St. Anne's Church and the Parish Hall, 270 Gladstone Avenue - Request for Heritage Evaluation - by Councillor Ana Bailão, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher

Anne's will announce the selection of a purchaser of the parish hall shortly. The sale of the parish hall and western part of lands will enable St. Anne's to generate funds for necessary church renovations and create new space to support its programs. The St. Anne's church is designated under Part IV Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act since May 12, 1980. The designation By-law (440-80) does not include the parish hall and pre-dates the Ontario Regulation 9/06, the provincial criteria for determining cultural heritage value. In 2004, Council listed the St. Anne's Parish Hall, located at 651 Dufferin Street, on the City's Heritage Register, however, being listed on the Heritage Register does not provide the same protection as designation under the Ontario Heritage Act. The PPS directs that "Significant built heritage resources and significant cultural heritage landscapes shall be conserved." A heritage evaluation is needed to inform an understanding of the cultural heritage value and attributes of the site. This Motion is urgent to ensure that the heritage designation process advances as there is a potential sale of the property of part thereof.