F.09 The Corporation of Delta COUNCIL REPORT Regular Meeting To: Mayor and Council File No.: Heritage C.7 From: Community Planning & Development Department Date: January 18, 2017 Nominations for New Stop of Interest Signs The following report has been reviewed and endorsed by the Chief Administrative Officer. • RECOMMENDATION: THAT the following sites in Delta be nominated for submission to the provincial Stop of Interest signage program: Boundary Bay Airport, Cammidge Residence, the Fraser River, Historic Ladner Village, Kennedy Trail, "Recognition Area" (or sewqweqsen) and Westham Island. • PURPOSE: •I: The purpose of this report is to present for Council's consideration seven historic sites in Delta for nomination to the provincial Stop of Interest signage program. • BACKGROUND: The following is an excerpt from the Stop of Interest signage program website: The Stop of Interest signage program was introduced in 1958 as a British Columbia Centennial project. Most of the signs erected at that time related to themes of settlement, industry or transportation within British Columbia. Since the start of the program, 164 signs have been installed throughout all regions of the province, often as initiatives associated with the celebration of national or provincial anniversaries. Stop of Interest signs are intended to provide a familiar, durable and highly-visible roadside format for the interpretation of people, places and events that shaped British Columbia. One of the fundamental objectives of historic commemoration is to give everyone an opportunity to reflect on the people, places and events which have helped to mould the heritage shared by British Columbians. Be Stop of Interest Signage Program History, http://engage.gov.bc.ca/stopsofinterestlhistory/# Currently, the only Stop of Interest sign in Delta is located near Gunderson Slough and contains a brief description of the salmon canning industry (Attachment A). Page 2 of 3 Nominations for New Stop of Interest Signs Heritage C.7 January 18, 2017 • DISCUSSION: In the fall of 2016, the province, through the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, requested nominations for people, places or events of provincial significance for commemoration under the Stop of Interest signage program. This request was forwarded to the Heritage Advisory Commission who reviewed potential sites at their November 2 and December 14, 2016 meetings (Attachment B). Based on input from the Commission and staff, the following seven sites are recommended for nomination: 1. Boundary Bay Airport There are several points of interest at the Boundary Bay Airport including the Boundary Bay Airport Cenotaph, Air Cadet Commemorative Pathway, Hangar #3 and Vancouver Wireless Community (Pages 1 - 5 of Attachment C). 2. Cammidge Residence Located at entrance to the Boundary Bay Regional Park, the Cammidge Residence represents the development of Boundary Bay as an agricultural area (Pages 6 - 7 of Attachment C). 3. The Fraser River There are several potential locations for a sign (e.g ., along River Road or near the waterfront trail at the end of Huston Road when complete) to highlight how the Fraser River has shaped the communities of Delta (Page 8 of Attachment C). 4. Historic Ladner Village There are several points of interest within the historic Ladner Village and retained heritage buildings that represent the settlement of Ladner at the head of Chilukthan Slough (Ladner's Landing) (Page 9 of Attachment C). 5. Kennedy Trail A sign along River Road in the area of the original Kennedy Trail could document one of the earliest settlers in North Delta (Page 10 of Attachment C). Delta also has an interpretive sign on the Kennedy Trail in front of Gibson's Elementary School on 90 Avenue (Page 11 of Attachment C) . 6. "Recognition Area" (sawqweqsan) Located under Alex Fraser Bridge, the "Recognition Area" (sawqweqsan ) is culturally important to several First Nations. It also marks an important time in the European settlement of Annieville in North Delta, which was supported by a successful fishing and fish processing industry (Page 12 of Attachment C). 7. Westham Island There are several points of interest on Westham Island including the Westham Island Bridge and the George C. Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary (Page 13 of Attachment C). Page 3 of 3 Nominations for New Stop of Interest Signs Heritage C.7 January 18, 2017 The nomination period closes on January 31, 2017, after which, ministry staff will evaluate the submissions received. If Council endorses the recommendation of this report at their January 30, 2017 Regular Meeting, staff will submit the applications online on January 31,2107. The Heritage Advisory Commission also recommended that Burns Bog, which is on the Municipal Heritage Register (Pages 14 - 15 on Attachment C), be nominated; however, staff do not suggest including this site as there is no public access, on-site parking or road access to the majority of Burns Bog. Implications: Financial Implications - There are no financial implications to nominate a site. Signs are provided by the province. • CONCLUSION: It is recommended that