03 19 2018 Heritage Committee Agenda
The Township of Oro-Medonte
Heritage Committee Agenda
Council Chambers
Monday, March 19, 2018
6:00 p.m.
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1. Agenda Approval:
a) Motion to Approve the Agenda.
2. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest:
3. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting:
2 - 5a) Minutes of Heritage Committee meeting held on February 26, 2018.
4. Deputations:
None.
5. Communications:
6 - 18a) County of Simcoe correspondence re: CCW 18-058 -
Archaeological Management Plan Project.
6. Reports of Members of Council/Municipal Officers:
19 - 24 a) Report No. OCS2018-6, Roz Llewellyn, Coordinator, Community Recreation
re: Intent to Designate - Oro African Methodist Episcopal Church.
25 - 60 b) Councillor Jermey, Chair re: Index of Register of Heritage Listed/Designated
Properties.
7. Next Meeting Date:
April 16, 2018 (TBC).
8. Adjournment:
a) Motion to Adjourn.
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3.a) Minutes of Heritage Committee meeting held on February 26, 2018.
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3.a) Minutes of Heritage Committee meeting held on February 26, 2018.
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To: Committee of the Whole
Agenda Section: Matters for Consideration
Division: Engineering, Planning and Environment
Department: Planning
Item Number: CCW - 18-058
Meeting Date: February 13, 2018
Subject: Update on the Archaeological Management Plan Project
Recommendation
That Item CCW 18-058, dated February 13, 2018 regarding an
Archaeological Management Plan project, be received; and
That the recommendation regarding capacity funding requests for consultation, relating
specifically as outlined in Item CCW
18-058, be approved.
Executive Summary
The purpose of this report is to provide a progress update on Simcoe CountyArchaeological
Management Plan (AMP) project. The County is commencing the AMP project in order to identify,
protect and conserve significant County archaeological sites and our rich cultural heritage.
The AMP will provide comprehensive GIS mapping of all known archaeological sites in the County of
Simcoe as well as areas of Indigenous and colonial period archaeological potential to help guide
future planning and development decisions. A component of the project is the development of a
clear and comprehensive protocol to guide future engagement and consultation with the Indigenous
communities that have an ancestral or traditional territorial interest in Simcoe County. This protocol
will help ensure Indigenous communities are fully engaged in the preparation of the AMP document.
The County has retained Archaeological Services Inc. (ASI) to prepare and consult on the County
AMP. Given the importance of this study in guiding future development within the County, the
project is following an accelerated process, with an estimated draft completion date of November,
2018. Once finalized, County Planning staff will seek Council approval in order to incorporate the
AMP into the County's Official Plan.
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A Steering Comwas held January 29, 2018.
County Planning staff and ASI have contacted various Indigenous communities which have a known
or suspected ancestral or traditional territorial interest in Simcoe County to advise them of the
initiation of the AMP Project. The project is seeking to obtain their initial comments on the draft AMP
Terms of Reference. A couple of the Indigenous communities contacted have provided formal
requests for capacity funding related to their consultation on the AMP project. This follows a similar
request considered by County Council in June 2016 put forth by the Métis Nation of Ontario relating
to harvesting rights in the County Forests. County staff has been researching the practices of other
municipalities regarding such funding requests and will detail examples of what has occurred in other
jurisdictions in this report and provide a recommendation regarding the requests.
Background
The Archaeological Management Plan (AMP) project
2018. The County of Simcoe is embarking on an Archaeological Management Plan (AMP) in order
to identify, protect and conserve the County's archaeological sites and rich cultural heritage.
The Planning Act requires that municipal decision makers and planners be aware of all lands
containing known archaeological sites or areas of archaeological potential, and that all planning
decisions are made in accordance with provincial policies and regulations. Sections 2.6.4 and 2.6.5
of the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS 2014) identifies that planning authorities should consider
and promote archaeological management plans and cultural plans in conserving cultural heritage
and archaeological resources, and shall consider the interests of Aboriginal communities in
conserving cultural heritage and archaeological resources.
Furthermore
identifies the need to recognize, conserve and educate the public in regards to cultural heritage
conservation, including archaeological features and sites.
Specifically, County Official Plan Section 4.6.4 states:
The County may consider undertaking the preparation and completion of a cultural heritage
and/or archaeological management plan to assist in identifying sensitive cultural and
archaeological areas including cemeteries and burials within the County, which is to include
but not limited to:
a) Comprehensive mapping and inventories of significant built heritage resources,
significant cultural heritage landscapes, and areas of archaeological potential;
b) Identification and evaluation of cultural heritage and archaeological resources;
c) Strategies for conserving and enhancing these identified resources;
d) Programs to foster interpretation and promotion; and
e) Education and public participation in cultural heritage conservation.
