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REPORT TO: Mayor C. Zehr & Members of Council
DATE OF MEETING: November 14, 2011
SUBMITTED BY: Heritage Kitchener
PREPARED BY: Colin Goodeve, Committee Administrator (519) 741-2278
WARD(S) INVOLVED: All
DATE OF REPORT: November 8, 2011
REPORT NO.: FCS-11-211
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
Council in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
At the November 1, 2011 Heritage Kitchener meeting, members considered Mr. Wolff's
application for appointment. The Committee reviewed its Terms of Reference, which states
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 a
community centre through the `Playscapes Design' children camps, which promotes the
exploration of architecture and habitats. Mr. Wolff's academic qualifications as well as work and
volunteer experience qualify him to be asector-specific representative on the Committee.
Accordingly, Heritage Kitchener is requesting that Council approve the recommendation
contained herein.
It should be noted that Mr. Wolff also meets all of the eligibility requirements provided for in
Council Policy I-63 (Appointment to Boards & Committees).
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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
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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