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COMMUNITY
HERITAGE COMMISSION MINUTES
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Thursday, 2016 February
04
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An Open meeting of the Community
Heritage Commission was held in the Council Committee Room, Burnaby City Hall,
4949 Canada Way, Burnaby, B.C. on Thursday, 2016 February 04 at 6:00 p.m.
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PRESENT: Councillor
Colleen Jordan, Chair
Ms.
Margaret Bell, Citizen Representative
Ms.
Maurya Biswell, Citizen Representative
Mr.
Philip Finlayson, Citizen Representative
Ms.
Les Lee Lowe, Burnaby Historical Society Representative
Ms.
Coni O’Neill, Citizen Representative
Mr.
Harry Pride, Historian
ABSENT: Councillor
Nick Volkow, Vice Chair
Councillor
James Wang, Member
Ms.
Ruby Johnson, Honorary Member Emeritus
Mr.
Lee Loftus, Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission Representative
STAFF: Mr.
Dennis Back, City Clerk
Mr.
Jim Wolf, Senior Long Range Planner
Ms.
Helen Lee, Long Range Planner
Ms.
Deborah Tuyttens, Museum Services Supervisor
Ms.
Rebecca Pasch, City Archivist
Ms.
Blanka Zeinabova, Administrative Officer
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The
Chair called the Open meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
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The
Chair expressed deepest condolences, on behalf of the Commission, to Ms. Ruby
Johnson on the passing of her son. A card of condolences will be send to Ms.
Johnson on behalf of the Commission.
The
Chair welcomed Ms. Maurya Biswell as a new member of the Commission.
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MOVED BY commissioner o’neill
SECONDED BY commissioner bell
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THAT the minutes of the Open meeting
of the Community Heritage Commission held on 2015 November 05 be adopted
with an amendment:
A correction – Item 3(c)
Correspondence, page 3 – should read ‘an interview with Dr. Ron Baker’.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Commissioner Lowe inquired if the
interview with Dr. Ron Baker was cancelled or rescheduled.
Staff advised that Dr. Baker was
interviewed.
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MOVED BY commissioner Lowe
SECONDED BY commissiner pride
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THAT
the delegation be heard.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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a)
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SFU Faculty of Education
Re:
Digital Storytelling for Seniors Project
Speakers: Dr. Michelle
Vanchu-Orosco, Project Coordinator
Ms. Sarah Bollozos, Director of Major Gifts
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Dr. Michelle Vanchu-Orosco, Project Coordinator and Ms.
Sarah Bollozos, Director of Major Gifts, representing the SFU Faculty
of Education, appeared before the Commission providing an overview of
‘Sharing the Wisdom of Our Elders: From Digital Storytelling to Life Legacy’
project.
Ms. Bollozos advised that SFU is
celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, and was recognized as
Canada's number one comprehensive research university by Maclean’s rankings
in 2015. With campuses in Vancouver, Burnaby and Surrey, SFU has eight
faculties, delivering almost 150 programs to over 35,000 students.
Dr. Vanchu-Orosco noted that the
Digital Storytelling Project, in partnership with the City of Burnaby
(primarily through the Burnaby Village Museum), works with older adults to
create short movies of significant moments in seniors’ lives using simple
digital technology. These stories are shared on the internet and in
community meetings providing opportunities for the storytellers and the
audience to connect, learn, and socialize.
The speaker provided a short video
clip of Janet Duxbury’s story.
To date, the SFU has provided five
workshops to over 40 participants, capturing 25 stories.
Ms. Bollozos advised that the SFU is
currently in the process of applying for additional funding to continue this
project for the next 5 years.
In conclusion, Ms. Bollozos conveyed
appreciation to the Commission and the City for their ongoing support.
Ms. Tuytten acknowledged Ms. Lisa
Codd, Museum Curator (present at the portion of the meeting) who worked
extensively on this project.
Arising from discussion, the
following motion was introduced:
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER FINLAYSON
SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BISWELL
THAT the Commission provide a letter
of support to the SFU’s funding application.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Ms. Kathy Bossort was absent due to illness.
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MOVED BY commissioner o’neill
SECONDED BY commissioner bell
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THAT
the correspondence be received.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The
Commission requested that item 5(d) Correspondence be brought forward for
consideration at this time.
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d)
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Correspondence
from Philip Finlayson
Re:
Technology Sharing_____________
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Correspondence was received from
Commissioner Finlayson advising that he attended the annual Heritage and
Cultural Planners and Professionals meeting in November 2015. Following the
presentation by Ms. Pasch on Heritage Burnaby’s online collection, a
discussion ensued on how to share archival information and heritage resources
with the public.
