HomeMy WebLinkAboutINS-12-040 - Appointment to Cycling Advisory Committee
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Council
May 14, 2012
John McBride
Ext. 2374
Josh Joseph
Ext. 3167
All
May 8, 2012
INS-12-040
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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.
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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
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