Purpose
- To advise the Committee of the Whole on those heritage matters coming within the scope of the committee under the Local Government Act or that are referred to it by the Committee of the Whole (which is made up of City Council).
- To make recommendations to the Committee of the Whole respecting the designation of heritage buildings, structures and lands and the preservation, alteration, renovation or demolition of heritage buildings, structures or lands.
- To meet jointly with the Advisory Design Panel to review and provide recommendations to the Planning and Land Use Committee on development proposals referred to a joint meeting.
Time Commitment
Heritage Advisory Panel members meet on the second Tuesday at noon of every month.
Eligibility
There are no specific qualifications required to sit on the Panel.
Membership
The Heritage Advisory Panel is made up of 10 members appointed by City Council. Members may serve a maximum of three consecutive 18-month terms (4.5 years) on the Panel.
Current members of the Heritage Advisory Panel are as follows:
- Alissa Wrean (Chair)
- Steve Barber
- Liberty Brears
- Ben Clinton-Baker
- Valerie Lindholm
- Katie McEvoy
- Rosemary Sleigh
- Jana Stefan
- Veronika (Nikki) Strong-Boag
Meeting Schedule
Meetings of the Heritage Advisory Panel are open to the public:
• In person in the Songhees Room at City Hall (unless otherwise stated). No bookings required. Limited space.
• Online via Microsoft Teams (free download).
Meeting details and links are posted in the meeting schedule approximately one week before each scheduled meeting. Meeting minutes will be posted once adopted by the panel.
View materials for Advisory Heritage Panel consideration and subscribe for updates on individual development applications through the Development Tracker.