As a result, the County is undertaking the preparation and completion of an Archaeological
Management Plan and an Indigenous Communities Consultation Protocol to address the above-
noted legislative requirements and cultural heritage and archaeology policies. However, it should
be noted that comprehensive mapping and inventories of significant built heritage resources is
beyond the scope of this project and may be completed in the future.
Form issued: April 2016
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Once complete, the AMP will provide comprehensive GIS mapping of all known archaeological sites
in the County of Simcoe as well as areas of Indigenous and colonial period archaeological potential
to help guide future planning and development decisions. The Indigenous Communities
Consultation Protocol will help provide clearer direction on how Indigenous community engagement
and consultation is to occur for this process.
The County has retained Archaeological Services Inc. (ASI) to prepare and consult on the County
AMP. Given the importance of this study in guiding future development within the County, the
project is following an accelerated process, with an estimated draft completion date of November,
2018. Once finalized, the County will seek Council approval in order to incorporate the AMP into the
County's Official Plan.
Beginning in November, 2017, the County and ASI contacted various Indigenous communities with a
known or suspected interest in Simcoe County to advise them of the initiation of the AMP Project.
The County also requested their initial comments on the draft AMP Terms of Reference. The list of
Indigenous communities contacted is included as Appendix A to the Terms of Reference. See
Schedule 1. ASI has also had on-going dialogue with many of the Indigenous communities and is
currently working to arrange individual meetings with each community requesting a meeting. A few
meetings are already scheduled to occur in February, with others anticipated for March of this year.
In
discussions regarding the scheduling of related meetings, the following Indigenous communities
have requested capacity funding related to their consultation on the AMP project: Métis Nation of
Ontario (MNO) and the Huron-Wendat Nation. We should note that ASI has indicated we should
anticipate there may be other Indigenous communities who wish to be involved in the AMP project
who could at some point also request some amount of capacity funding relating to meetings
throughout the duration of this specific project.
As County Council may recall back in June 2016, Council considered a consultation compensation
request from the MNO relating to harvesting rights in the County Forests. Committee of the Whole
considered this request and passed a Resolution which was adopted by Council directing staff to
proceed with consultation with the MNO, but to do so without the provision for compensation
believing that all parties should come together for discussions under their own means. There was
also direction for staff to research the practices of other municipalities regarding compensation and
then to report back to Council asking for further direction. The Resolution is included as Schedule 2
to this Item. In light of this resolution and considering the consultation funding requests received in
relation to the AMP project, research into this matter has now been conducted by County staff and a
couple examples of our findings are provided.
In the case of the York Region Archaeological Management Plan (ASI 2014), the Region undertook
an extensive consulta
communities and stakeholders. This program, intended to create a long-lasting protocol for the
Region and Indigenous communities, was in part initiated to provide opportunities for Indigenous
input into the York Region AMP. In total, 13 Indigenous groups or communities were represented
during the consultation process including all seven Williams Treaty member nations, Huron-Wendat
Nation, and the Métis Nation of Ontario. As part of this process, 10 Indigenous Steering Committee
meetings were held over three years related specifically to the York Region AMP. All attendees of
these meetings were compensated for travel, meals, and accommodation expenses to ensure full
involvement in the process. Other accommodations made in the process included organizing some
meetings at specific locations or times to allow for the involvement of some community members
rio had
Form issued: April 2016
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requested a meeting after business hours so that members would not have to miss work (MNO is
largely a volunteer-run organization).
A more common example of occasions where municipalities have provided capacity funding for
Indigenous involvement in a project is related to Environmental Assessments where the municipality
is the proponent. For example, in 2006 York and Durham Regions undertook an extensive aboriginal
consultation program related to the Southeast Collector sewer line joining East Gwillimbury to the
main trunk sewer. This consultation included a series of meetings held at Rama First Nation where
all attendees were compensated for travel, meal, and accommodation expenses. The same format
was then repeated by York Region in 2009 for the Upper York Sewage Solutions Environmental
Assessment with the same general conditions. ASI has indicated they believe these two projects
provided the foundation for which the York AMP consultation process followed by building some trust
between Indigenous contacts and the Regions.
