DATE:     March 8, 2017 

TO:      MAYOR AND COUNCIL  NAME AND TITLE:    Caroline Ross, Chair, Prince George Heritage Commission  SUBJECT:  Prince George Heritage Commission 2016 Annual Report  ATTACHMENT(S):  2017 Work Plan

PowerPoint Presentation City of Prince George Heritage Commission Bylaw No. 8133, 2008 

 

 ACHIEVEMENTS IN 2016: Heritage Buildings / Heritage Register: The Commission had a very productive and successful year in this area, building strongly on work begun in 2015. Led by Hillary Morgan, City Planner, the Commission has addressed several challenges and moved several properties forward for further action/research. Accomplishments in 2016 include: Added two properties to the Prince George Heritage Register: Pitman House (2387 McBride Cres) and

Munro/Moffat House (153 Moffat St N). These were the first additions to the Heritage Register since 2007.

Created a Heritage Register brochure, now available at City Hall and online. Created a Heritage Register web page, including a list of resources for property owners who wish to

renovate or restore heritage buildings. Developed and approved six Statements of Significance for heritage properties; drafted several more

Statements for further assessment. Communicated with property owners to provide advice on heritage aspects of building renovation,

provide education about the Heritage Register, and/or extend invitations to add properties to the Register.

RECOMMENDATION(S):  

1. That the report dated March 8, 2017 from the Chair of the Prince George Heritage Commission titled “Prince George Heritage Commission 2016 Annual Report”, BE RECEIVED FOR INFORMATION; and

2. That the 2017 Workplan attached to the report dated March 8, 2017 from the Chair of the Prince George Heritage Commission titled “Prince George Heritage Commission 2016 Annual Report”, BE APPROVED.

 

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Prince George Heritage Commission2016 Annual Report to Committee of the Whole

Mandate• “To protect, conserve and interpret the heritage

resources within the City of Prince George by supporting, encouraging and facilitating their proper conservation, maintenance and restoration.”

• Duty to investigate and report to Council on buildings or sites within the city that may have heritage value.

Nine appointed volunteers: Jeff Elder Kirk Gable Betty-June Gair Valerie Giles Shirley Gratton Erica Hernandez-Read

(co-chair) Nancy Loreth (resigned) Trelle Morrow Caroline Ross (chair)

City support staff: Cheryl Livingstone-

Leman, Community Partnerships (Staff Liaison)

Hillary Morgan, Planning and Development (Planning Support)

Leslie Jackson (Administrative Support)

Membership

Added two new properties to Heritage Register .

First additions in 10 years!

Heritage Register

Pitman House2387 McBride Cres

Munro/Moffat House153 Moffat Street North

• Brochure & web site. • Media coverage – CKPG, CBC, online/print news media. • Hillary Morgan wins 2016 Heritage BC Award in the

Heritage Planning and Management category.

Heritage Register

• PG icons photo display during Heritage Week (February)

Community Outreach & EducationCreating Awareness at Community Events

• Home Show & BCNE (April & August)

Community Outreach & EducationCreating Awareness at Community Events

• Festival of Trees (November)

• Quesnel Billy Barker Days (July)

Community Outreach & EducationCreating Awareness at Community Events

• Heritage bookmark

Community Outreach & Education Heritage Speaker Series (partner: PG Public Library)

• Three speakers / year. • 2016 topics: icons, architecture,

ski culture. • Average 50 attendees / session.

100 Prince George Icons Web Site• Centennial project ongoing community resource.• 5 new icons (105 total). • New alphabetical index.• Permanent home: Exploration Place Online Collections.

Interpretive Signage

• 15 heritage-themed signs unveiled along Centennial Trail Loop.

• We now have over 35 heritage interpretive signs across the city!

Recognition Program

• Annual Awards: o Heritage Places Award - Prince George Citizen

o Creative Spirit Award, Regional Heritage Fair -The Nisga’a’s War for Land (Grade 7, Hart Highlands)

• Partner “meet & greets” at monthly meetings.• Downtown Prince George – façade improvement grants.• $1,000 honorarium to Exploration Place curatorial

department.

