George Duncan, Senior Heritage Planner, summarized the details outlined in the memo and noted that the tour was posted approximately one month ago.
Regan Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning, guided the Committee through the City of Markham website to the location of the virtual tour.
In response to an inquiry from the Committee, R. Hutcheson stated that the pictures of the plaques were in colour, however, the historical photos themselves were primarily black and white.
There was discussion regarding how plaques were secured, and Staff noted that it was primarily through development applications.
The Committee discussed the appropriateness of installing interpretive plaques on properties that have received grant funding to assist with restoration projects. Staff advised that currently the requirement was for the grant funds to be spent on restoration.
Staff noted that there were some areas in Markham where community partners participated in funding the plaques.
Councillor McAlpine commented on the range of programs available that implemented plaque installations.