The Corporation of Delta participate in the provincial Stop of Interest signage program by submitting the following historic sites for nomination: Boundary Bay Airport, Cammidge Residence, the Fraser River, Historic Ladner Village, Kennedy Trail, "Recognition Area" (or sewqweqsen) and Westham Island. F D~: Jeff Day, ng. Director of Community Planning and Development Department submission prepared by: Tanya Mitchner, Planner TM/nd/bp • ATTACHMENTS: A. Stop of Interest Sign (Salmon! Located near Gunderson Slough) B. Draft Heritage Advisory Commission Meeting Excerpts' of Minutes (November and December 2016) C. Delta Heritage Inventory and Municipal Heritage Register Excerpts and Photos (,'I, Ilfl Itl)" i"pll ntl! f I I ,t H.nt g 1<1\ rUI/(;Oliltlll·ICIl.1 r' In,'1 I lOJlsollnl ft'l\\(OliIHIINoI'oIn"'lort',;riO(X Attachment A Page 1 of 1 Existing Stop of Interest Sign r ! 1, Attachment B Page 1 of 3 47 Avenue/Garry Street - Unveiling of Ladner War Memorial in Memorial Park on May 24,1921 4140 Arthur Drive - a photo has already been chosen (Matt Rogers) 4950 55B Street - Fall Fair at Delta Manor For the following locations, the Chair will ask Archives for more photos: Chester and Cliveden (Annacis Island), 750 Belgrave Street, 4564 54A Street, 5336 Westminister Avenue, 8121 92 Street. The Chair to determine if dates .and names can be included on the wraps. .J" Walking Tour Verbal update by Chair regarding Ladner Heritage Walking Tour. Update (B.06) Samantha Singbeil advised that the focus of the walking tour will be in Ladher because of walkability of the area. Ms. Singbeil and Chair King (Self-Guided Tour Subcommittee) agree the tours have to be relevant and interesting and it is important to utilize what is already available. They have decided to not utilize the "On This Spot" app at the current time, but rather determine what can be done in -house by the Information Services experts, as this will give the Commission more control to give .. input. The subcommittee will continue discussions on this project. -- Verbal Reports MOVED By Peter. Brozqitsky, Received SECONDED By Marilyn Clayton, THAT Items B.01 - 8.06 be received for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY C. NEW BUSINESS Stop of Interest Correspondence from Todd G. Stone, Minister of Transportation Signs (C.01) and . Infrastructure, dated September 26, 2016 regarding Nominations for New Stop of Interest Signs. The Deputy Director of Planning advised that existing stops of interest are very wide-ranging, and once chosen they are added to the Provincial website. The deadline for nominations ends January 31,2017. The Corporation of Delta November 2, 2016 Heritage Advisory Commission Page 4 Attachment B Page 2 of 3 The following suggestions for nomination were made: Historic Ladner Village Nature Reserve at Burns Bog Westham Island Bird Sanctuary Mighty Fraser River ,"Recognition Area" or sawqweqsan, located at the foot of the Alex Fraser (may need to be nominated by Heritage Advisory Commission and First Nations) Commissioners were requested to bring further suggestions to the December meetin'g . ACTION This item to be added to the,D"ecember meeting agenda. Protection of Cllr. Kanakos advised that the Vancouver Sun recently ran an Heritage Homes - article regarding a S.C. Supreme 'Court decision upholding City of Van. Vancouver bylaws aimed at protecting heritage homes in (C.02) Shaughnessy from the increasing threat of demolition in a heated real estate m,arket. The City of Vancouver praised the decision by the court to uphold ,the First Shaughnessy Heritage Conservation Area Official Development Plan , which legally protects pre-1940 heritage properties in the area from demolition and provides more clarity around conservation. The city said First Shaughnessy is a historic Vancouver neighbourhood that was developed in the early 1900s ~s a premier residential area. 2017 Her. Awards Several options were discussed for possible nominations. It was of Merit & Friends noted that recommendations regarding the heritage awards must of Her. Awards be done at ,the December meeting as it takes some time to Subcommittee coordinate the , award presentation and to have the plaques (C.03) prepared. -- Motion Endorsed MOVED By Gordon Ellis, SECONDED By Samantha Singbeil, THAT Cllr. Kanakos, Peter Broznitsky and Matt Rogers be appointed to the 2017 Heritage Awards of Merit and Friends of Heritage Awards Subcommittee. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY ACTION Cllr. Kanakos to contact Joan Bennett and Daniel Nykon to confirm their continued participation on this subcommittee, and to also contact all members regarding further nominations. The Corporation of Delta November 2, 2016 Heritage Advisory Commission Page 5 December 14,2016 Attachment B Page 3 of 3 which will lead to private outdoor yards and all townhouse units will have back doors which will allow residents access to a 25 ft x 18 ft communal sitting area. Commissioners were generally in favour of the application, however, would like some consideration given to not using glass panels on the townhouse balconies patios or on the covered Draney Residence patio space.