High-level summary - The meeting focused on heritage preservation actions and regulatory updates for several properties and corridors, including demolition approvals, bylaw amendments, and placemaking considerations for Main Street East. Key decisions moved heritage permits and designations forward, suspended some district-wide work in favor of individual designations, and set public engagement and documentation expectations.

Five most important topics discussed

1) Demolition request and removal from the Municipal Heritage Register: 21 Kerman Avenue (HR 2524) - The council reviewed the demolition of 21 Kerman Avenue and determined the dwelling does not defensively merit designation under Part Four of the Ontario Heritage Act, leading to removal from the Municipal Heritage Register. Quote: “The dwelling does not defensively merit designation under part four of the Ontario Heritage Act following the loss of contributing value.” Motion outcome: Passed. Follow-up actions included salvage considerations and documentation as part of adaptive reuse planning.

2) Demolition of a modern garage at 447 Elizabeth Street (HR 2523) - Presentation covered demolition of a modern garage on a designated heritage site, with emphasis on preserving surrounding heritage value and creating park/green space. Quote: “The cultural significance of the property will not be impacted by the removal of the modern structure.” Motion outcome: Passed (unanimously). Follow-up actions included proceeding with demolition and related green-space planning.

3) Amendment to designation bylaw for 133 Main Street East (HR 2525) - The council addressed technical amendments to the designation bylaw to reflect updated legal descriptions and boundary changes (remnant lot/road), ensuring continued historic prominence along the corridor. Quote: “Heritage staff have no concerns with this proposal... this is very technical in nature.” Motion outcome: Passed. Follow-up actions: Bylaw to be registered/ finalized with the updated description.

4) Main Street East corridor study and placemaking integration (Phase discussions and Next Steps; HR 2526) - Staff presented on the Main Street East Heritage Conservation District study, phase two considerations, and stakeholder feedback. Notable public input metric: 43 of 58 stakeholders engaged, with 82% support for some form of heritage protection. Quotes: “We were very happy to meet with 43 of the 58 stakeholders... 82% overall expressed support for some form of heritage protection.” and emphasis on placemaking as a strength for HCDs. Motion outcome: Passed (Heritage District Next Steps report). Follow-up actions include updating designations, integrating placemaking into planning, and continuing stakeholder engagement.

5) Commemorative plaque for Kerman Avenue and separation of resolutions - The committee discussed commemorating Kerman Avenue’s character via a plaque but decided not to place a plaque on a non-existent property, preferring a broader interpretive approach. Key quotes: “No plaque should be there... the vision was a broader celebration of the character of the street.” and “I drafted you that other one having it completely be separated.” Motion outcomes: - Motion to Remove the Plaque Proposal: Passed. - Motion to Retain Photo Documentation: Passed. - Motion to Draft a New Resolution for an Interpretive Panel: Deferred to a future meeting.

Opportunities for public input - Heritage-related input opportunities include: - Public participation in Heritage Grant discussions and grant program applications (subject to application deadlines, e.g., Heritage Grant applications due by a posted date). - Feedback on proposed Ontario Heritage Act regulation changes through ministry consultation channels (no formal process spelled out in the excerpts, but residents were encouraged to engage via the regular planning/heritage channels). - Stakeholder engagement for Main Street East Corridor discussions, as seen in the Phase One/Phase Two process with property owners and public meetings.

File numbers, bylaw references, and other identifiers discussed - HR 2522: Heritage Permit for 25th Street (Discussions referenced as part of a related heritage permit section; not one of the five selected topics but noted here for context). - HR 2523: Demolition of Modern Garage at 447 Elizabeth Street (File HR 2523). Outcome: Passed. - HR 2524: Demolition Request for 21 Kerman Avenue (File HR 2524). Outcome: Passed. - HR 2525: Amendment to Designation Bylaw for 133 Main Street East (HR 2525). Outcome: Passed. - HR 2526: Main Street East Heritage Conservation District Next Steps (HR 2526). Outcome: Passed. - Additional plaque-related discussion does not consistently specify a file number in the excerpts; where not specified, no file number is listed.

Motions passed, rejected, or deferred (titles and outcomes) - Motion: Demolition of Modern Garage at 447 Elizabeth Street (File HR 2523) - Outcome: Passed (unanimously). Follow-up: Proceed with demolition and related green space planning. - Motion: Demolition Request for 21 Kerman Avenue (File HR 2524) - Outcome: Passed. Follow-up: Salvage viable materials and provide documentation to archives; consider heritage easements or related protections. - Motion: Amendment to Designation Bylaw for 133 Main Street East (HR 2525) - Outcome: Passed. Follow-up: Updated bylaw to reflect amended description on the property. - Motion: Commemorative Plaque for Kerman Avenue - Outcome: Deferred or separated; in practice, a decision to remove the plaque proposal from the main resolution was passed. - Follow-Up: Staff to present plaque design options and placement separately. - Motion: Main Street East Heritage Conservation District Next Steps (HR 2526) - Outcome: Passed. Follow-Up: Implement next steps, including designation prioritization and placemaking integration. - Motion: Draft a New Resolution for an Interpretive Panel - Outcome: Deferred to a future meeting. - Follow-Up: Staff to finalize draft for consideration later.

Councillors present - Councillor Christi - Councillor DeFlavio - Councillor Cangi - Councillor Sarah - Councillor Christine G - Councillor Christian - Councillor O’Brien - Councillor Candra

Notes - The excerpts span multiple related heritage discussions, sometimes with overlapping participants. The five topics above were chosen to reflect decisions and actions with the most direct impact on residents and heritage protections, including specific file numbers where provided. Public input opportunities are described in general terms and tied to grant applications, consultation processes, and participation in the Main Street East corridor discussions.