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.
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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:
Jim Witmer, Interim Deputy CAO
Infrastructure Services Department
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