Networking & Capacity-building

• Finalize and “pilot” Heritage Register procedure.

• Booth at Talktober / 1st annual Heritage Expo.

• New interpretive signs heritage trees.

• “Heritage Heroes Certificate” program.

• Build capacity among City staff presentations.

2017 Work Plan - Highlights

Questions?

PRINCE GEORGE HERITAGE COMMISSION 2017 WORK PLAN

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Action Item Committee Member Responsibilities

Target Completion Date

Status (Completion Date)

Additional Follow Up

1. Heritage Buildings – Heritage Register

1A. Heritage Register administration procedure

Finalize in collaboration with City Planning staff.

Pilot for 2017 round of Register additions; note gaps/areas for adjustment in 2018.

Spring 2017 (finalize) December 2017 (pilot)

Ongoing

1B. Recommend new additions to Heritage Register.

In collaboration with City Planning staff, via Report to Council.

December 2017

Ongoing

1C. Increase public awareness of Heritage Register.

Possible ideas: brochure; media coverage; form letter; public presentation; meetings with community groups.

December 2017

Ongoing

1D. Interactive online map of Heritage Register properties.

In collaboration with City Planning staff.

December 2017

2. Trees and Natural Landscapes

2A. Add heritage considerations to City Parks Strategy.

In collaboration with Parks Division.

Spring 2017 Completed: January 2017

2B. Install two new interpretive signs about heritage trees.

Target locations: Dogwood/Elm Streets; Vancouver Street.

Fall 2017

2C. Inventory natural landscapes w/heritage value

Phase 1: inventory of heritage trees

Summer 2017

3. Heritage Recognition Awards

3A. Heritage Places Award Coordinate and present at Civic Appreciation Banquet.

June 2017 Ongoing (annual)

3B. Regional Heritage Fairs Creative Spirit Award

Coordinate and present at Regional Heritage Fair, in partnership with Heritage Fair committee.

May 2017 Ongoing (annual)

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3C. Heritage Heroes Certificates Develop new program to recognize heritage-minded actions / activities in the community.

Fall 2017 Ongoing

4. Heritage Interpretive Signs

4A. Heritage sign inventory. Catalogue topics, locations, install dates, images, etc.

Explore options to post online.

December 2017

Ongoing

4B. New interpretive signs. Target up to 5 new signs, including those in item 2B.

December 2017

5. Community Outreach and Education

5A. Heritage Week Coordinate 1st annual Heritage Expo in partnership with UNBC and PGPL.

February 2017

Complete

5B. Northern BC Home Show Booth in partnership with Golden Raven program.

April 2017

5C. BCNE Booth at Seniors’ Day. August 2017

5D. Talktober Booth at minimum one Talktober event.

October 2017

5E. Festival of Trees Donate small tree/display with heritage theme.

November 2017

5F. Heritage Speaker Series Facilitate three sessions in partnership with PGPL.

Spring 2017

5G. New community events Participate in other events/activities where a heritage theme is appropriate – e.g., Summerfest?

Ongoing

5H. Community heritage talks Offer talks at community events / to community groups, as applicable.

Ongoing

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6. 100 Iconic Prince George People, Places and Objects web site

6A. Add new icons. Target 5 additions. Fall 2017

6B. Continue site promotion. Via bookmarks, media channels, etc.

Ongoing

7. Community Networking & Capacity-Building

7A. Build relationships / develop partnerships with heritage-minded community groups.

Facilitate “meet and greets” at regular Commission meetings.

Explore new partnership opportunities.

Ongoing

7B. Increase youth and First Nations representation on Commission.

Recruit potential new members from these areas.

Explore options for creating new partnerships.

Ongoing

7C. Build heritage capacity within City departments.

Presentations to Design Panel, Planning and Development Department, etc.

Ongoing

7D. Attend Heritage BC Annual Conference.

Send minimum one delegate, to report back to Commission.

May 2017