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Staff Report
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REPORT TO: Committee of the Whole
DATE OF MEETING:
February 22, 2021
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 519-741-2200 Ext. 7278
WARD(S) INVOLVED:
5, 6, 8 and 10
DATE OF REPORT:
February 17, 2021
REPORT NO.:
COR-2021-8
SUBJECT:
Region of Waterloo Planning and Works Project Team
Appointments
RECOMMENDATION:
That Councillor M. Johnston be appointed to the Westmount Road Improvements –
Glasgow Street to Erb Street Study Team; and,
That Councillor S. Marsh be appointed to the Lancaster Street – Grade Separation
Study – Victoria Street to Wellington Street Study Team; and further,
That Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock be appointed to the Trussler Road Widening –
Bleams Road South to Highway 7/8; and further,
That Councillor P. Singh be appointed to the Westmount Road Widening – Fischer-
Hallman Road to Block Line Road Study Team.
REPORT HIGHLIGHTS:
The purpose of this report is to recommend the appointment of various councillors to
the Waterloo Region Planning and Works Project Teams.
This report supports the delivery of core services.
BACKGROUND:
Following the Region of Waterloo Planning and Works Committee meeting held on
January 20, 2021, members of Kitchener Council were invited to participate on study
teams associated with various projects lead by the Region relating to the City of Kitchener.
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REPORT:
The Region has requested one local councillor be appointed to each of the following
Planning and Works Project Teams:
Ward Impacted Region of Waterloo Planning and Works Project Teams
8 Westmount Road Improvement – Glasgow Street to Erb Street
10 Lancaster Street – Grade Separation Study – Victoria Street to
Wellington Street
5 Trussler Road Widening – Bleams Road South to Highway 7/8
6 Westmount Road Widening – Fischer-Hallman Road to Block Line
Road
Past practice at the City of Kitchener has been to provide councillors an opportunity to
participate on Regional projects where there is an impact to their specific ward.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
This report supports the delivery of core services.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Capital Budget – The recommendation has no impact on the Capital Budget.
Operating Budget – The recommendation has no impact on the Operating Budget.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
INFORM – This report has been posted to the City’s website with the agenda in advance
of the council / committee meeting.
COLLABORATE – City participation on regional projects supports and promotes a
collaborative relationship in the decision-making process.
PREVIOUS REPORTS/AUTHORITIES:
There are no previous reports/authorities related to this matter.
APPROVED BY: P. Dunn, Acting General Manager, Corporate Services Department
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Region of Waterloo Invitation to Participate Dated January 15, 2021