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REPORT TO: Members of the Environmental Committee
DATE OF MEETING: October 20, 2011
SUBMITTED BY: Dianna Saunderson, Committee Administrator
PREPARED BY: Dianna Saunderson, Committee Administrator, 519-741-2594
WARD(S) INVOLVED: All
DATE OF REPORT: October 14, 2011
REPORT NO.: FCS-11-195
SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
RECOMMENDATION:
That Cheryl Huxted and Patrick Dowling be appointed to the Environmental Committee
for a term expiring November 30, 2012.
BACKGROUND:
On December 8 2010, Council appointed Ms. Simone Smith, Project Engineer and Ms.Barbara
Ciochon, Masters Student in Environmental Policy to the Environmental Committee. In June
2011, staff received letters of resignation from Ms. Smith and Ms, Ciochon, indicating that they
were no longer able to participate on the Committee; thereby leaving two vacancies.
REPORT:
Several individuals have contacted staff over this past year expressing interest in being
appointed to the Environmental Committee. Accordingly, those five people were contacted and
requested to complete an application, with a submission deadline of October 14, 2011. Three
people responded back with completed applications, copies of which along with their resumes (if
provided) have been circulated under separate cover to all members of the Environmental
Committee in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy
Act.
Council Policy I-100 (Environmental Committee-Terms of Reference) states that appointments
shall be based on an applicant demonstrated interest and participation in environmental
matters, academic qualification, work experience, knowledge and professional expertise. In
addition, it also indicates that optimally two-thirds of the Committee's composition should have
formal training in an environmental discipline. It should be noted Ms. Smith and Ms. Ciochon
both have significant environmental experience in areas of remediation and environmental
policy making and their vacancies would be best suited for new members with similar
experience. Accordingly, staff are proposing that Ms. Huxted and Mr. Dowling be appointed to
the Committee.
Ms. Cheryl Huxted is currently the Forestry Technologist for the City of Waterloo; with over 12
years' experience in natural area management and the urban forest. Her education experience
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includes a Bachelors of Science in Environmental Studies and a designation of Applied Science
Technologist (A.Sc.T) through the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians
(OAC ETT).
Mr. Patrick Dowling is currently employed as an environmental scientist with a local consulting
firm, where his work involves the completion of Environmental Assessments and the
remediation of brownfield sites. His education experience includes a Bachelors of Arts in
Geography, with a minor in Political Science and a post graduate diploma in Environmental
Engineering Applications. In addition, he has a general understanding of municipal, provincial
and federal environmental statutes.
Any recommendation from the Environmental Committee concerning this matter would be
considered at Council's annual appointment meeting schedule for November 14, 2011. Pending
Council's endorsement, the new members will be permitted to participate at the Committee's
regularly scheduled meeting of November 24, 2011.
ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN:
Citizen appointments to advisory
Engagement Priority of the City of
demonstrates the City's commitment
and improve the environment.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
N/A
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
committees relate to the Leadership and Community
Kitchener Strategic Plan. The proposed appointment
by supporting the City's commitment to conserve, protect
Staff are regularly contacted by individuals interested in joining the Environmental Committee.
Accordingly, the five people that showed an interest in being members of the Committee and
met all of the eligibility requirements provided for in Council Policy I-63 (Appointment to Boards
Committees) were contacted and were requested to complete an application.
ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Dan Chapman, Deputy CAO
Finance and Corporate Services Department