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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOR-19-015 - Region of Waterloo Planning and Works Project Team AppointmentsREPORT TO:Committee of the Whole DATE OF MEETING:March 4, 2019 SUBMITTED BY:Jeff Bunn, Manager of Council and Committee Services / Deputy City Clerk 519-741-2200 Ext. 7278 PREPARED BY:Jeff Bunn, Manager of Council and Committee Services / Deputy City Clerk WARD (S) INVOLVED:All DATE OF REPORT:February 26, 2019 REPORT NO.:COR-19-015 SUBJECT:Region of Waterloo Planning and Works Project TeamAppointments ___________________________________________________________________________ RECOMMENDATION: That Councillor S. Marsh be appointed to the Region of Waterloo King Victoria Transit Hub Steering Committee; ThatCouncillor M.Johnstonbe appointed to the Victoria Street Reconstruction, Lawrence Avenue to Fischer Hallman Road and Westmount Road, Victoria Street to Glasgow Street Study Team; and, ThatCouncillor D. Chapmanbe appointed to the William Street and Strange Street Water Supply Upgrades Study Team; and further, ThatCouncillor C. Michaud be appointed to the Spring Valley Pumping Station Class EA Study Team. BACKGROUND: Following the Regionof WaterlooPlanning and Works Committee meeting held on December 11, 2018, membersof Kitchener Council wereinvited to participate study teams associated with various projects lead by the Region associated with the City of Kitchener. REPORT: The Region has requested one local councillor be appointed to each of the following Planning and Works Project Teams: Ward ImpactedRegion of Waterloo Planning and Works Project Teams 10King Victoria Transit Hub Steering Committee ***This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994for assistance. 4 - 1 Victoria Street Reconstruction, Lawrence Avenue to Fischer Hallman 8Road and Westmount Road, Victoria Street to Glasgow Street Study Team 9William Street and Strange Street Water Supply Upgrades Study Team 4Spring Valley Pumping Station Class EA Study Team The Region has specifically indicated an interest in having the Ward Councillor, Sarah Marsh, re-appointed to the King Victoria Transit Hub Steering Committee as the Hub is located within Ward 10. Past practice at the City ofKitchener has been to providecouncillorsan opportunity to participate on Regional projects where there is an impact to their specific ward. ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN: vision through the delivery of core service. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: There are no financial implications with respect to the recommendations. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: INFORM enda in advance ofthe councilmeeting. COLLABORATE City participation on regional projects supports and promotes a collaborative relationship in the decision-making process. ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Victoria Raab, General Manager, Corporate Services Department 4 - 2