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Home My WebLink AboutCHC 2021-11-18 agenda.pdf City of Maple Ridge Community Heritage Commission AGENDA Thursday, November 18, 2021 at 7:00 pm Held via Zoom Teleconference Meeting Access Information To practice social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic we will be holding the Community Heritage Commission (CHC) meeting via Zoom teleconference. Members of the CHC and the public are asked to join the meeting from home using the following access information: Join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone https://mapleridge-ca.zoom.us/j/86568463017?pwd=S01hUkVkblpKUTJuNGZuWlJ5aWlJdz09 Or join the meeting using your phone Dial: 1-778-907-2071 Meeting ID: 865 6846 3017 Passcode: 117053 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA 3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES – October 7, 2021 4. DELEGATIONS 5. NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS 5.1. Municipal Scan of Heritage Plaque/Signage 5.2. Youth Grant Research Presentation 5.3. Whonnock Cemetery 6. LIAISON UPDATES 6.1. Maple Ridge Historical Society 6.2. Council Liaison 6.3. Staff Liaison 7. TASK FORCE UPDATES 7.1. Heritage Awards 7.2. Heritage Plan 8. QUESTION PERIOD FROM THE PUBLIC 9. ROUNDTABLE 10. ADJOURNMENT Next Meeting: December 16, 2021 Agenda Items Submission Deadline: December 2, 2021 QUESTION PERIOD Question Period provides the public with the opportunity to ask questions or make comments on subjects that are of concern to them. Each person will be given 2 minutes to speak. Up to ten minutes in total is allotted for Question Period. /mm GMAIPL!E IRIDGE ' mmun1ty Heritage ,c,ommission City of Maple Ridge Community Heritage Commission MINUTES The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Community Heritage Commission, held via Zoom teleconference on October 7, 2021 at 7:00 pm. _______________________________________________________________________________________ COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT Councillor Ryan Svendsen Council Liaison Jared Bissky, Vice Chair Member at Large Romana Osborne Member at Large Eric Phillips Member at Large Julie Koehn Maple Ridge Historical Society Representative STAFF PRESENT Krista Gowan Staff Liaison, Planner 1 Mike McLean Committee Clerk, Legal and Legislative Services ABSENT Shane Gehring, Chair Member at Large Ross Dunning Maple Ridge Historical Society Representative _______________________________________________________________________________________ 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA R/2021-017 It was moved and seconded That the agenda for the October 7, 2021 Community Heritage Commission meeting be approved as circulated. CARRIED 3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES R/2021-018 It was moved and seconded That the minutes of the Maple Ridge Community Heritage Commission for May 13, 2021 be adopted. CARRIED 4. DELEGATIONS – NIL 5. NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS GMAPiLE IRIDGE ' mun ity Herita.ge ,comn,i sion Community Heritage Commission Minutes October 7, 2021 Page 2 of 3 5.1 Municipal Scan of Heritage Plaques/Signage Presentation Romana Osborne discussed signage options used by other municipalities for heritage sites, including the prevention of vandalism and the creation of plaques by local artists. Councillor Ryan Svendsen discussed replacing valuable metals with less valuable materials to discourage vandalism. Vice Chair Jared Bissky requested that R. Osborne provide further insight into options for heritage plaques/signage during upcoming Committee meetings. Note: Julie Koehn joined the meeting at 7:04 pm 5.2 Youth Grant Research Presentation Vice Chair Bissky noted with the absence of Chair Shane Gehring that the Youth Grant Research Presentation should be revisited during the next Committee meeting. 5.3 2022 CHC Work Plan The Staff Liaison provided an update on the 2022 CHC Work Plan, including the conservation masterplan, advising on heritage revitalization matters, and updating the heritage register. R/2021-019 It was moved and seconded That the Community Heritage Commission Work Plan be adopted as is and recommended to Council for approval. CARRIED 5.4 Annual Heritage Awards Vice Chair Bissky discussed the process of advertising for the Annual Heritage Awards. Eric Phillips discussed recognizing the contributions of local residents to the preservation of heritage. 5.5 BC Historical Federation 2021 Conference Report Out J. Koehn provided an overview of the 2021 BC Historical Federation Conference, including the history of the Peace Arch and the value of incorporating different historical perspectives. 5.6 2022 Membership Recruitment The Staff Liaison provided an update on recruiting members for the CHC and the upcoming deadline for submissions on October 17, 2021. 6. LIASION UPDATES 6.1 Council Liaison Councillor Svendsen provided an update on the following: • Pedestrian safety initiatives • The announcement of Michael Van Dop as the new Fire Chief Community Heritage Commission Minutes October 7, 2021 Page 3 of 3 6.2 Staff Liaison The Staff Liaison provided an update on the following: • The Music on the Wharf concert series • The demolition of property on Battle Avenue 6.3 Maple Ridge Historical Society J. Koehn provided an update on the following: • The repair of the historic caboose • The 1920s fashion exhibit at the ACT Art Gallery • The ACT Art Gallery’s YouTube channel • The Music on the Wharf concert series 7. TASK FORCE UPDATES 7.1 Heritage Incentive Planning Vice Chair Bissky spoke about the possibility of providing financial incentives for the preservation of heritage properties. The Staff Liaison discussed the process of consulting with local groups to determine the logistics of administering and distributing funds. 7.2 Heritage Plan The Staff Liaison provided an update on the results of recent open house initiatives for the Heritage Plan, including engagement with First Nations and school districts. Note: Councillor Svendsen left the meeting at 8:03 pm. 8. QUESTION PERIOD FOR THE PUBLIC 9. ROUNDTABLE E. Phillips discussed the heritage designation of the Port Haney Wharf, the potential for the restoration of a heritage commercial area and the status of various heritage properties. R. Osborne discussed the opportunity to mark the inaugural National Truth and Reconciliation Day and the inclusion of Indigenous peoples in heritage efforts. J. Koehn spoke about attending events on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. 10. ADJOURNMENT − 8:22 pm. The next regular meeting of the Community Heritage Commission will be held on Thursday, November 18, 2021 at 7:00 pm Jared Bissky, Chair /mm r '-tf_/k~72d~.j C ~~"/2-c,/'. • .. d [date] Dear Bernice Rolls, Thank you for your letter regarding Whonnock Cemetery and the maintenance of grave and memorial markers. The deterioration of grave markers is an issue that many municipalities are facing as the maintenance and care of markers has been the responsibility of the families for decades. For cemeteries owned by the City of Maple Ridge, a portion of the funds that are collected through the “Right of Interment” fee are placed into the “Perpetual Care Fund”. The funds are then used to provide regular care and maintenance of the cemetery grounds in perpetuity. When a person or family purchases the marker, they are made aware that they are responsible for the care and maintenance of the marker as the City does not own the markers. Although the families are responsible for the care and maintenance of a marker, the Community Heritage Commission can assist in bringing together volunteers to help maintain the cemetery and markers. Additionally, the Community Heritage Commission can consider undertaking a grave marker project. The Community Heritage Commission would like to take you up on your offer to meet you at Whonnock Cemetery. Krista Gowan, Community Planner at the City of Maple Ridge, will be in touch via phone to arrange a meeting. Sincerely, Maple Ridge Community Heritage Commission