HomeMy WebLinkAboutFCS-11-197 - Appointment to Heritage Kitchener - Sector-Specific RepresentativeREPORT TO:
Members of Heritage Kitchener
DATE OF MEETING: November 1, 2011
SUBMITTED BY:
Colin Goodeve, Committee Administrator (519) 741-2278
PREPARED BY:
Colin Goodeve, Committee Administrator
WARD(S) INVOLVED:
All
DATE OF REPORT: October 14, 2011
REPORT NO.: FCS-11-197
SUBJECT:
APPOINTMENT TO HERITAGE KITCHENER - SECTOR-
SPECIFIC REPRESENTATIVE
RECOMMENDATION:
That Graham Wolff, be appointed to Heritage Kitchener filling one of the architect sector-
specific positions for a term expiring November 30, 2012.
BACKGROUND:
Council Policy I-110 (Heritage Kitchener - Terms of Reference) sets out that the composition of
Heritage Kitchener shall include five to seven sector-specific representatives from one or more
of the following areas: Architect; Building Industry; Professional Planner; Historian; Museum
Specialist or Conservator; Landscape Specialist; and, Archaeologist. Currently, of the nine non-
Council members on Heritage Kitchener, there are only four sector-specific representatives.
REPORT:
On September 28, 2011, staff was contacted by Mr. Graham Wolff, who expressed an interest
in being appointed to Heritage Kitchener. Accordingly, he was requested to complete an
application, copies of which have been circulated under separate cover to all members of
Heritage Kitchener in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of
Privacy Act.
Heritage Kitchener’s Terms of Reference states that appointments shall be based on an
applicant’s demonstrated interest and participation in heritage matters, academic qualification,
work experience, knowledge, and professional expertise. To this, Mr. Wolff has a Masters of
Architecture Degree from the University of Waterloo and works as a designer at a local
architecture firm. In addition, he volunteers at community centres with the ‘Playscapes Design’
children camps, which promotes the exploration of architecture and habitats. Accordingly, his
academic qualifications as well as work and volunteer experience qualify him to be a sector-
specific representative on the Committee. Further, Mr. Wolff meets all of the eligibility
requirements provided for in Council Policy I-63 (Appointment to Boards & Committees).
ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN:
Citizen appointments to advisory committees relate to the Leadership and Community
Engagement Priority of the City of Kitchener Strategic Plan. The proposed appointment
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demonstrates the City’s commitment to fostering an open decision-making process and two-way
communication with the community regarding matters affecting the City’s heritage resources.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
There are no financial implications associated with Mr. Wolff’s appointment to Heritage
Kitchener.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
Volunteer Resources staff are regularly updated as to opportunities for members of the public to
participate on the City’s various advisory committees. The Facilitator of Volunteer Resources
was approached by Mr. Wolff about finding a venue which could utilize his education and
passion for both architecture and community service. Accordingly, he was encouraged to join
Heritage Kitchener.
ACKNOWLEDGED BY:
Dan Chapman, Deputy CAO - Finance & Corporate Services &
City Treasurer
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