Commissioner Finlayson suggested the
City investigate the feasibility of sharing the technology with other museums
and archives.
Arising from discussion, the
following motion was introduced:
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER FINLAYSON
SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER LOWE
THAT this matter be REFERRED
to staff to explore the advisability and feasibility of sharing technology
with other stakeholders.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The
normal order of the agenda resumed.
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Correspondence was
received from Ken Novakowski, Chairperson, BC Labour Heritage Centre inviting
cities to participate in the new 'Remembering Working People: Plaques Around
the Province Project', and seeking nominations. This project will
increase public awareness and be a permanent reminder of the history of
working people in BC.
There
are two important aspects of this project: 1) to identify and catalogue
existing memorials that fit the Project’s criteria; and 2) to install a new
series of cast bronze plaques which will document events, actions, episodes,
movements, experiences, groups, individuals or places that have not been
recognized to date.
Arising
from discussion, the following motion was introduced:
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER BISWELL
SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER FINLAYSON
THAT this matter be REFERRED
to staff for report.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Correspondence was received from
Heritage BC advising that this year's Heritage Week’s `theme, which is set by
the National Trust for Canada, is ‘Distinctive Destinations: Experience
Historic Places’. Heritage Week will be celebrated on 2016 February 15 – 22.
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Ms. Deborah Tuyttens,
Museum Services Supervisor submitted a memorandum providing the following
update on work at the Burnaby Village Museum:
·
Heritage
Christmas Season was very successful (50,000 attended, 31,000 carousel rides,
1,500 volunteer hours;
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Staff is working
on a ‘technology now and then’ for summer 2016;
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BVM is working
with the SFU on Festival of Learning (to commemorate the 50th
anniversary of the University);
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Spring Break
opening on March 14 – 24 will offer more interpreted exhibits, longer hours
and free admission. New ‘Adventure Guide’ booklet, available for purchase,
will engage visitors in activities around the Village;
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Spring Break
camps are already filling up, and blacksmithing classes are full and
waitlisted.
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**Commissioner Finlayson left the meeting at 6:48 p.m.
and did not return.**
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d)
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Correspondence
from Philip Finlayson
Re:
Technology Sharing_____________
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This matter was dealt with
previously at the meeting.
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MOVED BY commissioner o’neill
SECONDED BY commissioner bell
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THAT
the reports be received.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The City Archivist
submitted a report presenting the 2015 Annual Report of the City of Burnaby
Archives.
The
City Archivist recommended:
1.
THAT this report be received for information.
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MOVED BY commissioner o’neill
SECONDED BY commissioner bell
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THAT
the recommendation of the City Archivist be adopted, and the
information report be forwarded to Council.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The Director Planning and
Building submitted a report seeking approval for the issuance of a Heritage
Alteration Permit for Ceperley Mansion "Fairacres".
The
Director Planning and Building recommended:
1.
THAT Council approve issuance of a Heritage Alteration Permit for Ceperley
Mansion located at 6344 Deer Lake Avenue, as outlined in this report.
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MOVED BY commissiner lowe
SECONDED BY commissioner pride
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THAT
the recommendation of the Director Planning and Building be
adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Ms. Rebecca Pasch,
Archivist advised that the City of Burnaby won the Heritage BC Award of
Recognition, in the Heritage Education & Awareness category, for the
Heritage Burnaby Website. An Award Ceremony will be held on Thursday, 2016
February 18 at The Imperial, 319 Main Street, Vancouver at 6:00 p.m.
Ms.
Pasch will be attending the Gala Ceremony to receive the award on behalf of
the City.
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Commissioner
Bell
Commissioner Bell advised that Mr. Ivan
Sayers is looking for space to house his extensive collection of women’s
historic clothing. Mr. Sayers has one of the largest and most comprehensive
collections of historic clothing in private hands in Canada, possibly in
North America.
It was noted that the Port Moody
Heritage Society is hosting a live Fashion Show on Sunday, 2016 February 28
at the Inlet Theatre.
City Archivist
Ms. Pasch advised that the transfer
of documents and donations from Capitol Hill Community Hall Association is on
hold due to a pest infestation.
Councillor Jordan
Councillor Jordan noted she gave a
speech at Normanna’s Board Meeting on the heritage aspect of the Shaw House,
located on the grounds of the Normanna Rest Home development. The Shaw House
is 125 years old this year.
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There
were no inquiries brought before the Commission at this time.
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MOVED BY commissinoer biswell
SECONDED BY commissioner o’neill
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THAT
this Open Committee meeting do now adjourn.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The
Open Committee meeting adjourned at 7:28 p.m.
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Blanka
Zeinabova
ADMINISTRATIVE
OFFICER
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Councillor
Colleen Jordan
CHAIR
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