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT
1.
- 800 KING STREET EAST
The Committee considered Community Services Department report CSD-16-009, dated
January 11, 2016, requesting that the Clerk be directed to publish a Notice of Intention to
designate the property municipally addressed as 800 King Street East under Part IV of the
Ontario Heritage Act, as being of cultural heritage value and interest. Ms. S. Parks presented
the Report.
Mr. Harvey Kehl, representative from the First Mennonite Church, addressed the Committee in
support of the designation, noting it was at their request staff initiated the designation process
for 800 King Street East, the First Mennonite Church Cemetery, under Part IV of the Ontario
Heritage Act. In response to questions, Mr. Kehl advised that the cemetery is adjacent to St.
Peters Lutheran Cemetery, municipally addressed as 243 Weber Street East, noting the
cemetery is owned by the City. He indicated the cemeteries functioned separately with a chain
link fence between the two properties.
Questions were raised on whether consideration had been given to designating the Lutheran
Cemetery as well, noting from the presentation it has already been designated a Cultural
Heritage Landscape and may also warrant designation. Ms. Parks advised the
recommendation only includes the First Mennonite Church Cemetery at this time. She
indicated the designation process was started at the property owners request so consideration
was not given to designating the Lutheran Cemetery at this time. She further advised that the
Designation Sub-Committee is due to meet following the Committee of the Whole meeting this
date to review a list of potential properties for designation, noting the Lutheran Cemetery could
be reviewed by the Sub-Committee at that time.
It was noted any recommendation arising from this matter would be considered by Council at
their meeting on February 22, 2016.
On motion by Mr. M. Timmerman -
it was resolved:
“That pursuant to Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Clerk be directed to
publish a Notice of Intention to designate the property municipally addressed as 800
King Street East as being of cultural heritage value and interest, as outlined in
Community Services Department Report CSD-16-009.”
HERITAGE BEST PRACTICES - HERITAGE PROMOTION SUB-COMMITTEE REPORT
2.
- OPEN FORUM
The Committee considered the Heritage Promotions Sub-Committee information materials,
including their Agenda and meeting notes, dated January 18, 2016.
Mr. G. Zeilstra presented the materials, noting that the majority of the Sub-Committees
discussions related to the Regional Heritage Showcase, which was due to be held February
20, 2016. He indicated that notification has been circulated by the Waterloo Region Heritage
Foundation advising the event has been cancelled due to issues related to the venue.
A discussion ensued regarding the Heritage Showcase, including a review of the event and
whether there would be interest for the Committee to host a heritage awareness event in the
future.
HERITAGE KITCHENER MINUTES
FEBRUARY 2, 2016 - 4 - CITY OF KITCHENER
HERITAGE BEST PRACTICES - HERITAGE PROMOTION SUB-COMMITTEE REPORT
2.
- OPEN FORUM (CONT’D)
It was noted any discussions regarding a potential heritage awareness event could be referred
to the Heritage Promotion Sub-Committee for further consideration.
COMPASS KITCHENER ANNUAL ALL COMMITTEE GATHERING REMINDER
3.
The Committee was in receipt this date of correspondence from Compass Kitchener inviting all
members of the City’s advisory committees to participate in the annual All Advisory Committee
Gathering being held on February 23, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., at Kitchener City Hall.
ADJOURNMENT
4.
On motion, this meeting adjourned at 4:55 p.m.
D. Saunderson
Committee Administrator