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HomeMy WebLinkAboutINS-12-040 - Appointment to Cycling Advisory Committee REPORT TO: S~a~'Re~p~rt ~nfrastrurture Serlrrces Department DATE OF MEETING: SUBMITTED BY: PREPARED BY: WARD(S) INVOLVED: DATE OF REPORT: REPORT NO.: SUBJECT: RECOMMENDATION: Council May 14, 2012 John McBride Ext. 2374 Josh Joseph Ext. 3167 All May 8, 2012 INS-12-040 www.kitchenerca NEW APPOINTMENTS TO CYCLING ADVISORY COMMITTEE That Michael Boos and Peter Walberg be appointed to the Cycling Advisory Committee for the term ending November 30, 2012. BACKGROUND: At the May 8, 2012 meeting of the Cycling Advisory Committee, on motion by committee members, a resolution was passed that endorsed the appointment of Michael Boos and Peter Walberg to the committee. REPORT: The Cycling Advisory Committee (CAC) advises Council and staff on the design, development, and delivery of bicycle policies, programs, and facilities to promote and enhance cycling in the city. At the May 8, 2012 meeting, staff advised the committee that several seats remain vacant. Staff presented applications for the vacant seats on the Cycling Advisory Committee, which had been submitted by Michael Boos and Peter Walberg. On motion, the applications were endorsed by the committee. Staff are now seeking Council's approval to appoint Michael Boos and Peter Walberg to the Cycling Advisory Committee. 6-1 ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN: Strategic directions under the community priority Leadership & Community Engagement describe helping citizens to provide input and become more actively engaged in decision- making (Promote Informed Decisions That Last), as well as supporting citizens in making a difference in their communities (Cultivating Local Leadership). Appointment to the Cycling Advisory Committee provides an opportunity for both. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: N/A. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: The citizen advisory committees are considered essential to the City of Kitchener's approach to community engagement. ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Pauline Houston, Deputy CAO Infrastructure Services, Acting CAO 6- 2