MNO has provided a detailed budget for their consultation meeting
Archaeological Management Plan. The total cost for the meeting is approximately $1,300.00.
Speaking with MNO staff, it is anticipated that no more than 2 such meetings will be required relating
to their involvement in the AMP Project. County staff are anticipating that the costs associated with
the consultation meetings for the Huron-Wendat Nation would be similar, if required. Reviewing the
AMP budget and the projected cost of the project, the County will have reserves to pay for the
meetings with the Indigenous communities who have requested capacity funding. Speaking with our
consultant, we understand that the AMP Project would certainly benefit from the involvement of
these Indigenous communities.
compensating Indigenous communities for attendance at various significant project meetings. This
compensation ensures full involvement and credibility in the process. Providing accommodation and
having Indigenous community involvement in the AMP Project will help the County to build a
relationship and increase some trust with each community. It will assist in creating a more consistent
consultation protocol that will not only clarify how we review and consult on land use policy and
development related matters, but will also assist other activities and works undertaken by County
departments such as Forestry and Transportation & Engineering.
Given the very nature of, and the content of, this particular Study, County Planning staff are therefore
recommending that Staff be given the authority and flexibility from County Council to determine when
capacity funding would be provided to Indigenous communities relating to their specific consultation on
the AMP project, on a case-by-case basis. This would not be intended to set a policy or standard for
all projects and initiatives going forward, but it will facilitate meaningful participation in the development
of a consultation protocol, and assist in completing this important Study.
In addition to the Indigenous engagement and consultation noted above, the County has also
reached out to a variety of groups to participate in the AMP Project. A sample of those groups are
outlined on pages 2 and 3 to the AMP Terms of Reference. See Schedule 1. We had a strong and
positive interest and response to the Steering Committee invitation and the composition of the
Steering Committee has now been established. The first Steering Committee Meeting occurred on
January 29, 2018 and there are at least two additional meetings anticipated throughout the
remainder of the Project.
County Planning staff are in the early stages of designing an AMP website which will include
information and updates regarding the project including opportunities for public input into the project.
It is anticipated this website will be available in March 2018.
Form issued: April 2016
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County Planning staff will periodically report back to Council with interim update reports and ASI will
be presenting the study findings to Committee and Council prior to being asked to endorse the final
AMP document.
Financial and Resource Implications
The Archaeological Management Plan development has been budgeted for in the 2018 budget.
Recommendation
That County Staff be given the authority and flexibility from Simcoe County Council to
determine when capacity funding may be provided to our participating Indigenous
Communities relating to their consultation specifically on the AMP project, on a case-by-case
basis.
Relationship to Corporate Strategic Plan
A. Growth Related Service Delivery
The Growth Plan, 2017 sets out regional level responsibilities and comprehensive, integrated
planning requirements. Through the undertakings of the
Review (MCR), the County will be working with local municipalities and other stakeholders to
determine where growth and development should be directed to support the development of
complete communities. The finalization of the AMP and the comprehensive GIS-based mapping of
all known archaeological sites in the County of Simcoe as well as areas of Indigenous and colonial
period archaeological potential will help guide future planning and development decisions. The
development of an Indigenous Consultation Protocol will also clarify which Indigenous
Communities have a traditional or territorial interest in the County of Simcoe and the process by
which the County should consult with these communities to ensure that meaningful consultation
occurs with respect to the MCR process, on-going development application review and processing,
forestry related matters, and other County projects.
Reference Documents
Item CCW 16-240 (Consultation with the Métis Nation of Ontario)
Attachments
Schedule 1 AMP Terms of Reference
Schedule 2 County Resolution 2016-168
Form issued: April 2016
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Prepared By Greg Marek, RPP, Senior Policy Advisor
Approvals Date
David Parks, Director of Planning, Development and January 26, 2018
Tourism
Debbie Korolnek, General Manager, Engineering, February 4, 2018
Planning and Environment
Corporate Performance February 5, 2018
Mark Aitken, Chief Administrative Officer February 5, 2018
Form issued: April 2016
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Schedule 1 Committee of the Whole Item CCW 18-0581
Planning Act Ontario Heritage Act
County
significant built heritage resourcesignificant
cultural heritage landscapesareas of archaeological potential
significant built heritage resources
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Schedule 1 Committee of the Whole Item CCW 18-0582
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Schedule 1 Committee of the Whole Item CCW 18-0583
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Schedule 1 Committee of the Whole Item CCW 18-0584
Heritage Act
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Schedule 2Committee of the Whole Item CCW 18-0581
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