Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutINS-13-018 - New Appointments to Cycling Advisory Committee REPORT TO:Community and Infrastructure Services Committee DATE OF MEETING: February 25, 2013 SUBMITTED BY: Ken Carmichael, Interim Director of Transportation Services, ext. 7372 PREPARED BY: Josh Joseph, Transportation Demand Management Coordinator, ext. 7152 WARD(S) INVOLVED: All Wards DATE OF REPORT: February 13, 2013 REPORT NO.: INS-13-018 SUBJECT: NEW APPOINTMENTS TO CYCLING ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: That Levi Oakley and Tyson Reiser be appointed to the Cycling Advisory Committee for the term ending November 30, 2014. BACKGROUND: At the February 12, 2013 meeting of the Cycling Advisory Committee, on motion by committee members, a resolution was passed that endorsed the appointment of Levi Oakley and Tyson Reiser 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 February 12, 2013 meeting, staff advised the committee that several seats were vacant. Staff presented applications for the vacant seats to the Cycling Advisory Committee. On motion, the applications were endorsed by the committee. Staff are now seeking Council’s approval to appoint Levi Oakley and Tyson Reiserto the Cycling Advisory Committee. 7 - 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: Jim Witmer, Interim Deputy CAO Infrastructure Services Department 7 - 2